http://www.mariettacellars.com Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:07:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Appellation: California Winemakers: Chris & Scot Bilbro Released: October 2011 We have been making Old Vine Red for over 30 years. When we started, there wasn't a spot on wine shelves for a fair priced red blend. Now, there are an overwhelming amount of red blends coming out each year. What makes us ... http://www.mariettacellars.com/2011/10/old-vine-red-lot-56/ Appellation: California Winemakers: Chris & Scot Bilbro Released: June 2011 The deep color of our 2008 Petite Sirah displays the degree of concentration in this wine; it is dense and lush while retaining great balance. The aromas of dark fruit are complimented by hints of cocoa, charcoal, dried herbs, and minerals. The round ... http://www.mariettacellars.com/2011/06/2008-petite-sirah/ Appellation: Alexander Valley Winemakers: Chris & Scot Bilbro Released: June 2011 Our 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon is full bodied with a touch of elegance. The nose is classic Cabernet with rich black currant, cassis, and dark cherry fruit aromas. In the background mild oak and spice mix with a hint of sweet menthol-like herbs. ... http://www.mariettacellars.com/2011/06/2008-cabernet-sauvignon/ Appellation: California Winemakers: Chris & Scot Bilbro Released: June 2011 Old Vine Red is our Zinfandel based blend that has become known for quality, consistency, and approachability. As with all lots of this blend, Lot 55 aims to walk the fine line between seriousness and fun. The aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, ... http://www.mariettacellars.com/2011/06/old-vine-red-lot-55/ Appellation: Alexander Valley Winemakers: Chris & Scot Bilbro Released: April 2011 Angeli Cuvee is a proprietary blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Carignane that we’ve been making since the first vintages that we had fruit from our Alexander Valley ranch and home. The wine is named for the family who previously owned our ... http://www.mariettacellars.com/2011/03/2007-angeli-cuvee/ Appellation: Sonoma County Winemakers: Chris & Scot Bilbro Release date: April 2011 The 2009 Zinfandel is high-lighted by bright and rich red berry fruit aromatics and flavors.  The nose is full of raspberries, blackberries, black pepper, and brown spices with really high toned and immdeiate aromas jumping from the glass. The mouth feel ... http://www.mariettacellars.com/2011/03/2009-zinfandel/ Continuing to follow in the footsteps of Old Vine Red, our port is periodically released in limited quantities in a non-vintage fashion designated by lot numbers, so as to allow for a highly consistent product.  Lot 3 is a limited production blend of Touriga, Souzao,  and Zinfandel.  Aged in new ... http://www.mariettacellars.com/2010/01/port-lot-three/ Marietta Cellars is located just outside the little town of Geyserville in one of California’s premier wine growing regions, Sonoma County. Owner and winemaker Chris Bilbro initially founded Marietta Cellars in 1978 in a rented cow barn in the Dry Creek Valley. The winery is named after ... http://www.mariettacellars.com/2008/11/hello-world/