MESSAGE FROM THE CEO, FONDA HOPKINS
Your palate is the only one that matters to us and we work hard to make it happy!
When I started in the wine business in 1985, I was shocked by the difficulty wine lovers have navigating the world of fine wines. I founded Montesquieu in 1991 with the clear vision of sourcing, producing, and sharing the best of the best with fellow wine lovers who like me, truly care about what is inside the bottle and how it came to be.
2016
Alentejo, Portugal
Zeferino Red Blend
We are thrilled to introduce a new wine to our international portfolio with the 2016 Zeferino from Portugal’s Alentejo region. Portugal’s dry reds are fast becoming a major player on the Old World red wine circuit and the Zeferino is a prime example of how far they have come. A classic blend of native varietals, 40% Touriga Nacional, 40% Touriga Franca, and 20% Alicante Bouschet, the Zeferino has been carefully sourced from vineyards in the mountainous northeast corner of Alentejo where the cool, arid climate and rocky granite soils make for ideal grape growing conditions.
Deep magenta in color from the Alicante Bouschet, the nose of wild raspberry and blackberry evolves with hints of clove, flowers and spice as the wine opens up. The palate is lush with roasted plum and fig flavors, a firm tannin and a vibrant mineral streak. These intense flavors are sustained through the finish and endure with beautiful hints of grilled herbs, leather, and tobacco.
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We thrive in making fine wines that enrich the soul.
Varietals
The Whites
- Chardonnay
- Riesling
- Crémant
- Sauvignon Blanc /Semillon
- Rosé of Grenache Cinsault
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