January 15th - This Date in Wine History

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Flag of California

Wine has a long established history of being our drink of choice for celebrating, entertaining, and savoring life; but it didn't start out that way. From the invention of the barrel to the designation of the separate viticultural areas, wine has a long and sorted history.  In our daily feature This Date In Wine History, we share an event of critical importance in wine history.

  • The California State Viticultural Commissioners met in San Francisco in 1887.  They discussed legislation relating to sweet wine.
  • Wine maker, Jose Ignacio Domecq dies in 1997.

September 10th - This Date in Wine History

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Marquis of Pombal

Wine has a long established history of being our drink of choice for celebrating, entertaining, and savoring life; but it didn't start out that way. From the invention of the barrel to the designation of the separate viticultural areas, wine has a long and sorted history.  In our daily feature This Date In Wine History, we share an event of critical importance in wine history.

  • The General Company of Viticulture of the Upper Douro founded by the Marquis of Pombal to guarantee the quality of the product and fair pricing of Port Wine was established in 1756.

Ascension Cellars rapture Red Port-Style Dessert Wine - Product Of The Day

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2012 ASCENSION CELLARS RAPTURE RED PORT-STYLE DESSERT WINE

$ 36.00

GOLD MEDAL – 2015 ORANGE COUNTY WINE COMPETITION

SILVER MEDAL - 2015 SOMMELIER CHALLENGE WINE COMPETITION

5% OFF OF A PURCHASE OF 6-11 BOTTLES

10% OFF THE PURCHASE OF A CASE.

$1.00 SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF 6 BOTTLES OR MORE TO CA

$9.99 SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF 6 BOTTLES OR MORE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF CA

This wine is not available in stores. Exclusively available for residents of California, Florida, Texas, or those with a California based wine locker. 

TASTING NOTES

This Ascension Cellars fathomless, deep violet, unfiltered Primitivo dessert wine boasts aromas of ripe fig, caramel, dried, dark black fruit, violets and cocoa. Rich flavors of red and blackberry fruit dominate the palate along with hints of cinnamon and clove, culminating in a scintillating finish.

Rapture, the perfect start to conversations or that last kiss goodnight, pairs delightfully with Crème brûlée, brownies, molten chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.

Varietal: Primitivo Port-Style Dessert Wine
Vineyard: Frankel Vineyards, Paso Robles, California USA
Year: 2012
Blend: Primitivo
Alcohol: 19.81
PH: 3.80
R.S.: 12.07
Size: 375 ML bottle

LIMITED PRODUCTION -  50 CASES

Taste With Winemaker Erick Allen