Cycles Gladiator 2017 Petit Sirah

The real news here is the return of the project’s original winemaker, Adam LaZarre. Adam is the ultimate “vineyard to table” guy, and with his return, all of the fruit is sourced once again from the Central Coast.

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Cascina Liuzzi 2014 “Otto” Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG Nizza, Italy

This is a bruiser of a Barbera and will stand up to any grilled or braised meats you throw at it. In the glass, the intense red ruby color opens to a nose of brambly plumb and dark berry with notes of toffee and spice. The rich expansive palate is full of dark red fruit and toasty notes of well-integrated oak. There’s ample structure that will allow for plenty of additional time in the cellar, however, the wine is supple and beautifully drinkable right now.

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