Riserva
2017 Sangiovese
Oakville
Our "Riserva" Sangiovese is our homage to the traditional, Old World wines. Grapes are sourced from older vines in rocky soils in the Oakville nested appellation, which are known for producing bold, iconic red wines. The strength of this vineyard yields Sangiovese with outstanding tannin structure, allowing for extended barrel aging in 70 percent new Hungarian and French oak - unusual for this variety. A warm fermentation and barrel aging regime produces lively notes of wild blackberry and cola, sprinkled with baking spice and cloves.
Winemaker, Luna Vineyards
Traveled to work harvest abroad, always returning to Napa Valley. I have been at Luna for 9 years, previously working at Moone Tsai, Rombauer and Bealieu Vineyards in the Napa Valley.
Country born: United States
Education: Foreign study in New Zealand and Australia. UC Davis Extension Winemaking Certificate. My most influential mentors in California have been Philippe Melka and Tom Peterson.
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
I aim to make food friendly wines that are elegant, yet powerful and ageable. I prefer minimal intervention to allow the vineyards to show their individual characteristics.
4022 River Park Drive
Suffolk VA 23435
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Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
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Baldacci Family Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Brenda's Vineyard | 27 |
Mathew Bruno | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 27 | |
Robert Biale Vineyards | 2012 | Zinfandel | Napa Valley | 27 | |
Schweiger Vineyards | 2004 | Red Table Wine | Spring Mountain District | Dedication | 27 |
TEXTBOOK | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Rhetoric | 25 |
Luna Vineyards | 2017 | Sangiovese | Oakville | Riserva | 23 |
Hertelendy Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | L'Éternité | 22 |
Coho | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | SoNa | 21 |
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