The dark purple 2014 Old Vine Mataro jumps into the air with a savory and fruity bouquet thatās chock full of anise and ripe fig. The richness continues with flavors of almond toffee, brandied cherry, and berry glaze. This will pair well with all sorts of delicious sweet treats. It displays beautiful aromatics of black cherry, cola berry, chocolate, smoke, vanilla, caramel, and cinnamon. The mouth is full of juicy red fruit, and its fleshy core carries through to the long velvety finish.
Mataro (also known as Mouvedre) is grown in the Gonsalvesā vineyards in the eastern hills of Contra Costa - dry-farmed, meticulously grown and handpicked at 28 brix to hone in on mature and deeper flavor development on the vine. With vines dating back over 90 plus years, the mature vines produce low yields that are focused and concentrated in their flavors.
Specs
Vintage: 2014
Varietal: 100% Mataro
Appellation: Contra Costa County
Bottling Date: 7/1/2015
Alcohol: 15.7%
2013 Old Vine Petite Sirah, Contra Costa County
91 Points & Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast
Tasting Notes
This is ink in a bottle! The color is highly extracted from the 100+ year old vines. Too many people pass by the Petite Sirah in favor of Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine represents an excellent value for a full-bodied wine. The nose offers dense aromatics of fruitcake, brier, vanilla, baking spices, and strawberry. The palate is dominated by jammy blackberry, with notes of espresso and spice. The palate is structured with complex layers of uber ripe dark fruit, dried cherry, persistent oak and a vanilla-tinged finish. Aged exclusively in American oak barrels.
"This is a keeper. Smoky, charred aromas, rich dark-fruit flavors like blackberry and boysenberry and meaty, peppery accents fill up this full-bodied and very firmly textured wine. It will get even more interesting with age; try it after 2020.ā ā 10/2016
Specs
Vintage: 2013
Varietal: 100% Petite Sirah
Appellation: Contra Costa County
Barrel Program: 18 months in barrel
Alcohol: 16.6%
Winemaker and Vintage Notes
Grapes are handpicked and de-stemmed. Must is pumped to our temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, and then inoculated with a wine yeast selected for its hardiness and alcohol tolerance. Once the wine has extracted the desired level of tannins, the grapes are pressed. Both free run and press juices are combined to enhance the wineās structure. The wine is pumped over 4 times daily to optimize bright fruit. Barrel-aged in once-used American oak from our Chardonnay program for 18
months.
The Petite Sirah comes from the Gonsalves Vineyard in Oakley. Deep sandy soils with root systems that stretch almost 60 feet deep make this area extremely unique for growing Petite Sirah. These vineyards are well over 100 years old and have survived both phylloxera and prohibition.
Included in the Box
4-bottles:
2x - 2014 Old Vine Mataro, Contra Costa County
2x - 2013 Old Vine Petite Sirah, Contra Costa County
Case:
6x - 2014 Old Vine Mataro, Contra Costa County
6x - 2013 Old Vine Petite Sirah, Contra Costa County
Winery: Trinitas Cellars
Owners: The Busch Family
Founded: 2003
Location: Napa, CA
Trinitas Cellars was born in 2003 from the guiding belief of the Busch Family that with family, faith, and perseverance, anything is possible. These values have illuminated their path to, and successes within, world-class resort hospitality. An industry where success is measured by the happiness and memories you inspire in others. With Trinitas Cellars, the second generation of the family hopes to inspire the same in wine enthusiasts. Our goal is to craft wine thatās so compellingly delicious, that the joy it brings creates a window in time where worries are melted away, virtues are celebrated, and life is savored.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
@CorTot@rjquillin Why curious? High alc wines from Contra Costa County seem somewhat expected. Not close enough to the Sacramento River delta to get the cooling of Lodi, and not close enough to the SF Bay for marine influence. So itās hot!
The Casemateās crew is really stretching my palate with the two rat bottles I have received. I was graced with a bottle of the 2014 Trinitas Old Vine Mataro. Old Vine field blends are one of my wheelhouse wine types but other than a Mourvedre Rose, I have not had a 100% Mataro. Based on process of elimination, I have picked up the notes and structure of Mataro in GSM blends and Zin field blends so I was excited to open this bottle. It stared at me from my desk all afternoon but I resisted until I got home with it Thursday.
On the pop, the nose had pepper, spices, cinnamon, plums and smoked meats. There was an initial sourness on the nose that blew off quickly and the second pour through the aerator was an improvement - air seems to be this wineās friend. Dark, dark red in color, clear with no sediment and long, slow legs. The initial taste mirrored the nose but added in tangy, dark red cherries and had jamminess and depth. No big tannins jumping at me and surprisingly there was no real heat, until the long, long finish and then it was just a warming sense. This was very full bodied and had some background of sweetness that I attribute to the jammy/full bodied nature. Some light tartness showed as I swallowed, and the cinnamon held on.
The sauteed garlic lemon chicken breasts did not disagree with the wine but was not an optimal pairing. A big, bold meaty dish would work well with this wine. I cheated and listened to the video on the winery website and agree that barbecued ribs with a heavy sauce would pair well. After thinking about the sweet notes (not suggesting there is sugar - but the chewy, juicy fruitiness) made me pull pull out some 70% dark chocolate/almond bark that was a perfect accompaniment.
