We stood in the cellar when it came time to blend, looking over barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah whose overall quality was superb, working to mold them into the final versions of Père de Famille, Clos de Betz and our range of single-site Syrahs, blends which followed their old world counterparts in varietal makeup.  We’d never considered blending Rhône and Bordeaux varieties together, but we said to ourselves, “there’s an opportunity for something special here,” and Possibility was born.

92 Points: Wine Spectator

The New 2017 Quinta Essentia Chenin Blanc is drinking beautifully upon release. Stone fruit and fresh honey with hints of struck flint, ginger spice and toasted nuts make for an enticing array of aromas. White peach, apricot, and pear dance on the palate with subtle notes of nuts, freshly baked bread and allspice. 

95 Points: Greg Sherwood, MW

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"It’s a medium to full-bodied, layered, downright pretty Rhône blend that has complex notes of red fruits, white pepper, herbes de Provence, tapenade, and some meaty notes. It’s perfectly balanced and loaded with character." 

92 pts - Jeb Dunnuck

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"Fabulous notes of bloody blueberries, lavender, dried herbs, and ground pepper as well as tons of minerality emerge from this full-bodied, concentrated, masculine Syrah."

95+ pts - Jeb Dunnuck

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"This magical Syrah’s deep purple color is followed by a huge nose of blueberries, black cherries, crushed rocks, graphite, and black pepper. Deep, brooding, and backward, with both good acidity and tannins, it needs 2-3 years of bottle age but is a thrilling Syrah and one of the best I’ve tasted from this estate. Bravo!"

97 pts - Jeb Dunnuck

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"Another beautiful wine from this team, offering perfumed notes of blue fruits, ground peppery, gravelly earth, and smoke. Medium to full-bodied, perfectly balanced, has a seamless texture and ripe tannins, all pointing to a brilliant Syrah."

95 pts - Jeb Dunnuck

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"This thrilling Syrah offers a massive bouquet of black olives, tapenade, smoked black fruits, earth, and leather. Complex, full-bodied, and voluptuous, it’s a ripe yet balanced effort that shows classic Rocks character."

96 pts - Jeb Dunnuck

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Only 1 Barrel Made - The character of the Dolce Mio Figlio is as singular and unique as the process itself. Two full years of barrel-aging have yielded a richly-colored wine with a deep ruby hue. The aromatics offer a promise of the power in glass: cassis, maraschino liqueur, dark chocolate and orange peel compete with a delightful blend of violets and roses.  The dense fruit flavors continue on the full-bodied palate, adding black raspberries and cranberry preserves. The freshness of the vintage shows on the mouthwatering finish, supporting wine’s ample power and ripeness.  2016 Dolce Mio Figlio offers plenty of reason for near-term drinking, but will certainly reward time in the cellar.