Winery
of the Week:
Vasco Urbano - Livermore Valley
Vasco
Urbano Wine Company was created by the folks at Nottingham
Cellars (which focuses on Bordeaux-style wines) because they
wanted to showcase the exceptional Rhone varieties being grown
in the Livermore Valley, California. Winemaker Collin Cranor
and others worked with their vineyard partners to source some
of the valley's most exceptional fruit.
As
a result, the Rhone-style wines they've produced are some of
the finest in the region.
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Hasco
Urbano 2012 "Doc" Petite Sirah
Winery:
Nottingham Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Petite Sirah
Region: Livermore Valley
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 40-45
Review:
A bouquet of roses, blueberries, blackberries, and earthy
spice rises up from a glass. The palate delivers flavors
of blueberry and plum with accents of pepper, earth, and
dark chocolate. A rich, lively wine, it will pair nicely
with beef in a peppery marinade. 100 cases were made.
Rating: 90 |
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Hasco
Urbano 2012 "H.P" Mourvèdre
Winery:
Nottingham Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Mourvèdre
Region: Livermore Valley
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 40-45
Review:
Fragrances of blueberries and blackberries are accented
by nuances of bacon and spice on the nose. Flavors of
dark berries unfold into suggestions of smoky earth, pepper,
and game on the palate. A bright wine with hearty flavors,
fans of chipper reds will enjoy this bottle. 100 cases
produced.
Rating: 90 |
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Hasco
Urbano 2012 "Henry" Syrah
Winery:
Nottingham Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Syrah
Region: Livermore Valley
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 40-45
Review:
Aromas of blackberries and dark cherries interweave with
notes of leather, pepper, smoky oak, and cola on the nose.
The palate reveals flavors of blackberry, cherry, and
boysenberry accented by highlights of pepper, oak, and
cola. A supple Syrah with rich tannins, it will pair nicely
with hearty dishes from pizza to BBQ. 100 cases were made.
Rating: 90 |
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Hasco
Urbano 2012 "Heine" Petite Sirah
Winery:
Nottingham Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Petite Sirah
Region: Livermore Valley
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 40-45
Review:
Notes of cherries, plums, and blackberries open up into
traces of smoked meat, spice, and creamy oak on the nose.
A sip delivers flavors of cherry and bramble fruit that
coalesce with hints of toasty vanilla and cola. Dark and
opulent, it's a fine example of Livermore Valley Petite
Sirah. 100 cases produced.
Rating: 91 |
By
Jason Barlow
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Solid |
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