This 2018 is surely on of our favorite vintages of Sangiovese in recent memory. Immensely expressive aromas with notes of fresh cream, red berry fruit and dark cherry. Layer after layer of ripe fruit please the palate, while a long smooth (creamy) finish gives balance to an otherwise fruit dominant wine. Though quite young, the use of older American Oak barrels has given this sense of poise and balance rarely seen at this stage.

What a wine! This wine is made from the grape glera which is typically used to make Prosecco. In this instance it is used to make a still wine. Hence the name Fermo, which translates into English as, stationary. This wine is very aromatic and wonderfully textured.

This incredibly pure, organically grown blend of Aglianico, Primitivo and Barbera hails from the sub-zone of Paestum in Campania on Italy's southern boot. This bottling has a striking personality, delivering layers of brandied cherry fruit, red plum, raspberry preserves and pomegranate molasses. Unfiltered and unoaked, this wine is direct in the most delicious of ways.

Black garnet color. Elegant aromas of red cassis, latex, cinnamon pastry, and black olives with a round, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, layered, long smoked meats, dates, chocolate, and licorice finish. A slightly savory Cabernet with excellent balance. They take great pride in their farming practices, both organic and biodynamic.

The grapes are sourced from a well respected Napa Valley growers. Aged 18-20 months in neutral French oak. Highly aromatic nose of dark fruits with hints of leather, tobacco and violets. On the palate a burst of plum, currant, black cherry and anise, with a subtle oak and soft, approachable tannins.

Founded in 1978 but a that has grape growing history going back to the 1800s. One of the original Napa Valley bordeaux blends, Trilogy is a classic. The 1997 is very extracted with aromas that suggest anise, black fruits and ripe dark cherries. It is rich in the mouth and expansive on the palate with ripe berry, black cherry, coffee and currant flavors dominating.

A dense, broody nose of dark berry fruit, subtle peppery spice and mocha oak influence commence, followed by a tightly packed palate dominated by dusty, powerful tannins. Still young and quite austere, this should unravel and evolve with time. Drink 2026-2040.

Rich and polished, with layers of plush fruit nicely framed by toasty oak. Well balanced, displaying forward aromas of black fruit, cranberry, lavender, chocolate, ginger, Asian spice and light wisps of tobacco and sage. The delicate violet and blue fruit qualities of Cabernet Franc are prettily evident. A smooth, velvety finish rounds out this inviting wine.

2018 marked our fourth year working with the Ricci Vineyard in the rolling hills of Los Carneros south of Scribe. In 2001, Dale Ricci planted this unique vineyard of the native Austrian St. Laurent on loam and alluvial clay. Harvested on September 28th, 2018, the grapes were native yeast fermented in stainless steel and concrete with 50% whole cluster & inclusion.

A wine that can be taken from the porch to the table and then back to the porch, Kali reveals flavors of perfectly ripened green apple and lime zest, along with typical notes of freshly cut grass and bits of herbs. A wine lovers dream that pairs well with lighter fish and poultry, creamy cheeses, and sautéed vegetables.

Famed for her revolutionary work in northern Italy, Foradori now has a vineyard in Tuscany’s warmer, rolling hillsides. Made from Grenache, Carignan, and Alicante Bouschet, the wine is warm and generous on the palate, with luscious flavors and aromas of red cherry, pomegranate, spiced plum, and white pepper.

Bright medium red-ruby. Brambly blackberry, dark raspberry, black pepper, mocha and minerals on the nose. Then rich, broad and almost chocolatey on the palate, offering a fine-grained texture and very good concentration to its sweet, juicy dark berry, pepper and spice flavors. Finishes with a broad, fine dusting of tannins and a lingering note of cocoa powder.