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" Silverado's rendition is all the more impressive . . . cherry-like signature . . . elegant fruit flavors. . ."
- Michael Apstein, winereviewonline.com, January 2009, 89 points
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"Fine Sangiovese, and the best yet from Silverado: full bodied, supple, crisp, and long on the palate, with cherry, toast, plum, red currant, and cedar aromas/flavors."
Ronn Weigand, Restaurant Wine, January 2009, 4+ out of 5 Stars
"...deep aromas of berries, vanilla, spice and nicely integrated oak - a beautiful wine ... Your picnic companions would feel quite lucky if you brought this wine along."
Catherine Seda, St. Helena Star, May 22, 2010
"Sangiovese must be a difficult grape to grow outside of Italy because it has not established a firm footing and widespread reputation for great wine outside of that country. With that background, Silverado's rendition is all the more impressive. A touch--6%--of Cabernet Sauvignon adds structure without dominating Sangiovese's cherry-like signature. The elegant fruit flavors and earthy notes shine because they are not hidden by the influence of new oak, since the winemaker opted to age the wine mostly in older oak barrels."
Michael Apstein, winereviewonline.com, 89 Points
"Simple but elegant, with cherry, red currant, pepper and sage flavors wrapped into firm tannins. Has an elegantly silky mouthfeel, like a good Pinot Noir. Drink now."
Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast, 87 Points
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2006 Estate Sangiovese:
It is hard to grow, but fun to drink. Our Soda Creek Ranch’s rocky, weak soils tame Sangiovese's natural vigor. We sculpt clusters for optimal ripening. No aggressive pump-overs or pressing in the winery help us keep the pure, fresh fruit flavors that we think make Sangiovese so charming.
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Suggested Retail Price: $28.00
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