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Origin of Vineyards

Location: Valpolicella Classica, the towns of Marano di Valpolicella and San Pietro in Cariano.

Date of Vine Planting: From 1970 to 2010.

Grapes Corvina & Corvinone.

Cultivation

Vineyards are naturally and completely grassed over, mechanical moving among the vines, no irrigation system, no chemical fertilizers, pesticide free pheromones and gender confusion to combat the Tignola (leaf boring) moth.

Grape Harvest

Period: Between late September and Mid October.

Method: Exclusively Manual.

Production

20% of the grapes are left to dry in order to obtain a future pleasant roundness wine.

Fresh grapes are pressed in a de-stemming winepress followed by a 7 day fermentation in steel containers with automatically controlled temperature and indigenous yeast (Spontaneous Fermentation).

Aged Partly in Oak Barrels and partly in Stainless Steel tanks for 12 months.

Technical Data

Annual Production: 7,000 Bottles.

Cork: Natural Cork.

Organoleptic Notes

Color: Intense ruby red color.

Bouquet: Berries and sultana grapes.

Flavor: Fresh and savory, with mild tannins and a slight spiciness.

Serving Suggestions

Serve at: 65°F.

Pairing with: Beef, Lamb, Game Meat, fresh or mature cheese & Pasta.

Origin of Vineyards

Location: Valpolicella Classica, the towns of Marano di Valpolicella, San Pietro in Cariano and Negrar.

Date of Vine Planting: From 1970 to 2010.

Grapes Corvina, Corvinone & Rondinella.

Cultivation

Vineyards are naturally and completely grassed over, mechanical moving among the vines, no irrigation system, no chemical fertilizers, pesticide free pheromones and gender confusion to combat the Tignola (leaf boring) moth.

Grape Harvest

Period: October.

Method: Exclusively Manual.

Production

Winemaking Method: Fresh grapes are pressed in a de-steaming winepress followed by a 7 days fermentation in Stainless Steel Containers at an automatically controlled temperature and with indigenous yeast (Spontaneous Fermentation). In February, that year’s wine is fermented a second time with the marcs (leftover skin, etc) of the dried Amarone and Reciotto grapes for 5 to 7 days (Apassimento). Aging: The wine is put to age in Oak Barrels and cherry wood barrels for a total period of 12 months. Then is further aged in bottles for 3 to 6 months. 

Technical Data

Annual Production: 18,000 to 20,000 Bottles.

Cork: Natural Cork.

Organoleptic Notes

Color: Vibrant ruby red.

Bouquet: A complex aroma of Red fruits, such as raspberry, cherry and morello, cherry evolves into a spicier bouquet of vanilla and cloves.

Flavor: A crisp tannin flavor coats the palate in a gentle warm leaving a pleasant dry after taste.

Serving Suggestions

Serve at: 65°F.

Pairing with: Rich first Courses, Beef, Lamb, Game Meat, fresh or mature cheese, Pasta & Lasagna.

Origin of Vineyards

Location: Feet of the Pre-Alps of Treviso, Comune of San Fior and Osigo.

Date of Vine Planting: From 2000 to 2005.

Grapes Glera.

Cultivation

Massimo Coletti follows the principles of Organic Agriculture without using chemicals , herbicides or synthetic products in his vineyards. He spends a lot of hours in his vines with manual work and bringing vitality to its soils.

Grape Harvest

Period: Late September.

Method: Exclusively Manual.

Production

The harvest is completely hand picked. In the wine cellar he follows the work carried out in the vines with natural vinifications and long maturations with yeast to guarantee a natural stability to the wines and low use of sulfites.

The wine becomes sparkling with a second fermentation in a closed barrel. Then the wine is filtered and put into bottles. 

Technical Data

Annual Production: 5,000 Bottles.

Cork: Natural Cork.

Organoleptic Notes

Flavor: A gently sparkling wine, dry, fresh and fruity with flowery aromas and those of green apples.

Serving Suggestions

Serve at: 40°F.

Pairing with: Seafood, savory cheeses, cured meats and fruits.

Appellation:    Sonoma County

                       Alexander Valley

Composition: 100% Viognier

Cooperage:    100% Stainless Steel

Production:     OUT OF STOCK

Alcohol:          14.3%

Tasting Notes from Winemaker:

"This Condrieu-inspired Viognier 

focuses on the fruit in this 

medium-bodied wine. Beautiful 

golden lemon color. Hints of 

honeysuckle, jasmine and white 

peach on the nose. Crisp apple and 

pears run through the mid, where you 

pick up the rich mouthfeel. A touch of 

citrus and warming spices carry you 

through the finish."

Appellation:    Sonoma County

                       Alexander Valley

Composition: 90% Malbec, 10% Merlot

Cooperage:    24 Months new and                           

                       neutral American and      

                       French Oak. 

Production:     125 Cases

Alcohol:          14%

Tasting Notes from Winemaker:

“This French-inspired Malbec is 

garnet in color, with lively black 

cherry and a touch of cream on the 

nose. Rich dark fruit runs through the 

palate with plum and chocolate, and 

hints of tobacco and spice lingering 

on the finish.”

Appellation:    Sonoma County

                      North Coast - A blend of                   

                      two vineyards, one in 

                      Russian River AVA and the 

                      other in the Sonoma Coast 

                      AVA.

