Santa Cristina Pinot Grigio
Santa Cristina is one of the most important brands in the Italian wine scene, thanks to its historical relevance and consistent quality. The brand was established in 1946 with the creation of a single wine. Over the years, the Santa Cristina portfolio has expanded to include a family of wines, including Reds, Whites, and Rosés. Santa Cristina Pinot Grigio delle Venezie D.O.C. is a fine expression of the Santa Cristina brand crafted from the very best Pinot Grigio grapes. The bouquet is fresh and elegant with distinct character.
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Villa Antinori Toscana Rosso
As the 25th generation of the family, Marchese Antinori has spent his lifetime synthesizing the collective wisdom of his forebears and applying it to the modern era. In the 1970s he revitalized his family’s winery in Tuscany, introducing modern winemaking techniques as well as two new non-traditional red wine blends—Tignanello and Solaia. These landmark wines created the new category known as the Super Tuscan and revitalized the Tuscan wine industry. His passion and vision inspired his fellow vintners of the region to join him in the pursuit of exceptional wines. Ruby red in color, the nose is intense, intriguing and presents fruity notes of black cherries and plum jam with hints of boxwood, tobacco, and vanilla. The palate is filling with supple, velvety tannins sustained by outstanding freshness and pleasant savoriness.
Barone Fini Pinot Grigio
Cultivating vineyards has been a family business since 1497 when two noble Venetian families united in marriage and began producing wine in northeastern Italy. Today, the Bonmartini-Fini family continues to manage this venerable property and produce DOC wines of the highest quality. The expressive nose features floral and lemon notes. Round fruit fills the mouth with juicy flavors of honeydew melon and ripe apples. Bright acidity balanced by a warm minerality creates a lingering, crisp finish.
Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon
No wealthy family, or big name to get his foot in the door, it all had to be done through hard work, tenacity, efficiency, and creative financing. Since no bank would lend him enough money, and having little savings of his own, the founder and proprietor, Mark Albrecht, sold his house and everything inside of it in order to get the capital to start the business. Now 20 years later Educated Guess is a top three producer in the Napa Valley and has one the best selling, highly acclaimed cabernets in the US.
Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon
A pioneer by nature, Donald Hess was determined to defy convention and pursue winemaking at elevation. In 1978, he established The Hess Collection Winery on the site of one of the region’s oldest wineries on Mount Veeder. Although few in Napa Valley were cultivating vines at elevation, Donald Hess believed the volcanic slopes of Mount Veeder provided the ideal combination of soils and microclimates to yield elegant wines with rich, complex flavors.On the nose, this Cabernet Sauvignon presents vivid aromas of red cherry and blackberry accented by notes of warm cedar. I love the big, rich entry on this wine, as mouthfilling tannins deliver complex layers of black fruit, notably blackberry and black plum, with hints of roasted vanilla and mocha on the soft, round finish.
Biltmore Pinot Grigio
What began as my great-grandfather’s estate continues to thrive as a timeless experience for today’s guests. Since 1895, Biltmore has had the natural beauty of the mountains and the majestic house and gardens to beguile us, inspire us, and allow us to escape from the everyday. Light straw in color, our Pinot Grigio is a classic representation of this old-world varietal that opens with aromatic scents of rich tropical fruit and ripe peaches. Also known as Pinot Gris (gris is French for gray), this white grape has a blue-gray cast to its skin and is likely a mutation of Pinot Noir. Our Pinot Grigio is light-to-medium bodied, round, and creamy with delicious flavors of white peach and soft floral hints. A versatile choice any time, it’s especially nice for sipping and savoring outdoors in warmer weather or as the base of a summer sangria—think porches, picnics, and poolside!
Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel
Fred Cline learned a love for farming from his grandfather Valeriano Jacuzzi at their ranch in Oakley. This area in Contra Costa County was a center for immigrants who planted some of the original grapevines. Fred set about restoring dry-farmed, head-pruned vines with roots that run deep in sandy-soils. These rare vines, some well over a 100 years old, form the backbone for the Heritage Collection. Ancient Vines Zinfandel shows the varietal strawberry character that Zinfandel is known for. Well balanced and fresh with a touch of plum and black pepper make for a very enjoyable glass of wine. Very drinkable now but will age well for 5-7 years or longer. Accompany this wine with slow-cooked BBQ pork, chicken mole, or spinach mushroom casserole.
J. Lohr Pure Paso Red Blend
In the late 1960s, Jerry Lohr began an extensive investigation of California grape growing regions – searching for the ideal location for his first vineyard. Jerry was raised on a South Dakota farm; his agricultural roots armed him with an innate sense for the relationship between climate, soil, and location. His research and instincts led him to the Central Coast, an area just beginning to explore its potential for winegrowing.Savory varietal notes of Cabernet Sauvignon are layered with the dark fruit character of Petite Sirah. The bouquet of cocoa powder, caramel, and anise works in harmony with the black cherry fruit signature of this wine. Bright and focused on the palate, with a firm and appetizing finish.
Boen Tri-Appellation Pinot Noir
Joe Wagner, a fifth-generation Napa Valley winemaker and son of Chuck Wagner, co-founder of Caymus Vineyards, joined the family business at 19, initially focusing on Pinot Noir. In 2001, he founded Belle Glos, and in 2006, he disrupted the industry with Meiomi Pinot Noir, which became the largest non-asset wine sale in history just nine years later. In 2014, Joe launched Copper Cane, his own wine company, and also owns the Quilt & Co tasting room in downtown Napa. Looking ahead, he is preparing to introduce a new craft spirit portfolio set to launch nationally. The Boen Tri-Appellation Pinot Noir boasts notes of dark cherry, raspberry, vanilla, black currants, and crushed violet. Pair this wine with grilled skirt steak, peppered roasted pork tenderloin, or classic spaghetti and meatballs.