Although only in his thirties, Jean-Marc Lafage already has almost 15 years of worldclass winemaking behind him. One of the most sought-after winemakers of Europe at the moment, Jean-Marc lends his expertise with Southern European varietals to several top estates in both France and Spain (he makes Las Rocas Garnacha with...
Chris Bilbro puts his life into his wine. As a child, growing up in his great aunt Marietta’s kitchen and garden, Chris learned to make the most with very little. While the presentation was simple, the food was always the right temperature, the portions were plentiful, and flavors were exceptional. This...
Montes Alpha Purple Angel 2006
Purple Angel is a blend of 92% Carmenère and 8% Petit Verdot from the Colchagua Valley. Of this, half of the Carmenère comes from Montes’ La Finca de Apalta estate, bringing sophistication and elegance (the Petit Verdot also comes from this vineyard). The other half of the Carmenère comes from Montes’...
Montevina 1999 Amador County Barbera displays an appealing aroma of fresh, bright, plum and cherry fruit complexed by scents of toast and hazelnut. The wine's compact, medium-bodied flavors center on juicy, ripe, black plum fruit enriched by toasty oak tones and balanced by crisp acidity and mellow tannins. This excellent, Italian-style...
Montevina Terra d'Oro Barbera 2005
Montevina's Terra d'Oro Barbera is a blend of the winery's finest lots of this classic Italian varietal, vinified from low-yielding (2-4 tons/acre) vines harvested at optimum ripeness (23.5†-25† Brix) in our 380-acre, sustainably farmed, estate vineyard in the Shenandoah Valley of Amador County. The 1998 vintage produced extremely ripe, concentrated red...
Opague and beetlike in color Montevina Teroldego stains your tongue, your lips, and the tablecloth like India Ink. A bouquet brimming with stewed blackberries, black fig, and orange zest dominates the nose. A blanket of blackberry and pomegranate flavor is laced with Mexican chocolate, coffee, and sweet oak.
When Murphy Goode planted their Petit Verdot, it was intended to be used for blending purposes with their Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot programs; however, upon tasting it, they were so captivated they decided to produce a 100% Petit Verdot wine. Their Petit Verdot vines thrive on a rocky slope on Murphy...
Dry red. Brilliant purple hue. Perfumed berry and mineral aromas. A lush entry leads to a rounded, supple, medium bodied palate. A silky, stylish red with a well cut finish.
The wine is deep purple-red in color, typical of this variety. Blackberry aromas are underscored by notes of ground white pepper, spices, and leather. Rich and mouthfilling, black currant and plum flavors explode on the palate, with spice, herbs, and a long, soft finish. The tannins are surprisingly smooth and silky...
66% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc. This flag ship proprietary blend from British Columbia is one of the elite wines from the area. The cool climate produces soft dark and red fruits, with great earthy undertones and a long, supple finish. Outstanding effort for those seeking great wines outside...
Peller Cabernet Franc Icewine 375ml 2004
Made of 100% Cabernet Franc. The aroma renders the boldness of ripe red berries with complex notes of spice and the sweetness of rhubarb. Once sipped, the reward is that of an explosion of luscious red berries, delicate, yet complex spice and rhubarb with a lingering finish reminiscent of fresh limes....
For several years, some of Quady's avid Electra fans have been asking for a red version of Electra. In the year 2000 they had fun making a small batch, about 500 cases. The reception was so overwhelming, it flew out the doors. The wine even received a double gold medal at...
