Luxury Beyond the Gates Presents Alpha Omega
Online, August 5, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Luxury Beyond the Gates presents Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2009 and Chardonnay Napa Valley 2010
CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY 2009
In 2009 Alpha Omega had a very consistent season with stable temperatures which gave them grapes with a little higher acidity due to the temperate season. Although, in October Napa Valley had a major tropical storm which followed by a less intrusive rain two weeks later. This forced most winemakers to pick prior to the rain. At Alpha Omega they decided to let the fruit hang through the rain to obtain better tannic ripeness. Because they have a quadruple sorting system they had the ability to sort out grapes that were not up to standards. Therefore, we had fewer grapes but perfect ripeness. Overall, the vintage is a little bit more Bordeaux-like with wines with a lower alcohol content and a little bit higher acidity.
SUGGESTED RETAIL $88
CHARDONNAY NAPA VALLEY 2010
This Chardonnay was naturally fermented, unfined and unfiltered. It is a blend of six different clones of Chardonnay (76, 95, Wente, Hyde, Rued, and Robert Young) that each bring their own characteristics to this multifaceted wine. Despite its long aging process in 70% new French Oak, the wine reaches a great balance due to a lot of stirring, which gives it a California Meursault feel. This wine brings elegance and finesse into a great traditional California Chardonnay.
SUGGESTED RETAIL $62
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