Wine Spectator 89 points – A bright, medium- to full-bodied red, with light, taut tannins providing a snappy frame for the flavors of ripe strawberry, dried cranberry, caraway seed and spice. Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. Drink now through 2023. 27,500 cases made, 8,000 cases imported..September/2019 | Grape Varieties – 50% Cannonau, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon.Vinification – Both grape varieties are harvested manually and mechanically from September through October at the peak of maturity. After crushing, each variety undergoes a three-day cold maceration, followed by a temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats at 72-82F for ten days. Only in the final phase of fermentation are the two varieties blended together.Aging – Three years, at first in barriques and then in traditional large Slavonian oak casks kept in cool dark cellars. Aged a further 12 months in bottle prior to release. | Color – Ruby red with garnet reflectionsBouquet – Full, mature fruit with herbaceous and tarry notes.Taste – Full-bodied, dry, balanced and harmonious. Elegant structure or soft tannins

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 90 points – Enticing and bright nose – sandalwood, honey, apple blossom, and bananas foster come to mind. Honeyed and round, this fine whisky offers subtle tropical fruit and a touch of peat smoke which builds on the finish. – 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Great Value).April/2018 | 40% abv |

Locations F by Dave Phinney is a French Rose made from 100% Grenache grapes. The wine has aromas of gardenias and stone fruit that is met with flavors of honeysuckle mousse with hints of peaches and cantaloupe for a dry minerality. The finish is memorable with a slight brininess.

Crisp and elegantly styled, with floral apple and yeasty spice aromas that lead to layered flavors of baked pear, citrus and creamy vanilla. Drink now. 125,000 cases made.

Americano Cocchi is a true intermediary between wine and spirits as it is a wine with a small addition of alcohol bittered by an infusion of valuable spices and herbs.”It is called Americano (American) not only due to such new features but also because the habit of drinking Vermouths mixed with bitter spirits and gin thus creating a drink called cocktail was spreading from the United States.”The original recipe of the Americano Cocchi played a role in the history of Asti throughout the nineteenth century and is now considered the aperitif par excellence by the citizens of Asti. |