WORTHY 2004 SOPHIA'S CUVEE . .
. JUST ARRIVED WINE TASTING SATURDAY AFTERNOON
WORTHY is a phenomenon. The 2001 made the Wine
Spectator Top 100 . . . each wine in succession has eclipsed
previous vintages . . . we tasted the just-released '04 yesterday
. . . royal purple . . . the darkest, richest, most lush Worthy
yet produced.
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Alexandre Le Grand
Alexandre Le Grand is a value priced line that includes estate
grown Bordeaux Blanc & Bordeaux Rouge that sell in the
$9.00 range. In addition there is a high quality VSOP Cognac
that sells for $20.00. |
2001 Axios Release
Release Date - February 2004 |
2000 Axios Release
Final 2000 blend was completed May 2002. Rigorous selection
was maintained. Approximately 25% of total production was
kept out of the final blend to ensure the highest quality
possible. 550 cases will be bottled after aging in French
oak (75% new) for 22 months. The blend is very similar to
our 1999 with the majority of the wine chosen, produced
from Sacrashe Vineyard grapes. Release Date - February 2003 |
Washington
Post Review - 02.06.2002
"The 1999 Axios is superb, intense and firm, with tender
cassis and black cherry flavors. Of today's cult wines, it
reminds me the most of Harlan Estate, in that it combines
powerful fruit with a silky ,smooth-feel making it almost
irresistible to drink now, even though a wine this superior
deserves to be cellared." |
Wine
Spectator
- 02.20.2002
"Remarkably complex and well-made, with a core of earthy
currant, black cherry, beetroot, anise, tobacco and cedar
notes. Turns earthier on the finish, with firm tannins.
Winemaker Bob Egelhoff sources grapes from Sacrashe Vineyards
(95 percent) and Clark Family Estate Vineyard (5 percent).
Axios is Greek for "worthy"-a tribute to owner
Gus Kalaris' Greek heritage. Best from 2004-2012.-J.L." |
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
- 02.29.2002
"A Maryland wholesaler, Constantine Wines, is the force
behind this limited production. Cabernet Sauvignon made by
David Arthur's winemaker. An opaque purple color is followed
by aromas and flavors of blackberry liqueur, spice box, licorice,
and judicious wood. Dense, rich, and unevolved, it is a beautifully
balanced, strikingly pure, layered effort that requires several
more years to reveal additional nuances. Certainly, the quality
of the fruit, depth, and texture are all there. Anticipated
maturity: 2007-2017." |
Axios at the White House
Axios was enjoyed at a reception hosted by President Bush
honoring Greek independence on March 25th 2002. |
AXIOS 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon
Axios 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon by winemaker Bob Egelhoff
is a powerfully constructed, deep, dark magenta color with
concentrated aromas of blackberry and black cherry. Its
varietal composition is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dionysianly
rich and virile, with robust flavors of blackberry, chocolate
and ripe plums that unify in a long, multifaceted finish.
Produced from the Sacrache' Vineyards (95%) located in the
Eastern Rutherford Hills and Clark Family Estate is higher
in elevation near the Howell Mountain anappellation and
the Clark Family Estate Vineyard (5%) in the mountains above
Lake Hennessey. 375 cases will be bottled after aging in
60 gallon French Oak barrels (2/3 new) for 21 months. Release
Date - March 2002 |
