MidAtlantic Wine + Food Festival 2015 MAWFF Program Guide | Page 26

WINEMAKERS
AND WINERIES
Meet our international and national winemakers, descending upon the MidAtlantic from Argentina,
Australia, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, South Africa, Spain, California and Oregon.

JOn STAEnbERG, Founder, hand of God
Wine Advocate awarded 92 points and Ronn Weigand gave 5/5 stars to its 2010 Fingerprint
Series Red Blend. The 2010 Old Vine Malbec – Stolen Horse Vineyard received the same
scores, as well as 91 from the Wine Enthusiast and 92 from the Wine Advocate.
TASTInG nOTES

hand of God, Mendoza, Argentina | handofgodwines.com

2012 Sobremesa Vineyard Fingerprint Series White blend. The oak has been absorbed by
the fruit, and the nose is quite primary, with ripe yellow fruit aromas, and some smokiness
from the lees. The palate is full to medium-bodied, with body and structure. The wine has great
suppleness and surprising freshness and acidity for these Rhone white grapes.
2010 Fingerprint Series Red Wine, Sobremesa Vineyard. Only a fraction of the highest quality grapes are carefully selected to impart the freshness of the higher altitudes. Harmoniously
integrated immediately after fermentation, this commanding blend of 55% Malbec, 35% Syrah
and 10% Petit Verdot boasts great power, multi-layered complexity and length.
2010 Fingerprint Series Red blend has a very ripe, glossy bouquet that is loaded with
glycerine. Notes of sloes, kirsch and fresh dates all vie for attention, combining to create a
heady and attention grabbing bouquet. The palate is viscous on the entry. The tannins are bold
but fine and support the multi-layered black fruit laced with dark chocolate, black pepper and
a touch of sage. The texture is silky smooth, while the finish is impressive in terms of its
composure and delineation, with a sprinkle of white pepper lingering on the aftertaste.
(Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate)
2010 Old Vine Malbec, Stolen horse Vineyard. Magnificent terroir expression. Intense, fresh
red and black f