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Mataro- this is a grape type also known as Monastrell in Spain. It is a red grape variety with very dark skin and while common in the Mediterranean, it is also grown in Australia and California, where it is known as Mataro. Mataro thrives in climates that are warm and dry. Mataro grapes are ideal for producing wines high in tannin with concentrated color. The French call Mataro “Etrangle-Chien”, or dog strangler due to the intensely dry mouthfeel that accompanies this grape variety. Mataro is weighty on the palate with herb plant aromas. Combined with the high tannin, Mataro is often chosen as a component in blends. Wine made from 100 percent Mataro are not common, however there are some single variety selections available. Mataro grown in France is often used in blends with Cotes du Rhone and Chateauneuf du Pape. The Bandol region is considered a sanctuary for Mataro. Because Mataro is highly susceptible to phylloxera, and was almost annihilated in the 1880s due to the outbreak, the sandy soils of Bandol offered refuge and the grapes are still there today. Rose wine grown in Bandol is most sought after because of the tannic properties of Mataro. Mataro ripens latest during harvest and is therefore last to be picked. Bandol has had success in planting the grapes on hills facing South to absorb more warmth in order to ripen more quickly.
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Thorn Clarke Single Vineyard Mataro is made from 100 percent Mataro.
The Single Vineyard Selection range focuses on single site, small batch wines, highlighting the true characteristics of each individual variety. Each block is hand selected by our winemaker and viticulturist each year, choosing the wines that best reflect the strengths of each individual vintage.
Striking with its inky red color and purple hues, a hallmark of a classic vintage. On the nose, briary black fruits are in abundance. Notes of Chinese five spice and currants also shine through. On the palate, blackberries and winter spice are evident. The generous and silky tannins in this wine support a long and complex finish.
The grapes were destemmed and fermented in 4 tonne open fermenters for a period of 10 days. The wine was pressed off into 10 year old oak where it was matured for a duration of 18 months before being racked in preparation for bottling. This wine has no filtration.
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The Grade Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Winfield Vineyard is made from Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
“This wine expresses a focused balancing act of dark, rich black fruit, and a fine tannin structure, illuminated through the core with a laser-like acidity. The wine displays a deep purple-red hue with a cranberry halo. Aromas of cassis, cinnamon, citrus oil, roasted meat, and lilac swell from the glass.
“The palate is marked by a wave of jet-black brambly fruit up front, followed by an exotic spice mid-palate and a long, complex finish that lasts and lasts expressing notes of flowering jasmine, and oolong tea. The silky tannins hold everything together and will certainly allow this wine to evolve in the cellar for at least 7-10 years.” - Thomas River Brown
Review:
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Winfield Vineyard is an absolutely gorgeous wine that conveys a striking interplay of richness, power and nuance. Silky and restrained for this site, the Winfield offers up a compelling melange of red fruit, iron, cedar, tobacco, rose petal and dried herbs, all in a mid-weight style that is incredibly appealing. The Winfield is a selection taken from Blocks 1, 4 and 5.
-Vinous 94 Points
Marea Albarino is made from 100% Albariño
This 100% Albarino is produced from fruits grown in Kristy Vineyard, on the western bench overlooking the Salinas River on broken sediment of ancient sea beds. Kristy is special because Albarino in the vineyard reaches full phenological ripeness at low potential alcohol and natural, bright acidity. Cold fermented in stainless steel for aromatic intensity.
Bright, fresh and crisp with notes of lemon curd and tangerine. On the palate it shows elegant texture and bright acidity on the finish.
Picked under 22 brix, 2/3 whole cluster pressed, 1/3 destemmed and left on skins for two days. Aged on the lees for four months and then sterile filtered.
Pairs with oysters, grilled fish, spicy cuisines.
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