75% Sangiovese (Minimum required by DOCG), plus 25% other varieties like Canaiolo Nero, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. After the initial tasting, we moved on to the luncheon where there were four more wines to sample. Superiore rules require yields 10% lower than Chianti Classico. Violets, plums, spices with herbal notes. MORE >>

The Conservancy collection includes Pitite Sirah, Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the PR folks representing the brand. Last year I reviewed a 2007 Petite Sirah from Concannon Vineyard , so I was delighted to recently receive the 2008 vintage. MORE >>

Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the PR folks representing the brand. Appellation: Spain Inaugural Release: 10,500 cases Blend: 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 18% Syrah, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Tempranillo, 8% Grenache and 8% Graciano Alcohol: 13.6%. MORE >>

Monte Bello, the estate’s top wine, is a blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and some Merlot, but also, in some vintages, some petit verdot. In a process known as assemblage, the various samples are then blended and set aside for another few weeks, when a second and final blend occurs. The road to Monte Bello. had chosen. MORE >>

have already tasted two of the Octavin Home Wine Bar artisan white wines and did review the Sauvignon Blanc from that collection and was looking forward to trying the Zin, but not necessarily writing a review. Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the PR folks representing the brand. Best of all is the price. MORE >>