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A Great Tradition with Wine

At Sbragia Family Vineyards, Ed Sbragia carries on a legacy started by his father, Gino, and someday he knows his children will take the reins to continue the family's tradition with wine. Such a personal element to the work means the vines and the wines bare a very special meaning for Ed as they are a way of honoring his family's heritage. Not long ago, our panel sampled a few of the winery's current releases.

Here's what we thought:

These three new releases from Sbragia Family Vineyards only help to further the case.

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Sbragia 2009 Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Sbragia Family Vineyards
Grape(s): 95.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.8% Cabernet Franc
Region: Sonoma County
Year: 2009
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 50-55

Review:
Aromas of blackberries, cherries, and cassis meld with hints of mocha and cinnamon on the nose. Flavors of currant, blackberry, and cherry are accented by suggestions of earth, sweet spice, and coffee on the palate. A rich, well-structured red, fans of concentrated, mouth-filling Cabs will enjoy this bottle.
Rating: 90

Sbragia 2009 Wall Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Sbragia Family Vineyards
Grape(s): 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc
Region: Napa Valley
Year: 2009
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 85-90

Review:
A bouquet of black cherry cola, plum, boysenberry, and mocha rises up from a glass. The palate offers flavors of cherry, blackberry, and currants along with notes of dark chocolate, cedar, and minerals. A layered, supple red, fans of softer tannins and red fruit will enjoy this wine.
Rating: 90

Sbragia 2009 Gamble Ranch Chardonay
Winery: Sbragia Family Vineyards
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Region: Napa Valley
Year: 2009
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 35-40

Review:
Aromatics of Asian pear and red apple mingle with notes of toasty vanilla and walnut on the nose. Apple, pear, and banana flavors emerge on the palate along with nutty and creamy oak suggestions. A lush white that's rich and easy to sip, fans of smooth, round Chardonnays ought to try this bottle.
Rating: 91

By Jason Barlow

Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

 

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