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Located in the Toro region of Spain. Its four vineyards are located along the south bank of the Duero River, aged 18 mos in 60% new French oak. Bright Ruby, complex fruit aromas, spice and oak. On the palate blackberry fruit, powerful, elegant, with spice & smoky notes on full, very fine tannins. Long finish, nice mouthfeel, ending with mineral earthy tones, a joy to Sip!! Will age! — a day ago
Deep Ruby color with aromas of berry fruits with pleasant floral and spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry, raspberry and cacao, with notes of vanilla and spice. Fine tannins, medium+ finish, lively acidity ending with fruit and gentle spice notes. — 4 days ago
Located in the heart of the production area of the Aglianico del Vulture, founded in 1990 by the D’Angelo family. Aged for 18 months in oak, aromas of berry fruits with notes of spice and earthy scents. On the palate flavors of dark berry fruit, pepper, tobacco and earthy spice. Soft tannins, medium+ finish ending with a tobacco mineral earthy character. — 11 hours ago
Straw lemon yellow color with aromas of fresh white flesh fruits, floral and oaky spice notes. On the palate flavors of pear, ripe apple and white peaches with honeysuckle, herbs and oak notes. Medium+ finish, ending with fruit, spice, oak and a citrus mineral character. — 12 hours ago
Deep Ruby color with aromas of black fruits, cedar and baking spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and raspberry fruit with cola and cinnamon spice notes. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and an earthy mineral character. Nice! — a day ago
Medium Ruby color with aromas of berry fruits and spicy floral notes. On the palate flavors of tart cherry, blueberry and red plum with pepper spice, burnt toast and herbs. Fine chalky tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, spice, floral and slight earthy character. Has short term aging benefit, but nice now! — 4 days ago
Pale lemon color with stone and tropical fruit aromas and with floral citrus scents. On the palate flavors of peaches and pineapple with citrus zest and hints of chalky notes. Well balanced with lively acidity, long finish ending with mineral, citrus and wet stone nuances. Very nice. Pair this with some sushi. — 12 hours ago
100% Muscat of Alexandria, the oldest variety in the Muscat family and one of the few remaining genetically unmodified vitis vinifera cultivars remaining in the world today. Dry fragrant wine, aromas of ripe stone and citrus fruits and spice. On the palate lime citrus and ripe white peach flavors with herbs. Medium+ finish, lively acidity, chalky ending with fruit and herb spice. — 12 hours ago
Blend of five vineyards from two appellations in Santa Barbara County; Solomon Hills and Gold Coast; from Santa Maria Valley, Peake Ranch and Zotovich; and Drum Canyon from Sta. Rita Hills. Ruby color with aromas of red fruit, baking spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of raspberry and cherry with white flower notes and an array of spices. Fine dusty tannins, long finish ending with fresh fruit, spice and earthy tones. Nice! — 4 days ago
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Winery building and vineyards date back to the 1800s, when winemaking pioneers first took advantage of a unique position on the valley floor. Sourced from several vineyards, pale lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruit notes. On the palate flavors of apple and pear, creamy with notes of vanilla oak. Medium+ finish ending creamy with fruit and mineral notes. — 11 hours ago