652
Austin
Hope
Cabernet
2017/La
Ca'Nova
Montefico
2016
/Chianti
Classico
Riserva
Sangiovese
2015
This
2017
Austin
Hope
Cabernet
Sauvignon
is
dark
garnet
in
color
with
aromas
of
freshly
picked
blueberries,
ripe
black
cherries
with
subtle
notes
of
roasted
coffee,
cocoa
and
dried
spices.
On
the
palate,
the
luscious
supple
tannins
are
powerful,
yet
modern
in
style
with
layered
flavors
of
juicy
blackberry
and
red
fruit.
The
nuances
of
black
pepper,
clove
and
vanilla
bean
round
out
the
long
smooth
finish.
2016
La
Ca'Nova
Montefico
is
from
another
of
Barbaresco's
top
cru's,
Montefico
from
a
parcel
called
Bric
Mentina.
Here
the
vines
are
30
years
old
and
the
vineyard
has
southern
and
south-eastern
exposures.
The
earth
shows
a
little
more
in
this
bottling,
but
the
nuanced
fruit
is
still
very
much
present.
The
2015
Chianti
Classico
Riserva
Sangiovese
is
intense
ruby
red
with
violet
nuances.
A
complex
nose
with
sour
cherry,
ripe
blackberry,
and
cassis
with
un-
dertones
of
cinnamon,
nutmeg,
and
freshly
ground
pepper.
On
the
palate,
soft
and
fresh,
with
the
alcohol
rounding
out
the
harshness
of
the
tannins.
Will
age
well
for
more
than
10
years.
Blend:
90%
Sangiovese,
5%
Merlot,
5%
Syrah
Wine
Spectator
-
95
points
Donors:
Albert
and
Penelope
Valencia
Value:
$121
653 Patron Citronage Extra Fine Orange Liqueur
This premium reserve, extra fine orange liqueur is the only natural orange
liqueur that is distilled in Mexico and exported to the United States. No artificial
flavors or chemical enhancers are ever added. Citrónge is excellent straight or
in a premium cocktail.
Donors: Bryce and Skye Taten
Value: $51
Wine and Spirits Auction
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