Sip with Robert Mondavi Winemaker Joe Harden at Formento’s

Winemaker Joe Harden and Executive Chef Todd Stein

Featured Wine 2014 Maestro Red Blend Napa Valley

Photography by Jeff Schear

Join Wine Channel TV host Jessica Altieri with Robert Mondavi winemaker Joe Harden and Formento’s Executive Chef Todd Stein. It’s a tastemaker experience with 3 featured wines and dishes you and your friends will want to experience. Visit Wine Channel TV, winechanneltv.com for the inside “sip” with Robert Mondavi and Formento’s.

The 2014 Maestro Red Blend Napa Valley (from Robert Mondavi)
“Highly inspired by the response to our limited-release 50th Anniversary Maestro, we once again let artistic direction in the vineyard lead us to a unique blend in this second rendition of Maestro, where a crescendo of dark, juicy plum and cassis fruit, violet, cinnamon, and unsweetened cocoa linger on sumptuous sips full of vibrant flavor and plush tannins.”

Winemaker Joe Harden joined Wine Channel TV host Jessica Altieri for a day of sips, tastes and hoops. Yes, hoops. Watch for upcoming episodes of Joe and Jess on the basketball court talking about the passion and love of wine.

Formento’s 

In January 2015, Formento’s, an Italian-heritage restaurant was created in honor of owner John Ross’ grandmother, Lucielle Formento. This is “old-school” meets “new school” customers. Executive Chef Todd Stein brings his love of all things Italian to the table. Check out the 3 delicious dishes prepared by Chef Todd with amazing wines from Robert Mondavi.

For more information Robert Mondavi wines, visit Robert Mondavi here and for a great Chicago Italian dining experience, visit Formento’s here .

Jessica Altieri

Jessica Altieri, Sommelier, “America’s Social Wine Ambassador”, is changing the way consumers experience wine with her mantra that, ‘Wine is just a conversation waiting to happen.’