Red Chilean Clos Apalta Wine
Red Chilean Clos Apalta 2019 wine
The Cline family is leading the way towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly future for California’s wine industry. Their 350-acre farm is home to over 2000 sheep and goats that help manage weeds among the vines, along with a sophisticated solar panel system that provides power for the entire winery. This dedication has earned the estate the title of Certified California Sustainable Vineyard and Winery, known for producing excellent and accessible examples of California’s traditional grape varieties.
This particular Cabernet is crafted using grapes from six vineyards in southern California, predominantly sourced from Sonoma (70%) and Contra Costa County (30%). The cooler climate in this region contributes to a well-balanced and refined wine, where the natural strength and robust tannins of the Cabernet are softened by a refreshing acidity. The wine offers aromas of Morello cherry, cassis, and ripe plums, with a rich body, velvety texture, and a long finish laced with hints of cigar box spice, woodsmoke, and oak toast.
Pair this wine with hearty dishes like grilled portobello mushrooms or a classic steak and fries for a delightful culinary experience.
Red Chilean Clos Apalta Le Petit Clos 2017 wine
This bold and robust wine offers a burst of ripe, jammy fruit flavors and a well-structured profile that will delight fans of big Californian reds. The main grape in the blend is Petite Sirah, complemented by smaller amounts of Alicante Bouschet, Carignane, and Grenache sourced from Cline’s vineyards in Contra Costa County. The vineyard’s ideal conditions, with warm weather and limited rainfall, help intensify the flavors in the grapes.
Each batch of grapes is harvested at optimal ripeness and fermented separately using natural yeasts. After that, the young wine is aged in French oak barrels for 8 months to enhance its smoothness and add subtle spicy notes. The end result is a spicy red wine with rich dark fruit flavors, firm tannins, and a full body that will benefit from aging.
The Cline family, pioneers in southern California for many years, have prioritized sustainability by implementing solar energy and eco-friendly practices in their vineyards. They are proud to be a Certified California Sustainable Vineyard and Winery, utilizing innovative methods like using sheep and goats to control weeds and powering their winery with solar panels.
Red Chilean Clos de Luz Massal 1945 Carmenere 2020 wine
Decant this wine an hour before serving. Wine production began over 3000 years ago at Clos de Gat, where the winepress or “gat” was first built. The modern winery, established in 1998 by Eyal Rotem and Maison Sichel, boasts 19 hectares of vineyards in Israel’s Judean Mountains, specializing in Mediterranean wines made from international grape varieties.
This robust Cabernet Sauvignon is made from carefully selected grapes grown in limestone soils. Eyal uses natural wild yeasts for fermentation to preserve the grapes’ natural characteristics and ages the red wine in oak barrels imported from France. After 12 months in oak, the Cabernet Sauvignon is bottled without filtering, showcasing rich cassis, black cherry, and plum aromas.
The first sip reveals a full body, smooth texture, and firm tannins suitable for aging. The palate presents hints of Mediterranean herbs, cigar box, and woodsmoke from oak maturation.