One of the beautiful Napa estates, Alpha Omega crafts a range of fantastic wines from sites throughout the Napa Valley. Founded back in in 2006, Alpha Omega is a gorgeous, family-owned property that relies on the talented hands of winemaker Matt Brain, who has a master's degree in biosciences and a background in process engineering. He also earned a winemaking degree from UC Davis and held winemaker titles at prominent California wineries and winemaker/lecturer positions with Enology and Viticulture programs at both Cal Poly and Fresno State universities.
I love the 2020 Alpha Omega Chardonnay (OB, 93) which is rich and viscous, coming off very clean from this tough vintage. Without a doubt the best wine that I tasted was the incredible 2019 Alpha Omega ‘ERA’ Cabernet Sauvignon (OB, 99) which is one of the great Cabernet wines from Napa that I have tasted in the past year. Learn more about these beautiful wines at http://www.aowinery.com Here are my reviews of the gorgeous new wines by Alpha Omega.
2020 Alpha Omega ‘1155’ Sauvignon Blanc- The 1155’ Sauvignon Blanc’ has 2% Semillon blended in. This is a gorgeous effort that shows pink grapefruit blossom and orange rind on the nose alongside Japanese pear. The palate is fresh and refined with a smooth texture and good weight. Stored in oak barrels (acacia wood), as well as some new French oak barrels. Drink 2024-2030- 92
2020 Alpha Omega Chardonnay- The outstanding 2020 Alpha Omega Chardonnay was stored in 35% new French oak before bottling. The wine mostly comes from Carneros as well as Mt. Veeder. This comes off rich and beautifully textured from this challenging vintage. Ripe pear and butterscotch notes combine with shades of melon and baking spices on the palate. Seamless and soft, this is a gorgeous effort in 2020. Drink 2024-2030- 93
2021 Alpha Omega ‘Reserve’ Rose- Bright and nicely textured, the 2021 Alpha Omega ‘Reserve’ Rose has all five Bordeaux varietals blended in. Stored in acacia wood, right away this offers bright cranberry and orange flavors alongside flinty accents and plenty of lip-smacking acidity on the palate. Round and rich, this is drinking beautifully now at the three year mark. Drink 2024-2029- 92
2021 Alpha Omega Cabernet Franc- This 2021 Cabernet Franc is a big and rich style of this varietal that is showing marvelously now. Blended with 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, on the nose this takes on red bell pepper alongside espresso grounds, this is neatly textured with a smooth sense of mouthfeel throughout the drinking experience. Drink 2024-2036- 93
2018 Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon- The outstanding 2018 Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon comes from 14 regions in the Napa Valley. This version has a touch of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot blended in and was stored in 75% new French oak before bottling. Aromas of black currants and anis combine with tar and mocha. The palate is soft and refined with silky tannins that mingle well with a rich core of black fruit flavors. Drink 2024-2036- 93
2019 Alpha Omega ‘Era’ Cabernet Sauvignon- A stunning wine from a great vintage, the 2019 Alpha Omega ‘Era’ Cabernet Sauvignon has 5% Cabernet Franc and a touch of Petit Verdot and Malbec blended in. This is a barrel select wine that was stored in 70% new French oak before bottling. This has a high percentage of To Kalon fruit blended in. This has an insanely polished texture with serious verve and refined tannins. Black licorice and creme de violette, alongside stony and loamy soils alongside a wonderful sense of viscosity. Drink 2025-2050- 99