Reviews
Lot 740 | 2016 Clarksburg
Aglianico
A super small-lot American expression of an Italian icon!
$16.00
(14 Reviews)
Wine Details
Pours a pale garnet in the glass. The nose is redolent with delineated black cherry and plum, leading to a palate that’s worth the price of entry alone – immediately old-world in style, with savory game, black pepper, fresh turned soil, and plentiful tannins riding good acidity. The finish is carried by vanilla-wrapped earth, moving to toasty oak on the long journey out. Definitely one for the old-world fans!
- Vintage
- 2016
- Appellation
- Clarksburg
- Grape
- Aglianico
- Alcohol by Volume
- 14.5%
- Cases Produced
- 100
- Drink/hold
- Now through 2026
- Release Email
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Located near the cooling waterways of the Sacramento River Delta, Clarksburg is home to vineyards planted to dense clay and loam soils that receive fog and breezes from the San Francisco Bay. Microclimates here are similar to ones found in Napa and Sonoma to the west, and an open secret is that a number of high-profile wineries from these more prestigious regions purchase Clarksburg grapes (a common practice with less-famous appellations that have the quality but not the name recognition).
Lot 740 comes to us from a family estate that’s been farming the region for generations. Aged for two years in barrel and showing a striking classic character, this is a dead ringer for its pricier Italian siblings (you’d think it was an import if tasted blind), and a terrific American expression of one of Italy's finest grapes. Available here for half the winery price!
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Grant
Verified Purchase
10/22/2020
delicious
Honestly, this has the body that I always wish a pinot could pull off. Still light and enjoyable.
Michael
Verified Purchase
10/18/2020
Old World Decadence
If tasting this blind, you’ll swear you’re drinking an old world classic...and a darn great one at that. Incredible value and quality from a very new world winery in California! Wish I had the opportunity to buy another case of this. Decant or open a hour or so before drinking to really enjoy the wonderful flavors from this one. Incredible!
David
Verified Purchase
10/17/2020
Disappointing
I read the reviews before I opened the bottle tonight. Intial aroma was good the taste was thin and then bitter. Who knows could be a bad bottle. First time I have been disappointed by CH wine.
Doug
Verified Purchase
10/17/2020
Very Nice Wine
This wine was much better than we anticipated. We have never tasted this grape and were happy with it. Will be on the look out for future releases.
Valeriy
Verified Purchase
10/16/2020
A great wine
This is a delicious wine. I've never heard of Aglianico before and only bought two bottles. Now I regret not buying a case.
Eric
Verified Purchase
10/16/2020
Nice
What a pleasant experience! Never heard of this grape before and we only bought 6 bottles. After tasting it went to buy more and SOLD OUT.
It is perfectly balanced with lots of interesting nuances. Wish it was still available.
KRISTIN
Verified Purchase
10/15/2020
Amazing
This was a great wine. I had no idea what it was as I had never heard of Meritage. It was delicious and if I ever see it again, I will definitely purchase more.
John
Verified Purchase
10/14/2020
Wonderful
This wine checked all my boxes. Taste, nose, finish were all there, but the body and mouthfeel put it over the top.
Speed
Verified Purchase
10/13/2020
Almost Fell out of the Chair....
I almost fell out of my chair when I tasted this CH American Aglianico. Lush floral nose, classic style savory fruit/berry with silky tannins characterize this fine effort. I do not miss the intrusive musty Italian oak. Drinks well with so little aging. The price is unheard of. If this appears again, get the case.
jeff
Verified Purchase
10/13/2020
Should of bought more
Tried it for the first time, great sipping wine.
Enjoyed the taste, should have bought a case.