Composition: 100% Pinot Noir

Cooperage:    6 Months new French, 

                       18 Months neutral 

                       American Oak.

Production:     80 Cases

Alcohol:          14.3%

Tasting Notes from Winemaker:

"Pinot should have as much 

character and depth as Cabernet. 

I’ve blended grapes from two AVAs; 

Sonoma Coast and Russian River. 

Bright garnet color with a rich cherry 

and earthy nose... both translate to 

the palate. On the mid, ripe 

raspberries and a touch of cedar 

add to the complexity, with a bright 

cherry to lift the finish.”

Appellation:    Sonoma County

                       Alexander Valley

Composition:  95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 

                       2.5% Cab Franc and 2.5% 

                       Petit Verdot.

Cooperage:    36 Months new and 

                       neutral American and 

                       French Oak.

Production:     96 Cases

Alcohol:          14.5%

Tasting Notes from Winemaker:

"This is a Left-Bank Bordeaux-inspired 

Cabernet.  The color is classic ruby. 

Complex cherries and violets on the 

nose.  Bright cherries joined by cassis 

and plum add to the complexity 

through the mid, where you notice 

violets along with the elegant and 

well-balanced structure of this wine 

as it lingers on through the finish."

Appellation:    Sonoma County

                       Alexander Valley

Composition: 60% Syrah, 20% Petite 

                      Sirah and 20% Cabernet 

                      Franc.

Cooperage:    24 Months new and                           

                       neutral American and      

                       French Oak. 

Production:     100 Cases

Alcohol:          14.1%

Tasting Notes from Winemaker:

"The Dark Side gets its name from the 

three thick-skinned varietals that I 

blended, giving this wine its dark ruby 

color. The rich nose is all black cherry 

and plum. On the palate, just a hint of 

bright cherry upfront before the deep, 

darker cherry joined by chocolate and 

earth run through the mid to the finish. I 

find this wine well-balanced for being 

on the darker side of the spectrum."

Appellation: Dry Creek Valley & Russian River
Composition: 100% Zinfandel
Cooperage: American and French, neutral.
Production: 100 cases 

 Alcohol: 14.5%

Tasting Notes from Winemaker:

" This 100% Zinfandel was created with 50% Dry Creek Valley fruit and 50% Russian River fruit! The nose is full of sublime stewed cherries and spice. On the palate, the cherries are in the driver's seat with raspberries and currant coming along for the ride. From mid to finish, the cherries, raspberries and currant are joined by sprinkles of spice and hints of oak that fade gracefully into the darkness...Yum!"

Appellation:    Sonoma County

                       Alexander Valley

Composition:   40% Grenache, 43% Syrah, 17%                                                                                                      

                       Mourvédre 

Cooperage:    New American and 

                       French Oak.

Production:     65 Cases

Alcohol:          14 %

Tasting Notes from Winemaker:

" The Classic Rhone-style blend.
Dark ruby in color, with a hint of umber on the lip, showing off its extended aging process. Ripe black cherries fill the nose. On the palate, the dark plum and bright cherries are balanced with a bit of earth to round out the beautiful finish.  The label is our dearly departed Freddie doing his favorite thing, running free at Dillon Beach here in NorCal."   

Appellation:    Sonoma County

                       Alexander Valley

Tasting Notes from Winemaker:

" This Sauvignon Blanc is a beautiful pale lemon color and has an intense citrusy/tropical nose. Both translate to the palate, the citrus picks up on the mid, but the melon brings complexity and interest, with hints of a delightful tropicality!  It has fantastic structure throughout; perfectly balanced acidity gives you a crisp, clean finish with just a bit of spice... while fantastic with food I find this one to be an excellent porch-pounder."

Appellation: Dry Creek Valley
Composition:  This year, the blend is 40% Cinsault, 30% Counoise, 20% Mourvédre, 10% Cabernet Franc
Cooperage:  French, neutral.
Production: 120 cases 

 Alcohol: 14.1%

Tasting Notes from Winemaker:

" This French-inspired, dry rosé, has a classic light flamingo color with a nose of watermelon. On the palate, light strawberries and cherries. The finish is crisp and minerally, with hints of watermelon coming back around. A classic French-style rosé! "

Appellation:    Sonoma County

                       Alexander Valley

Composition:   90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 5% Syrah                                                                         

Cooperage:    New American and 

                       French Oak.

Production:     65 Cases

Alcohol:          14.3 %

Appellation:    Sonoma County

                       Alexander Valley

Composition: Tempranillo

Late Harvest Fortified Red Wine

Alcohol: 18%

Founded in 2009, Mercury Wine is the brainchild of Brad Beard.  

Brad‘s winemaking philosophy is to bring the style, subtlety and elegance of European wines, then blend that with the world’s best grapes here in Northern California… and occasionally shredding all the rules to put his personal and unique touch to his unruly American winemaking… no rules, just right! 

Brad lives in Geyserville with his husband Danny. 

Mercury specializes in Bordeaux, Rioja and Rhone-style blends & esoteric white wines. Brad's focus is on grapes grown in Alexander Valley and Dry Creek valley, and he occasionally sources grapes from other interesting vineyards, locally and elsewhere in California.