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Raise your hand if you want to “Volunteer!”
 Today just happened to be one of those days that a wine came in that I could not wait to tell you about! It’s the new 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon called “Volunteer” from Little Lion Wine Co. and it is made by a Tony Leonardi. Not only did Leonardi source some killer fruit but his brother-in-law happens to be David Phinney winemaker & owner of Orin Swift Cellars! You know…The Prisoner, Saldo, Papillon just a few of the killer wines that Phinney has introduced to wine market. I’m not saying Phinney touched or so much as evem breathed on this project, but hey…not a bad person to call on for some advice!
The 2007 Volunteer is 83% Cabernet Sauvignon and is blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petite Verdot, Syrah and a touch of Petite Sirah. All of the grapes come from Napa Valley except for the Syrah, which comes from Bien Nacido. The Napa Valley grapes come from Saint Helena, Calistoga, Howell Mountain, Yountville and Atlas Peak. How can you go wrong with a line-up like that!
Look what Robert Parker (“The Wine Advocate”) had to say:
“A great bargain, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Volunteer (83% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest other Bordeaux varietals) is made by a volunteer fireman, Tony Leondardini, of the St. Helena Fire Department. A serious offering, this supple, savory, hedonistic effort possesses loads of red and black fruits intermixed with notions of licorice, smoked herbs, and spice box. Drink this luscious Cabernet over the next decade.” 90/100 Robert M. Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate” ONLY 1175 CASES WERE PRODUCED!
So here’s the skinny:
2007 Little Lion Wine Co. “Volunteer” Cabernet Sauvignon
Retail Price $30/bottle
Six or More: $25/bottle (if you purchase online your price will be adjusted when receive your order)
Call or email now to reserve some today! All orders will be processed in the order they are received!
 Hopefully by now you have been able to read Gary’s first few postings on his new blog site “Vintage Highway”. His first mission was to go to Amador and procure a selection of fine Barbera’s that we could offer for sale at Carpe Vino. Let me tell you…the ole man did a really nice job of obtaining six unique Barbera’s that not only differed in flavor but also ranged in price from $15-$28/bottle.
A panel of 13 people were assembled for a blind tasting which included; a winemaker, chef, two restaurant owners, wine buyer and several clients who palates range all over the map. We now present you with the “Top Three Wines” that were road tasted on the “Vintage Highway” and stamped with the Carpe Vino approval! All three wines will be available for tasting on Feb. 19th or reserve your wines today by purchasing online!
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