Cellars’ Society March 2023 Release

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% Pinot Grigio
Vintage: 2021
Sourcing Region: Central Valley, Chile
Production Notes: Fermented and aged in 100% Stainless Steel. Gently fined and filtered to improve the clarity of the wine prior to bottling. Minimal intervention was involved to preserve bright fruit notes
Tasting Notes: Bright notes of lemon, underripe peach and subtle green apple
ABV: 12.0%
Serving Conditions: Recommended serving temperature is 45°F
Pairing Suggestions: Summer salads, seafood, sandwiches

Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2020
Sourcing Region: Suisun Valley, California
Production Notes: Crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks with regular pump overs and aged for two years in new American oak
Tasting Notes: Notes of blackberry and black cherry with hints of cocoa vanilla and toast, full bodies and smooth
ABV: 14.0%
Serving Conditions: Drink now or suitable for aging through 2026, recommended serving temperature is 60-62°F
Pairing Suggestions: Steak seared in garlic butter, pasta bolognese, beef short ribs, grilled burgers

Varietals: 75% Chambourcin, 15% Merlot,
10% Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2020
Sourcing Region: Monroeville, New Jersey and Lodi, California
Production Notes: Fermented in small vats with regular punch downs and aged 16 months in American oak barrels prior to bottling
Tasting Notes: Aromas of juicy cranberry and fresh wild strawberry lead the way on the nose along with raspberry, blackberry, crushed pepper, thyme and licorice
ABV: 13.0%
Serving Conditions: Drink now, recommended serving temperature is 55-60°F
Pairing Suggestions: Barbequed meats and cookout foods, charcuterie boards, pizza

Varietals: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Pinotage
Vintage: 2020
Sourcing Region: Suisun Valley, CA and Breedekloof, South Africa
Production Notes: Fermented as individual varietals and blended together before bottling
Tasting Notes: Notes of jammy blackberry with cocoa shavings layered with floral notes, caramel and a touch of dried herbs on the finish
ABV: 14.5%
Serving Conditions: Drink now, recommended serving temperature is 58-60°F
Pairing Suggestions: Gourmet burgers, pasta with Gorgonzola sauce

Varietal: Proprietary red blend
Vintage: 2020
Sourcing Region: California
Production Notes: Co-fermented and aged in stainless steel to preserve the fresh fruit integrity
Tasting Notes: Ripe red fruit and jammy black fruit 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: 40% Pinotage, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon,
8% Petit Verdot, 7.5% Cabernet Franc,
6.5% Merlot
Vintage: Non-vintage
Sourcing Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa and Lodi, California
Production Notes: Varietals were vinified separately receiving a blend of punch downs and pump overs. After malolactic fermentation was complete, the wines were aged in 40% new American oak barrels for 18 months before being blended and bottled
Tasting Notes: Layers of ripe plum, black cherry, raspberry and blackberry transition from the nose to the palate with notes of smokey stewed fruit, raisin and toast
ABV: 13.5%
Serving Conditions: Drink now, recommended serving temperature is 60-62°F
Pairing Suggestions: Italian cuisine, barbeque, lamb or duck

Varietals: 66% Pinot Grigio, 34% Chambourcin
Vintage: 2022
Sourcing Regions: Central Valley, Chile and Outer Coastal Plains, NJ
Production Notes: The Chambourcin was fermented in stainless steel and aged in American oak barrels and blended with Pinot Grigio before bottling to create this unique blend
Tasting Notes: Ripe black cherry and strawberry with a hint of pine and layers of peach custard
ABV: 12.3%
Serving Conditions: rink now, recommended serving temperature is 58-60°F
Pairing Suggestions: Fish tacos and cottage pie 

Varietal: 100% Syrah
Vintage: 2020
Sourcing Region: Lodi and Paso Robles, California
Production Notes: Upon arrival the grapes were crushed into small open fermentation vats and received regular punch downs. They were pressed into Buffalo Trace Bourbon barrels and one American oak barrel. All barrels were blended together after 15 months of maturation.
Tasting Notes: Warm aromas of bourbon, smoke and toast give rise to a juicy cherry vanilla mid palate and linger on the finish
ABV: 12.5%
Serving Conditions: Recommended serving temperature is 60-62°F
Pairing Suggestions: Gourmet sandwiches and soups such as reuben or butternut squash

Varietals: 63% Petite Sirah, 33% Zinfandel, 2% Nebbiolo, 2% Mourvedre
Vintage: 2019
Sourcing Region: Lodi, CA
Production Notes: Two barrels of Petite Sirah, Mourvedre and Zinfandel and a barrel of Petite Sirah, each spent 18 months in American oak before being blended together and bottled to achieve this harmonious blend.
Tasting Notes: Aromas of chocolate covered cherries, cinnamon stick and crushed herbs on the nose, with flavors of mocha, eucalyptus and jammy black cherry on the palate finishing with a touch of cola.
ABV: 14.5%
Serving Conditions: Drink now or aged for 3 years. Recommended serving temperature is 60-62°F
Pairing Suggestions: Balsamic roasted mushrooms, portobello burger

Varietals: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petite Sirah, 15% Petit Verdot
Vintage: 2019
Sourcing Region: Lodi, CA
Production Notes: A barrel of co-fermented Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah was blended together with a  barrel of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Petite Sirah to achieve this delicate silky blend.
Tasting Notes: Notes of ripe cherry, crushed dried flowers, dried strawberries, plum and blackberries.
ABV:
Serving Conditions: Drink now or aged for 3 years. Recommended serving temperature is 60-62°F
Pairing Suggestions: Wild rice and mushroom risotto, cherry glazed pork chops

Varietal: 100% Sangiovese
Vintage: 2019
Sourcing Region: Suisun Valley, California
Production Notes: Aged for six months in new American oak barrels
Tasting Notes: Full of ripe red cherries and fresh crushed herbs balanced by acidity and soft tannins
ABV: 14.9%
Serving Conditions: Drink now, recommended serving temperature is 60°F
Pairing Suggestions: Beef stew, venison, margherita flatbread