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Winery
of the Week: Maddalena Wines
The
success of Maddalena Wines comes from the tenacity of The Riboli
Family and their strong belief in crafting the finest artisan
wines. Year after year, they deliver great value for money wines,
crafted in a traditional style. Probably why The Riboli Family
was awarded "American Winery of the Year" for 2018.

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Maddalena
2014 Riesling
Winery:
Maddalena
Grape(s): 100%
Riesling
Region: Monterey County, California
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
The nose weaves together elements of peaches and citrus
fruit with floral and honeyed suggestions. With a sip,
flavors of white peach, key lime, and candied apricot
come together among nuances of honey and orange blossoms.
There's a nice acidity to help lift the sweet character
of this wine, making it rather pleasant. Fans of a sweeter
style Riesling will enjoy this.
Rating: 90 |
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Maddalena
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:
Maddalena
Grape(s): Cabernet
Sauvignon
Region: Paso
Robles, California
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Aromatics of black cherries, boysenberries, and cassis
play among notes of toasty oak, fresh herbs, and vanilla
on the nose. Elements of cherry, blackberry, and currant
take shape on the palate, alongside suggestions of toasty
vanilla, dark chocolate, and herbs. Polished tannins,
good fruit, and a dry finish make this a very solid Cab
for it's price, especially if you're not a fan of fruit-bombs.
Rating: 89 |
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Maddalena
2015 Chardonnay
Winery:
Maddalena
Grape(s): 100%
Chardonnay
Region: Monterey
County, California
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
A bouquet of tropical fruit, citrus fruit, custard, and
vanilla greets the senses. The palate offers flavors of
lemon, mango, and pineapple that flow into expressions
of butterscotch, oak, and orange peal. A fresh acidity
is balanced by a nice richness; it's a solid buy for the
price.
Rating: 89 |
By
Jason Barlow
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will
do so over the coming years
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