There were a couple of other reds I liked; a Nathan Cellars, 2013 'Beth' (Napa Valley AVA) and a Bunnell Family Vineyards, 2013 Cuvée (Atlas Peak AVA). The white wines were all pretty dreadful.
As is our wont, Vinomaker and I bid on a wine-lot in the silent auction (which is always a feature of the event. All proceeds go to the Dry Creek-Lokoya VFD). We limited ourselves to just one lot, and we won it; four 750ml bottles of Pott, 2013 '20M3' Stagecoach Vineyard, Viognier (Napa Valley AVA). Haven't tried it yet - that's a future post, perhaps.
3 comments:
VG: I've had a few Sagrantino wines from Italy (usually quite good), but have never seen a domestic offering; good for you guys, and around $20 too!
Can't wait for the Stagecoach Vineyard, Viognier review!
All-in-all, sounds like you guys had grand-old time!
Among the greatest wines of Italy: http://www.consorziomontefalco.it/en/vini/montefalco-sagrantino-docg
Don't know how they compare in California--have never tasted one. The Italian versions are as well structured as any good Cabernet Sauvignon.
NHW: It was a pleasant day all round. Must find myself an Italian Sagrantino.
Tomasso: I can see why you would reference a Cabernet Sauvignon in your comment, the Sagrantino was quite a heady wine - thanks for the link, I will look into this grape a little more.
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