Whether we were traveling abroad or eating at our favorite local restaurant, we enjoyed experiencing a diverse array of wines and determining our own criteria for what made a wine special. For a long time owning a winery was just a dream, until the day we found the piece of land that we knew could be the home of a very special wine. We were driving up a peaceful, winding road in a small valley in northern California, 1,250 feet above the main valley floor and sheltered by stony, majestic hills. As we gazed at the cloudless azure sky and the softly rolling hills laced with grapevines, it felt as though we were in another world. We knew this was where our dreams of winemaking were going to be made a reality. That day, we sensed two powerful forces at work: heaven and the earth. 'Astrale e Terra' is Italian for 'heaven and earth,' and with our interest in astronomy and archaeology, the name's inspiration seemed only natural. We look forward to sharing the fruits of our labor of love with you! |
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Arcturus Red Wine Blend is composed of:62% CabernetSauvignon, 21% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. Put your nose inside this glass and you'll experience the mouth-watering aromas of voluptuous blackberries, blueberries, currant, chocolate, and pepper. Once this wine slides across your tongue, there is nothing thin about it. Thick and chewy, full-bodied, and rich with mouth-filling viscosity. The perfect accompaniment to well marbled steak, winter stews, cassoulet and other hearty fare of all seasons. The first breath I took after swallowing this wine left me admiring its balance between power and elegance - a muscle builder in a tux dancing lightly across the floor. But very accessible - no snooty star, this one. Good structure and grip. |
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