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
98 Points
Deep purple hue and an alluring aromatic profile of fresh blue fruits and delicate violets. On the palate, it delivers a seamless and layered texture, framed by supple, polished tannins and a refined sense of balance. Elegantly structured, it offers remarkable purity and finesse, finishing with graceful length and poise.
