2021 Madrigal Family Winery Nuestra Sangre Estate Red Wine, Napa Valley, Calistoga
Tasting Notes
The 2021 Nuestra Sangre Red Wine is a rich Napa red grown in the spectacular 97-point 2021 season. It’s bold and plush, muscular and structured, with a beautifully velvety texture. Ruby in color, followed by aromas of violet and chocolate-covered cherries. This wine coats the tongue with flavors of mocha, coffee, and ripe cherries, leading to a smooth finish. The back tannins on this wine can take on some fat, and we recommend pairing this wine with a nice marbled seasoned steak or a nice charcuterie board.
Specs
Varietal: 98% Merlot, 2% Petite Sirah
AVA: Napa Valley, Calistoga
Vineyards: 100% Madrigal Estate (Calistoga)
Cooperage: Aged 22 months in French Oak
Alcohol: 15.3%
pH: 3.71
TA: 5.8 g/L
Cases Produced: 200
What’s Included
4-bottles:
4x 2021 Madrigal Family Winery Nuestra Sangre Estate Red Wine, Napa Valley, Calistoga Case:
12x 2021 Madrigal Family Winery Nuestra Sangre Estate Red Wine, Napa Valley, Calistoga
Price Comparison
Not all wines for sale on winery website, $720/case MSRP
Since the late 1930s, three generations of the Madrigal family have farmed some of Napa Valley’s finest vineyards. The family history is a constant source of inspiration and guides us in our winemaking now. We value the long relationship we’ve had with the land and the people here, believing that the combined wisdom of the folks who’ve been here for generations and a deep appreciation of these vineyards can be tasted in our wine.
Today, the company is run by Chris Madrigal, the founder’s grandson. Our winemaker is the acclaimed Ed Sbragia, who built his reputation over 30 years of winemaking in the Napa, Sonoma, and Dry Creek Valleys. Ed’s wines have won awards for years and, he’s proud of the reputation he’s earned. “I just do what I love and work with the gifts of the land,” said Ed. “All with a passion and pride passed down through generations at home.”
Available States
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
2021 Madrigal Family Winery Nuestra Sangre Estate Red Blend - $$80 = 29.63%
Color; Ruby
PNP: A little closed, vegital, plum, cherry, Cedar
Medium Finish with some acidity, grippy tannins
Decanted and it opened up. Petite Sirah popped out to me. Vegital nose evolved to be green bell pepper and black pepper. Wine became more integrated with time, and very pleasant. The decant was needed.
Estimated casemates price at $19-22 per bottle, so it seems like a good deal at the case price.
From Wine Country Connection (retailer)
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Kevin Vogt - Master Sommelier 92 points.
“The 2021 Madrigal Nuestra Sangre Calistoga Red Blend offers a nose of red currant, sage, menthol, Fig Newtons, crushed rocks, dried rose petals, and Christmas spices. On the palate, it delivers black currants, dried fruits, and liquid minerals, with slightly drying tannins. Well-structured and balanced, this wine shows depth and complexity, with a focused finish. Drink now through 2030.”
These guys showed up with offers in several Berserkerdays.
Also in 2024 the vineyards and winery were sold to Jayson Woodbridge of Hundred Acre with the Madrigal family keeping the brand.
…that’s it for useless info you either know already and/or don’t really care
@kaolis@rjquillin Worked for me on Linux OS. I had to click on the ‘play’ icon, anywhere else didn’t work. I only checked to see if I got sound, I don’t have an hour right now to listen to all of it.
@kaolis@rjquillin
I picked up some Cabs and PS’s years ago from an auction house in Chicago, Hart-Davis-Hart. Nothing wrong with the new label design but I kind of like the old one too.
2021 Madrigal Family Winery Nuestra Sangre Estate Red Wine, Napa Valley, Calistoga
Tasting Notes
Specs
What’s Included
4-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
Not all wines for sale on winery website, $720/case MSRP
About The Winery
Available States
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Nov 17 - Wednesday, Nov 19
2021 Madrigal Family Winery Nuestra Sangre Estate Red Blend
4 bottles for $89.99 $22.50/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $189.99 $15.83/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
2021 Madrigal Family Winery Nuestra Sangre Estate Red Blend - $$80 = 29.63%
Color; Ruby
PNP: A little closed, vegital, plum, cherry, Cedar
Medium Finish with some acidity, grippy tannins
Decanted and it opened up. Petite Sirah popped out to me. Vegital nose evolved to be green bell pepper and black pepper. Wine became more integrated with time, and very pleasant. The decant was needed.
Estimated casemates price at $19-22 per bottle, so it seems like a good deal at the case price.
Nuestra sangre = “our blood” Sounds like a good Halloween wine.
Wonder how well Madrigal’s wine goes with its Pollos Hermanos divison’s food.
2% PS makes it a blend?
@chipgreen maybe the sideways effect? I wonder if it sells better as “red wine” than labeled as Merlot
@chipgreen @CruelMelody appears the makeup of this wine changed vintage to vintage, this one happens to be merlot dominant.
From Wine Country Connection (retailer)
[mod: not WD/WCC]
Kevin Vogt - Master Sommelier 92 points.
“The 2021 Madrigal Nuestra Sangre Calistoga Red Blend offers a nose of red currant, sage, menthol, Fig Newtons, crushed rocks, dried rose petals, and Christmas spices. On the palate, it delivers black currants, dried fruits, and liquid minerals, with slightly drying tannins. Well-structured and balanced, this wine shows depth and complexity, with a focused finish. Drink now through 2030.”
These guys showed up with offers in several Berserkerdays.
Also in 2024 the vineyards and winery were sold to Jayson Woodbridge of Hundred Acre with the Madrigal family keeping the brand.
…that’s it for useless info you either know already and/or don’t really care
fwiw
@kaolis yes, that’s where I last saw and recognize this, from BD
@kaolis
found an interview by Michael Jordan of WoW from Friday, August 11, 2023 with owner Chris Madrigal
fwiw (didn’t listen to it yet)
@rjquillin not working…your interview link
@kaolis @rjquillin Worked for me on Linux OS. I had to click on the ‘play’ icon, anywhere else didn’t work. I only checked to see if I got sound, I don’t have an hour right now to listen to all of it.
@kaolis Try this link to the page if the direct audio link is failing.
Third down, Friday, August 11, 2023
https://thewordonwine.blogspot.com/2023/08/
@kaolis @rjquillin
I picked up some Cabs and PS’s years ago from an auction house in Chicago, Hart-Davis-Hart. Nothing wrong with the new label design but I kind of like the old one too.
/giphy swift-sturdy-pet
Kevin Vogt review, could not pass on this offer.
delicious-mentionable-border
@winedavid59
This sure delivered way ahead of the estimate of Monday, Nov 17 - Wednesday, Nov 19
Picked up yesterday, 10/30