Cellars’ Society June 2023 Release

The Founder’s Circle Release

Varietal: 100% Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2022
Sourcing Region: Breedekloof, South Africa
Production Notes: This Chenin Blanc was sourced and vinified by our friends at the Bersig winery in Breedekloof, South Africa. The grapes were harvested in the spring of 2022, spent some maturation time in oak and were bottled in December 2022. The wine arrived at Kennedy Cellars in April 2023
Tasting Notes: Notes of stone fruit and ripe mango. Sun ripened grapes and oak age create body and finesse while retaining nice acidity
ABV: 13.5%
Serving Conditions: Recommended serving temperature is 45-50°F
Pairing Suggestions: Seafood, bisque or cream dishes as well as sharp cheese

Varietal: 100% Pinotage
Vintage: 2022
Sourcing Region: Breedekloof, South Africa
Production Notes: These grapes were crushed and immediately pressed off the skins and fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the intense, natural purity of the fruit. Delicate fining, filtration and a little bit of magic bring this crystal clear wine to life.
Tasting Notes: Notes of pears, sweet peach, and white cherry lead a fruit forward palate with a soft finish
ABV: 12.0%
Serving Conditions: Recommended serving temperature is 55°F
Pairing Suggestions: Seared scallops, mussels, chicken tacos with mango salsa, soft cheeses

Varietal: 100% Pinotage
Vintage: 2022
Sourcing Region: Breedekloof, South Africa
Production Notes: Using the saignee method for processing, Pinotage grapes were crushed into a stainless steel tank and sat for 36 hours on the skins to achieve a pink color
Tasting Notes: Balanced notes of strawberry and watermelon on the nose and palate with a soft, lingering fruit filled finish
ABV: 13.0%
Serving Conditions: Recommended serving temperature is 45°F
Pairing Suggestions: Oysters, fish tacos, roast chicken, brined meats

Varietal: Traminette
Vintage: 2021
Sourcing Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA
Production Notes: Sourced and vinified by our partners at Bellview Winery and blended with a small percentage of Muscato before bottling
Tasting Notes: Opens with white florals and leads to a palate of white peach, tangerine and Meyer lemon
ABV: 12.0%
Serving Conditions: Recommended serving temperature is 45-50°F
Pairing Suggestions: Shellfish, flounder stuffed with crabmeat, dumplings with chili oil

Varietals: Proprietary red blend Sourcing Region: California Production Notes: Co-fermented and aged in stainless steel to preserve the fresh fruit integrity Tasting Notes: A mix of ripe red and dark fruit preserves on the palette with a soft clean finish ABV: 14.0% Serving Conditions: Drink now, recommended serving temperature is 58-60°F Pairing Suggestions: Pizza, tacos, burgers, charcuterie boards

Varietals: 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc
Sourcing Region: Lodi, California
Production Notes: Vinified as separate varietals, matured in American oak barrels and blended prior to bottling
Tasting Notes: Wonderfully fruit forward and smooth with notes of ripe red cherry, red plum along with cocoa powder and vanilla
ABV: 14.5%
Serving Conditions: Drink now, recommended serving temperature is 60-62°F
Pairing Suggestions: Roasted lamb, duck, foie gras, pasta with red sauce

Varietals: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot
Vintage: 2020
Sourcing Region: Suisun Valley, California
Production Notes: A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon from various vineyard blocks including the beloved Clone 169 grape from the LMP vineyard. Merlot was blended into the final wine for added softness.
Tasting Notes: Full bodied and layered with dark fruit such as blackberry, blueberry and black cherry
ABV: 14.5%
Serving Conditions: Recommended serving temperature is 60-62°F
Pairing Suggestions: Steak, lamb, fettuccine alfredo

Varietals: 32% Pinotage, 32% Malbec, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carmenere
Vintage: 2021
Sourcing Region: Breedekloof, South Africa and Central Valley, Chile
Production Notes: The Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon were co-fermented and aged together in the barrel. They were later blended with Malbec and Pinotage to create a truly remarkable Southern Hemisphere wine.
Tasting Notes: Soft and round with intense notes of black cherry, blackberry and cola on the palate
ABV: 13.1%
Serving Conditions: Recommended serving temperature is 60-62°F
Pairing Suggestions: BBQ and smoked meats, lamb kebabs, gourmet burgers

