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2017 Serene Cellars Foreplay Bottle Image

Serene Cellars Foreplay 2017

$114.75 Reg: $135.00 / 750 ml
This is a bottle that will betray your senses. The nose introduces itself with a bowl of dried currants served in a fine cigar box. The profile teases with cranberry that moves into a whirlwind of currant and stewed fruits in the middle. The finish turns off the fruit and presents instead pure leather and allspice, with just a hint of bay leaf.
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Highlights
  • Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery Info
MJA VINEYARDS
After years of dedication, Marin chose to pursue his dreams in Hawaii, where he developed a fondness for both the people and the land. He discovered a knack for cultivating Kona coffee, a talent that bore fruit for over two decades. His coffee beans gained acclaim, earning titles such as America's best coffee by Forbes in 2001, the Gevalia Cup in 2002, and the Pacific Coast Coffee Association Coffee of the Year Award in 2004. In August 2007, he acquired vineyards in Napa, producing his inaugural barrel of MJA wine. Marin's crafting top-tier products translated seamlessly into accolades across prestigious competitions, Wine Enthusiast, LA Intl Wine Competition, Monterey Intl Wine Competition, Finger Lakes Wine Competition, Intl Women's Wine Competition and beyond.
Shipping & Delivery Info
Shipping States
Mja Vineyards cannot ship to the following 11 states: AK, AR, DC, DE, MD, ME, MS, RI, SD, UT, WV.
Wine Details
This bottle has the following characteristics:
Appellation
Atlas Peak
Winemaker Notes
Won a gold medal and best in class from the 2022 Los Angeles International Wine Awards, a gold medal from the 2022 Las Vegas Global Wine Awards Competition, a silver medal from the 2023 New York International Wine Competition, and a gold medal from the 2023 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition
Winemaker
Rob Lloyd
Aging
3 years
Barrel
30% new French oak
pH
3.35
ABV
14.9
Case Production
1200
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About this wine
2017 Serene Cellars Foreplay Bottle Image
Tasting Notes
This is a bottle that will betray your senses. The nose introduces itself with a bowl of dried currants served in a fine cigar box. The profile teases with cranberry that moves into a whirlwind of currant and stewed fruits in the middle. The finish turns off the fruit and presents instead pure leather and allspice, with just a hint of bay leaf.
Body (Light - Full)
Extra Light
Full
Taste (Dry - Sweet)
Bone Dry
Sweet
Profile (Earthy - Fruity)
Fruit (+)
Earth Forward
Fruit Forward
Serving Instructions
  • Open & Decant 1hr prior to serving. Serve at Room Temperature.
Glassware
  • Full-bodied Red Wine Glass—The ample size of this glass allows the bouquet to fully develop. It emphasizes the fruit by down playing the bitter qualities of the tannin and allows wines to achieve balance.
Food Pairings
  • aged cheddar, bone-in or well marbled cuts of beef like a ribeye, charred or roasted vegetables
Cheese Pairings
  • Semi-Firm / Firm / Polished