SENSORIA PRISM
A single-vineyard Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon shaped by volcanic soils, Cabernet Franc lift, and a mineral structure made for unforgettable food pairings.
SENSORIA Prism is a mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon from The Nunnery Vineyard in the Moon Mountain District. Composed of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc, Prism balances dark red fruit, mineral tension, savory spice, and fresh aromatic lift. Due to its small production size, this wine is available only at NEOTEMPO Studio and through select fine dining restaurants and bars.
Feed Your Senses, Mind and Soul
At NEOTEMPO, we believe great wine can be the fuel for creativity and the catalyst for unforgettable moments shared with friends, food, music, and art. This belief is the inspiration behind SENSORIA, a new family of wines designed to awaken the senses and ignite the imagination.
The name SENSORIA draws from the region of the brain responsible for receiving, interpreting, and integrating stimuli. It also represents our broader mission: to craft wines that engage not just the palate, but the full spectrum of sensory experience — sight, sound, scent, taste, and emotion.
SENSORIA PRISM
SENSORIA Prism expands the NEOTEMPO Cabernet Sauvignon universe beyond the Kiatra Estate, bringing a new mountain voice into the portfolio from The Nunnery Vineyard in Moon Mountain.
Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and dark red fruit, while Cabernet Franc brings aromatic lift, savory spice, and freshness. The result is a powerful yet refined mountain expression balancing depth, tension, and elegance.
Aged 18 months in 80% new French oak by winemaker Tony Biagi, Prism is expressive, serious, and precise — built for the table, compelling now with decanting, and designed to evolve beautifully over time.
With only 157 cases produced, Prism is offered in a highly limited way — available at NEOTEMPO Studio and through select fine dining restaurants and bars that share our commitment to memorable wine experiences.
Wine & Light
The SENSORIA Prism label is inspired by a microscopic photograph of wine crystals captured under light.
Formed naturally during fermentation and aging, these crystalline structures refract light into subtle spectrums of color — revealing an unseen geometry within the wine itself.
The image is both scientific and poetic: a reminder that nature is a prolific artist, working at scales beyond the naked eye.
What begins as a microscopic observation becomes a visual expression of Nature, Art, and Science — revealing the hidden brilliance inside wine.
The Nunnery Vineyard
The Nunnery Vineyard sits on the western slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains, above Sonoma Valley. Its elevation, exposure, and red volcanic soils create a powerful but refined expression of mountain Cabernet Sauvignon.
Warm, sun-filled days are moderated by cool afternoon Pacific breezes, creating strong diurnal shifts that help preserve freshness while building concentration and structure.
The vineyard’s red, rocky volcanic soils, fractured basalt, and ash naturally limit vigor and concentrate flavor. Organic hillside farming brings clarity, precision, and restraint to the wine.
Farmed by Phil Coturri, The Nunnery reflects a low-intervention approach where site, soil, elevation, and farming discipline define the final expression.
SENSORIA PRISM
The inaugural 2023 SENSORIA Prism introduces a new expression of Cabernet Sauvignon within the NEOTEMPO portfolio: mountain-grown, red-fruited, mineral-driven, savory, and precise.
Vintage Arc
2023 is focused, vivid, and mineral. The wine carries pure red-fruited vibrancy, lifted aromatics, savory mountain detail, and a dry, chalky finish framed by defined tannins.
2023 Vintage
Pantone 19-2118 TCX / HEX #534249
Wine Style: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc from The Nunnery Vineyard
Flavor Icons
Pomegranate, Raspberry, Red Currant, Cinnamon, Dried Rose Petals, Crushed Stone.
Sensory Profile
Color & Clarity: Deep ruby with hints of violet at the rim, luminous and brilliant despite its density.
Aroma & Bouquet: Roasted pepper and fresh red fruit create aromatic tension between savoriness and brightness. Pomegranate and red currant bring vivid, radiant fruit, while rose petals add perfumed elegance. Spearmint and dusty gravel introduce cooling minerality, with cinnamon and warm spice adding gentle comfort.
