A landmark vintage release from John Anthony, marking the first single-vineyard edition of La Dame Michele. A sparkling wine born of the standards practiced by the great Champagne houses, with five years spent en tirage. Aromas of Fuji apple and fresh almond anticipate notes of citrus blossom, lemon shortcake and lychee. The mouthfeel is flush with structure, delicacy and length, exhibiting refined effervescence and luscious acidity. A masterful wine that will age beautifully for decades to come.
"The best barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2008 vintage are concentrated and elegant. Dark stone fruit, potpourri and basalt aromas. Cassis, currant and blue fruit with purple flowers and toffee flavors. There is considerable finesse in the wine’s complexity. There is a youthful energy that defies its age. Fine grained tannins support balanced fruit and secondary flavors that finish with great length."
"The best barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2008 vintage are concentrated and elegant. Dark stone fruit, potpourri and basalt aromas. Cassis, currant and blue fruit with purple flowers and toffee flavors. There is considerable finesse in the wine’s complexity. There is a youthful energy that defies its age. Fine grained tannins support balanced fruit and secondary flavors that finish with great length."
"The Carneros pedigree in this wine is what inspired us to release a Carneros Gap Syrah from the 2020 vintage. Fragrant dark fruit layered with sweet spices, smoky game and crushed peppercorn. The palate is generous for a wine with this age. Full with soft structure. The progression of flavors is impressive. Brambly red berries to pitted black fruits and sweet olives to licorice root."
"Sourced from vineyards in both Carneros and the Oak Knoll District. Earthy dark fruit and savory meat aromas speak to the characteristics of classic northern Rhone wines. Refined flavors of boysenberry and raspberry layered with savory barbeque, dried herbs and potpourri. The tannins integrate seamlessly and the medium plus acid is indicative of its cool climate fruit."
