A white wine obtained from a blend of native Friulano grapes and international varieties that thrive in Friuli, especially in Collio, with its outstandingly favorable geology, soil types and site climates. Friulano, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio. Color: bright yellow. Bouquet: soft, complex, fruit-rich nose enhanced by lingering mineral notes. Palate: the warm, broad palate echoes the nose, revealing balanced acidity and impressively rich fruit on the long finish.

Arneis Vigne Sparse (from “scattered vineyards”) comes from three tiny parcels on the estate, including the historic Burigot, which the Almondos have farmed for more than a hundred years; the red earth Pe’ del Can; and a few rows on the lower slope of the Bric Valdiana. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks and matured on the lees for five months before bottling.The Almondo family has cultivated vineyards and orchards in Roero for hundreds of years, but Domenico and his father, Giovanni, were the first to estate-bottle their production (their first vintage, in 1981, totaled just 1,500 bottles).

Organically farmed. The marl soils of the Bastignano vineyard are planted with original estate Sangiovese clones situated on a series of stone terraces with southeastern exposure. This unique site produces a distinctly soft and elegant style of Sangiovese. The hand harvested grapes undergo fermentation and 18 days of maceration followed by 30 months of aging in Slavonian oak. The wine is released after an additional six months in the bottle. Light aromas of red fruit, coffee, cocoa, toast and vanilla. Medium body, with great balance. An elegant, smooth wine, it is well structured with supple tannins, bright acid, and a long finish. Pairs excellent with lasagna or any hearty pasta with a meaty sauce such as Bolognese. Also pairs well with roasted meats and hard cheeses. 97pts-James Suckling.

Gandona translates to "humble man" (local town name for the proprietor's grandfather) in Portuguese. Encosta meaning "slope" due to the fruit being planted on Pritchard Hill. The Vineyard neighbors Bryant Family. "Gandona's 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Encosta features scents of crushed stone and pencil shavings layered atop ripe plums and black cherries. Iconic winemaker Philippe Melka continues to produce vibrant wines with excellent terroir expression.

The Black Label Cabernet has Coombsville’s dark, structured aromatics as its cornerstone, blended into the rich and refined style that is Covert’s hallmark. The wine then spends 18-26 months in barrel. There is zero fining or filtration, which minimalizes human intervention with the wine. This helps amplify the voice of the terroir.

The 2022 Andremily No. 11 is a mind-bogglingly delicious concoction of 91% Syrah, 6% Mourvedre, and 3% Viognier. The fruit sources are White Hawk, Larner, Harrison-Clark, and Alta Mesa Vineyards. This beauty is sure to please, offering a rich full and seamless texture. On the palate Black and Blue fruit, Cassis, grilled meats, and pepper spice elements. This wine will continue to invite you back to your glass for another whiff of the ever evolving, soaring aromatics, and its long and persistent finish.

"Clos des Maréchaudes" is a monopoly of Domaine du Pavillon, which is extremely unique in that it boasts 2 levels of appellation, a Grand Cru and a Premier Cru, within the same 5-acre clos (walled vineyard). The grapes in this plot tend to ripen early due to its east-southeast exposure and its location at the foot of the hill, partly on the slope. This is one of the sunniest Climats on the hill of Corton. Tasting This wine's sophisticated nose harmoniously combines notes of red fruit (cherry, raspberry…) with subtle hints of toast and a whisper of vanilla. Fleshy and powerful on the palate, this wine expresses impressive osmosis between the richness and finesse of its terroir, and a dense, velvety tannic structure. Nice volume and remarkable length on the palate.

"Charmes-Chambertin" is one of Gevrey-Chambertin's nine Grand Crus. The "Charmes-Chambertin" and "Mazoyères-Chambertin" areas of appellation are the same, but "Charmes-Chambertin" is more commonly used. VINIFICATION/AGEING Handpicking, grape sorting upon arrival at the winery. Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated wooden vats for 18 to 21 days. Aging in oak barrels (40 to 50% new barrels) for 16 to 18 months. TASTING The nose boasts great depth and features notes of red fruit (raspberry, red currant), and flowers (peony, rose, violet...) along with a delicate hint of oak which will evolve over time to more animal and spicy aromas. Power and elegance come together marvellously on the palate for voluptuous mouthfeel.

At a minimum, it takes three years from gently hand-planting each individual vine to the first harvest. However, that initial crop is quite small and it will be another two to three years before the vines really hit their stride. After harvest, fruit destined for the Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon will spend an additional two years in barrel before bottle aging in our cellar prior to release. At best, it’s six solid years of farming, winemaking and cellaring before we can pull that first cork. 2010 "The Estate" is the current library vintage, and drinking beautifully.

*Dark cherry, licorice and firm with structure. Recommend decanting, very good.