Varietal: 100% Malbec
Vintage: 2020
Sourcing Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Production Notes: Grapes harvested from the foothills of Tupungato (Andes) , Mendoza region. The high altitude of the volcanic lava dome sub-region is enjoys sun filled days and cool, windy nights. This produces thicker skins, resulting in grapes with deeper color, layered fruit concentration, and rich tannins. barrel fermented, aged for six months in French oak.
Tasting Notes: Notes of layered dark fruit, vanilla, medium tannins, balanced acidity, with a lingering finish
ABV: 14.5%
Serving Conditions: Drink now, recommended serving temperature is 58-60°F
Pairing Suggestions: Seared steak, lamb chops  and salmon in a rich butter sauce

Varietal: 100% Pinotage
Vintage: 2020
Sourcing Region: Breedekloof, South Africa
Production Notes: Fermented in stainless steel tanks with regular pump overs, and aged for 13 months in American oak barrels
Tasting Notes: Bright red cherry with a smoky finish
ABV: 14.5%
Serving Conditions: Allow to open up in a decanter for
30-60 minutes, recommended serving temperature is 55-60°F
Pairing Suggestions: Gamey meats, grilled pork, lamb kabobs, osso bucco

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Varietal: 100% Nero d’Avola
Vintage: 2020
Sourcing Region: Lodi, CA
Production Notes: This single barrel select wine received regular punch downs and was aged for 18 months in American Oak
Tasting Notes: Soft and seamless integrated notes of black fruit, crushed violets and toasted caramel
ABV: 12.5%
Serving Conditions: Recommended serving temperature is 60-62°F
Pairing Suggestions: Mushroom risotto, pot roast with crushed herbs, sweet potato quesadillas

Varietals: 76% Tempranillo, 14% Syrah, 10% Carignan
Vintage: 2021
Sourcing Region: Lodi, CA
Production Notes: Only a single barrel was produced. The grapes were crushed and co-fermented and then spent 10 months in oak and 2 months in stainless steel before bottling.
Tasting Notes: Flavors of stewed plums, blackberry, cherry along with anise and a touch of cardamom and vanilla
ABV: 13.7%
Serving Conditions: Drink now or aged for 3 years. Recommended serving temperature is 60-62°F
Pairing Suggestions: Lasagna, smoked and bbq meats, beef stew

6 Bottle Club Release

Varietals: 40% Muscato, 37% Chardonnay, 23% Pinot Grigio
Vintage: 2022
Sourcing Region: California & Central Valley, Chile
Production Notes: The Chardonnay was crushed and pressed with 200 liters separated and fermented on the skins and then barrel aged for about 6 months. The remaining Chardonnay was fermented and aged in stainless steel for 9 months. The Pinot Grigio was fermented in 2 separate tanks and blended together prior to blending. The Muscato came from California and was aged in stainless steel for 4 months prior to the final blend.
Tasting Notes: Abundance of tropical and stone fruit notes with ripe peach dominating softer layers of papaya and kiwi
ABV: 12.5%
Serving Conditions: Recommended serving temperature is 45°F
Pairing Suggestions: Seared scallops, lumped crabmeat, green pea risotto

Varietal: 100% Pinotage
Vintage: 2022
Sourcing Region: Breedekloof, South Africa
Production Notes: These grapes were crushed and immediately pressed off the skins and fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the intense, natural purity of the fruit. Delicate fining, filtration and a little bit of magic bring this crystal clear wine to life.
Tasting Notes: Notes of pears, sweet peach, and white cherry lead a fruit forward palate with a soft finish
ABV: 12.0%
Serving Conditions: Recommended serving temperature is 55°F
Pairing Suggestions: Seared scallops, mussels, chicken tacos with mango salsa, soft cheeses

Varietal: 100% Pinotage
Vintage: 2022
Sourcing Region: Breedekloof, South Africa
Production Notes: Using the saignee method for processing, Pinotage grapes were crushed into a stainless steel tank and sat for 36 hours on the skins to achieve a pink color
Tasting Notes: Balanced notes of strawberry and watermelon on the nose and palate with a soft, lingering fruit filled finish
ABV: 13.0%
Serving Conditions: Recommended serving temperature is 45°F
Pairing Suggestions: Oysters, fish tacos, roast chicken, brined meats

