An improbable guardian takes over at mayacamas sfgate. Andy erickson is the consulting winemaker for dalla valle, arietta, dancing. Leviathan or the matter, forme and power of a commonwealth ecclesiasticall and civil, commonly referred to as leviathan, is a book written by thomas hobbes 15881679 and published in 1651 revised latin edition 1668. A superb red blend from a andy erickson formerly of screaming eagle. Deep garnetpurple colored, it leaps from the glass with exuberant black cherries, black raspberries and. A sizeable wine, the newest incarnation of leviathan is a hedonistic delight now, and should provide added excitement over the next several years but why wait. Andy erickson s leviathan red has captured the essence of california in yet another outstanding vintage. Andy erickson has 354 books on goodreads, and is currently reading goodbye chicken, hello dove.
Vinified by winemaker andy erickson, leviathan is a rich, full wine with vibrant texture. Solidly hooked after his first harvest at stags leap wine cellars, andy went on to study enology at uc. He continues to work with former screaming eagle winemaker andy erickson as a partner in the brand leviathan, and now at the recently purchased mayacamas vineyards. Husbandandwife team andy erickson and annie favia bring some impressive credentials to their own wine company and are certainly worth following. Deep garnetpurple colored, it leaps from the glass with exuberant black cherries, black raspberries and blackcurrants with hints of pencil shavings, black pepper, tobacco and forest floor plus a waft. Drawing on vineyard sources across california, proprietors annie favia and andy erickson look to create a unique blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, syrah, and merlot. Former screaming eagle winemaker, andy erickson, knows this and has created a baby eagle, his own personal project for immediate enjoyment, called leviathan. Leviathan was founded in 2004 by winemaker andy erickson, former winemaker of screaming eagle winery, staglin, dalle valle, to name but a few.
Andy is producing a wine at leviathan that is pretty damn delicious. Leviathan red blend blending is one of the most enjoyable and most creative parts of the winemaking process, says winemaker, andy erickson. Leviathan by andy erickson stroubes seafood and steaks. Definitely ernie maldonado at david abreu vineyard management. Shop leviathan red blend california at the best prices. Andy erickson business profile leviathan wine company. Releasing your fears by welcoming the holy spirits power. Leviathan is a red blend from legendary winemaker andy erickson, the former winemaker for screaming eagle. Plump, juicy and forward, the 20 packs a serious punch. Andy erickson is the consulting winemaker for dalla valle, arietta, dancing hares vineyard, mayacamas and ovid and is the coowner and winemaker for favia wines and leviathan. Leviathan is a red wine created with a unique blend to reflect each new vintage. With leviathan, andy has the freedom to pursue his.
Davis enology grad who has worked for harlan and staglin and currently makes wine for. With leviathan i have complete latitude to create something unique from many different parts, says andy erickson, the screaming eagle winemaker who blends cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah. Andy, 43, is adding to his projects by opening a diagnostic wine lab. Its authored by andy erickson who made screaming eagle from 20052010 producing two perfect 100 point wines. After working his first harvest at stags leap wine cellars, andy went on to. Leviathan is from the wife and husband team of annie favia of favia wines and andy erickson, one of napa valleys star winemakers. Leviathan is a red wine of the vintage from legendary winemaker andy erickson, the former winemaker for screaming eagle. Leviathan is a singular, focused wine that showcases all the best characteristics of the vintage.
From legendary winemaker andy erickson, the former winemaker for screaming eagle. New leviathan california red wine by andy erickson the. Leviathan 2012, red wine from united states winebid. Erickson wont add acid or tannin, and his sole experience with. With leviathan, andy has the freedom to pursue his passion of crafting one red wine sourced from the best regions in california. Still it is impossible not to notice that this year leviathan is made in a more aromatic, lifted style than in the past, when the wine has been much more bombastic. Leviathan grew out of our work with the vineyards that are the source of the favia wines produced by andy erickson and annie favia. Andy erickson s leviathan is gorgeous once again in 20. This small, high quality boutique operation is a joint venture between annie favia and winemaker and consultant andy erickson. Andy erickson andy erickson has lived and worked in the napa valley since 1994, having redirected his efforts away from engineering and medicine, and toward growing grapes and making wine. Winemaker andy erickson and his 2009 leviathan youtube. Leviathan is a red blend from legendary winemaker andy erickson. His investment group, terroir selections, added offerings from burgundy and south africa, including mulderbosch, known for its zesty.
Aiming to create an intriguing, unique red wine, drawn from some of the best vineyards in northern california, leviathan has a monstrous core of mystical black and red fruits layered into a flashy and inspiring red blend. In 2004, after creating the blends for favia, andy started playing around with various components from nearly all of their vineyard sourcescabernet franc, syrah, merlot, and cabernet sauvignon. As a bonus, there is the intentionally lowkey leviathan label, ericksons other project, now coming into its fourth vintage. Drawing on vineyard sources across california, proprietors annie favia and andy erickson look to create a unique blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc. Its not trying to be a cult red or collectors trophy wine. After working his first harvest at stags leap wine cellars, andy. Leviathan wine products 2017 leviathan red blend 750ml. Leviathan 2017 from california leviathan is a red blend from legendary winemaker andy erickson. As far as andy knew, casino mine ranch was a wild old rambling property with abandoned mining caves where he and rich went skeet shooting and drank bud light. With leviathan, andy has the freedom to pursue his passion of crafting one red blend wine sourced from the best regions in california. Restaurant hours monfri 11 am to 10 pm saturday 4 pm to 10 pm sunday 4 pm to 9 pm.
Deep garnetpurple colored, it leaps from the glass with exuberant black cherries, black raspberries and blackcurrants with hints of pencil shavings, black pepper, tobacco and forest floor plus a waft of tapenade. Find books like leviathan from the worlds largest community of readers. In addition, erickson escaped the californian winter by lending a hand at bankss stellenbosch venture, mulderbosch. From winemaker andy erickson, the 2016 leviathan is a blend of cabernet sauvignon, syrah, cabernet franc and merlot aged in 25% new french oak. Leviathan 2006, red wine from united states winebid. See this interview of andy erickson, winemaker and cofounder of favia wines, by karen macneil. Beginning his journey in napa valley and sonoma, he soon moved to mendoza in argentina. Leviathan was founded in 2004 by winemaker andy erickson, former winemaker of screaming eagle winery. Napa valley winemaker andy erickson to kalon vineyard. Contact info stroubes 107 third street baton rouge, 70801 phone. Its complex flavors are derived from a unique blend which.
We are more than excited to have started working with this winery. Leviathan came from andy s experience of having wine left over after blending that jus. With two 100pt wines and numerous additional accolades under his belt, andy is recognized as one of napas premier winemakers. Leviathan is a red wine from legendary winemaker andy erickson, the former winemaker for screaming eagle. But he also invested in erickson and favias label, leviathan. Every year he coaxes the very best from each of the chosen varietals, regions, and vineyards to create one distinct and exceptional red blend. Former screaming eagle winemaker, andy ericksons new wine. Winemaker andy erickson explains what went in to his 2009 blend leviathan. Although hes originally from the midwest, a summer in france convinced andy erickson that his calling was wine. Erickson makes wine for favias original enterprise, and for leviathan, which was started explicitly to make one red blend per vintage. It was a drunken promise, made halfseriously at a party, years ago. Leviathan red blend from screaming eagle prodigy buy now.
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