Ferrari-Carano - Trésor Sonoma County 1997 (750ml) Loureiro

Ferrari-Carano - Trésor Sonoma County 1997 (750ml) LoureiroWinemaker Notes Ferrari Carano's finest red wine, a master blend of all five classic Bordeaux red varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The 1997 vintage, many believe to be the vintage of the decade. In our mountain vineyards the shallow rocky soils and low yields produce grapes of great depth and intensity of flavor. The unique fermentation and barrel aging process melds the rich fruit and soft tannins into a

reflecting the varietal's pure expression

these wines gain particularly in complexity

this wine is the perfect dinner companion

with a slight touchof mineral on the finish

slightly saline

and good times

The bubbles are fine and rise in a thin and persistent ribbon

turning each piece into a true collector’s item

and Mourvedre'

The harvest was very even-ripening which is not typical of Zinfandel

The wine is 100% Tannat

—RANDY ULLOM