November 2024 Shipment
Bordeaux Varietal Wines from Renowned Winemaking Regions
We are delighted to include two limited-production wines in your November Vigneron Collection shipment: 2021 Anakota Helena Dakota Cabernet Sauvignon and 2018 Tenuta di Arceno Valadorna Toscana IGT, both from Vigneron Pierre Seillan. Guided by his micro-cru philosophy, and drawing on more than 50 years of experience, Pierre has crafted each of these wines to express an extraordinary sense of place imparted by the terroirs of Knights Valley and Tuscany.
Knights Valley, Sonoma County 2021
The Anakota Helena Dakota vineyard is planted to volcanic soils at an elevation of 950ft, on the rugged flanks of Mount St. Helena above Knights Valley. Vigneron Pierre Seillan interprets this unique site as being composed of many small blocks or micro-crus, according to soil, climate, exposure, and elevation, and vinifies them separately so that each may express its own distinctive voice. The 2021 Helena Dakota is a powerful expression of red and black fruit, and spice, with fresh cedar, framed by muscular tannins, and refreshing acidity. The finish is very long, with flavors of bittersweet dark baking cocoa, candied fruit, and iron minerality.
Toscana, Italy 2018
Across the globe in Tuscany, Pierre and Winemaker Lawrence Cronin have crafted the same philosophy at Tenuta di Arceno. The 2018 Tenuta di Arceno Valadorna is a Merlot-led blend with grapes from the estate’s most complex and mineral-based expressions of this variety. Every year, Pierre and Lawrence handcraft each blend from different micro-crus, giving depth and architecture to wine. The 2018 vintage is expressive and elegant with aromatics and vibrant acidity. A true Tuscan expression of this IGT wine.
Anakota Helena Dakota Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2021 Helena Dakota shows blackberry coulis, black plum liqueur, freshly ground coffee, and subtle dried bay leaf. The palate texture is firm and marked by flavors of bittersweet dark baking cocoa, countered by supple fruit and lush florals. The finish is long and laced with iron minerality.
Tenuta di Arceno Valadorna Toscana IGT
Expressive aromas of nutmeg spice are supplemented by notes of fresh strawberry and vanilla. A soft and supple mouthfeel is underscored by elegant tannins that envelope the mid-palate. Optimal acidity keeps this wine bright and balanced. Flavors of ripe black cherry and sweet balsamic are accompanied by a lingering finish with notes of tobacco, cedar and a hint of cinnamon.