Varietal: Traminette
Vintage: 2021
Sourcing Region: Outer Coastal Plain AVA
Production Notes: Sourced and vinified by our partners at Bellview Winery and blended with a small percentage of Muscato before bottling
Tasting Notes: Opens with white florals and leads to a palate of white peach, tangerine and Meyer lemon
ABV: 12.0%
Serving Conditions: Recommended serving temperature is 45-50°F
Pairing Suggestions: Shellfish, flounder stuffed with crabmeat, dumplings with chili oil

Varietals: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot
Vintage: 2020
Sourcing Region: Suisun Valley, California
Production Notes: A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon from various vineyard blocks including the beloved Clone 169 grape from the LMP vineyard. Merlot was blended into the final wine for added softness.
Tasting Notes: Full bodied and layered with dark fruit such as blackberry, blueberry and black cherry
ABV: 14.5%
Serving Conditions: Recommended serving temperature is 60-62°F
Pairing Suggestions: Steak, lamb, fettuccine alfredo

Varietals: 32% Pinotage, 32% Malbec, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carmenere
Vintage: 2021
Sourcing Region: Breedekloof, South Africa and Central Valley, Chile
Production Notes: The Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon were co-fermented and aged together in the barrel. They were later blended with Malbec and Pinotage to create a truly remarkable Southern Hemisphere wine.
Tasting Notes: Soft and round with intense notes of black cherry, blackberry and cola on the palate
ABV: 13.1%
Serving Conditions: Recommended serving temperature is 60-62°F
Pairing Suggestions: BBQ and smoked meats, lamb kebabs, gourmet burgers

3 Bottle Club Release

Varietal: 100% Pinotage
Vintage: 2022
Sourcing Region: Breedekloof, South Africa
Production Notes: These grapes were crushed and immediately pressed off the skins and fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the intense, natural purity of the fruit. Delicate fining, filtration and a little bit of magic bring this crystal clear wine to life.
Tasting Notes: Notes of pears, sweet peach, and white cherry lead a fruit forward palate with a soft finish
ABV: 12.0%
Serving Conditions: Recommended serving temperature is 55°F
Pairing Suggestions: Seared scallops, mussels, chicken tacos with mango salsa, soft cheeses

Varietal: 100% Pinotage
Vintage: 2022
Sourcing Region: Breedekloof, South Africa
Production Notes: Using the saignee method for processing, Pinotage grapes were crushed into a stainless steel tank and sat for 36 hours on the skins to achieve a pink color
Tasting Notes: Balanced notes of strawberry and watermelon on the nose and palate with a soft, lingering fruit filled finish
ABV: 13.0%
Serving Conditions: Recommended serving temperature is 45°F
Pairing Suggestions: Oysters, fish tacos, roast chicken, brined meats

Varietals: 32% Pinotage, 32% Malbec, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carmenere
Vintage: 2021
Sourcing Region: Breedekloof, South Africa and Central Valley, Chile
Production Notes: The Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon were co-fermented and aged together in the barrel. They were later blended with Malbec and Pinotage to create a truly remarkable Southern Hemisphere wine.
Tasting Notes: Soft and round with intense notes of black cherry, blackberry and cola on the palate
ABV: 13.1%
Serving Conditions: Recommended serving temperature is 60-62°F
Pairing Suggestions: BBQ and smoked meats, lamb kebabs, gourmet burgers

June’s Recipe and Pairing

Ricotta Gnocchi with Veggies paired with Kennedy Cellars White Pinotage

  • 6 oz drained ricotta
  • 2 cups finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups plain white flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 stick of butter
  • a good glug of olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups of fresh garden peas
  • one bunch of asparagus
  • chives or Parmesan to garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste

 

  1. Pulse ricotta, Parmesan, flour and eggs in a food processor or mix by hand, until a smooth dough is formed. Cover dough with cling film and let rest in the fridge for 30 min.
  2. Roll out dough into a thin tube roughly the size of your thumb. Cut dough into small “pillows” and boil in salty water for a couple of minutes until they start to float. Remove from boiling water and set aside. Reserve a couple of tablespoons of the salty water for the sauce.
  3. Cut asparagus, and fry in a pan with butter until relatively soft. Add peas and oil and once cooked toss in gnocchi and cook until lightly browned. Add salty water and salt an pepper to taste. Garnish with chives or Parmesan cheese.

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