A few years back, I was introduced to the gem that is Gargiulo Vineyard’s Aprile “Super Oakville” blend.  A riff on a classic Super Tuscan, Aprile is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (4%)  and Sangiovese grapes (the other 96%).  The result: deee-lish.  Aprile remains one of my *all-time* favorites and a wine I hoard, since it’s virtually impossible to find in Massachusetts.  (A note to the Commonwealth’s intrepid: Gargiulo will ship to you, but the evil Massachusetts distributors have done their darndest to make it prohibitively expensive.  Come on, people, free trade!)

The wine is named for April Gargiulo, daughter of the Gargiulo owners.  Last I heard, April was running Gargiulo’s marketing efforts and doing a masterful job of putting this boutique winery on the map.

I once found some Gargiulo wines in Gordon’s in Waltham.  If you’re ever in Napa, I highly encourage you to book a private tasting at Gargiulo’s beautiful tasting room.  It’s worth the commitment to book ahead.  They’ll take spectacular care of you and you’ll enjoy an afternoon to remember.