Tasting Notes: The palate shines with pure red-fruited vibrancy, led by raspberry and pomegranate. Iron and crushed stone define the wine’s mineral core, drawing out subtle sweetness in the fruit and a faint saline edge that adds mouthwatering energy. Cinnamon and clove ripple through the finish, while defined, chalky tannins frame the wine with precision.
Wine Facts
Gastronomic Pairing
SENSORIA Prism is a Cabernet Sauvignon built for gastronomy. Its red-fruited vibrancy, mineral tension, savory herbal lift, and chalky tannins make it especially versatile at the table. It is particularly compelling with dishes with smoke, herbs, earth, umami, aromatic lift, and slow-building depth.
Signature Pairings
SENSORIA Prism shines with dishes that carry richness, earth, savory depth, and aromatic lift. These pairings bring out the wine’s red-fruited vibrancy, mineral core, Cabernet Franc spice, and chalky mountain structure.
Charred crust, tomato, savory toppings, and melted cheese create a bold, casual pairing for Prism’s structure and mineral energy.
Polenta with balsamic game sauce gives the wine a rich, earthy canvas while balsamic brightness lifts its red currant and pomegranate notes.
Crisp saffron risotto, savory duck bolognese, tomato, and cheese create a layered pairing that brings out Prism’s red-fruited brightness, roasted pepper notes, and mineral structure. The richness softens the wine’s chalky tannins while the saffron and duck add aromatic depth.
Sweet corn risotto brings creamy texture and gentle sweetness, while feta adds salt and mint brings aromatic lift. Together, the dish highlights Prism’s red-fruited brightness, savory herbal notes, and mineral tension without overwhelming its freshness.
Grilled Wagyu short rib meatballs with Calabrian tomato passata and ricotta create a rich, savory, and gently spicy pairing. The Wagyu softens Prism’s chalky tannins, the tomato lifts its red-fruited brightness, and the ricotta adds a creamy counterpoint to the wine’s mineral structure.
Wagyu’s richness meets Prism’s chalky tannins and mineral backbone, creating a luxurious balance of fat, structure, and dark savory flavor.
Slow-braised lamb, herbs, and marrow-rich depth align beautifully with Prism’s mountain Cabernet structure, savory lift, and long finish.
A luxurious Persian-inspired pairing where grilled meat, smoke, saffron rice, herbs, and pomegranate echo Prism’s red-fruited vibrancy, savory lift, and mineral structure. The pomegranate draws out the wine’s raspberry, red currant, and bright acidity.
Charred lamb, rosemary, thyme, mint, and savory herbs meet Prism’s Cabernet Franc lift and chalky mountain tannins. The wine’s red fruit and crushed-stone core bring freshness and precision to the richness of the lamb.
Proteins
Best pairings: herb-crusted lamb, duck breast, grilled pork chop, steak au poivre, braised short rib, veal with mushrooms, and smoked brisket with restrained seasoning.
Earth & Umami
Best pairings: roasted mushrooms, grilled eggplant, charred peppers, wild mushroom risotto, lentils with herbs, black garlic, truffle accents, and wood-fired vegetables.
Sauces & Seasoning
Best pairings: tomato-braised meats, peppercorn sauce, salsa verde, rosemary jus, thyme, bay leaf, fennel seed, clove, cinnamon, smoked paprika, and restrained chili heat.
Cheese & Charcuterie
Best pairings: aged Gouda, Comté, Manchego, aged cheddar, pecorino, speck, bresaola, prosciutto, duck rillettes, pâté, and savory terrines.
Due to its small production size, SENSORIA Prism is available only at NEOTEMPO Studio and through select fine dining restaurants and bars.
Discover Prism in a private, multi-sensory setting where wine, music, food, art, science, and memory come together in a new kind of tasting experience.
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