Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Vinous
The 2011 Nebbiolo has aged beautifully. Still fresh, the 2011 is surprisingly vibrant, with lovely crushed berry, spice and floral character. The Nebbiolo is an estate wine made from a blend of three variants of the Lampia clone. What a nice surprise.
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James Suckling
Aromas of dried black cherry and spice. Roses too. Full-bodied, yet bright and fresh. Very pretty. Bright acidity. 120 cases made. Drink or hold.
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.