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Votto Vines

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Michael P Votto is the CEO and co-founder of this dynamic business, focusing on importing, marketing, and distributing fine wines produced by leading vineyards worldwide. Nestore Bosco Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2018 ​Nestore Bosco is a family-run business in the province of Pescara, in Abruzzo. Alcohol: 13.5%

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Taking Red Wine Outdoors!

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Photo credit: Penny Weiss Bodegas Valdemar Conde Valdemar Crianza 2018 Bodegas Valdemar Winery is located in Oyon, Alava Spain, and has a history of winemaking dating back to 1889. They have 300 hectares of vineyards throughout Rioja and are considered one of the largest estates in Rioja. It is aged for eight months in natural oak.

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A New Season

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La Fiera Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Rosé DOC 2018. The grapes are sourced from the Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC appellation in Abruzzo, Italy. Santa Julia Malbec Rosé 2018. This wine is from Santa Rosa & Maipu Vineyards in Mendoza, Argentina. Photo credit: Penny Weiss. This wine is 100% Montepulciano.

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Halloween Or Hallowine!

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Photo credit: Penny Weiss Casillero del Diablo Reserva Red Blend DO 2018 The grapes for this red wine are a mysterious blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from Rapel Valley. Photo credit: Penny Weiss Casillero del Diablo Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 The grapes for this wine are sourced from Central Valley D.O.

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Tribute Wine

A Wine Story

Their father charged him and his five brothers with constructing the winery and creating the vineyards. Today the family owns some of the best vineyards in Monterey for Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes grow in the San Lucas Vineyard in Monterey County. Tribute Wine: Early Days.

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A New Season

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Photo credit: Penny Weiss La Fiera Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Ros é DOC 2018 This wine is 100% Montepulciano. The grapes are sourced from the Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC appellation in Abruzzo, Italy. The grapes are 100% Trepat and sourced from DO Cava (Penedes) in the Catalan region of Spain. Nice structure and balance.

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A Family Affair

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She found a parcel of land in the Anderson Valley, the Ferrington Vineyard, which was long neglected. So he wisely sought out the expertise of vineyard managers and winemakers in the industry while also taking courses in viticulture. Most of the grapes for their wines are sourced from this vineyard. Alcohol: 13.9%