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Fine Wine Source Wine December 2017 Floating Rock (Hyatt Vineyards):Hyatt Vineyards was established by Leland and Lynda Hyatt in 1983. Evolving from a modest Estate vineyard surrounding the Winery, Hyatt Vineyards has grown to 180 acres in four separate sites all within 3 miles of the original plantings. Each of the four different vineyards: Cherry Hill, Three Rocks, Roza Ridge, and the original Estate Vineyard display significantly distinct soils, elevation and exposure. Varietals include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay, Riesling, Black Muscat and Zinfandel. From the Winery’s first release in 1987, awards, medals and very favorable press have followed consistently year after year. About:The wines produced by Hyatt were essentially 15,000

Fine Wine Source Wine December 2017 Gerard Bertrand:Brought up in the Languedoc vineyards, Gérard Bertrand is committed to sharing the characteristics and exceptional diversity of each of the terroirs of this region which produces sparkling wines, reds, whites, rosés, varietal wines or appellation wines; a rich array of promises to fulfill all tasting expectations. Twenty years of know-how ensures that wines bearing Gérard Bertrand’s signature have a unique style whose creation is driven each day by four fundamental values: excellence, authenticity, conviviality and innovation. As the Ambassador of the Mediterranean Art de Vivre, Gérard Bertrand loves to promote and share the cultural and gastronomic riches of the South of France

Fine Wine Source Wine December 2017 Peachy Canyon:Founded in 1988 by Doug and Nancy Beckett, Peachy Canyon Winery is a family owned and operated winery in beautiful Paso Robles on California’s Central Coast, near Hog Castle and Big Sur. What began as a 500 case venture has blossomed into an operation that distributes to 48 states, Europe, The Pacific Rim, and Canada. The Beckett’s run the daily operations along with their sons and partners, Jake and Josh (Founders of Chronic Cellars). The biggest news for Peachy Canyon has been the recent addition of accomplished winemaker Robert Henson-previously of Tooth & Nail. After working with critically acclaimed veteran winemaker Michael Michaud

Fine Wine Source Wine November 2017 Cantina Gorgo:This producer is brand new to the esteemed catalog of wines from Ann Arbor’s US Wine & Imports and has been introduced to us by the legendary Dair Calder-Piedmonte…Offered for the first time in Michigan this discovery comes from Chaad Thomas, President of First Tier Imports, the importing arm of US Wine & Imports: “The wine biz is small, so it’s really a point of pride that we’re regarded well enough by our clients that they bother to introduce us to great people. Such is the case here with Roberta of Cantina Gorgo, whom a buyer met at a Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri

Fine Wine Source Wine November 2017 Klinker Brick:Steve and Lori Felten, 5th generation grape growers in the Lodi region, continue the tradition of cultivating “Old Vine” Zinfandel vineyards that their ancestors planted in the early 1900’s. For over one hundred years, the family has cultivated the land with the aim of producing top quality fruit. Zinfandel was one of the first grape varieties to be planted in the Lodi appellation, although it had also been established in other parts of California. Part of the extended Felten Family includes their winemaker, Barry Gnekow, who is responsible for crafting the wines from the inaugural vintage. Barry, a Davis graduate with over

Fine Wine Source Wine October 2017 Chateau L’Escart:Château L’Escart was built in the 18th century and is located in the little town of Saint Loubes surrounding the Dordogne River. The Laurent family has been sharing their passion for wine for decades, through the cuvées of Château L’Escart, produced from their one piece of 37ha of vineyards in Saint-Loubès. Gérard and his team know that greatness in wine depends essentially on the greatness of the grapes. This is why they take really great care of the vineyards, in order for the vines to naturally resist parasites with as little treatment as possible. They know how important it is to respect the