Who does Kirk Venge make wine for?

And between his two brands, he makes wine from pretty much every grape variety grown in Napa and Sonoma. Current clients include the aforementioned Eleven Eleven, Macauley, Hunnicut, B Cellars, Jax, and Mirror.

What is a Rutherford wine?

The term “Rutherford dust” is commonly used in tasting notes to describe Cabernet Sauvignon and other red varietals produced here. It refers to a fine, dusty-like tannin structure that is produced from the unique terroir of the AVA.

What does Brv mean in wine?

Napa Valley Presents licorice, plum and hints of cigar box on the nose, followed by abundant flavors of blueberry, blackberry and violet. This wine reflects the intensity of its mountain origins and will age beautifully, with firm tannins and powerful structure.

What is a 100 point wine?

Wine Spectator tasters review wines on the following 100-point scale: 95-100 Classic: a great wine. 90-94 Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style. 85-89 Very good: a wine with special qualities. 80-84 Good: a solid, well-made wine.

Who owns Venge winery?

The estate is located about 35 minutes from Venge Vineyards in the Russian River appellation of Sonoma County in the small community of Fulton (about a 10-15 minute drive from downtown Santa Rosa). Since 1904 the property has had two owners, the Muzio family and the Rue’s who sold to Kirk in mid 2015.

Who is Kirk Venge?

Kirk Venge is one of the most recognized and sought-after winemakers in Napa and Sonoma. Born and raised in Rutherford, Ca. Kirk was instilled with his father’s vision of excellence at a very young age. He learned the rhythm of winemaking working in the family vineyard alongside his father, Nils Venge.

What Ava is Rutherford?

The Rutherford AVA is an American Viticultural Area located within Napa Valley AVA and centered on the town of Rutherford, California. The area is known for its unique terroir particularly with its Cabernet Sauvignon.

Who owns Rutherford Ranch Winery?

History. Rutherford Ranch Winery is on the site of the original Round Hill Winery that was founded in 1978 by Ernie Van Asperen, Virginia Van Asperen and Charlie Abela. When the Van Asperens retired in 2000, Marko and Theo Zaninovich, long-time shareholders with the Van Asperen family, acquired the winery.

What does QV stand for wine?

Bin. Literally a location, for example a cellar, where a particular wine is stored. Often used as part of a brand name. Biodynamic. A form of organic viticulture (q.v.) that follows the teachings of Rudolf Steiner.

What does OCC mean in wine?

If your wine was purchased in it’s Original Wooden Case (OWC) or Original Cardboard Case (OCC), then we recommend that you continue to store it that way.