Holidays in Sonoma! The Best of Sbragia Family Vineyards!
What was poured
In the order it was served. Quoted tasting notes are credited to their sources.
1 · 2013 Sbragia Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Rosso Moon Mountain District
“The barrel sample of the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Rosso Vineyard, which almost has identical numbers in terms of alcohol (14.8%), offers slightly bluer, blacker fruits & seems to be a tad richer & fuller – but the differences are marginal. This is a full-bodied, promising wine that probably should be laid down for 3-4 years & drunk over the following 25-30. This is another superb effort from this iconic site & highly recommended. Rated 92-94 The Wine Advocate (WA)”
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2 · 2014 Sbragia Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Rosso Moon Mountain District
“Gorgeous blueberry, black raspberry & blackcurrant fruit soar from the glass, with the oak pushed way to the background despite the use of 100% new French oak. The wine is opulent, sumptuously textured, & accessible. This is a beauty & a superb wine when considering that this is from a great vineyard & one of California’s top winemakers” Rated 93-95+ WA”
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3 · 2015 Sbragia Gino's Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley
“It starts in the vineyard, with field blends of Zinfandel, Carignane, Petite Sirah & other varieties. And it continues in the winery, blending different vineyards to produce a wine with classic Dry Creek Valley character. This represents a traditional field blend that my grandfather, Gino, made each year. This vintage is full of lush ripe red fruit. It has a core of sweet red currant & strawberry with a bright finish.”
the winery
4 · 2016 Sbragia Forchini Carignane Dry Creek Valley
“The vineyard is a classic: 60+ years old, head pruned, dry farmed, & situated on the rolling eastside benchlands of red gravelly loam. It is a deep garnet in color with soft aromas of nectarines, black plums & rose. This wine have a full mouth feel with a combination of sweetness & tartness from juicy fresh raspberries to pomegranates with a hint of nutmeg. This Carignane finishes with a lingering, intense flavors of berries with caramel.”
the winery
5 · 2016 Sbragia Zinfandel Italo's Vineyard
“Intensely built, this is a big-boned & richly layered wine, dense & ripe in blackberry jam. The fruit is joined by smoky oak & further flavors of chocolate-covered coconut.”
the winery
6 · 2015 Sbragia Vino Rosso Dry Creek Valley
“This blends 53% Cabernet Sauvignon & 42% Merlot with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot. It offers juicy, ripe blueberry & coffee flavors, soft tannins & a moderate oak imprint.”
Wine Enthusiast
7 · 2015 Sbragia Home Ranch Merlot Dry Creek Valley
“This vineyard, which my family has farmed for decades, surrounds the family home at the southern end of Dry Creek Valley, & consistently produces richly concentrated Merlot grapes from the rocky clay loam components in the soil. Chocolate covered raspberries instantly come to mind as well as cherry liqueur, amaretto & anise. On the palate this is textbook Merlot; smooth, silky & quaffable, drink this versatile wine by itself or with food.”
the winery
8 · 2015 Sbragia Old Vine Zinfandel Nonno’s Reserve Dry Creek Valley
“Expressive &w ell-built, with aromas of blackberry cobbler, a zestydash of dark Asian spices & layered flavors of black cherry, licorice& toasted cinnamon.”
Wine Spectator
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