Nickle Creek Vineyard Gift Basket

In 2007, the O'Connor's discovered the property in Foster RI and after much research deemed the gravelly soils, warm days, and cool nights to be ideal for winemaking. Over the next ten years Steven, Sheri and their two sons (Nicholas & Kyle, for whom the vineyard is named after) planted grapes and constructed the current winery on the property, and in 2012 opened Nickle Creek Vineyard. Later that same year, the first wines bearing the NCV label were produced, bottled and sold. The vineyard and winery have grown steadily in production yet the team at Nickle Creek continue to focus on estate grown and locally sourced grapes for their wines. Numerous Gold Medals and Best of Class Awards throughout the years attest to recognition by industry peers as well as by the public to the excellence of Nickle Creek's wines.

Gift Basket includes:

• (1) bottle of red wine and (1) bottle of white wine
• Focaccia crisps
• Los Olivos Wine & Cheese biscuits
• Partners Olive Oil and Sea Salt crackers
• Paper napkins
• Ceramic coaster
• Nickle Creek Vineyard bottle opener
• (2) Nickle Creek Vineyard wine toppers
• $25 gift card to Nickle Creek Vineyard

3 bottles Stewart Cellars 2019 Napa Valley Syrah

This limited-production Syrah is the culmination of the Stewart family quest for the choicest fruit and finest expression of Napa Valley Syrah. Open-tank fermented and aged in French oak for ten months.

Stewart Cellars 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

A curated selection of the best barrels of Stewart Cellar's Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, this is an exemplary expression of the vintage and solidifies the Stewart family's mission to craft exception wine from the finest fruit.

2016 Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Complexity, superb structure, and an inviting, mouth-filling palate are the hallmarks of this Sangiovese grown in the 42-hectare Capanna vineyard facing towards the Mediterranean sea. A garnet-flecked ruby red, it releases generous, emphatic fragrances classic to Sangiovese, developing a near-endless progression notable for its beautiful balance.

Two bottles of Del Dotto Battle of the Corona Dragon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Tasting Notes

The 2018 Battle of the Corona Dragon is everything the 2017 was, but more. Fresh, ripe, dark fruit exudes from the glass. Blackberry and black cherry are balanced by hints of pie crust and barrel spice. The palate is incredibly juicy and concentrated, but the wine has a velvety richness. The finely textured tannins provide just enough strength to the wine, without being overpowering. It presents perfectly seamless from start to finish.

Two bottles of Kistler Stone Flat Chardonnay 2018

Tasting Notes

The 2018 offers a more perfumed, pretty bouquet of lemon zest, honeysuckle, white flowers, and a terrific sense of minerality. Playing in the more medium-bodied end of the spectrum, it has a great mid-palate, concentrated fruit, bright acidity, and a classy, lengthy finish. It's a stunner that's going to evolve for 10-15 years.

Three bottles of Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2018

Tasting Notes

The classic Napa release from this estate, the 2018 Chardonnay Private Reserve has lots of beautiful golden apple, caramelized citrus, toasted nut, and hints of acacia flowers. With a rich, textured style, it still stays beautifully fresh, balanced, and layered. It's a brilliant effort.

Three bottles of Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2018

Tasting Notes

The classic Napa release from this estate, the 2018 Chardonnay Private Reserve has lots of beautiful golden apple, caramelized citrus, toasted nut, and hints of acacia flowers. With a rich, textured style, it still stays beautifully fresh, balanced, and layered. It's a brilliant effort.

Two bottles of Merryvale Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Vintage

Winemakers are optimistic about overall vintage quality, despite lower than average yields. The year began with abundant rainfall. Spring weather was mild, and the vines were vigorous thanks to the winter rains. Warm weather over Labor Day weekend kicked harvest into high gear, but cooler weather arrived immediately afterward allowing sugar levels to return to normal. Most late-ripening red grapes were picked over the next few weeks.

Tasting Notes

The goal for this wine is finesse and complexity which is enhanced by using long, slow, native fermentations. From the Napa side of Carneros, this Chardonnay is a beautiful golden color. The nose opens up with some lemon peel, pear and lemongrass notes, followed by toasted almonds and jasmine. The nose ends on a mineral tone reminiscent of gunpowder. In the mouth the wine is driven by a silky smooth texture that evolves with beautiful long acidity and a touch of sweetness ending on a refreshing mineral note

Private Donor Package #1

Monteraponi Chianti Classico Riserva 2015

• Tasting Notes

Aromas of plums orange and hazelnuts. The palate is full and very finely textured with fresh acidity and a clean finish. Wonderful length and sincerity in this well-crafted red.

