Pinot Noir Montes Classic, Casablanca, Chile
Grape Variety or Blend Information: This wine is 100% Pinot Noir.  Pinot Noir is a notoriously challenging grape to cultivate, requiring cool climates and specific soil conditions to produce its characteristic delicate flavors.  The Casablanca Valley in Chile, with its coastal influence and relatively cool temperatures, provides an ideal terroir for Pinot Noir.  The Montes Classic label focuses on showcasing the varietal's purity, eschewing any blending to highlight the unique expression of the Chilean terroir. This single varietal approach allows for a focused and expressive representation of the grape's potential within this specific region. The lack of any other grape contributes to the wine's distinct character and allows the individual characteristics of the Pinot Noir to shine through without any blending influence.  The use of 100% Pinot Noir is a bold statement of confidence in the quality of the grapes grown in the Casablanca Valley.

Sangiovese Marchesi Frescobaldi Remole, Toscana, Italy
Grape Variety or Blend Information: This wine is primarily Sangiovese, the main grape of Tuscany, though specific blend percentages aren't consistently published by Frescobaldi for this wine.  It's highly likely that smaller percentages of other Tuscan varieties are included to add complexity and structure.  These could include varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Canaiolo,  but the Sangiovese dominates, imparting its signature character to the wine.  The exact blend often varies slightly from vintage to vintage, depending on the quality of the grapes harvested in a particular year.  Frescobaldi's reputation ensures high-quality grapes and skillful blending, regardless of these subtle annual variations.

Malbec Kaiken Estate, Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety or Blend Information: The Kaiken Estate Malbec is 100% Malbec.  Malbec thrives in the high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza, Argentina, where the intense sunlight and diurnal temperature swings contribute to the grape's concentrated fruit flavors and firm tannins. Kaiken's Estate bottling highlights the varietal character, utilizing 100% Malbec from select vineyards. This single-varietal approach underscores the quality of the fruit and the winemaker's confidence in the expression of Malbec from their particular terroir. The absence of any other grape allows for a pure and focused representation of the Malbec grape's unique qualities in Mendoza.

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Cavedon Pinot Noir 2024
The fragrant nose offers up aromas of violets, red cherries and strawberries. Light in the body, the palate features red cherry and winter strawberry fruits with a delicate infusion of fresh herbs. Dry tannins and a lively acidity lead into a fresh, crunchy red fruit finish.

Politini Nero d'Avola 2019
This variety originates from a town named Avola in southern Sicily. Medium bodied, spicy fruits and supple, savoury texture. Earthy with black cherry, black plum and a hint of tobacco.

Wood Park Reserve Zinfandel 2021
Rich plum, blackberry and raspberry swirl around the glass, Full bodied with excellent mid palate weight. Finished with American oak. (24months)