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2013 Villa I Cipressi Brunello di Montalcino Zebras
Awards
2015 : 96 pts James Suckling; 96 pts Winescritic.com; 93 pts Wine Enthusiast
2013 : 94 pts James Suckling; 92 pts Wine Spectator
2012 : 94 pts James Suckling
2010 : 96 pts Wine Spectator ; 98 pts James Suckling
2009 : 89 pts James Suckling
2007 : 96 pts James Suckling ; 91+ pts Wine Advocate
2004 : 95 pts Wine Spectator
Description
Production: Prestige wine made only in the best vintages. The vineyard has been organic since the 2016 vintage. Hand harvested. Aged 30-36 months 60% in French oak barriques and 40% in 10-30 hl large oak barrels, then at least 18 months in bottle.
Tasting: Intense and brilliant ruby red colour. Complex red berries, violets, licorice, spice and tobacco aromas and flavours with well-integrated notes of oak ageing. Structuring tannins, rich texture and great balance on the palate. Long cellaring potential.
Pairings: grilled and slow-cooked red meat dishes
2013 Querce Bettina Brunello di Montalcino
Awards
2015 : 96 pts James Suckling
2013 : 91 pts James Suckling
2012 : 90 pts James Suckling
2011 : 92 pts Wine Advocate; 91 pts Wine Enthusiast; 90 pts James Suckling
2010 : 93 pts James Suckling
2009 : 92 pts James Suckling
2008 : 92 pts James Suckling
2006 : 92 pts James Suckling
2005 : 88 pts Wine Spectator
Description
Production: Vineyard in organic conversion. Aged in 22 hl Slavonian wood casks for 30-36 months. The wine is then aged in bottle for over 12 months. Released at least five years after the vintage.
Tasting: Deep ruby to garnet-red in colour. On the palate, pleasantly dry, warm, full and persistent with structuring tannins.
Pairings: Grilled and slow-roast red meat dishess
2009 Querce Bettina Brunello di Montalcino
Awards
2015 : 96 pts James Suckling
2013 : 91 pts James Suckling
2012 : 90 pts James Suckling
2011 : 92 pts Wine Advocate; 91 pts Wine Enthusiast; 90 pts James Suckling
2010 : 93 pts James Suckling
2009 : 92 pts James Suckling
2008 : 92 pts James Suckling
2006 : 92 pts James Suckling
2005 : 88 pts Wine Spectator
Description
Production: Vineyard in organic conversion. Aged in 22 hl Slavonian wood casks for 30-36 months. The wine is then aged in bottle for over 12 months. Released at least five years after the vintage.
Tasting: Deep ruby to garnet-red in colour. On the palate, pleasantly dry, warm, full and persistent with structuring tannins.
Pairings: Grilled and slow-roast red meat dishess
2012 Querce Bettina Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Awards
2013 : 92 pts James Suckling
2012 : 91 pts James Suckling
2006 : 92 pts James Suckling
Description
Production: Vineyard in organic conversion. Aged in 22 hl Slavonian wood casks for 48 months. The wine is then aged in bottle for over 24 months. Released at least six years after the vintage as per Brunello di Montalcino Riserva appellation.
Tasting: Deep ruby to garnet-red in colour. Very complex nose, with notes of plums, blackberry, black cherry, spices and earthy minerality. On the palate, pleasantly dry, warm, full and persistent with structuring tannins. Great ageing potential (15 + years).
Pairings: Slow-roast red meats and game.
2016 Left Coast Estate Cali’s Cuvee Pinot Noir
Awards
2017 : 90 pts Wine Enthusiast
2016 : 91 pts Wine Advocate ; 90 pts Wine Enthusiast ; 91 pts James Suckling
2015 : 88 pts Natalie MacLean ; 88 pts Wine Spectator
2014 : 91 pts et Editors Choice Wine Enthusiast ; 88 pts Wine Spectator
2013 : 90 pts Wine Spectator
2012 : 92 pts Wine & Spirits
2008 : 92 pts Wine Spectator
Description
Production: Aged 9 months in French oak.
Tasting Notes: Dense and rich in color, plentiful aromatics including purple plum, blueberry, blackberry, white pepper and crushed dried herbs. A juicy mid palate with earthy, spicy and toasty flavors wrap up into a tight mineral texture and refined tannins.
Pairings: Exceedingly food friendly. grilled salmon, pork chops, roast chicken, root vegetables.
