Joe’s Featured Wine: Black Stallion Estate Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2015

$15.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR)

100% Sauvignon Blanc – most from Napa Valley AVAs Rutherford with a small portion from Oak Knoll.  Aged 69% stainless steel, 20% neutral oak barrels & 11% concrete egg for 2 months

Aromas of passion fruit, mango, lemon zest, and mineral.  Flavors of lime, kiwi, and melon with subtle minerality and crisp acidity. 

The Black Stallion Estate Winery is located on the historic Silverado Trail in Napa Valley’s Oak Knoll district.  The winery’s name pays homage to the rich history of the 32-acre estate which was once home to the Silverado Equestrian Center. The property was purchased in 2010 by the Indelicato family, a fourth generation family-owned company founded in 1924. 

Gaspare and Caterina Indelicato

In 1924, Gaspare Indelicato, an Italian immigrant from Sicily, started a vineyard in Manteca, California which became the foundation of his success in the California wine trade. Since then, his legacy has been carried forward by four generations to today.  Delicato Family Vineyards now has vineyard and winery holdings in Napa Valley, Monterey County, Lodi, and Manteca.  Chris Indelicato is the CEO and President.

Chris Indelicato (second from the left) and family

Ralf Holdenried has been with Delicato Family Vineyards since 2014 when he became Director of North Coast Winemaking.  He had previous stints with William Hill Estate, Louis M. Martini Winery, and E & J Gallo Winery.  He received his training at UC Davis.

Ralf Holdenried