The wrath of Juno sent Aeneas wandering the Mediterranean in Vergil’s Aeneid. For the ancient Romans, ira or wrath, was a tool of a god, an unstoppable anger driven by forces greater than man. One can argue that we see such fury in both the might of nature and the passion of art. Wrath appears in the edgy power of Robert Plant’s voice and the raw wail of Eric Clapton’s guitar. It is frozen into Jackson Pollock’s violent splatters of paint. Wrath is in the wall of maritime fog that rolls into the Salinas Valley and the relentless afternoon winds that scream through our grape trellises.
Wrath 2019 Pinot Noir “San Saba Vineyard”Monterey – 95 Points
GGWC 49.99
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Vinous 95 Points: “Glistening magenta. Displays an array of fresh red fruit, blood orange, floral and exotic spice aromas that are complemented by smoky mineral, vanilla nuances. Stains the palate with finely detailed spice-laced red currant, cherry-cola and raspberry flavors that show superb depth with no excess fat. Turns sweater on the strikingly long finish, which shows outstanding tenacity, harmonious tannins and repeating red fruit, spice and floral notes."
Winery Notes: “Deep and full-flavored, the 2019 San Saba Pinot Noir has aromas of spice box, apple peel and minerals that join flavors of cooking spices, blackberry fruit and cherry cola along with a pleasing earthiness and acidity that knits everything together in a wonderful glass of wine.”
Only 375 cases were produced!!
Wrath 2019 Pinot Noir “Boekenoogen Vineyard”Santa Lucia Highlands – 94 Points
GGWC 49.99
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Vinous 94 Points: “ Brilliant Red. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red-fruits, star anise and cola along with a smoky mineral overtone. Juicy, lithe and precise on the palate, offering sweet, mineral-laced Chambord, rose pastille and spice cake flavors that deepen slowly with air. Delivers a suave blend of power and delicacy. Finishes gently tannic and sappy, with outstanding clarity and persistence."
Winery Notes: “We love the fruit from the high altitude Boekenoogen Vineyard and we feel privileged to make wine with it. This wine's gorgeous bouquet and bright, energetic character is distinctive among all our other Santa Lucia Highlands' bottlings. It begins with a captivating nose of violets and red fruit, followed by layers of blackberries, dark plum and spices (think cloves and nutmeg). There is an underlying minerality that is classic Santa Lucia Highlands. Bright acidity lifts the dark flavor notes and adds energy and interest. “
Only 350 cases were produced!!
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