95 Points, Best of Class - California State Fair, 2011
Voted Best Micro Winery! - California State Fair, 2009
Last year we were lucky to score a tiny allocation of the 2009 Muscardini Cellars Tesoro, Super Tuscan Red Blend. Our initial allocation sold out in a flash, so when dropped by the winery and a couple weeks ago and asked if there was any more of this beautiful wine laying around we could get our hands on, we were surprised to see some aging gracefully in their cellar that were not spoken for. We jumped at the chance to grab this wine and offer it at an exceptional price and special shipping just in time for grilling season.
There are three vineyards that comprise the blend of the 2009 Muscardini Cellars Tesoro. The Sangiovese is from the famous Monte Rosso Vineyards. The Cabernet is from their next door neighbor, Ty Caton Vineyards and the Syrah is from Deerfield Ranch Vineyards. Each of these varietals were fermented separately and blended three months before bottling. The result is a graceful and authentic Italian-inspired wine made in a rich, ripe Super Tuscan style. Deep ruby in color, verging on purple, the nose is loaded with blackberry, cassis, leather, and a hint of smoky oak. The palate opens up to reveal layers of black fruit, vanilla, cherry, blueberry pie and pepper. Lush and viscous, these dark, enticing flavors coat the palate and linger on the long finish. Don't miss out on the chance to stock up on this versatile and cellar-worthy wine before it's gone!
Appellation: Sonoma County
Winemaker: Michael Muscardini
Blend: Sangiovese 39%, Cabernet Sauvignon 33%, Syrah 28%
pH: 3.54
Alcohol: 15.4
Bottled: September 7, 2010
Cases Produced: 494
94 Points
Opens up with an aromatic burst of black cherry jam, wild huckleberry, and a hint of crushed espresso bean. On the palate, the fruit is lush and primary, but it's the secondary notes—toasted nutmeg, dark chocolate truffle, and the signature 'Dry Creek Dust'—that provide a long, savory finish.
95 Points
Aromas of wild berries, black fig and ripe dark fruits are intertwined with hints of fresh mountain herbs, mineral, leather, savory spices, and cigar box. On the palate, the rich fruit flavors of dark cherry, ripe plum, blackberry, red currants and cassis are layered with notes of wild sage, dark chocolate truffle, cinnamon, clove, and a kiss of oak.
96 Points
Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, huckleberry, floral violet and savory spice. The palate is full and layered, with robust, age-worthy tannins and gorgeous flavors of dark berries, mocha and chocolate-covered cherries mingling with hints of graphite, fig and fine leather. Smooth tannins, firm structure and silky texture coat the palate on route to a long, generous finish.
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