The History
At Arger-Martucci Vineyards, we take great pride in our Estate-Bottled wines. Each of the Cabernet varietals is grown on the Arger Family Odyssey Vineyard property. Sitting atop Atlas Peak, the gentle hillside vineyard is situated 1,350 feet above the Napa Valley floor and enjoys a perfect climate for growing grapes. Between 1,000 and 2,000 feet is considered “the sweet spot” for growing hillside grapes, and we believe our vineyards take full advantage of the additional morning sun exposure and cool nights afforded by this location
The Vineyard
We call this Odyssey Vineyard because it has led us on a true “odyssey” from intense fascination to “garagista” and finally to commercial winery with the goal of producing limited amounts of premium wine. This vineyard produces our Odyssey proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petite Verdot. In addition, our Syrah is produced from a small, 3-acre rocky parcel located adjacent to this Cabernet vineyard and from a 3-acre parcel owned by the Martucci's, which is also located on Atlas Peak. We find that blending the fruit from these two vineyards gives our Syrah its richness and complexity for which it is known
Tasting Notes
Harvested from select vineyards in Napa and Mendocino counties, the four aromatic varietals that compose the Iliad are Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Muscat. The bouquet is truly exotic with an immediate impression of melon, pear and even coconut. The mouthfeel is incredibly rich with hints of tropical spice, which suggests Viognier first, then Gewurtztraminer, and finally, a hint of grapefruit from the Sauvignon Blanc. There is a small amount (less than one-half of one percent) of residual sugar, which enhances the richness on the palate
Food Pairing
This wine serves as a wonderful aperitif and is an excellent complement to spicy foods
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