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Venge Wine Tasting

Cost: $55.00

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1-Croix Estate 2023 Narrow Gauge Chardonnay Russian River Valley Sonoma County California

Wine Enthusiast 94 Rating

$59.99 bottle and by the six pack $46.00 bottle

This opulent Chardonnay hits with aromas of roasted apple, cinnamon, breme brulee, and Meyer lemon on the nose. The palate displays plush texture with juicy balancing acidity and flavors of rich pear, citrus zest and ginger with nicely integrated oak and a long, floral finish.

2-Croix Estate 2023 Floodgate Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Sonoma County California

Wine Enthusiast 94 Rating

$69.99 bottle and by the six pack $60.00 bottle

The beautifully expressive nose of this Pinot delivers a core of focused Bing cherry, cola spice and rose petal aromas, while the palate delivers rich, age-worthy tannin, zippy, orangey acidity and flavors of black plum, tart raspberry, cocoa powder and licorice. Delicious now, this will age seamlessly for many years.

3-Venge 2024 Scout’s Honor Proprietary Red Napa Valley California

Enjoyabilityfactor 93 Rating

$29.99 bottle and by the case $26.00 bottle

This has a gorgeous, concentrated assemblage of sweet honeysuckle, crushed blue herbs, aromas of violets, anise, and a touch of vanillin. On the palate is pure richness from the old-vine Zinfandel with loads of super ripe black fruits and currants, pepper spice, and an enveloping masculinity of char and tannins from the Syrah, Charbono and Petite Sirah. A seamless balance and mouth coating deliciousness are found throughout the palate, with an extra-long finish that is quite pleasing to the senses.

4-Venge 2024 Signal Fire Vineyard Zinfandel Calistoga Napa Valley California

Wine Enthusiast 95 Rating

$59.99 bottle and by the six pack $46.00 bottle

This robust and concentrated Zinfandel delivers punchy aromas of roasted raspberries, cherry liqueur, cinnamon, and licorice on the nose. The palate is neatly balanced, with zesty acid, supple tannin, and flavors of Bing cherry culis, blueberry gastrique, fresh cut wildflowers, and black pepper lingering at the finish.

5-Croix Estate 2023 Zinfandel Moon Mountain District Sonoma County

Enjoyabilityfactor 95 Rating

$79.99 bottle and by the six pack $72.00 bottle

Sitting at 1300 feet elevation along the western facing slopes of the Mayacamas Mountain Range, the Monte Rosso Vineyard commands significant attention as a historical winegrowing reference point in Sonoma County. The site historically produces wines of high acidity across all varieties due to the volcanic influence and minerality in the homogenous Red Hill Loam soil, the southern facing aspect of the vineyard, and the elevation. This is certainly true of our production Zinfandel from the property. 100% Pellenc Destemmed And Gravity Fed Open Top Fermentation, 5-day cold soak, 100% Carbonic Maceration With Hand Punch-Downs. 100% native yeast primary and secondary fermentations. 75% new French oak for 16 months.

6-Venge Vineyards 2023 Silencieux Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley California

Enjoyabilityfactor 94 Rating

$49.99 bottle and by the six pack $37.00 bottle

Powerfully aromatic and expressive, this wine opens with scents of concentrated, sweet cassis, anise, blackberries, roasted coffee, blue herbs and barrel vanillin. On the palate, we find firm tannins that deliver grip and peak curiosity, with all pockets of the mouth left yearning for another sip. Full-bodied and extracted with ripe black fruit, blueberries, caramel and a delightful hint of fresh, blue herbs that concentrate into a substantial finish. This wine is approachable upon release and cellar worthy in proper aging conditions. Simply put, Venge’s finest Silencieux to date.

7-Venge 2023 Igneous Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga Napa Valley

Decanter Magazine 96 Rating

$109.99 bottle and by the six pack $95.00 bottle

The Igneous Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for 22 months in 70% new French oak, highlighting the ripe, fruit-forward character of Calistoga-grown grapes. Fruit is sourced from Huett, Kenefick Ranch, and Bone Ash – the estate vineyard surrounding Venge’s winery. carrying forward its legacy of quality and craftsmanship. In 2023, Igneous is beautifully mineral-driven, with crushed slate notes lifting from the glass alongside a potpourri of black fruits, violets and crème de cassis, with even a pop of blue fruit richness. All comes together on the full-bodied palate, framed by ultra-fine tannins that form an interconnected, solid foundation supporting the wine’s generous fruit. It is laced throughout with the freshness that defines the 2023 vintage. Nils Venge founded the brand in 1992 with the inaugural vintage of Venge Vineyards. His son, Kirk Venge, began making the wines in 2003 and officially assumed control of the brand in 2008. Drinking Window: 2026 – 2036. Jonathan Cristaldi 7 Mar 2026

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