Carmody McKnight Estate Wines 2008 visitors
| In 1995, the Conways produced their first wine in the cellar of their 130-year old farmhouse, following the planting of grapes in 1985. Carmody McKnight, from its beginning, embraced a personal vision and pursuit of the land and its gifts, not bound by commercial restraints, as exemplified in their hand-crafted, 100% estate blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc along with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and a one-of-a-kind dessert wine, Kathleen. | Paso Robles, CA
Phone: (805) 238-9392
Website: http://www.carmodymcknight.com
Appellation: Paso Robles
Tasting Room: Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Map to Carmody McKnight Estate Wines
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Pinot Noir
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2005 Estate Pinot Noir
The most romantic of wines, our estate Pinot Noir is surprisingly opulent, yet elegant and velvety textured, with strawberry and berry-earthy savoriness in its overture. Blackberry ... more and spicy plum vie for attention with black cherry and currant flavors, finishing in a final act of subtle tannins, a trace of toasty oak, and a silkiness that glides seductively over the palate.
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Meritage
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2003 Meritage Cadenza
The eagerly awaited 2003 Cadenza is here and promises to be another champion! The Meritage Cadenza for 2003 is the consummate blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Cabernet Franc, a ... morend 10% Merlot.
Gorgeously complex, a wondrous display of spicy, mocha-laced currant intermingling with ripe black cherry, cassis, sage and white chocolate. Deeply-layered, intense, with a long, complex finish.
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Cabernet Franc
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2004 Estate Cabernet Franc
The brilliant garnet color heralds an alluring bouquet of raspberry, wild roses, maraschino cherries and a sensuous mouth feel of spice, mocha and black fruit preserves. Mixed cher ... morery, mocha and wood nuances apparent on the finish. Excellent aging potential.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2003 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Brilliant, deep ruby red color, exquisite. Seductive aromas of crushed cherries and dark chocolate play into sumptuous flavors of ripe fruit coursing through this dazzling, sophist ... moreicated wine. Remarkable for its depth and complexity and also for its balance and restraint.
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Merlot
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2003 Estate Merlot
A feast for the eyes with hues of vivid ruby-red and velvety purple. Incredibly lush with a sleek, elegant, concentrated array of herb-laced currant, espresso, and blackberry. Cass ... moreis and spice dominate a soft full, rounded entry. A provocative, expansive palate finishes with hints of cherries and dark chocolate, revealing nuanced structure and quintessential balance. Our estate Merlot redefines the Merlot experience.
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Chardonnay
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2006 Day in the Country Estate Grown Chardonnay
The story and the style of this wine is a revelation, a breath of fresh country air for those seeking a way out of oak-dominated Chardonnay. This estate and limestone grown Day in ... morethe Country is a signature of the vineyard -- of the one-of-a-kind soils and sub-soils. This cutting edge wine is the most profound affirmation of the varietal -- "real" Chardonnay for the first time!
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Chardonnay
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2006 Estate Chardonnay 100% Free Run
Free-run is rare in Chardonnay because it requires the rarest of vineyards. Free, free at last -- free of the clutches of excessive oak!
NOTES: Rich, tropical fruit ... more, pear, apple, fig, and melon. Clean and elegant in style, profound in structure, with minimal use of oak discreetly apparent. Always in balance; always a new tantalizing taste subtlety.
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Chardonnay
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2006 Estate Chardonnay
Marian's Vineyard
A big, ripe, and richly fruity 100% Free-run Chardonnay with a concentrated core of perfectly ripened white peach, pear, and fig. Turns elegant and extraordinarily delicate, enhanc ... moreed by a citrus-infused tropical finish. The unwoody “real” Chardonnay is rare in California -- dependent on the synergy of ideal soils and microclimates! Free-run, a major factor behind the fresh, tropical-rich quality, is the pure juice that flows free of the skins and seeds prior to pressing the fruit. Keeping the Free-run separate results in a cleaner, crisper, natural juice to ferment.
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Cabernet Franc
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Kathleen Estate Late Harvest Cabernet Franc
After dinner will never be the same!
Only one in the world! Its opulent harmony derives from the uniqueness of Cabernet Franc grown in the rare limestone and volcanic soil ... mores of Carmody McKnight Vineyards. Bursting from the glass is a focused flavor of honey-laced raspberry, characteristic of the varietal and superbly magnified in the late harvest. Loads of ripe, lush red fruit round out the experience with undertones of licorice, spice and seductive hints of wildflowers, leaving one to wonder if this is, indeed, the nectar of the Gods.
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Merlot
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Kathleen Estate Merlot Red Dessert Wine
After dinner will never be the same.
Kathleen's port-style Merlot is full-bodied and luxuriant and as spirited as the wild mustang on the label. Subtly candied with nuance ... mores of butterscotch, toffee, and dark chocolate, the wine still speaks to the full array of rich Merlot qualities that characterize the supremely endowed mountain vineyards of Carmody McKnight.
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Chardonnay
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Kathleen Late Harvest Chardonnay
Deep golden color, vibrant, pure fruit aromas of ripe apricot, Asian pear, tangerine, and pineapple. The finish is aromatic and lingering. Luscious yet wonderfully fresh and lively ... more, and always alluring!
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Sparkling Wine
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2003 Kathleen Brut Cuvée Sparkling Wine
Champagne is Kathleen's favorite wine. Naturally, Kathleen's Brut Cuvée is the supreme version of the bubbly.
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Updated on October 2, 2007
CrazyAboutWine recommends contacting Carmody McKnight Estate Wines at http://www.carmodymcknight.com or calling (805) 238-9392 to verify the winery's location.
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