Even the lovely young lady said that this was my type of wine.
The tannins were sturdy but not overpowering - this is a wine to age for a decade because it will develop, not to round out its edges. Each of these vineyards is a component of Alpha Omegas flagship wine, ERA, which is a part of this tasting upon availability. These sensations carried on into the flavors, which also hinted at a touch of mint. The wine has a nice, balanced red color, and the nose contained almost every element of a Bordeaux-style blend that I love: cherries, raspberries and sweet tobacco were most pronounced. Already, this wine shows some excellent craftsmanship. Today, our pourer, Pauline, pointed us to a barrel sample of the soon to be released "Era" proprietary red from 2006. Once all of the construction is done, I hope A/O will get all of the business it deserves.īut, even better, they eagerly offer barrel samples. While the winery is still under construction, an outdoor patio is complete along with a working fountain. The pourers are clearly excited to work there, eager to discuss almost anything having to do with the winery. I am glad we did.įirst, Alpha Omega is great for treating everyone there like family. Because we enjoyed it so much when we went there to celebrate Valentine's Day, we had to go to Alpha Omega again. We finally got in a visit to Mustards Grill, and followed that up with tastings at two wineries. We left behind a cold and foggy San Francisco for warm and sunny Napa. Overall, it was a great day for the trip. Today was the first anniversary for the lovely young lady and I, and so we went to Napa to celebrate.
Chateau Pradeaux, Rose, Bandol, Provence 2007.Pierre Gimonnet, Blanc de Blancs, Cuis, 1er Cru, C.If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it. “The 2016 vintage may be the best Era yet!” -Jean Hoefliger The thinner grape population was beneficial to the vines’ energy, which developed a concentrated flavor profile for these fewer berries. Layers of black fruit build effortlessly towards the opulent, caressing finish. It is a dark, powerful wine bursting with plums, espresso, mocha, sweet French oak and licorice, all of which come together in a powerful, virile style. In 2016, spring bud break arrived early due to a dry winter and warm soils resulting in a low flower count, and lighter fruit set with smaller clusters at maturity. The 2009 Era is a Cabernet Sauvignon-based red with 8 Petit Verdot, 7 Cabernet Franc and 5 Merlot. The first was the 2011 vintage when early rains and a cooler climate resulted in lower yields and berries that were very intense. Grab it while you can! WINEMAKER NOTES Era 2016 marks the second time our flagship wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep and full-bodied, it has sweet tannins, no hard edges, and a great, great finish.” Very, very limited. Alpha Omega ERA Red 97 by Jeff Leve (2012 Vintage) Alpha Omega ERA Red 97 by Jeff Leve (2012 Vintage) A Red wine from Napa Valley, Napa County, California, United. In the words of Jeb Dunnuck, “This wine offers awesome notes of crème de cassis, crushed violets, crushed rocks, hints of mountain scrub brush, and lead pencil shavings. The top wine of the Alpha Omega estate, ERA, is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from eight award-winning and historic single vineyards throughout Napa Valley (see single vineyards below).
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