Cincinnati International Wine Festival Winners
2020: ’17 Cabernet Sauvignon—Silver Medal
2023: ‘19 Sangiovese—Gold Medal
2023: ‘20 Black Sheep Blanc—Gold Medal
2024: ‘20 Black Sheep Blanc—Silver Medal
2024: ‘20 Sangiovese—Silver Medal
2024: ‘20 Black Sheep Rouge—Bronze Medal
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
(Silver Medal Winner)
Horse Heaven Hill, WA
Aged 24 months in French and American Oak
Winemakers Notes: Aromas of blackberry, black currant, anise and leather. Loads of ripe black fruit on the palate with sweet oak and tobacco notes. Dense mouthfeel with lengthy tannins on the finish.
2019 Sangiovese
(Gold & Silver Medal Winner)
Horse Heaven Hills, WA
Aged 18 months in French and American Oak
Winemakers Notes: Aromas of cedar, spice, and vanilla. Medium bodied and opens with vibrant acidity, plum and dark cherry notes with a layered tannic structure fill the mid palate and leave a lengthy and savory aftertaste.
2021 Black Sheep Sauvignon Blanc Blend
(Gold & Silver Medal Winner)
Columbia Valley, WA
Sauvignon Blanc (80%) / Pinot Gris (20%)
Aged 8 months in Stainless Steel tanks
Winemakers notes: This white wine blend brings the bright citrus notes and crisp acidity of the Sauvignon Blanc while the Pinot Gris contributes hints of ripe melon and a round texture to the mid-palate.
2021 Black Sheep Rouge
(Bronze Medal Winner)
Lodi, CA/Yakima Valley, WA
Sangiovese (60%) / Petite Sirah (20%) / Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)
Aged 14 months in American Oak
Winemakers Notes: On the nose, Black Sheep Rouge offers some savory leather and oaky aromatics. Then it delivers some punchy fruit from the Petite Sirah, good acid from the Sangiovese, with just the right amount of structure from the Cabernet, retaining a smooth finish.
2021 Black Sheep Rosé
Columbia Valley, WA
Syrah (60%) / Cabernet Sauvignon (35%) / Pinot Gris (5%)
Aged 8 months in Stainless Steel tanks
Winemakers Notes: Fresh watermelon and raspberry notes and subtle mineralty. The soft texture leads to a zesty finish
2021 Malbec
Lodi, CA
Aged 12 months in American Oak
Winemakers Notes: Aromas of blueberry and red cherry, opening up to vanilla and toasted oak. Red fruit and black pepper notes on the palate. Dry with smooth tannin profile. Long finish of Juicy red fruit.
2021 Cabernet Franc
Ohio River Valley AVA
Aged 22 months in Neutral French Oak
Winemakers Notes: The nose leads with black raspberry and violet with racy notes of red bell pepper and graphite. Lean on the palate with a texture of Satin. Juicy red fruit flavors and sweet baking spice throughout. Tannins are low and zesty acidity gives the finish length.
2023 Sauvignon Blanc
Columbia Valley, WA
Aged 8 months in Stainless Steel Barrel
Winemakers Notes: This Loire inspired reserve bottling is a stroll through the stone yard. The nose is gravely with bartlett pear and citrus rind fruit notes. Lands broad on the palate with bright lime and gooseberry flavors. Acidity closes in but leaves room for a long finish with a distinct chalk minerality.
2021 Carménère
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Aged 8 months in neutral French Oak
Winemakers Notes: Aromas of black raspberry, green pepper and a subtle botanical quality. Mouthfeel is soft and delicate with silky texture. Red fruit on the palate underpinned by green pepper throughout. Low to medium tannin structure.
2023 Dry Riesling
Columbia Valley, WA
VARIETALS: Dry Riesling (100%)
AGING: 6 months in tank
Winemakers Notes: The nose boasts intense floral aromas of Jasmine and orange blossom backed up by lime zest, slate and beeswax aromas. Fruit arrives on the palate with juicy honeycrisp and apricot flavors. A fleeting richness cut by razor-sharp acidity leaves a tart clean finish.
2021 Pinot Gris
Columbia Valley, WA
VARIETALS: Pinot Gris (100%)
AGING: 8 months | Stainless Steel
Winemakers Notes: Minerality is prominent on the nose with aromas of struck flint and graphite then opens up with citrus blossom notes. Flavors of lemon curd and melon with a vein of limestone. While it drinks light and refreshing this wine is brilliantly textured, somewhere between oily and silky.
2021 Zinfandel
Lodi, CA
VARIETALS: Zinfandel (100%)
AGING: 24 months in American Oak
Winemakers Notes: Bold aromatics of black plum and cracked pepper. As it opens, slight menthol turns to cocoa. Well structured, with medium pallet weight, black currant and tart cranberry flavors. Tannins arrive with gusto, but it's the acidity that keeps a juicy finish on the front of the pallet.
2020 Chardonnay
Columbia Valley, WA
VARIETALS: Chardonnay (100%)
AGING: 14 months | 25% Fermented | New American Oak
Winemakers Notes: Begins with hints of tropical fruit and minerality, followed by smooth textured mouthfeel. Finishes with clean acidity and green melon undertones.
2021 Summer Sipper
REVEL X VETTE'S VINEYARDS
CA: Sacramento - Lodi
VARIETALS: Zinfandel (40%) | Barbera (20% ) | Malbec (20%) | Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) | Sangiovese (5%)
Winemakers Notes: Like the Lioness on the label, this wine is powerful by nature and delicate by design. Crafted as the perfect summer sipper, this complex red blend is a wine that you can enjoy in the summer, winter, spring and fall!
An aromatic wine with a touch of cracked pepper and black plum with stewed tomato and herbaceous notes that tickle your nose.
With its silky texture, tart cherry and juicy plum flavors glide across the palate. Rounded medium tannins allow the luscious fruit and spice flavors to linger while the balanced acidity makes this the perfect sipper.
2019 Barbara: SOLD OUT
Lodi, CA
Aged 12 months in French Oak
Winemaker Notes: Deeply colored and comes right at you with intense black cherry and floral aromas. On the palate this wine packs a punch but is light on its feet. Ripe plum and blackberry yield to sour cherry. Low tannins and high acid make it the ultimate sipper. As is tradition in Piedmont we age in large neutral oak casks
2021 Syrah Rosé: SOLD OUT
Columbia Valley, WA
VARIETALS: Syrah (100%)
AGING: 8 months in Stainless Steel
Winemakers Notes: Nose is mineral driven with notes of jasmine, white pepper and pomegranate. The palate is textured and savory with flavors of Rainer cherry, strawberry, and ruby red. Subtle herbaceous and spice notes with mouth watering acidity on the finish
2020 Grüner Veltliner: SOLD OUT
Lake Erie, OH
VARIETALS: Grüner Veltliner (100%)
AGING: 14 months in Stainless Steel, 6 months in Bottle
Winemakers Notes: Ripe yellow pear aromas with subtle notes of dill and tarragon. On the palate bursting with white peach and nectarine and hints of radish and almond. Acidity is balanced and cleansing.