Playing on the "Super Tuscan" designation, Gargiulo Vineyards presents from Oakville in the Napa Valley, California a "Cal-Italian" wine of great proportion.
Sangiovese, a predominant grape inTuscany, 96% and Cabernet Sauvignon, 4%, are the elements of this fine wine. That combined with great wine making skill makes Aprile a serious fun wine to consider.
"Gargiulo Vineyards is a boutique family winery producing single vineyard estate wines committed to producing the highest quality and truest wines possible. They operate two jewel-box Oakville properties in the Oakville district of Napa." Gargiulo Vineyards
Food and Wine Magazine named Gargiulo, "one of the most notable new wineries on the planet."
"The Aprile Super Oakville Blend admirably proves that not all California Sangiovese is innocuous. With loads of cherry and strawberry fruit, a full and fleshy mid-palate, long finish, attractive style and abundant character as well as soul, it is delicious for drinking now and over the next 3-4 years." - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 90 Points
I really loved this wine. It is refreshing and full, with out being overbearing, went perfectly with a simple Spaghetti and Meatballs dinner, but is also worthy of finer cuisine.
"Aprile is produced from a 1 1/2 acre block on the Money Road Ranch. Money Road Ranch is located in the heart of Napa Valleys Oakville district. It has a spicy perfume of cinnamon; anise, tobacco and leather from the small barrel aging that integrate with the varietal aromas of cherry, plum and dried Mediterranean herbs. On the palate the aromas translate into a similar flavor profile that expand into a rich fruit character that hints of currant, black cherry and raspberry which is supported by the ripe tannins. For our interpretation of a ‘Super Tuscan’ we have blended ~4% Cabernet Sauvignon to craft a wine with a deep ruby color, complexity and long, broad finish." Gargiulo Vineyards
Thank Jeff Gargiulo and his wife Valerie for producing this win and their daughter April, who runs sales and marketing, for bringing it to New Jersey.
They also make an exceptional Pinot Grigio.
The wine can be found at Amanti Vino in Montclair and Carl Russo's Wine and Spirit World in Ho Ho Kus, New Jersey.
Feel like tasting the wine in a special setting?
October 26-29
17th Annual Stone Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival
The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, Longboat Key, FL
The 17th Annual Stone Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival is just around the corner. This nationally 
recognized event attracts renowned chefs and vintners to The Colony, to help usher in the beginning of Florida's Stone Crab season with a fusion of culinary genius and indulgent wine offerings. Guest chefs slated for this year include Carmen Gonzalez of Carmen the Restaurant in Coral Gables, FL, Donna Scala of Bistro Don Giovanni in Napa, CA, Nitzi Rabin of Chillingsworth in Brewster, MA, Cindy Hutson of Ortanique in Miami and Las Vegas; and Kevin Rathbun of Rathbun‚s in Atlanta, GA. Wineries that will be represented alongside these great chefs include St. Supery, Moss Creek Winery and Gargiulo Vineyards.
Things to do, places to see, with food and booze
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