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Bea produces perhaps his most renowned wine from pure Sagrantino grown on the prized hilltop site of Pagliaro, situated at 1300 feet above sea level in Montefalco proper. Bea’s wines at their best offer a panoply of spices so intoxicating, so far-reaching, so evocative, as to nearly defy belief. The only wines that approach Bea’s in…
A skin-contact blend of vineyards in OR and WA, named after the Missoula Floods that shaped the Columbia Gorge and Willamette Valley ten thousand years ago. Grapes and vineyards: 33% Chardonnay, Finnigan Hill Vineyard Chehalem Mountains AVA, Certified organic33% Gewurztraminer, Lacewing Vineyard Columbia Gorge AVA, practicing organic 22% Pinot Gris, Finnigan Hill Vineyard, Chehalem Mountains AVA,…
Appellation: Willamette Valley Vineyards: Cancilla Vineyard (NW Willamette Valley) and Silvershot Vineyard (Eola-Amity AVA), Mixed Basalt and Sedimentary soils Vinification Method: Grapes are hand-harvested and whole bunches ferment semi-carbonically in 500-liter barrels with indigenous yeast and pigeage one to two times a day. The wine goes into 500-liter 5-year-old barrels for about 10 months of…
94 Points, Vinous: The 2021 Al Passo is a very beautiful and expressive wine. Dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, licorice and incense lend notable aromatic nuance. This Sangiovese/Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon blend has a ton to offer. Bright acids pull it all together in style. The name of this wine comes from the passo found in the circular…
Age of Vines: 40+ years Grapes: Grüner Veltliner Vineyard: Limestone, quartz Making of: Grapes were hand-harvested, gently pressed then fermented and agedin a 600L barrel for 4 years without topping-up. Bottled without fining or filtering, no additionof sulfur. Personality: 2016: We all know this guy is capable of incredible wines but wow. Dense, focused, precise,…
Age of Vines: 40+ years Grapes: Grüner Veltliner Vineyard: Limestone, quartz Making of: Grapes were hand-harvested, gently pressed then fermented and agedin a 600L barrel for 4 years without topping-up. Bottled without fining or filtering, no additionof sulfur. Personality: 2016: We all know this guy is capable of incredible wines but wow. Dense, focused, precise,…
Winemaker’s note: “Two single plots of Grüner Veltliner from a brilliant vintageculminate in a multidimensional experience on the palate. Following the idea of single vineyards, vintage 2022 first gave us the opportunity to catch the microcosmos of both Veltliner-vineyards, that create this wine, in single barrels. Through straight forward calcareous sharpness the juice of the…
Winemaker’s note: “Two single plots of Grüner Veltliner from a brilliant vintageculminate in a multidimensional experience on the palate. Following the idea of single vineyards, vintage 2022 first gave us the opportunity to catch the microcosmos of both Veltliner-vineyards, that create this wine, in single barrels. Through straight forward calcareous sharpness the juice of the…
Planted in 1885, this Cinsault vineyard is certainly the oldest of its kind in the United States, and perhaps even the oldest Cinsault in the world! A light-bodied red grape, Cinsault (pronounced SAHN-so) is usually found in the south of France as a component of Châteauneuf- du-Pape in the Rhône Valley, or consumed as rosé…
Planted 1953 in some of the most sought-after soils in all of Napa. The definitive Petite Syrah in a pure, classic vintage. A medley of dark fruits—plum, berries, currants—alongside signature power, structure, and longevity. Lay it down for up to 50 years (!) or generously decant and enjoy now. The enduring classic that can only…
Fermentation: Native yeast Barrels: 100% used French oak, bottled unfinedAging: 7 months in barrel Wild strawberries, watermelon, mint, and a crack of white pepper alongside freshly cut flowers; a perfect summer picnic in a flourishing garden. Bright and brimming on the palate with a dry yet smooth, luxurious texture. An excellent pairing with crudo, charcuterie, stone fruits, the lively leap…
Planted at 1500 feet on the volcanic, granitic hillside near our property in Amador, the Cobb Vineyard Zinfandel is an homage to “Buck” Cobb from whom we purchased the vineyard and the Karly property in Amador. We even added a little bi-plane symbol to the label to commemorate Buck’s time as an aerobatic pilot! The…