Gold Medal - American Fine Wine Competition, 2017
VINEYARD
Alice's Vineyard is a sweet little vineyard perfectly planted to grow Sangiovese like the great Brunnelo’s of Montalcino, Italy. All hand tended and very well-loved.
VINTAGE
The grapes were hand-picked, rushed to the winery and cold soaked for three days. We used BM-45 premium yeast to ferment, the same yeast used on the great Brunello wines from Italy. 100% Sangiovese.
TASTING NOTES
Opens with lovely aromas of ripe red fruits, dried cranberry, tobacco, nutmeg, and cedar. Generous flavors of plum, cherry and raspberry, allspice, vibrant acidity, firm tannins and a lovely texture. Overall, a classic style of Sangiovese to pair with wide-range of fine Mediterranean Cuisine, including grilled vegetables, charcuterie, grilled fish, pasta, barbecued chicken, pork chops and rare to medium-rare meats.
Appellation: Sonoma Valley
Vineyard: Alice's Vineyard
Winemaker: Michael Muscardini
Blend: 100% Sangiovese
Alcohol: 14.8
Bottled: December 12, 2015
Cases Produced: 288
95 Points
This Napa Valley Oak Knoll Red Blend marries lush plum and cherry with Malbec's dark berry depth and Petit Verdot's structure and spice. Layered with notes of blackberry, violet, and cocoa, this silky wine finishes with smooth tannins and a whisper of toasted oak. Robust and mouth-filling, with spicy nuances, smooth tannins, firm structure, and a long lingering finish.
