September Club Release
Aromas of ripe red cherries with floral highlights lead into a silky entry hinting at the depths of flavor to follow. Orange peel and baking spices on the palate is accompanied by sense of energy. On the back of the palate the structure and longevity of the wine shows itself via late emerging tannins and a long lingering finish, providing a glimpse into the future of this wine.
Pair with mushroom and sausage risotto, duck confit, and chicken cacciatore for an exceptional food and wine pairing.
Growing and producing world-class Sangiovese is not for the faint of heart. Rattlesnakes, thistle and America’s most unique clone of Sangiovese are all that thrive atop Rattlesnake Hill on our Home Ranch. The 40% slope, shallow topsoil and virtually impenetrable volcanic shale are the perfect antidote for taming this vigorous varietal into producing intensely flavored grapes. The clone, planted in 1910 by Edoardo Seghesio in America’s oldest Sangiovese vineyard, produces small-berried, loosely formed clusters. This wine is 100% Sangiovese from Rattlesnake Hill on our Home Ranch estate in Alexander Valley.