Merryvale Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

• Vintage

Winemakers are optimistic about overall vintage quality, despite lower than average yields. The year began with abundant rainfall. Spring weather was mild, and the vines were vigorous thanks to the winter rains. Warm weather over Labor Day weekend kicked harvest into high gear, but cooler weather arrived immediately afterward allowing sugar levels to return to normal. Most late-ripening red grapes were picked over the next few weeks.

• Tasting Notes

The goal for this wine is finesse and complexity which is enhanced by using long, slow, native fermentations. From the Napa side of Carneros, this Chardonnay is a beautiful golden color. The nose opens up with some lemon peel, pear and lemongrass notes, followed by toasted almonds and jasmine. The nose ends on a mineral tone reminiscent of gunpowder. In the mouth the wine is driven by a silky smooth texture that evolves with beautiful long acidity and a touch of sweetness ending on a refreshing mineral note

Tenuta Sette Ponti Podere Orma 'Orma' Toscana 2011

• Tasting Notes

A typically New World style of wine characterized by ripe fruit, firm tannins and massive popularity.

Characteristics:

Forest floor
Tannin
Acidity
Blackcurrant
Mint
Eucalyptus

Orin Swift Machete 2018

• Tasting Notes

A gothic mauve with a vivid neon rim, the wine appears almost black in the glass. Notes of wetstone, Black plum and crushed gravel revererate from within. Bold upfront, the palate is all-enveloping with mixed berry crepe, black licorice and a touch of char. Layered and omnipotent in weight, the wine finishes with ripe Petite Sirah tannins, providing a pleasant closing texture.

Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2015

• Tasting Notes

Brilliant ruby. Spice-accented aromas of ripe red fruits, candied flowers, earth and smoky minerals; a zesty white pepper quality emerges with aeration. Sweet, expansive and energetic on the palate, offering intense raspberry, spicecake and lavender flavors and a subtle touch of smoke. Completely stains the palate and shows outstanding clarity on the strikingly long, focused finish, where smooth tannins make a late appearance.

Private Donor Package #2

Includes:

Castello di Monsanto II Poggio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2015

• Tasting Notes

Balsamic aromas and flavors of juniper, rosemary, sage and loamy earth give way to plum, cherry and iron notes in this dry, powerful red. Burly tannins complete the package. The lasting impression is of ripe fruit, showing some heat in the balance. This screams terroir and needs time to find equilibrium. Best from 2023 through 2045.

Chateau Boswell Dutton Ranch Rued Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

• Tasting Notes:

Ranging from bold Australian Chardonnay to aged Vouvray, this style relies on the interplay of oak and fruit, forming a complex, honeyed character.

Tenuta Friggiali Brunello di Montalcino 2016

• Tasting Notes

A fine-tannins, creamy red with plums, cherries, and hints of walnuts. Medium to full body with a tight, reserved center palate.

Stolen Horse Syrah 2018

• Tasting Notes

Deep purple color. Blackberry, raspberry, red plum, mushroom, violet and hibiscus nose. Dry. High acidity. Medium tannins.

Corinthian Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Tapit 2019

• Tasting Notes:

Notes of mocha, oak, tobacco, black currant and blackberry.

Wine Grab $60 per Cork

For $60, choose one of 60 numbered corks for a bottle of fine wine plus a chance to win a premium bottle of Silver Oak wine valued at $130

• Available for purchase only at the event via credit card at the Wine Grab Table.

• Cash or check payment may be made at the Check-In table with Jodi.

Silver Oak 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 750 ml
The inaugural vintage from our LEED Platinum and Living Building-certi?ed Silver Oak winery is ruby in color with a purple rim. Warm and inviting, it has notes of red currant, cassis, ripe plum, cardamom and toffee. There's depth and weight on the palate-a harmonious intensity. This wine has a long and beautiful ?nish, and its ?ne tannins will provide drinking pleasure through 2043 with proper cellaring.