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| Ballentine Vineyards focuses on red varietals; Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Each vineyard supports our belief that it is vital to grow only those varieties that are best suited to particular aspects of the land; soil, exposure and climate. The grapes used for our wines are all 100% estate grown on 100 acres, from three distinct vineyards in the Napa Valley. Van Ballentine personally manages each vineyard. | St. Helena, CA
Phone: (707) 963-7919
Website: http://www.ballentinevineyards.com
Appellation: Napa Valley
Tasting Room: Open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Please phone for you appointment today!
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Bordeaux
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2003 Integrity
Napa Valley Estate Grown
36% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Cabernet Franc, & 3% Petit Verdot
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Chenin Blanc
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2007 Chenin blanc
Napa Valley
The 2007 Chenin blanc was blessed by an immaculate growing season this year. The wine has very complex and classic Chenin blanc flavors of peaches, pears, citrus blossoms, honeysuc ... morekle, apple, lime and lemon. This Chenin is crisp, clean and fruit forward, and is very refreshing. The structure of the palate is full and silky with a crisp finish. The wine has a zesty citrus character on the palate with notes of peach, melon and floral blossoms. The wine has a silky texture that is accentuated by an extremely slight vanilla quality to the finish.
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Merlot
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2004 Merlot
Napa Valley Pocai Vineyard
Black cherry and blueberry dominate the aromas of this fruit-forward style Merlot. There are nice layers of rose petal, red apple, vanilla and licorice. The palate reflects the fla ... morevors with its fruit-forward style nuanced by a complex spice. The wine is very full on the palate with nice balanced tannins and good body. There is a well balanced acidity that lets the fruit character linger on the palate for quite some time.
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Zinfandel
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2003 Zinfandel
Napa Valley
Raspberries, cranberries and red apple along with hints of cracked black pepper engage the nose. Our Zin can be gregarious about its toasty oak notes of vanilla and caramel while r ... moreemaining delicate about the subtle scents of rose petals. The palate is full bodied, and rounded through to the finish. Fresh berries and baking spices hit the palate first. The oak shows peaks through the fruit with rich toasty qualities and layers of tannin. The finish of the wine has flavors of warm blueberry pie.
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Zinfandel
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2003 Zinfandel Block 9 Reserve
Napa Valley
The color is a vibrant rose petal reddish blue, and the aromas start with fresh dark red fruits blueberry and boysenberry then reveal a more complex floral and spice note like sage ... more and lemon balm. The influence of French and American oak sneak through hinting with aromas vanilla and creme brulee. The palate resonates what was found in the aromatics, and the finish has a lingering interplay of cherries, spcie, and blueberry. The texture is silky, and the wine has incredible length to the finish.
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Syrah
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2003 Syrah Betty's Vineyard
Napa Valley
This wine features a lovely deep purple hue and bold aromas of black currant, black pepper, blueberry, dark cherry, fresh rose petals, and oak spice. Flavors range from red and bla ... moreck cherry to toasty vanilla with a floral perfume nature and very mild herbal notes. The wine has full and structured tannins, very expressive flavors and a rich, firm texture with a lingering berry finish.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Boysenberry syrup, blueberry and cherry are the first aromas emanating from the glass of our Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine reveals itself in layers of anise, raspberry, vanilla, lic ... moreorice and clove. The palate mirrors the nose with its fruit forward style nuanced by the complex spice. This Cabernet is very full on the palate, and has well defined tannin. The soft acidity and silky smooth finish let the wine's finish linger for quite some time. This wine is great now, but should mature well for years to come.
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Updated on June 8, 2008
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