About the Winery:

Founded by Jean Orens Ferraton in 1946, son Michel enlisted his friend Michel Chapoutier to improve their wines during the 1990s. Together they embraced biodynamic farming techniques for all their vineyards and the winery has been in partnership with Michel Chapoutier since the late 1990s, although run as a separate entity (albeit one that shares many of the same philosophical leanings). 

About this Wine:

GRAPE VARIETY Grenache (85%), Syrah (10%), Cinsault (5%).

SOIL The vineyards are situated on the left bank of the Rhône. Alluvial soil and gravely soil.

VINIFICATION The grapes are destemmed and the vinification takes place in vats. The extraction is made by punching down to ensure a good extraction of the tannins. The maceration lasts around 15 days. Temperature-controlled vinification.

MATURING In vats.

TASTING Color: Garnet core with ruby reflects. Nose: Aromas of very ripe red fruits Palate: Nicely structured. Aromas of blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and liquorice. Nice spices and herbs.

Ratings & Reviews

Jeb Dunnuck:
"Moving to the reds, the 2019 Côtes Du Rhône Samorens reveals a deeper ruby/plum color as well as a meaty, peppery, earthy bouquet that offers plenty of darker fruits, medium-bodied richness, and a soft, supple, elegant texture. It’s beautifully balanced and just a mouthfilling, delicious, gulpable Côtes du Rhône that’s ideal for enjoying over the coming 3-4 years." (Oct 2020)

Wine Spectator:
"Understated, with singed sandalwood and tea hints interwoven with gently mulled cherry and raspberry fruit. The finish features a light savory edge. Grenache and Syrah. 3,000 cases imported." - JM (Apr 2022)

Vinification:
Figaro spends just a few months in oak barrels, giving it a nice, spicy flavor boost.

Tasting Notes:

Bright violet. Dark berry and cherry aromas show a jammy aspect. Supple and gently sweet, with good lift to its black raspberry and boysenberry flavors. Smooth and broad on the finish, leaving behind a hint of spiciness. Extremely easy to drink and an excellent value.

Ratings & Reviews

About This Wine:
The Reserva wine embodies the spirit of Don Isaias­ Hernandez; hardworking and strong. The wine is produced from higher, stonier parcels of the vineyards.

Vinification: 100% malolactic fermentation. Aged 12 months in used American oak. Aged 6 months minimum in the bottle before release.

Varietal: 100% Malbec

Tasting Notes

Intense touch of blueberries and plums, highlighted with vanilla and white chocolate from the oak aging. A nice wine with a good body, full of sweet tannins with good concentration and long persistence.

91 Points - James Suckling:
"Perfumed strawberries, red cherries, violets and fine, roasted spices. There is a floral tone on the palate with juicy, freshly cut raspberries, framed by a firm, well-poised tannin structure. Drink now." - (16 Feb, 2020)

About the Winery:

Santi Valpolicella Classico Superiore is a “ripasso” method Valpolicella; meaning that following primary fermentation the wine sees a second fermentation with the addition of Amarone grapes and skins, creating a richer, more complex and more exciting final wine.

Terroir: Santi Solane is sourced from estate vineyards within the original Valpolicella appellation of Valpolicella Classico.

Vinification: When primary fermentation is complete in early winter, grapes, skins and pomace from Santi’s Amarone are added to the vats. The additional sugars from the Amarone trigger a second fermentation which adds additional layers of complexity, rich fruit and structure. The wine is blended and then aged for more 3-5 months in small oak cask followed by an additional 12 months in larger neutral casks prior to bottling.

Tasting Notes:
The Solane Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore is a wine strongly linked to the territory and therefore of great character. It has a beautiful and intense ruby ​color; the typical, clean and complex scent has intense hints of fresh red fruit and maraschino jam, wrapped in hints of vanilla. The taste is warm and frank, balanced, with an elegant spicy and toasted bottom. It has a strong personality thanks to the distinct elegance and subtlety of perfumes, to the flavor and persistence in the mouth. Great and pleasant when young, it improves over time.

Food Pairing:
Accompanies cold cuts, medium-aged cheeses, soups, and lighter meats

Technical Data

• Appellation: Valpolicella DOC
• Winemaker: Cristian Ridolfi
• Soil: Limestone, Sand, Clay
• Alcohol: >13%
• Pack Size: 12/750ml
• Varietals: 80% Corvina, 20% Rondinella

Ratings & Reviews

Wine Enthusiast:
"This has aromas evoking ripe black plum, tobacco and graphite. The forward palate offers raisin, coconut and cocoa alongside smooth tannins."

Wine Spectator:
"This easy-drinking, medium-bodied red shows open-knit flavors of dried cherry and dusty dried herb and ground spice, with a sanguine overtone. Drink now. 15,000 cases made, 4,200 cases imported."

Winemaker Notes:
To preserve the wine’s fruit and natural acidity, the wine underwent a long, cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Finally, the lots are blended, taking care to balance the characteristics of each vineyard in the wine.

APPELLATION: California – Napa, Sonoma, Lake County, Mendocino, Lodi, Monterey, Santa Barbara

BARREL: 100% Stainless Steel

Vineyard Notes: Fruit from vineyards in Napa and Sonoma add good flavor, minerality, and complexity. Lake County fruit adds citrus notes while grapes from Mendocino lends color and fruit-forward flavors. Fruit from the warmer Lodi appellation adds concentration to the wine while vineyards in Monterey offer tropical aromatics and well-balanced acidity. Within Santa Barbara, fruit from the cooler, marine-influenced vineyards add crisp, clean minerality and well-balanced acidity while fruit from vineyards located more inland experience morning coastal fog and afternoon winds, adding to the wine’s tropical notes. Blending fruit from these varied growing regions across California creates a balanced, food-friendly wine

Tasting Notes from the Winemaker:
Our 2022 California Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of white peach, honeydew melon, guava, and passionfruit with citrus notes. On the palate, the wine opens with tropical fruit flavors followed by crisp, refreshing acidity on the mid-palate and notes of tangerine and grapefruit on the long, clean balanced finish.

Ratings & Reviews

91 Points, #31 Top 100 Of 2023 - Wine Spectator:
"Aromatic, juicy and fragrant, with Key lime pie, tangerine, lime sherbet, fresh-cut green apple and fresh-grated ginger all singing on a mouthwatering frame. Ends with a long, expressive finish. Drink now. 109,000 cases made." - MW (Oct 2023)

90 Points - James Suckling:
"A crisp and fresh white with notes of gooseberries, lime zest and green apples. Medium-bodied, lively and clean." (Jul 2023)

Bartholomew Broadbent’s deep roots in Portugal inspired him to create his own range of table wines. His vision was to produce the most reliable and traditional of all Vinho Verdes and to resolve the usual whine that Vinho Verde never tastes as it tastes in Portugal. The solution was twofold: to partner with a winery that had consistent production, and to ship the wines in refrigerated containers. The latter enables the wine to taste as fresh and spritzy as it would ever taste in Portugal, and since its launch in 2005, Broadbent Vinho Verde has rapidly earned the reputation as one of the finest Vinho Verdes.

The most popular white wine from Portugal, is a deliciously refreshing, light wine. "Verde", meaning "Green" refers to the hints of lime color. It is an ideal warm weather wine, excellent for lunch and picnics, or as an evening aperitif. It makes a brilliant pairing with any fish, shellfish, and poultry.

Blend: 50% Loureiro, 40% Trajadura, 10% Pedernã