Muscardini
2019 Red Blend
, TESORO (Treasure)
Super-Tuscan Style

Gold Medal
Aromas of white peach, melon, and orange blossom complemented by bright citrus and lemon zest.  Notes of kiwi, pineapple, lemon, mango and papaya introduce a rich palate and a persistent mineral finish.

Gold Medal
Generously packed with exotic cassis, black cherry, cola and plum flavors knitted together in a creamy, velvety texture with nice layering, finishing with delightful notes of spice. Persistent, well-defined structure, wonderfully balanced.

Gold Medal
Aromas of watermelon, cranberry, orange rind, and fresh spring flowers that leap from the glass. The palate offers peach, strawberry, and melon, with an intriguing note of fresh herb and pomegranate. Though packed with fruit, this Rosé finishes dry, with a nice balanced finish.

94 Points
Blueberry, currant and sweet spice on the nose, with satiny layers of marionberry, and fresh macerated blackberries, surrounding a core of leather, tobacco leaf, sandalwood, and tobacco.  Medium to full bodied, it's polished and creamy with nice weight on the mid palate.

94 Points
Deep garnet-purple in color and strides confidently out of the glass with notes of crushed blueberries, ripe blackberry, and warm cassis with hints of cherry, black olive, currant and a touch of black pepper.

94 Points
Deep garnet in color from the ripe 2018 vintage, with open aromas of lush fruit – plum, blackberry, and cherry, and notes of cedar, vanilla, and white pepper. Across the palate it's quite seamless and silky, rich and concentrated. The fruit flavors are bold and vibrant. Mouth-filling with smooth tannins, great texture and a long delicious finish.

92 Points
Aromas of blackberry, dried fig, black cherry, blackberry coulis, toasted vanilla, and a hint of cigar box.  The palate offers rich and velvety tannins, dark chocolate-covered cherries, black plum, mixed berry pie and toasted walnut.  Long and expressive with loads of flavor.

New Release
A ferociously fun Napa Valley blend with depth, balance and big flavor.  Aromas of red currant, fresh strawberries, black plum, vanilla, and notes of cocoa on the nose.  The palate is bursting with fruit ranging from cherries, mixed berry compote, toasted hazelnut and more.  This wine has great texture that ultimately finishes with round, silky smooth tannins. 

94 Points, Wine Enthusiast
This opulent wine opens with aromas of blackberry, black plum, violets and spice on the nose.  Flavors on the palate of dark cherry, sarsaparilla and orange zest wrap around dried tobacco leaf, malt chocolate and toasted vanilla, with a long, supple finish.

91 Points, Wine Spectator
Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, followed by elements of chocolate, toffee, vanilla, black pepper, and coffee.  Exceptionally smooth and velvety with good balance and silky tannins.  Bright black cherry, blackberry and pomegranate with a lush texture filled with fruit, cocoa powder, clove, and a spicy finish.  It's got it all with a velvety mouthfeel and long satisfying finish.

94 Points
Aromas of cocoa mingle with notes of cassis, black cherry, blackberry coulis, graphite, toasted vanilla, and a hint of cedar.  The palate is harmonious as the richness of barrel spice melds seamlessly with juicy plum, blackberry and licorice flavors.  An incredibly polished texture, even at a young age.   Long and expressive with loads of flavor. 

Luxurious & Delicious...
Aromas of rich cherry, black currant, dark plums, with hints of lightly toasted vanilla, mint and crushed slate. The concentrated flavors further integrate with blackberries, tobacco, anise and earthiness with a balanced oak profile, layered palette, leaving you with its delightful finish.

93 Points
Aromas of fresh peach, Asian pear, citrus, and honeycomb delight your senses.  Flavors are just as complex with hints of Madagascar vanilla followed by fresh lemon, green apple, wildflower honey, stone fruit, and a touch of lavender. Its rich, dense texture is balanced by its juicy acidity, leading to a long satisfying finish.

Big & Voluptuous!
Dark ruby in color with deep, ripe aromas of black cherry and wild blackberry, with nuances of vanilla, fruitcake, mocha, and a touch of savory smoked meat.  Layered fruit flavors with a plush, textural mouthfeel and good length.  The tannins are moderate and silky, with well-integrated French oak. The overall impression is a big, voluptuous-yet-balanced mouthful of delicious flavors.

92 Points
Rich, bold & spicy. Deep garnet colored in the glass.  The nose gives loads of blackberry, plum, fresh raspberry and peppery aromas, while the palate delivers juicy berry compote, cassis, caramel and black pepper flavors before a rich, tannic finish. Four to five years in the cellar will round this out nicely.

92 Points
Aromas and robust flavors of dark cherry, blackberries, mocha, espresso and hints of black pepper.  Incredibly balanced with a smooth mouthfeel and body against a backdrop of structured tannins.  The wine unfolds with notes of clove and dried herbs, ending with a long rich finish.

94 Points
Rich and full-bodied and graced with elegant structure.  Nuanced flavors of blackberries and ripe cherries that coat the palate with luscious ripeness that keeps on giving.  A subtle waft of roasted coffee beans and lightly toasted almonds entwine with raspberry in a luxurious finish.

Highly Recommended
Aromas of blackberry, rose hip, dried cranberries and hints of boysenberry followed by notes of violets and crushed spices. The palate opens with a dense and lush tannin structure supported by flavors of red berry fruit, and a long flavorful vanilla finish.

96 Points
Ruby-plum core with a light purple rim in the glass, with aromas of dark cherry, plum, spicy cola and black tea waft from the glass.  The palate delivers all of that and then some, adding layers of fig jam, white peppercorn and baking spice.  Firm juicy tannins and balanced acidity round it out.

Rich & Luxurious!
Beautiful ruby color and opens with aromas of bright red plum and raspberry, cassis, and a touch of mint.  The tannins are soft yet structured, and complemented by vibrant acidity, with hints of clove and baking spice from the oak aging.  The wine ends with a long, smooth finish and lingering intensity encouraging you to enjoy another juicy sip.

Chewy & Ripe!
Dark purplish-black with aromas of ripe black plums, bacon, blackberry jam, and black tea.  Dense, chewy and ripe across the palate with a nice mid-palate texture and weight.  Rich, structured, and complex, with a long evolving finish.

91 Points
This is primo fruit from high elevation vineyards in his Moon Mountain vineyard.  Inky-black in the heart and purple blazing to the rim, offering up a nose of ripe cherry and violet, dried plums, figs, dates, and some black cherry.  The first sip offers a lush mouth feel with layers of blackberry, currant, and a touch of chocolate with plenty of oomph.  The palate builds as black and red berries mix with herb, exotic spices, and supple tannins to create a long, silky smooth finish.

93 Points
Aromas of glazed lemon, pear drops, ripe gooseberries, acacia and wet stone on the nose.  The palate is juicy and vibrant on the palate with attractive notes of tarragon and citrus peel.  Medium to full bodied with vivid acidity and mineral under-tones.  Crisp and flavorful.

93 Points
Succulent poached pear, and lively tropical notes with touches of honeysuckle on the nose.  A broad palate, boasting fresh lemon zest, and apricot, with subtle almond and sweetgrass.  Hints of coriander on the finish with a lasting minerality framed by linear acidity.

92 Points
Rich, full-bodied with flavors of black currant, red plums, and cassis, followed by oak notes of cedar and vanilla and enticing oak spice.  Dark flavors produce a lush and velvety textured of ripe black plums, dark cherries, cocoa and mint flavors fill the mouth that combine with supple tannins and leads to a long silky finish.