At the age of 87, the artist Michelangelo was asked how he continued to improve upon his craft, and famously answered, “Ancora Imparo”, an Italian phrase loosely translated to “Yet I Learn”. John just finished his 29th harvest, and lives by this motto. 

 

Red Mountain, home to Ciel du Cheval Vineyard and the steep thirty-six degree slopes of Shaw Ridge Vineyard, is one of the warmest appellations in Washington. It is here on sundrenched, wind swept vines that Grenache develops an explosive richness and brooding complexity that is quintessential to Red Mountain. Bold cherry, dark chocolate, and a refreshing mineral structure make the 2023 Ancora Imparo a stand out choice to pair with roast chicken, yakisoba noodles, and seafood paella.