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The colour is a vivid red cranberry with a medium density. Strawberry and woodland floor aromas are present, along with some spicy tertiary aromas. The subtle fruit and spice are complemented by toasty vanilla oak notes. On the palate, strawberries and cream explode. Fine tannins and a smooth medium body. Minerality, terroir, and length are all present on the palate.
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Indulge in the rich allure of Cahors, a captivating Malbec from the enchanting landscapes of Southwestern France. This full-bodied delight enchants the palate with its well-structured tannins, offering a pleasant flavors or dark berries and wild herbs that linger long after each sip. Pair this exquisite wine with succulent red meats or daringly spicy dishes for an unforgettable culinary experience.
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Hand harvested in the first of April, usually during the night or at sunrise to avoid oxidation and to preserve primary aromas. 95% of the grapes are destemmed and pre-fermented at a cool 50ºF immediately upon arrival at the winery and left for 72 hours. Fermentation follows for 12 days with both inoculated and native yeasts, followed by post-fermentation maceration for 10 days.Aged in 1, 2 and 3-year-old French and American oak barrels, with 10% aging in stainless steel for 12 months. Aged for an addition 12 months in bottle.Intense violet color, with wildflowers, black fruits, blueberries and nicely integrated oak aromas. It is deep and rich, with flavors of black berries, cherries, spice, and minerals. This is a powerful but balanced wine, with firm tannins and beautiful complexity.
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Harvest is conducted by hand and grapes are carefully sorted on tables and destemmed before being placed in stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Regular pumping-over ensure a gentle extraction of the tannins. After malolactic fermentation, 50% of the wine is transferred into French oak barrels for a period of 12 months, and 50% is placed in concrete vats. Deep velvety red color with intense ruby hues. Very fruity and fresh on the nose, followed by aromas of red fruit, strawberry and black currant. On the palate, the wine is long, well balanced and pleasant, with refined tannins and generous aromas of red berries.
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Gentle fermentation with minimal intervention in order to retain the delicate expression of the terroir. The wine is made in temperature-controlled (77-80°F) stainless steel tanks before being aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Deep garnet color, typical of this variety. The nose is very expressive with notes of berry pie, figs and floral accents. The barrels contribute aromas of nutmeg, cinnamon and the graphite very characteristic of Tonnellerie des Domaine barrels. On the palate it has great volume, rich acidity and tannins that will evolve in a great way and give it a greater ageing potential than usual as a consequence of one of the coldest seasons of the last decade.
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Los Vascos wines are made with the same care as our Bordeaux Grand Crus. Grapes are closely monitored when reaching maturity in order to find the optimal balance between phenolic ripenes and acidity. After careful sorting and desteming, grapes are placed in stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Regular pump-over ensure a gentle extraction of the tannins. After malolactic fermentation, 50% of the wine is transfered into French oak barrels for a period of 12 months.Crystal clear, ruby color with garnet rim. The nose is expressive with aromas of black cherry, plum and cassis coming to the fore in an intense fruity base. The whole is enhanced by aromas from the barrel ageing, such as cedar and graphite, that generate greater complexity. The wine is soft on the entry, leading to intense and present tannins, conferring persistence. A Cabernet Sauvignon with character, providing a good reflection of its vintage.
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This Carmenère is made with the same care as our Bordeaux Grand Crus. Grapes are carefully picked by hand when reaching phenolic ripenes. After thorough sorting and desteming, grapes are placed in stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Regular pump over ensure a gentle extraction of the tannins. After malolactic fermentation, 50% of the wine is transfered into French oak barrels for a period of 12 months. Deep color with a touch of ruby. On the nose, the wine is balanced and complex with several levels of aromas; black fruits such as blackberries or ripe plums, toasted notes of nutmeg, graphite and the classic roasted red pepper typical of the variety. A Carmenère with great complexity on the nose, a young but balanced palate and a pleasant finish.
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Pertinace Barbera D'Alba is an authentic and expressive Italian Barbera. It greets with alluring aromas of black cherry, plum, and a hint of earthiness. The palate offers flavors of dark berries, licorice, and vibrant acidity, with a smooth and harmonious finish, showcasing the wine's lively and enjoyable character.Pertinace makes high quality wines from Piedmont at prices that help attract a wider audience to the pleasures of this region. Pertinace sustainably farms about 40 acres of Barbera on south facing vineyards. Fermentation occurs in tank and then the wine spends 9 months in large Slavonian oak botti. Spicy with berry and peppery flavor notes that end with delicate acidity. Classic Barbera.
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Tasting Notes
Gluten free and vegan friendly, This wine is full bodied with vibrant flavors of black cherry, clove, and toasty oak. Complex and concentrated.Suggested Food Pairings
Roast duck, stuffed pork tenderloin, roast leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic, smoked ham with Komodo Dragon Red Blend reduction sauce. -
This wine has rich aromas of raspberry jam and brandy- macerated cherries. Its luxurious density and beautiful structure are hallmarks of this Russian River Pinot Noir. Round flavors and balanced tannins finish with nuances of vanilla and star anise. Classic Pinot Noir pairings like pan-seared duck breast with a cherry reduction will work very well with this wine; but many other meaty or smoky dishes, even savory mushroom-based sautés and braises, also will be nice pairings. Pinot Noir is one of the most versatile food wines available. Non-traditional matches like baked fish topped with herbs and a Provencal-inspired tomato and garlic sauce are possibilities.
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The 1983 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a dark ruby-red color with brick-red edges. It has a nose of roasted red pepper, dried cherries and cedar. This Cabernet has a medium body and a medium length finish. This wine is past its prime and would be best enjoyed now. May need decanting due to light sediment.
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Flaccianello combines all the wild and old-world characteristics of the Sangiovese grape with the modern vinification techniques of what may be the top winemaking house in Tuscany today. The vineyards from which this wine takes its name continues to produce a Sangiovese of superior quality year on year. Made with 100% Sangiovese.
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A plush, opulent, densely textured, full-bodied wine that shows loads of black raspberry fruits, violets, shaved coco with polished sweet tannins. The 2019 takes over where it’s predecessor left off- a massive-over achiever. At once powerful and richly textured, it also shoes flashy acidity an great persistence in the finish.
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“Les Abeilles” (The Bees) is named for the bees that inhabit the vineyards in the southern Rhône Valley where this Côtes du Rhône is produced. The grapes are grown on 25-year-old vines and harvested manually, fermented in stainless steel tanks. Intense purple color. On the nose, Seductive aromas of red fruits, coriander and bay leaf. This is a fresh and silky wine, with notes of licorice and spice on the palate. A food-friendly wine which will perfectly match grilled lamb, pork and assorted cheeses.
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The Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sangiovese grapes were fermented separately in small steel tanks to maintain their varietal characteristics intact. The alcoholic fermentation was followed by malolactic fermentation, again in steel tanks. Its nose is wonderfully complex, very fruity with delicate floral and spicy notes. The tannic and smooth texture is striking on the palate, ending in a crisp and lively finish.”
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Produced in Hillside California, where grapes are grown in challenging conditions, where true grit and determination yield spectacular results. Juggernaut wines harness the power of nature to produce robust, compelling wines as expressive as the powerful alpha-predators adorning the labels. This fierce Cabernet was aged in French Oak barrels which is the reason for the nicely dense and velvety flavors.