MidAtlantic Wine + Food Festival 2015 MAWFF Program Guide | Page 8

WINEMAKERS
AND WINERIES

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.

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.

KERRy DAMSKEy, Master Winemaker, Sula Vineyards; and Winemaker, 3 Corners

MIChAEL DE LOACh, President, hook & Ladder Winery

Sula produces Dindori Reserve Shiraz, Zinfandel, Cabernet Shiraz and Merlot-Malbec, India’s
first Sauvignon Blanc & Chenin Blanc, Dindori Reserve Viognier, Riesling, Rosé, Sparkling Brut
and Seco, and dessert wine. 3 Corners’ vineyards grow in sub-tropical terrain, 2000m above
sea level producing Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc.

Their 375 acres include a regenerating oak woodland and produce cool climate grapes
resulting in Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Merlot,
Cabernet and proprietary blends.

TASTInG nOTES

Sula Vineyards, nashik, India | sulawines.com

2013 Dindori Reserve Shiraz fragant, elegant and smooth, with lush berry flavours and
silky tannins. A full - bodied wine with flavours that exicte your palate. Allow to breathe before
serving. Goes beautifully with grilled meat, preferably lamb, also delicious with hard cheeses.
2013 Sula Shiraz. Rasa Shiraz is the finest red wine ever to be produced from the estate
vineyards of Sula. It is a complex wine, with power and finesse. Rasa will only be produced in
the best vintage years.
2014 Sula Chenin blanc is a semi-dry, refreshingly light wine bursting with tropical fruits like
pineapple, pear and green apple. Makes for a delightful aperitif and Ideal with food that has a
hint of sugar and spice such as Southeast Asian or Gujarati dishes.
2014 Sula Sauvignon blanc is herbaceous, crisp and dry, with aromas of bell peppers,
freshly cut green grass and refreshing acidity on the palate. Goes well with fried food as well
as rich, creamy dishes.
TASTInG nOTES

3 Corners Wine, negev Desert, Israel | 3corners.weebly.com

2012 3 Corners Moon Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon is deep and concentrated
in color which invites you into a nose of fresh cut cedar, mocha, cassis, bay leaves, and
sandalwood. Black cherry, warm vanilla bean, and cocoa powder round out the mouth.
The finish is lush, supple, and notably long and expansive backed by tannins and rich
pipe tobacco.
2014 3 Corners negev Desert, Israel, Chenin blanc. Like being transported to a spring
meadow, this lovely wine displays enticing aromas of citrus, lemon verbena, jasmine,
chamomile and wild lemon thyme. Excellent natural acidity and a bone-dry palate add nerve
and focus, underscoring the citrus and wildflower flavors.

TASTInG nOTES

hook & Ladder, Sonoma, CA | hookandladderwinery.com

2009 hook & Ladder Carignane Port. Maroon fire brick color with lovely raspberry, black
berry, maple syrup and chocolate spice mouth with a long raspberry cherry spice finish.
2011 hook & Ladder “The Tillerman” Cabernet blend violet-crimson in color, possessing
complex aromas of raspberry and black currant with notes of light cinnamon. On the palate
full flavors of cherry and mixed-berry followed by a long, spicy-oak finish
2012 hook & Ladder “Station Ten” Zinfandel blend is dark crimson and violet colored and
displays spicy aromas of raspberries, black cherries and strawberries with hints of cloves and
cocoa. Flavors of blackberry, cherry, and plum complement the long cinnamon cherry finish,
framed with light vanilla notes.
2012 hook & Ladder “Third Alarm” Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon’s rich flavors of cassis
and mocha follow aromas of cigar box, mint and anise.
2013 hook & Ladder “Third Alarm” Reserve Chardonnay is straw colored and leads off with
a refreshing citrus bouquet followed a buttery vanilla flavor. A slight minerality complements
the crisp green apple finish.
2012 hook & Ladder Chardonnay is straw colored and leads off with a rich bouquet of
lemon, honey suckle and notes of orange blossom, which is closely followed by strong crisp
apple, melon and citrus flavors. Hints of orange and lime compliment the light oak and
butter finish.
2012 hook & Ladder Estate Sangiovese displays a medium firebrick color followed by
aromas of strawberry, cherry, plum and cinnamon spice. On the palate the wine is full with
black and red berries accented by a long finish of lingering black cherry and light oak.
2012 hook & Ladder Russian River Valley Merlot is a huge wine with generous flavors of
ripe black stone fruits and blueberry, with subtle hints of eucalyptus and cinnamon.

2013 3 Corners Cabernet has a medium brick red colour with a minty spice and dark
chocolate with subtle plums. Medium bodies with delicate plum berry fruit flavours and
a well rounded structure.” (DanMurphy.com)

2013 hook & Ladder Late harvest Gewurztraminer’s Mandarin orange, honeysuckle and
apricot fragrances lead into sweet peach and guava flavors backed by crisp, mouthwatering
acidity

2014 3 Corners Sauvignon blanc

2013 hook & Ladder Estate Pinot noir displays a medium-dark crimson, candy-apple red
color followed by aromas of raspberries, black cherry and cola with hints of cocoa and spice.
The full mixed black and red berry palate is accented by vanilla and coffee with a smooth
finish of lingering cherry, raspberry and dusty cocoa spi