The Honest Pour with John Lenart

In this episode of The Honest Pour John talks with Cristina Ziliani of Berlucchi to talk about her family’s role in founding the DOC and to taste their traditional method sparkling wines.

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Cristina Zliani, Director of Communications, Berlucchi

NV Berlucchi 61 Brut

Very bright straw color. Subtle nose of stone fruit, white flowers, with a bit of minerality. The full bodied wine has nice acidity with flavors of apricot, candied lemon, and bread crust.

SRP $27

NV Berlucchi 61 Rosé Brut

Pale salmon color. Nose of fresh strawberry, citrus, and flowers. Elegant weight and mouth feel. The flavor of fresh strawberry continues with a hint of plum, pomegranate, cranberry and lime juice.

SRP $38

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Nicola Biscardo, Marchesi Biscardo and Conexport Italy

2014 Marchesi Biscardo Corvina

Bright delicate ruby color. Loads of fresh violets and dried berries on the nose. A lush texture combined with flavors of cherry, fig a touch of spice and bright acidity.

SPR $ 16

2013 Marchesi Biscardo Valpiocella Ripasso

Brilliant ruby color. Super floral nose with red fruit and a hint of menthol. Elegant texture with silky tannins give way to big red fresh fruit flavor with a bit of pencil lead notes. Long finish

SRP $27

2010 Marchesi Biscardo Amarone Della Valpiocella

Delicate dusty rose color. Spicy, earthy and floral nose with cherry and plum notes. Velvety texture leads to flavors of cherry, leather, dark chocolate and perfectly integrated acid and tannin. A knock out wine.

SRP $65

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Sarah McCrea, Stony Hill Vineyard

2014, Stony Hill, White Riesling

Nose of white flower, lime leaf. Flavors of melon, citrus, minerality. Crisp acid balances out a slight touch of sweetness

SRP: $35

2013 Stony Hill Chardonnay

Slightly shy nose of citrus, minerality and white flowers. Flavors of young fresh green apple, perfume and bright acidity.

SRP: $48

2009 Stony Hill Chardonnay

Expressive aromas of apple, lemon leaf and rain on the sidewalk on a hot summer day. Rich and integrated flavors of granny smith apple, dried lemon peel, minerality, and terrific somewhat limey acidity.

SRP: $58

2012 Stony Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

Bright garnet color with aromas of blueberry, cocoa and tobacco. Flavors express blueberry, currant, and lighter red fruit with gripping young tannin and balanced acidity. I call this an 80’s style Napa Cab. Love it!

SRP: $70

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