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WINES
August Ridge wines are grown and crafted to compliment but not overpower foods. The whites are crisp and clean; the reds robust and strongly balanced. Serve the whites chilled and allow them to slowly warm in order to bring out the subtle complexities. The reds are unfiltered and will be best served 30 minutes after decanting. Salute per cento anni!
Barbera, 2007 |
$24.00 |
A complex wine that is already showing many layers of flavors from the first sip to the long, lingering finish. Flavors and aromas of cherry, plum and anise are complimented with toast, vanilla and caramel. Balanced acid and tannins clear the palate of grilled meats and game, spicy sauces, sharp cheeses, nuts and chocolate.
Recommended Family Recipe:
Alcohol: 14.5
122 cases |
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Jovial, 2006 |
$42.00 |
A Super Tuscan style blend of 69% Sangiovese, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot. The Angelo DeAngelis signature wine, Jovial, is like its namesake: lively, complex and wonderful to have in your life.
The nose will delight you with cherry, dried plum and just a touch of lavender. There is a long smooth mouth feel that highlights integrated grape and barrel tannins with a strong acid structure and long finish. The flavors are of dark stone fruits moving to dried cherry, plum, and tobacco with a hint of leather.
Drink it now with a steak, lasagna, vegetarian pizza (add pepperoni), or aged nutty cheeses. Cellar for the coming three to five years to increase complexity and then combine with wild mushrooms, creamy caramelized onion risotto or osso bucco. Jovial is well suited to wild game such as boar, elk or venison.
Recommended Family Recipe:
Alcohol: 14.5
101 cases |
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Sangiovese, 2006 |
$27.00 |
More austere than the 2005, this is an outstanding example of a full bodied Italian style wine. The complexity of spicy dried fruits and pepper fill the mid palate and the finish lingers forever. Aromas of dried cherries, plums and strawberries match delicate flavors of caramel and dark chocolate. Enjoy with spicy antipasti, sharp cheese, heavy pasta sauces, grilled meats and pizza.
Recommended Family Recipe:
Alcohol: 14.4
342 cases |
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Sangiovese, 2007 |
$27.00 |
Our 2007 Sangiovese boasts aromas of dark plum, cherries and a hint of raspberry. Flavors of currants, strawberries and dried plums finished with a hint of hay and leather. Well balanced acid and tannins cleanse the palate when paired with rich foods in complex sauces including spicy sausages, grilled meats, well aged cheeses and nuts.
Recommended Family Recipe:
Alcohol: 15.1
313 cases |
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Arneis, 2008 |
$19.00 |
Arneis is a varietal found in Northern Italy. Characteristically it is a dry and crisp white wine. Ours boasts flavors of kiwi, grapefruit, pear and honey followed with a crisp but creamy finish. Serve with mild cheeses, fish and pasta with cream or light tomato sauces.
Recommended Family Recipe:
Alcohol: 13
66 cases |
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Nebbiolo, 2007 |
$32.00 |
Complex spicy aromas of dried flowers and brambles. Delicate flavors of cherry and plum followed by a clean peppery finish with strong cleansing tannins. Best paired with grilled salmon or pork, game, rich meats and sauces.
Recommended Family Recipe:
Alcohol: 14.7
256 cases |
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Ingenious, 2006 |
$44.00 |
Ingenious is a Nebbiolo based blend that includes 22% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. Its signature, August Zamborelli, was a complex man of incredible engineering talent – he could create nearly anything from nothing and his mark has been left across his adopted country of southern Colorado.
The nose is a blending of complex spices and dark berries. The flavors are subtle strawberries & raspberries complemented with exotic spicy elements and an undercurrent of white pepper. A powerful complement of tannin and acid create a crisp, palate cleansing finish.
Drink it now with nutty cheese, antipasti, pork and steak. Don’t fear to pair it with the savory flavors of grilled salmon or a whole roasted chicken. As its complexity increases with age pair it with game birds, pork and dried fruit or wild mushroom sauces.
Recommended Family Recipe:
Alcohol: 14.5
58 cases |
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Sangiovese, 2005 |
$33.00 |
Our 2005 Sangiovese is made as a full bodied Italian style wine. In the glass it shows a saturated bright ruby color that hints of the wine’s backbone. The aroma carries with it the deeper essence of dried cherries, caramel and dark chocolate. A full mouthfeel is complimented by balanced acids and tannins overlaid with flavors of cherry, dried stone fruits and leather. The acid and tannins sustain through the finish and will easily clear the palate of heavy, complex and spicy sauces or richer meats. Will pair well with thick tomato sauces, rich meats, game, dark fowl, sharp cheeses and nuts.
Recommended Family Recipe: Jill’s spicy Italian sausage lasagna
Alcohol: 15.5%
198 cases |
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