MSW Wine Press Feb 2017 NJ

WHAT ’S

NEW

NJ?

Alvear

Alvear is a family-owned winery founded 1729 in Montilla (Cordoba), in the appellation of

Montilla-Moriles by Don Diego de Alveary Escalera, which makes it the oldest working

winery in the region. Today the company is still run and owned by the eighth generation

of the Alvear family. They own 370 acres planted to Pedro Ximenez, control 494 acres of

vineyards from long-term suppliers, and purchase grapes and wine from local growers.

Alvear just released a new range of rare and collectible Sherries: a Pedro Ximenez Solera

1830 (97WA), Palo Cortado Abuelo Diego (96WA), Amontillado Solera Fundacion (95WA)

and Fino Capataz Solera de la Casa (92WA). Page 699

Caldera Distilling

Caldera is a grain-to-glass craft distillery, located in River John, Nova Scotia in Canada.

They produce Hurricane Whiskey from organically estate-grown grains. This allows

Caldera complete control over which grains are selected for the distilling process. The

spirit is distilled, barreled, aged & bottled in River John. By using a unique mix of oak

barrels for aging, they can accelerate, slow, mellow and spice their spirit as required to

ensure the perfect finish. Page 698

Domaine la Colombette

This 74 acre estate on the outskirts of Bezier in France’s Languedoc region was

founded in 1890 by Louis Pugibet. Today it’s run by his grandson Francois and

great-grandson Vincent, who are leaders in the propagation of new, naturally

fungus-resistant grape varieties in partnership with PIWI International

and the production of lower alcohol wines.

These certified organic wines are fresh, well-balanced and suitable for

everyday consumption. Page 718

Fratelli Vergnano

The Vergnano family has a long history of

spirits production. In 1865, Bartolomeo

Vergnano took his interest in alchemy and

knowledge of Italian botanicals to formulate

artisanal liqueurs following the Piedmont

liqueur-making tradition. Today, Valter Vergnano,

representing the third generation, has created a

refreshing organic Arancino liqueur made with blood

orange fruit juice, a Limonino organic lemon liqueur and the

Maraschino cherry liqueur is a vibrant Italian classic. Page 696