Unpacked - Proprietary Wine Names

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Midnight

Materra | Cunat Family Vineyards

2019 Midnight

Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | California

2019 Midnight has a deep purple hue and dominant notes of raspberry, red currant, and black tea, along with subtler notes of licorice and white pepper. The first sip reveals vibrant acidity and lots of red and blue fruits. Cocoa powder tannins and a little spicy oak fill out the mid-palate.

The first sip reveals vibrant acidity and lots of red and blue fruits. Cocoa powder tannins and a little spicy oak fill out the mid-palate. This is a medium-weight wine, but the finish has surprising power and persistence.

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Treana Red

Austin Hope & Treana Wines

2020 Treana Red

Paso Robles | California

The Treana Red blend continues to be a great source of pride for the Hope Family. Known for its depth of character and balancing finesse, this wine possess enticing aromas of cassis, clove and vanilla bean. On the pallet, warming flavors of dark fruit, burnt sugar and baking spices mingle with a hint of leather. The wine finishes with full bodied tannins that delicately linger. Available at our Tasting Cellar, at your local retailer, or on our website www.hopefamilywines.com

On the pallet, warming flavors of dark fruit, burnt sugar and baking spices mingle with a hint of leather. The wine finishes with full bodied tannins that delicately linger.

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