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From Don Sebasiani & Sons the Aquinas Cabernet

A Napa Valley young company with lot of awards. Named American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, his wine conquests also Wine Spectator

by Graziano Alderighi

Don Sebastiani & Sons International Wine Negociants prodcues and distributes wines. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Sonoma, California.

Don Sebastiani & Sons International Wine Negociants has been named American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
The magazine's annual Wine Star Awards recognize outstanding success stories in nine wine categories and one spirits category. Don Sebastiani & Sons was one of only two U.S. companies to win a Wine Star Award for 2005.

The winemaker Greg Kitchens works to create great wines that the customers identify as a reliable purchase. Kitchens has developed a distinctive character for each one of thier brands. Each wine's individual profile evolves with changes in established vineyard relationships, available fruit and flavor trends in the industry.

Description: aroma of blackberries, fresh figs, cedar oak, and hints of minerals and earthy notes. From the first sip, this wine reveals enveloping flavors of currant, more blackberries, black olives, tobacco, and toasted walnuts, finishing with rich French oak and subtle cloves.

This wine is an excellent choice with grilled steaks. It also pairs well with whole wheat penne pasta, tossed with sautéed wild mushrooms, arugula, and goat cheese, or potato-artichoke gratin with aged Gruyere.

Estate, produced and bottled by:
Don Sebastiani & Sons
P.O. Box 1248
Sonoma, CA 95476
www.donandsons.com

by Graziano Alderighi
01 March 2010 Teatro Naturale International n. 3 Year 2

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