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About the Wine About
the Wine
For its inaugural
vintage, the 2007 InSpire exhibits a youthful exuberance in both
its personality and the style of the wine. Calling out the “spire”
in InSpire, the label depicts a rising spire that represents the desire to “reach
up” and help others...the company donates 10% of proceeds to a non-profit
that benefits the underprivileged in Peru. The red symbol at
the top of their spire is an ancient Incan icon that symbolizes
the pursuit of knowledge as a means to overcome obstacles. The small, handcrafted
production allows the winemaker to pay attention to every detail in the vineyard
and winery. The grapes were hand-picked and sorted at the peak of ripeness and
aged 20 months in the finest French oak barrels. | |
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asting Panel Notes
Tasting Panel Notes
It’s
always exciting to taste a new wine from a very well-respected winemaker such
as Mia Klein who has productions such a Dalle Valle, Spotswoode, Araujo and Viader
to their credits. In this case, an honor. The name says a lot and the wine is
beautifully done in a rich round style that is very approachable (drinkable) early,
but has good balanced structure to last. You can tell they sourced some premium
Napa fruit for this wine with a noticeable variety of black fruit flavors that
make for a well-rounded juicy wine. This one will only get better in coming years...we’ll
be watching intently.
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Making a Difference
With Kids in Peru |
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2007 ‘InSpire’
Cabernet Sauvignon |  |
| Napa
Valley | 90%
Cabernet Sauvignon
5% Merlot,
5% Cabernet Franc |
Price:
$60/Btl.
W.O.W! Price: $51 |
| Item#
- INCS07 | |
Winemaker’s
Quote:
“The
2007 InSpire is quintessential Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon; big and bold, yet
balanced and refined. Ultra-ripe blueberry and blackberry are evident in the nose
along with aromas of vanilla and dark chocolate. The wine is dense and rich on
the palate with excellent structure and has a long, layered finish”
~ Mia Klein, Winemaker | | 
Favorite Pairings:
Pasta with rich red sauce, pizza, hearty beef stews
& soups, flame grilled burgers, blue cheeses |
