Proprietary Red Blends
Varietal Content:
66% Sangiovese, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Sirah, 4% Viogner
Aging: All wines were aged in various new and one‐year‐old French Oak barrels, from November, 2003 to July, 2005.
Alcohol: 14.1% alcohol/volume
Grape Sources: All grapes are from Napa Valley vineyards. We have always maintained the highest standard of quality control over our estate vineyards and those with which we have had contracts.
Total Production: 3000 cases.
Release Date: Spring, 2005.
Craig's Comments
Review:Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, December 2005 issue: Pazzo “Call me crazy” 2003 Napa Red Rated 91, Outstanding.
This innovative effort from Claus Janzen is made with the assistance of Nils Venge’s winemaker son, Kirk Venge. The 2003 Pazzo is an undeniably delicious, hedonistically styled red made from a blend of 66% Sangiovese, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, and a touch of Viognier. An evolved garnet color is followed by explosive aromas of dried herbs, strawberry liqueur, cherries, spice, pepper, and a hint of new saddle leather. With superb fruit, a lush, round attack and mid-section, and a heady finish, this is a complex California red to enjoy now and over the next 3-4 years.