THE PHOBIA
For many, Novinophobia – the fear of running out of wine – is very real. If you’ve been faced with surprise houseguests or the need for a quick, last minute gift you know the anxiety of an empty wine rack. The fix? An everyday vino with the sass and substance to stand up to any wine-related emergency. Enter Novinophobia, a hand-crafted California classic offering serious palate pleasure to go with its tongue-in-cheek attitude. Fear not, your wine is here!
OUR WINES
Cabernet Sauvignon | Chardonnay | Red Blend
OUR WINES
Cabernet Sauvignon | Chardonnay | Red Blend
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
WINEMAKING
Stainless steel fermented
Aged on French and American oak
WINE SPECIFICATIONS
Appellation: California
Alcohol: 13.5%
TA: .64 g/100ml
pH: 3.66
RS: .35 g/100ml
TASTING NOTES
Our Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits rich fruit flavors of currant, blackberry and ripe plum with hints of black tea on the palate. The wine finishes with subtle, smooth tannins that don’t overpower this easy-to-drink Cab.
OUR WINES
Cabernet Sauvignon | Chardonnay | Red Blend
CHARDONNAY
WINEMAKING
85% stainless steel fermentation
on French oak15% barrel fermentation
6 months aging in mostly French oak
WINE SPECIFICATIONS
Composition - 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol – 13.5%
TA - .55 g/100ml
pH – 3.52
RS - .50 g/100ml
TASTING NOTES
Rich texture with medium body displaying hints of toast, vanilla, and lush tropical fruit flavors
OUR WINES
Cabernet Sauvignon | Chardonnay | Red Blend
RED BLEND
WINEMAKING
Stainless steel fermented
Aged on French and American oak
WINE SPECIFICATIONS
Composition - 47% Petit Verdot, 26 % Petite Sirah, 14% Syrah, 10% Zinfandel & 3% Merlot
Alcohol – 13.5%
TA - .61 g/100ml
pH – 3.71
RS - 1.10 g/100ml
TASTING NOTES
The palate is rich and structured with plum, dark chocolate, sweet vanilla and spice. These concentrated aromas of red and black fruit and balanced tannins culminate into a long and lingering finish.
Mark Rasmussen
Senior Vice President of Winemaking
With over 35 vintages under his belt, Mark is Senior Vice President of Winemaking and oversees all winemaking and cellar operations. He began his career in 1977 with Pacific Land and Viticulture and then went on to Sebastiani where he became the Director of Winemaking. Mark even started his own company in 1986, Global Vin and Beverage, where he was instrumental in the launch of the Vinterra and Viansa wine brands. He loves to travel and, when it comes to wine, he’s seen it all!
Steven Decosta
Winemaker
Steven Decosta leads a team of talented young winemakers who focus on creating wines with character that come from premier appellations and fruit. Working to ensure the highest level of winemaking standards are met, he also oversees research and development and introduces new technology that’s implemented across the winery. Steven uses his foundation of chemistry and microbiology to create wines with a varietal focus of aromatics and flavors that consumers will enjoy. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Enology from California State Fresno. When Steven is not in the vineyard or production facility, you can find him traveling, cooking or reading philosophy.
Mark Rasmussen
Senior Vice President of Winemaking
With over 35 vintages under his belt, Mark is Senior Vice President of Winemaking and oversees all winemaking and cellar operations. He began his career in 1977 with Pacific Land and Viticulture and then went on to Sebastiani where he became the Director of Winemaking. Mark even started his own company in 1986, Global Vin and Beverage, where he was instrumental in the launch of the Vinterra and Viansa wine brands. He loves to travel and, when it comes to wine, he’s seen it all!
Steven Decosta
Winemaker
Steven Decosta leads a team of talented young winemakers who focus on creating wines with character that come from premier appellations and fruit. Working to ensure the highest level of winemaking standards are met, he also oversees research and development and introduces new technology that’s implemented across the winery. Steven uses his foundation of chemistry and microbiology to create wines with a varietal focus of aromatics and flavors that consumers will enjoy. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Enology from California State Fresno. When Steven is not in the vineyard or production facility, you can find him traveling, cooking or reading philosophy.
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