EDGE is a lush, complex Cabernet Sauvignon produced from grapes which were carefully selected from the great old vineyards in the Silverado Trail area of Napa Valley. The winemaking process follows traditional French winemaking practices with techniques including the use of cold soaking and extended maceration (averaging 23 – 32 day), and frequent pumping over. The 2009 vintage was aged in both French and American Oak for fifteen months, and barrels were racked once every six months.
From the winemaker – “This supple and lush wine immediately opens to flavors of blackberry, clove and hints of vanilla. The medium bodied palate is balanced with flavors of eucalyptus, sweet plums, ripe cherry and hints of tobacco, while the finish is accentuated by nice acidity and subtle oak flavors.”
Editor’s Choice- “A tremendous value. Hard to believe it’s so good, considering the price. Rich and dry, it’s packed with classic blackberry, black currant, blueberry and cedar flavors, wrapped into firm, smooth tannins. Drink now 2016.” - Wine Enthusiast February, 2012
Rating:
This wine was given a 92 point rating by Wine Enthusiast.
Availability:
2009 vintage in a 750 ml – Standard Bottle is currently in stock at Byram and Hackettstown for $19.99 a bottle, $107.95 a 1/2 case with a 10% half case discount, and $191.91 a case with a 20% full case discount. SKU#27711
This vintage is comprised of 97% Barbera & 3% Nebbiolo grapes. Fermented with a yeast strain which was isolated in Barolo, immediately following fermentation and pressing, the wine was filled into barrels for a malo-lactic conversion cooperage. Aged 15 months in a combination of new and newer oak barrels, of both French and Hungarian origin, with the balance in neutral oak barrels.
This Cabernet is sourced from the Nappa Valley and made up of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petite Sirah, 1% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc. It was aged for 21 months in 100% French barrels (30% new/70% used).
Apothic, named for the mysterious place, Apotheca, where vintners stored their most coveted concoctions in 13th century Europe, Apothic blends fuse Old World intrigue with modern sophistication. The grapes for Apothic White were pressed and allowed to settle before racking. The must was fermented in upright tanks at cool temperatures to maintain and enhance the natural aromas and flavors. A portion of this wine underwent malolactic fermentation to soften the mouthfeel.
The Sauvignon Blanc is fermented in neutral Chardonnay Oak for 10 months from harvest to bottling in June of the following year. The vineyard chooses to use wild yeast in the white wines because each yeast carries with its own nuances and flavors. The texture of the wine is increased through this process. The Vogelzang Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is an Estate Wine, taken from the mature, planted in 1998. The grapes in this Sauvignon Blanc are harvested from two different blocks of different clones. It is made up of 75% Sauvignon Blanc 1 and 25% Sauvignon Blanc Musque. The Sauvignon Blanc 1 clone contributes the minerality and the Musque clone the more floral, light tones. The whites do not go through malolactic and are filtered before bottling.
This great cabernet is made up of 96%Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot. After a 10-day fermentation in stainless tanks, the wine was aged with a combination of 65% French and 35% American oak to round out and soften the rich, black fruit flavors.
Sometimes adversity has a way of turning a difficult situation into something extremely positive. The story of COHO Headwaters certainly is an example of that “lemons into lemonade” thing you always hear about. For the first three vintages COHO made a delicious 100% Cabernet Sauvignon wine entirely from fruit grown in the Coombsville section of Napa Valley, just east of downtown Napa.
Be. Flirty Pink Moscato beckons you to pull out the sky-high stilettos, add some sparkles to your eyes and maybe dab a little of that expensive, special-occasion perfume on your neck as you head out the door to share some wine with the girls.
C&T Cellar is a small operation that focuses on quality wines from the Napa Valley. The 2008 Edna Valley Chardonnay came from two neighboring vineyards within the Appellation. Both cool climate vineyards with long track records for producing quality wines.
HandCraft Artisan Collection wines celebrate the California home and Italian heritage of third generation winery proprietor Cheryl Indelicato. She gives classic grape varieties her own personal touch by adding a playful dash of Italian and heritage varietals as a nod to the vineyard-to-barrel field selections that found their place daily at the Italian table when she was growing up. The result is distinctive, fruit forward wines that are easy to enjoy and share with others.
