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Wine in Your World by Gina Trippi
Every bottle of wine has a story about where it was made, how it was made and who made it. That is why we call our Sunday Newsletter “The Public Palate: Putting Wine in its Place.” By that title, we mean putting wine in its place in history, in the world, and in your life. Consider Donati Family Winery. Ron Donati grew up in South San Francisco, the son of a first generation Italian-American family. His fondest memories are the sights and smells of his grandfather making wine in the basement. Like most Italian immigrants, Albino Donati made his wine for the family dinner table. As an adult, Ron became a successful entrepreneur with a penchant for making quality products that were attainable to all, not just a select few. This same passion serves as the foundation and guiding mission of Donati Family Vineyard today. It is their goal to produce wines of exceptional quality regardless of budget. “Birdie” was the brainchild of our winemaker Linn Scott during his first harvest at the helm in 2012. Named after our senior family pet, a remarkable old cat, the 2013 Birdie was awarded 94 points and the rank of #7 wine in the world in 2014 by Wine Enthusiast. It is crafted to resemble classic Alsatian style dry Rieslings. Birdie is definitely a go to for sushi and Thanksgiving. The story of “Due Amici,” two friends in Italian, reflects the name. For over a decade, Antonio Sanguineti and Maurizio Marchetti have playfully
competed to see who can make the best Italian wine. Along the way, neither has ever won their competition, but they have earned a great respect and fondness for each other. So, the two friends decided to join forces and make a great wine together! Les Enfants Sauvages? Simply put, is a tribute to 1960s legend, Jim Morrison, of The Doors. The duo behind the wines drew inspiration from “Wild Child” by The Doors. The song is about finding salvation in the wild state of nature. The name of one of our best selling Chardonnays, 10 Span, refers to the wingspan of the California Condor. 10 SPAN wines, the winery says, “celebrate the ruggedly beautiful diversity of California’s Central Coast which the California condor calls home. A percentage of the proceeds from bottle sales goes to the Ventana Wildlife Society's work with the California Condor. Or Boen? The term is a translation of “The Farm. The winemaker chose the name as a reminder to put the process in perspective, that the wine and the land are indivisible and that he is in the purest sense, a farmer. But you have a story too! Is there a story about a special bottle that changed your wine world? Maybe a story about a bottle that made an occasion truly memorable or a story about a bottle that reminds you of someone who was important in your life. Shop your story or make a memory @ MetroWines!
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