In Pursuit of Pleasure
The Decadent movement originated in France and Britain during the latter part of the nineteenth century promoted the autonomy of art also known as ‘art for art’s sake’ and represented the artist figure as a martyr to art and the despiser of the mainstream bourgois culture. Philosopher C.E.M. Joad describes the followers as a ‘cult of decorous behavior’ as people who seek to have a good time through the cultivation of the senses and the dedication of the self to the satisfaction of the self’s desires.
No Civilized man ever
regrets a pleasure,
and no uncivilized man ever knows what a pleasure is.
Oscar Wilde
DECADENCE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON - Napa Valley
So... Misha says to Tatyana... well... you can imagine what Misha says to Tatyana... but what you do know is that they are enjoying a great bottle of Decadence Cabernet Sauvignon.
A deep red purple color, with aromas of black cherry and plums rising from the glass. Intense flavors of blackberry, plums, cassis and a hint of blueberry fill the mouth. Firm tannins, well integrated and a wonderful long fruit finish make this a lovely wine to drink by itself ... or with that "special" dish.
DECADENCE
CHARDONNAY - Napa Valley
"Oh Misha! . . what kind of girl do you think I am?"
Well. . we know what kind of girl Tatyana is. But what you need to know is that they are enjoying another great bottle of Decadence Chardonnay.
Golden straw color, appealing ripe peach and apple aromas with nice creamy notes. That delectable flavor is joined by a hint of coconut and oak, all leading to a toasty long lingering finish.. . . among other things . . .hopefully.
DECADENCE
PINOT NOIR - Carneros
Misha's mind was running wild with thoughts of what might be.
Was his anticipation directed towards Tatiana or the great bottle of pinot that was before him?
Delicate yet complex tannins, hints of plums and cherries. Like liquid silk, gently caressing the palate. Earthy aromas of anise and chocolate. Intense.
Tatiana is thinking "this Pinot Noir is serious competition for Misha's attention".
Harry
Parducci Jr. - Winemaker
Harry Parducci Jr. is a third generation member of one of Sonoma Valley’s pioneering wine families. In 1939, Enrico Parducci acquired 500 acres in the heart of the Sonoma Valley and established Valley of the Moon Winery. The winery and vineyards passed on to Enrico’s son, Harry Sr., and then on to Enrico’s grandson Harry Jr. When the Parducci Family sold VOM to Kenwood Winery in 1996, the family retained 124 acres of rolling chapperal east of Highway 12. Today, the Parducci family is one of the leading Sonoma Valley grape growers, producing excellent cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel
Harry has done it all - in both the winery and in the vineyard. Growing up in a wine family, Harry has been “working” since he was four. Most of his formal training came while working along side Ernie Lane, Valley of the Moon oenologist for over 20 years.
As an adult member of the VOM management team, Harry initiated & developed the first varietal table wine program at the winery, developed quality control procedures in grape selections, wine storage and bottling, and initiated use of small oak cooperage and small varietal lots. Harry also possesses one of the better wine palates in the business, with an uncanny ability to identify and remember wines and wine characteristics.
Harry continues to add to his extensive hands-on winery training with oneology and vineyard courses at U.C. Davis and Santa Rosa Junior College.
Harry is uniquely qualified to oversee all aspect of the production of our award-winning wines.
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