Il Gioiello Winery / Morse Wines

Red ------------- ---	2006 Barbera Appellation: Amador County Winemaker: David Fenech The 2006 Barbera integrates the Old World temperament of balanced food friendly wines, along with New World acceptance of fruit forward social wines. The deep ruby color, abundant fruit, with balance tannins and acid award this Barbera with unlimited enjoyment from beginning to end. The aromas of raspberry, strawberry, mint, & herbs with a sweet blackcurrant fruit entry that extends to the mid-palate with round and supple tannins and balanced acid linger and is an ideal tribute to food. T... ...read more 2006 Barbera Tasting Notes 388 cases produced Question? Comment? info@morsewines.com Visit: www.morsewines.com	$20.00 Regular as of 11/24	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (209) 245-3395 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Fiddletown, CA
Red ------------- ---	2004 Petite Sirah Appellation: Amador County Winemaker: David Fenech Rich purple colors represent the trademark of Petite Sirah. Concentrated fruits of blackberry, boysenberry, and plum, with hints of black pepper, mushroom and vanilla, and a touch of mineral character provided by Terroir. Barrel aging for 18 months added vanilla and toasty oak notes, with a complex/full mid palate, balanced tannins, and a long finish that lingers of lush fruit. 2004 Petite Sirah Tasting Notes 180 cases produced Question? Comment? info@morsewines.com Visit: www.morsewines.com	$20.00 Regular as of 11/24	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (209) 245-3395 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Fiddletown, CA
Red ------------- ---	2004 Syrah Appellation: Sierra Foothills Winemaker: David Fenech The wine has a dense, deep ruby color. The experience begins with warm aromas of leather and cedar. The flavors are bold and earthy, indicative of Sierra Foothill Syrahs. Time and patience will be rewarded with evolving depth, as the meaty, earthy and spicy flavors gain complexity and integrate with the black currant and cherry fruit. Rich finish ending with firm tannins and a smoky aftertaste. This wine can easily be aged until 2012. 2004 Syrah Tasting Notes 295 cases produced Question? Comment? info@morsewines.com Visit: www.morsewines.com	$20.00 Regular as of 11/24	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (209) 245-3395 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Fiddletown, CA
Red ------------- ---	2005 Zinfandel - Estate Block 1 Appellation: Amador County Winemaker: David Fenech This Amador Foothill Zinfandel has stunning black cherry and blackberry fruits, with notes of pepper and hints of minerality pouring out of the glass. An intricate Zinfandel with a balanced core. While keeping with traditional Amador Zinfandel characteristics, it is harvested to hold sugars and overripeness in check, with 22 months of barrel aging to merge acid and tannins to finesse the palate. A must have for Zinfandel lovers, and an unforgettable wine for everyone. 2005 Zinfandel Estate Block 1 Tasting Notes Question? Comment? info@morsewines.com Visit: www.morsewines.com	$20.00 Regular as of 11/24	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (209) 245-3395 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Fiddletown, CA
Red ------------- ---	2005 "Ensemble" - Rhone Blend Appellation: Amador County Blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Winemaker: David Fenech Our first Rhone style blend has a rich garnet color with a hazelnut, cinnamon, floral, herb bouquet. The Syrah adds tannin, structure and body with a hint of smoke, but is managed by the lighter body and fruit, blackberry and cherries of the Grenache. The Mourvedre imparts a savory character that fills the mid-palate with fennel and leather. Together they impart a velvety finish to this wine that offers homage to the long time practice recognized in the Rhone Valley of France. The ideal of b... ...read more 2005 "Ensemble" Tasting Notes 94 cases produced Question? Comment? info@morsewines.com Visit: www.morsewines.com	$25.00 Regular as of 11/24	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (209) 245-3395 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Fiddletown, CA
Red ------------- ---	2005 Mourvedre Appellation: Sierra Foothills Blend of Mourvedre, Syrah, Winemaker: David Fenech This varietal, rare in California, comes from the warmer regions of Southern France, but is the second most important black grape after Grenache in Spain. Mourvedre is a late - ripening varietal that flourishes with hot summer temperatures - the same conditions found in Amador County. The 1.7 acre estate vineyard is situated at an altitude of 2300 feet and enjoys a south - facing exposure. The soils here are a rocky loam with clay and sand. Mourvedre is typically a savory wine. This wine ... ...read more 2005 Mourvedre Tasting Notes 278 cases produced Question? Comment? info@morsewines.com Visit: www.morsewines.com	$20.00 Regular as of 11/24	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (209) 245-3395 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Fiddletown, CA
White ---	2006 Viognier 63%, Roussanne 37% Appellation: Sierra Foothills Viognier Blend Blend of Viognier, Roussanne, Winemaker: David Fenech Pale straw in color, this wine has an aroma of honeysuckle, tropical fruits, melon, kiwi and grapefruit that are typical of a Viognier. The initial sweetness has papaya flavors, followed by pineapple and grapefruit on the rich mid palette. The Roussanne rounds out a long finish of subtle oak and minerality. Both grapes were stainless steel fermented, then the Roussanne was barrel aged for 6 months in new French oak. The crisp acid balance is palette cleansing, making this wine an excellent ac... ...read more 2006 Viognier Roussanne Tasting Notes 281 cases produced Question? Comment? info@morsewines.com Visit: www.morsewines.com	$18.00 Regular as of 11/24	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (209) 245-3395 Tasting Room Open Info & Map Fiddletown, CA

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