Kip Lorenzetti, Magistrate Winemaker, thinks their New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is a very interesting wine with a grassy bell pepper aroma and high fruit notes of guava and stone fruit. This wine is great if you want something crisp and refreshing on a hot summer day lounging by the pool or out at a lake.  Pairs well with mozzarella or chevre. 

Kip Lorenzetti, Magistrate Winemaker thinks the Paso Robles Merlot is a very archetypal passover merlot, describing it as very fruit forward with a soft and opulent mouth feel. You will notice notes of plum, blackberries, as well as some nice cola spice and a touch of vanilla. This merlot is an everyday wine that you reach for when having pizza with some friends. Pairs well with aged gouda and asiago.

Kip Lorenzetti, Magistrate Winemaker talks about the Paso Restitution Red Blend as a very full bodied red. You will notice notes of anise, herbs, and cloves along with an interesting cedar top note. This wine has a very structured mouth feel. It pairs well with a roasted lamb shank with garlic and rosemary, and some steamed vegetables or a pork tenderloin. Pairs well with aged gouda or asiago.

Kip Lorenzetti, Magistrate Winemaker thinks their Paso Cabernet Sauvignon is a full bodied fruit forward wine. You will notice notes of black cherry, blackberry, bramble fruit and currants. You will experience some nice oak spice as well as a full body and a long finish. This wine pairs well with an elegant meal or with friends on a Friday night when you throw some steaks on the grill.  Pairs well with aged cheddars or aged gouda.

Kip Lorenzetti, Magistrate Winemaker talks about the Magistrate Family of wines who have garnered over 150 awards over their 15 years. Magistrate provides a wine that is unpretentious and elegant.  The hallmark of this brand is their Paso Robles AVA which is a very unique AVA in California with the largest diurnal temperature swing of any AVA. Days can get as hot as 110 degrees celsius and drop into the 40’s in the evening which really drives those fruit flavors and aromatics forward while at the same time developing very robust tannins. Magistrate conveys a level of opulence with wines showcasing what the region can do.

Kurt Lorenzi, VP of Winemaking and Sourcing, describes the Dellatori Pinot Grigio as a very refreshing wine. With wonderful expressions of white blossoms, citrus and a touch of minerality in the finish. The Dellatori Pinot Grigio comes from North Italy, in the Veneto between Verona and Venice. Lorenzi would would enjoy this wine with fresh fish or a pasta fruit tomato, sitting seaside in a café. Pairs nicely with goat cheese or parmigiana reggiano.

Kurt Lorenzi, VP of Winemaking and Sourcing, says the Dellatori Tuscan Red flavors of black cherries, currants, a little anise and a very soft supply finish take him back to a warm summer day. This is one of Lorenzi’s favorite classics which he likes to enjoy with veal parmigiana and roasted artichokes. 

Kurt Lorenzi, VP of Winemaking and Sourcing, says the Dellatori Chianti takes him back to family gatherings enjoying a plate of pasta, good meal and good company. The wine comes from Tuscany in the Chianti region. It has the classic characteristics of bright cherry, cherry pit in the flavors and just a very nice acidity to balance the wine out. Lorenzi enjoys this wine with pasta with a nice red sauce and fresh tomatoes.

The Chianti pairs nicely with Pieve, Pecorino or Parmesan.
The Chianti Reserve pairs nicely with Parmesan Reggiano or Pieve.

In the Italy tradition of caring is sharing, WX Brands has crafted the Dellatori wines to be shared with those you love most. The wines for the Dellatori Collection come from all over Italy, from the regions of Tuscany where we have Chianti to the Veneto where we have Prosecco and Pinot Grigio. They are classic interpretations of the best regions and varieties from around Italy, the historic and romantic country.