![]() ![]() It hails from an estate that Robert Parker has praised for its “profound” Cabernet-one that he ranks among the most "powerful” in Napa Valley, and whose wines have been served at presidential state dinners. ![]() It’s a bold and immensely satisfying bottle from an estate whose Cabs command up to $350, and it’s just $45.īecause we needed the 2019 rendition to be perfectly executed, we descended into our own radio silence, and we emerge today with a reward that’s as spectacular as its predecessor. And today’s 2019 Radio Silence puts an exclamation point on all that anticipation. When we introduced our Notify Me feature in early 2021, masses of members flooded it with requests for Radio Silence, making it our #1 most-demanded wine-topping iconic Napa Cabs, Bordeaux legends, everything. Today, Wine Access members are the ones taking home a treasure, and it’s every bit as thrilling. and makes the payoff that much more satisfying.Īs a viewer, all you can (and should) do is sit back and appreciate the brilliance-the no-detail-overlooked, meditative brilliance-until the riches are in the bag. Every second that passes ratchets up the suspense. For nearly 30 minutes, the characters of Rififi execute their meticulous plan in near silence, nothing but glances, nods, and the tapping of their chisels. Film’s greatest heist scene passes with almost no sound. Marcelo Doffo with his parents Don Armando and Paulina.No dialogue. This is something that I too would love to pass on to my own children. I consider myself lucky that my grandparents passed on to my father the strength and courage to pursue his dreams. They lived good lives that showed me that anyone can always rise above obstacles and challenges. I know it is my job to share the stories of my grandparents’ lives with my children. He had a chance to meet my children Tiago and Fiorella, his great grandchildren. ![]() After that, my Nono Armando would come to Temecula and spend time with us at the winery. I cherished every word of advice she gave because I could very well see how much she loved my father and I could also see how much my father loved and respected her. Sitting with me, she would tell me the importance of being a good mother. My Nona Chola would pass a few months after that visit. The last time I was in Argentina was in 2006. The memories of our daily walks down the street, arm in arm with the both of them, still makes me smile and cry. They catered to everything I wanted, I was spoiled, and in turn I was able to offer my help with things that age wouldn’t allow them to do anymore. My grandfather had this little yellow hand-held radio that was on only when he was in bed and it would drive Nona crazy, and he would just turn it up. Even at 21, it felt really nice to crawl into bed with the two of them and talk about life. She was playful and would let me do her make-up and dress her up so we could make Nono laugh. We even had turkey decorations that my Nona and I made from paper because we couldn’t get a real turkey. One year, to celebrate Thanksgiving, a holiday that is not celebrated in Argentina, I threw a dinner party for them and some other relatives and some new friends. That was the year my Nono Armando nicknamed me “Tormenta”, which in Spanish means Storm. I moved in with my grandparents and spent the next 6 months making them a little crazy. In my 3rd year of college, I had the privilege of studying abroad in Argentina and found a university down the street from their apartment in Rosario. He would sit in silence most of the time and just hold my hand as we watched the news or one of his favorite John Wayne movies. He never seemed to mind when my sister and I did his nails or styled his hair. My grandfather Don Armando was very patient with his grandchildren. They were playful and nurturing and stern when they had to be but always loving. The smell of fresh baked bread or my grandmothers’ cakes filled the house. We were so lucky to have them waiting for us after school. My grandparents lived in Argentina and would come to California and spend 6 months at a time with us. This was very telling of how our relationship would develop. I was 2 or 3 years old and everyday they gave me a choice of riding the small merry-go-round or having an ice cream. The earliest memories I have of Nono Armando and Nona Chola ( Maria Paulina) are of us walking hand in hand to the local grocery store. To celebrate the wine’s release, we take a trip down memory lane with Samantha Doffo as she shares fond memories about her grandparents. In honor of the late Don Armando’s 100th birthday, Doffo Winery has released the Don Armando Cent’anni wine, a delectable blend 60 % merlot and 40 % cabernet sauvignon. ![]()
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