Nils Venge produces two Sangiovese cuvees. The 1996 Venge Family Reserve Sangiovese Penny Lane Vineyard (5% Cabernet Sauvignon is added to the blend) is one of California's finest. The fruit is picked very ripe (14% alcohol), and the wine is aged in Burgundy barrels. There is plenty of sweet, jammy strawberry/cherry/raspberry fruit in the nose, thick, juicy flavors, and soft tannin. Drink this offering over the next 3-4 years for its gutsy, exuberant style.Nils Venge's limited production wines are labeled Venge Family Reserve. These special lots are made in quantities of less than 300 cases. They are aged for two years in small oak casks, 50% of which are new.Tel. (707) 944-1304; Fax (707) 944-1325