On night 2 there was really no change to the wine - all the earlier notes held. And on a whim, I mixed a little of this with a taste from the second bottle of the night, 2013 Wellington Estate Syrah, an already excellent bottle; you know, for science! The Syrah did not need improvement, but the Mataro added some interest to that glass.
In summary, I liked the wine and my wife said she liked it a lot, so that together with the great price I will be buying. I would like to get a few NEOhio mates to join in for the case price (@chipgreen@boatman72@marikar - and Iāll count @mrn1 in by proxy) This will be a great winter wine and I would think the companion bottle will be as well.
@pjmartin Not sure where my earlier comments yesterday went? But anyway, nice review PJ!
Iām sitting this one out! Thanks for the heads up though! I need to look at what Iāve held for NE OHās Best and what Iām on the hook for. Need some whispers if you all have the info!
Earlier in the week I was in the basement and I had noticed that I ran out of room to store wine! I have so much that I have enough for this life and the next! Since I canāt take it with me. I need Plan A (start drinking the darn stuff), Plan B (get some winoās together), Plan C (fill the garden tub and look weird for a while), or Plan D (take an inventory to make sure I donāt have half empty boxes everywhere)!!!
I was lucky enough to receive a bottle of the Old Vine Petite Sirah to try. (Although I was a bit too excited and neglected to grab any pictures) It is a beautiful dark red, almost black on the pour. My first initial whiff I got dark cherry, dried apricot peel, leather and a hint of pepper and spice.
We tried a quick taste straight from the bottle to the glass. The initial flavors on the tongue were blackberries, raspberries and cherries. It was surprisingly light on the front end of that first sip with light tannins and cocoa on the back. It was very tasty.
For the full pour, we poured through our aerator to see what getting some air into it did. I got the bottle in on Thursday evening but didnāt have a chance to get at it and planned on pairing it with a nice New York strip for dinner. The aerator really opened up the boldness and I was glad to have paired it with such a full, meaty meal. As it opened in the glass the dark cherry became more forward and the berries faded to a hint. I got much more leather, smoke and mild pepper flavors and the tannins were much more full than the first sips indicated. It was quite dry and much more in line with what I expected from a big bold red.
I was glad to have it paired with the steak to help balance against the boldness. They stood up to each other very well. I had another glass after dinner and it was definitely a slow sipping wine and not something I would want to drink quickly. I enjoyed it and would definitely grab a couple bottles.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
Trinitas Cellars Bold Reds - $40 = 19.04%
2014 Old Vine Mataro, Contra Costa County
Tasting Notes
Specs
2013 Old Vine Petite Sirah, Contra Costa County
91 Points & Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast
Tasting Notes
Specs
Winemaker and Vintage Notes
Grapes are handpicked and de-stemmed. Must is pumped to our temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, and then inoculated with a wine yeast selected for its hardiness and alcohol tolerance. Once the wine has extracted the desired level of tannins, the grapes are pressed. Both free run and press juices are combined to enhance the wineās structure. The wine is pumped over 4 times daily to optimize bright fruit. Barrel-aged in once-used American oak from our Chardonnay program for 18
months.
The Petite Sirah comes from the Gonsalves Vineyard in Oakley. Deep sandy soils with root systems that stretch almost 60 feet deep make this area extremely unique for growing Petite Sirah. These vineyards are well over 100 years old and have survived both phylloxera and prohibition.
Included in the Box
Price Comparison
$467.67/case at Trinitas Cellars (including shipping)
About The Winery
Winery: Trinitas Cellars
Owners: The Busch Family
Founded: 2003
Location: Napa, CA
Trinitas Cellars was born in 2003 from the guiding belief of the Busch Family that with family, faith, and perseverance, anything is possible. These values have illuminated their path to, and successes within, world-class resort hospitality. An industry where success is measured by the happiness and memories you inspire in others. With Trinitas Cellars, the second generation of the family hopes to inspire the same in wine enthusiasts. Our goal is to craft wine thatās so compellingly delicious, that the joy it brings creates a window in time where worries are melted away, virtues are celebrated, and life is savored.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Friday, November 22nd - Tuesday, November 26th
Trinitas Cellars Bold Reds
4 bottles for $69.99 $17.50/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $169.99 $14.17/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2014 Old Vine Mataro
2013 Old Vine Petite Sirah
Did Swilly have a hand in these?
@rjquillin
Or Ped?
@rjquillin curious indeedā¦
@CorTot @rjquillin Why curious? High alc wines from Contra Costa County seem somewhat expected. Not close enough to the Sacramento River delta to get the cooling of Lodi, and not close enough to the SF Bay for marine influence. So itās hot!
Hoping for some rodentsā¦
@karenhynes Me too! I am very intrigued.
Intrigued!
Not gonna lie, I definitely want some. Any NH folks want to split an order?
