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Just minutes from the commotion of Silicon Valley, Byington Winery is your rejuvenating destination in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Whether you are looking for a stunning site for your wedding, an ideal location for your next corporate event, or a gorgeous spot for an informal picnic, Byington Winery is your chance to depart from the ordinary. | Los Gatos, CA Phone: 408-354-1111 Website: http://www.byington.com Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains Tasting Room: Daily 11:00 - 5:00 Map to Byington Winery
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Chardonnay
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2006 Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains
The 2006 Quenneville Chardonnay represents the Santa Cruz Mountains perfectly. The wines made from this vineyard are grown up elegant Chards, not young, reckless or impatient wines ... more that rush across your palate and are gone before you know it. At first approach the wine reveals a nutty aroma; and the backbone of caramelized oak that leaves you longing for a taste. As you sip the wine, you’re swept away in its velvety texture and heavy weight on the palate. The finish is crisp and to the point, yet it lingers with the flavor of surlies aging. All in all, this wine is a total package, one that should not be taken lightly. Cellar some for the next 5 years to see how it ages, but certainly have a glass tonight as it very approachable right now.
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Chardonnay
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2006 Chardonnay, Redwood Hill Santa Cruz Mountains
The Redwood Hill Chardonnay displays a beautiful vanilla aroma from the French oak and yeastiness from sur lees aging. Stopping here you might think it to be a typical California C ... morehardonnay, saturated and heavy-handed, but no, the crisp acidity is reminiscent of Granny Smith apples with a luscious pear aroma to round out the nose. I think of the Redwood Hill as a sipping wine, refreshing and elegant all in one. As Spring rolls around, savor this refreshing Chardonnay on a pleasant California evening with simply prepared fresh fish, perhaps a dozen or so oysters. Please enjoy, as I will certainly be doing the same.
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Cabernet Franc
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2005 Cabernet Franc Santa Cruz Mountains
This wine has charisma - fruity, velvety, and spicy all in one. The wine has a bay and wild sage aroma that reminds me of my childhood here in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The palate ... morehas an interesting clove character balanced by elegant violet and raspberry notes. In my mind this wine is perfect, full of aroma and flavor, with a real sense of place. Most wines do not give you a complete sensory experience, but when you find one, it’s special and requires a special occasion to drink the wine. Whether your occasion is Easter dinner, or that it’s almost the weekend, sit back and take the time to enjoy this Cab Franc. I promise it will be worth it.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bates Ranch Santa Cruz Mountains
The palate is rich and jammy, and the high alcohol and bold tannin belie this wine’s youth. The finish on the wine lingers, making it quite approachable now, so try pairing this ... morewine with your heartiest, richest meals as it can stand up to almost any food. Cellar this one for some time as it should develop beautifully over the next ten years.
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Updated on March 25, 2008
CrazyAboutWine recommends contacting Byington Winery at http://www.byington.com or calling 408-354-1111 to verify the winery's location.
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