Montemaggiore

Reviews

Wine & Spirits Magazine
October 2005

Top 10 Syrah of 2005
“This wine shows its refinement when first poured, with a violet perfume, fresh blueberry flavors and tannins as ferrous as an iron skillet-it grows on a steep, south-southeast facing hillside in reddish, rocky soil with lots of iron. That tight bristle of tannin doesn't relent until the wine has been open for at least two days, when the elegance extends past the tannins as they soften into a firm density. A lovely, expressive syrah, this needs several years in the cellar before serving with quail stuffed with pancetta, roasted in a brick oven."

Restaurant Wine
Issue #106 - May / June 2005

“Excellent Syrah in a fleshy, full bodied, medium rich style. It tastes of ripe berries, toast, and pepper. Long aftertaste. 11%CS. 850 cases [Anticipated Peak Drinkability 2006-2007]"

Connoisseur's Guide
July 2005

“11% Cabernet Sauvignon. Its Cabernet bits influence this wine's blackberry fruit scent with a touch of herb yet there are varietal pleasures aplenty to be found in the spiced notes and rich, full-mouthed weight of the wine. There is a touch of heat at the finish and no shortage of acidity as it ends either, but it drinks perfectly well."

Orange County Register
August 25, 2005

“…adds up to rich, deep and plush wine. The nose hints of cedar and sage. The wine tastes of black cherry, blackberry and black tea with hints of black licorice and cassis. It clocks in at 14.9 percent alcohol, but as with all well-made wines, the robust body and full fruit make the alcohol disappear on the palate.”

Top Sonoma County Syrah San Francisco Chronicle
October 6, 2005

“Lavender, blackberry, black licorice, toast and eucalyptus aromas; juicy blackberry, dark chocolate, baking spice and anise flavors; silky and exotic; some heat on finish; needs time.”