@wordek I line in Salem NH and I will order a case. Let me know if you want half or some. Jon 6036824739
@netcommsyn Iām interested in at least two of each and possibly the full half case! Iāll text you shortly to keep in the loopā¦
Man, not that I never indulge, but have to say I can tell itās Halloweenā¦those are some scary abv numbersā¦ha!
This is how you sell a wine! Great description and videos by the winemaker, my interest is piqued.
/giphy woeful-abashed-arch
CNY. I could go for a half a case or a third. Anybody interested?
I live in NH (Salem) and MA AND COULD SHAREW A CASE OR PARTIAL. wILL ORDER TODAY. jON TELCOMMAN@HOTMAIL.COM
The Casemateās crew is really stretching my palate with the two rat bottles I have received. I was graced with a bottle of the 2014 Trinitas Old Vine Mataro. Old Vine field blends are one of my wheelhouse wine types but other than a Mourvedre Rose, I have not had a 100% Mataro. Based on process of elimination, I have picked up the notes and structure of Mataro in GSM blends and Zin field blends so I was excited to open this bottle. It stared at me from my desk all afternoon but I resisted until I got home with it Thursday.
On the pop, the nose had pepper, spices, cinnamon, plums and smoked meats. There was an initial sourness on the nose that blew off quickly and the second pour through the aerator was an improvement - air seems to be this wineās friend. Dark, dark red in color, clear with no sediment and long, slow legs. The initial taste mirrored the nose but added in tangy, dark red cherries and had jamminess and depth. No big tannins jumping at me and surprisingly there was no real heat, until the long, long finish and then it was just a warming sense. This was very full bodied and had some background of sweetness that I attribute to the jammy/full bodied nature. Some light tartness showed as I swallowed, and the cinnamon held on.
The sauteed garlic lemon chicken breasts did not disagree with the wine but was not an optimal pairing. A big, bold meaty dish would work well with this wine. I cheated and listened to the video on the winery website and agree that barbecued ribs with a heavy sauce would pair well. After thinking about the sweet notes (not suggesting there is sugar - but the chewy, juicy fruitiness) made me pull pull out some 70% dark chocolate/almond bark that was a perfect accompaniment.
On night 2 there was really no change to the wine - all the earlier notes held. And on a whim, I mixed a little of this with a taste from the second bottle of the night, 2013 Wellington Estate Syrah, an already excellent bottle; you know, for science! The Syrah did not need improvement, but the Mataro added some interest to that glass.
In summary, I liked the wine and my wife said she liked it a lot, so that together with the great price I will be buying. I would like to get a few NEOhio mates to join in for the case price (@chipgreen @boatman72 @marikar - and Iāll count @mrn1 in by proxy) This will be a great winter wine and I would think the companion bottle will be as well.
@pjmartin
Nice ratting!
/giphy jolly-mystical-rat
@pjmartin Not sure where my earlier comments yesterday went? But anyway, nice review PJ!
Iām sitting this one out! Thanks for the heads up though! I need to look at what Iāve held for NE OHās Best and what Iām on the hook for. Need some whispers if you all have the info!
Earlier in the week I was in the basement and I had noticed that I ran out of room to store wine! I have so much that I have enough for this life and the next! Since I canāt take it with me. I need Plan A (start drinking the darn stuff), Plan B (get some winoās together), Plan C (fill the garden tub and look weird for a while), or Plan D (take an inventory to make sure I donāt have half empty boxes everywhere)!!!
WD had me at PS ā¦
/giphy stimulating-young-coil
@MarkDaSpark you sharing any of those?
@merrybill. Possibly one of the Mataros.
But didnāt get the case, need to cut back.
/giphy wobbly-occupied-dragon
I was lucky enough to receive a bottle of the Old Vine Petite Sirah to try. (Although I was a bit too excited and neglected to grab any pictures) It is a beautiful dark red, almost black on the pour. My first initial whiff I got dark cherry, dried apricot peel, leather and a hint of pepper and spice.
We tried a quick taste straight from the bottle to the glass. The initial flavors on the tongue were blackberries, raspberries and cherries. It was surprisingly light on the front end of that first sip with light tannins and cocoa on the back. It was very tasty.
For the full pour, we poured through our aerator to see what getting some air into it did. I got the bottle in on Thursday evening but didnāt have a chance to get at it and planned on pairing it with a nice New York strip for dinner. The aerator really opened up the boldness and I was glad to have paired it with such a full, meaty meal. As it opened in the glass the dark cherry became more forward and the berries faded to a hint. I got much more leather, smoke and mild pepper flavors and the tannins were much more full than the first sips indicated. It was quite dry and much more in line with what I expected from a big bold red.
I was glad to have it paired with the steak to help balance against the boldness. They stood up to each other very well. I had another glass after dinner and it was definitely a slow sipping wine and not something I would want to drink quickly. I enjoyed it and would definitely grab a couple bottles.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
Trinitas Cellars Bold Reds - $40 = 19.04%
These are interesting enough that Iām in for a case. Canāt wait to try them.
Anyone have the pH or TA on these?
If any NOVA chaps need help with a case, Iāll be a helpful little buddy; Iāll take 2-4 bottles.