2018 Left Coast Estate The Orchard Pinot Gris
Awards
2018 : 90 pts Wine Enthusiast (Editor’s Choice)
2015 : 88 pts Wine Spectator; Double Gold, San Francisco Wine Chronicle
2014 : 88 pts Wine Enthusiast
2009 : 90 pts et ‘Best Buy’ Wine & Spirits
2008 : 90 pts Wine Enthusiast
Description
Production: Aged in stainless steel.
Tasting Notes: Crisp and juicy with aromas and flavours of peaches, pears and apples.
Pairings: Pairings: Cheeses, fresh fruits, smoked salmon, sea food, grilled chicken, fish tacos.
2019 Left Coast Estate The Orchard Pinot Gris
Awards
2018 : 90 pts Wine Enthusiast (Editor’s Choice)
2015 : 88 pts Wine Spectator; Double Gold, San Francisco Wine Chronicle
2014 : 88 pts Wine Enthusiast
2009 : 90 pts et ‘Best Buy’ Wine & Spirits
2008 : 90 pts Wine Enthusiast
Description
Production: Aged in stainless steel.
Tasting Notes: Crisp and juicy with aromas and flavours of peaches, pears and apples.
Pairings: Pairings: Cheeses, fresh fruits, smoked salmon, sea food, grilled chicken, fish tacos.
2015 Left Coast Estate Latitude 45 Pinot Noir
Awards
2008 : 90 pts Wine Spectator and Tanzer
2011 :92 pts Wine Spectator
2012 :90 pts Tanzer
2014 :92 pts Wine Enthusiast
2015 : 90 pts Wine Advocate; 90 pts Natalie MacLean; 88 pts Wine Enthusiast; 92 pts Vinous; Gold Oregon Wine Awards
2016 : 90 pts Wine Advocate
Description
Production: Single vineyard production. Aged 18 months in a combination of new and neutral French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes: Cinnamon, clove, cherry, and black tea aromas. Flavors are mirrored, with accents of leather, cedar and orange blossom. The finish offers finely interwoven tannin, plus a lingering minerality.
Pairings: Braised meats, root vegetables, duck, veal, roasted poultry.
2015 Querce Bettina Rosso di Montalcino
Awards
2015 : 92 pts James Suckling
2013 : 89 pts James Suckling
2012 : 87 pts James Suckling
2011 : 88 pts James Suckling
2009 : 87 pts James Suckling
Description
Production : Vineyard in organic conversion. Made with 100% sangiovese grosso, harvested by hand. Fermented in stainless steel and aged 12 months in Allier French oak 500 litre barrels, then 8 months in bottle. Non filtered.
Tasting: Notes of cherry, tobacco and plums. Rich body, with vibrant acidity and supple but structuring tannins. Well-balanced right down to its long finish.
Pairings: Red meat and tomato-based dishes, pork, veal, roast chicken, charcuterie, cheese.
2015 Querce Bettina Brunello di Montalcino
Awards
2015 : 96 pts James Suckling
2013 : 91 pts James Suckling
2012 : 90 pts James Suckling
2011 : 92 pts Wine Advocate; 91 pts Wine Enthusiast; 90 pts James Suckling
2010 : 93 pts James Suckling
2009 : 92 pts James Suckling
2008 : 92 pts James Suckling
2006 : 92 pts James Suckling
2005 : 88 pts Wine Spectator
Description
Production: Vineyard in organic conversion. Aged in 22 hl Slavonian wood casks for 30-36 months. The wine is then aged in bottle for over 12 months. Released at least five years after the vintage.
Tasting: Deep ruby to garnet-red in colour. On the palate, pleasantly dry, warm, full and persistent with structuring tannins.
Pairings: Grilled and slow-roast red meat dishess
2013 Querce Bettina Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Awards
2013 : 92 pts James Suckling
2012 : 91 pts James Suckling
2006 : 92 pts James Suckling
Description
Production: Vineyard in organic conversion. Aged in 22 hl Slavonian wood casks for 48 months. The wine is then aged in bottle for over 24 months. Released at least six years after the vintage as per Brunello di Montalcino Riserva appellation.
Tasting: Deep ruby to garnet-red in colour. Very complex nose, with notes of plums, blackberry, black cherry, spices and earthy minerality. On the palate, pleasantly dry, warm, full and persistent with structuring tannins. Great ageing potential (15 + years).
Pairings: Slow-roast red meats and game.