{"title":"BHW Showcase","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2014-mazzei-philip-cabernet-sauvignon-toscana","title":"2014 Mazzei Philip Cabernet Sauvignon Toscana","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonoring Italian Political Thinker, Philip Mazzei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilip influenced the Declaration of Independence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRan by legendary Mazzei family (Castello di Fonterutoli)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple 90+ scores since 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBHW Has the Lowest Price Anywhere!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is dedicated to the family’s most notable ancestor, Philip Mazzei (1730-1816), an illustrious political thinker, philosopher, and winemaker.\u003cstrong\u003e A close friend of Thomas Jefferson, he planted the first vineyards at Jefferson’s estate in Monticello\u003c\/strong\u003e, VA. Philip’s political writings were influential to the soon-to-be president, particularly on matters of equality. \u003cstrong\u003ePhilip advocated that “all men are by nature equally free and independent,”\u003c\/strong\u003e which later served as an \u003cstrong\u003einspiration for the writing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.\u003c\/strong\u003e In his honor, the Mazzei’s developed Philip, a Cabernet Sauvignon made from a blend of grapes grown at Castello di Fonterutoli and Belguardo, their two estates in Tuscany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat better way to honor an important member of the family than dedicating a powerhouse of a Cabernet Sauvignon to them. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Mazzei Philip is able to convey the rich tones that we have come to not only expect but crave from our Super Tuscans. \u003c\/strong\u003eEven in cooler vintages, the Mazzei family is able to achieve great levels of ripeness that carry these wines through years of cellarability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 26 generations, the Mazzei family has been producing benchmark Italian wines from their historic Castello di Fonterutoli estate in Tuscany and more recently in the Maremma, Sicily, and the Veneto. \u003cstrong\u003eThe passion, commitment, and expertise that goes into these expressive wines are a reflection of the Mazzei’s spirit of innovation and respect for each property’s unique terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: \u003cspan\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e8 months in French and American oak barrels (30% new).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. \u003c\/span\u003eDeep, dark purple in color. On the nose, \u003cstrong\u003eintriguing black cherry, balsamic herbs, coffee, and lightly toasted oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. Harmonious flavors of dark fruit, dried flowers, chocolate, and vanilla.\u003cstrong\u003e Exotic, complex character, full-bodied with polished tannins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2014 Philip is Mazzei's 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from estate vineyards in both Chianti Classico and Maremma. \u003cstrong\u003eRipeness and textural depth are pushed to the limit in this powerful, super-concentrated wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Although not at all subtle, the 2014 speaks with distinction. Time in the glass adds brightness to the dark red cherry and plum notes in this plush, inviting wine. It will be interesting to see how the Philip ages. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is certainly impressive as a young wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~93 Antonio Galloni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is nicely done for a tough vintage with cherry, dark chocolate and stone aromas and flavors. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh finish. \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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