IL POGGIONE | 2007 ROSSO DI MONTALCINO, TUSCANY, ITALY
Younger, more accessible version of Brunello, but already very well-developed with a strong character, Rosso di Montalcino is a very important wine for Tenuta Il Poggione. Produced entirely from Sangiovese grapes from the youngest of the estate’s vineyards, Rosso di Montalcino is matured for 12 months in large barrels before undergoing a period of bottle aging. Aging in wood, though not obligatory for the production of Rosso di Montalcino, tones down the tannins typical of a young Sangiovese and gives this red wine the complex aroma and body that make it a great “young Brunello”.
EBERLE | 2006 ‘VINEYARD SELECT’ CABERNET SAUVIGNON, PASO ROBLES, CA
Eberle Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon displays 100 percent varietal characteristics blended from five distinguished Paso Robles vineyards, including the Eberle Estate vineyard. Approachable and enjoyable in its youth, lush with flavors of wild berries, cassis and moderate tannins, it is also worthy of aging for several years.
DRY CREEK | 2007 ‘HERITAGE CLONE’ ZINFANDEL, SONOMA, CA
The 2007 Heritage Zinfandel combines fruit from the warm Dry Creek Valley and cool Russian River Valley appellations. Aromas of blueberry and raspberry are framed by notes of white pepper and chocolate. On the palate, an abundance of fresh berry fruit mingles with dollops of creamy oak. The tannins are refined and smooth, giving this wine a long and satisfying finish. 87 percent Zinfandel, 13 percent Petite Sirah.
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