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Chameleon Cellars3381 visitors
| Harmony and balance are the hallmark of all of Chameleon Cellars' offerings, and as the name implies, these wines are produced in a style that is designed to be a perfect match with almost any food or occasion! | St. Helena, CA
Phone: (707)256-0144
Website: http://www.chameleoncellars.com
Appellation: Napa Valley
Map to Chameleon Cellars
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Carignane
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2005 Chameleon Carignane North Coast
NEW RELEASE! This deeply-colored and finely-nuanced wine was crafted from 55-year-old vines in Solano County’s Green Valley. Light, sandy-loam soils combined with warm days and ... morecool nights, thanks to its proximity to Suisun Bay, allow for full development of the flavors and intense pigmentation for which this venerable variety is renowned.
Its violet, chocolate and cherry aromas are echoed on the palate, supported on a framework of sturdy tannins and firm acidity which, while encouraging current consumption with roast chicken, turkey or pork, will carry it gracefully through the next three to four years in the bottle.
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Grenache
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2005 Chameleon Grenache Mendocino County
NEW RELEASE! Our '05 Grenache wine is a pale red color, full in flavor, and have overtones of spice. Grenache pairs well with hearty meals - steak, burgers, and turkey! Drink now. ... more
This wine is very limited.
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Sauvignon Blanc
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2005 Chameleon Sauvignon Blanc North Coast
Chameleon Cellars is changing colors and added our first white wine ever! Its lush fruit and lovely aromatics are totally in keeping with our philosophy that all wine should be red ... moreolent of the grape it represents and provide crisp and refreshing acidity of the palate.
This variety has long been prized for its ability to enhance a wide of variety of lighter foods, and our 2005 version is no exception. Grapes come from Mendocino, Lake and Sonoma Counties along with 5% Verdelho from Lodi. All stainless for fresh, clean highly aromatic wine with hints of mango and grapefruit will meld beautifully with a lightly grilled or sauteed snapper as well as a rosemary-infused roast chicken, goat cheese ravioli or coconut shrimp.
While absolutely perfect for immediate consumption, this pretty wine has both the depth of fruit and tangy acidity required for some further bottle age.
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Petite Sirah
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2003 Chameleon Petite Sirah Napa Valley
100% Petite Sirah from the Cooke vineyard just south of Calistoga. Vines are 45 years old. Soils are thin and gravelly so yields are generally in the 1-2 tons/acre range. 297 cases ... more produced 15 months in French oak: 17% new barrels.
Great color and depth of fruit with excellent acidity. Will make any full-flavored cut of meat sing!!
Recently voted "Best Red Wine over $15 at the Reno/Tahoe Wine Festival!
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley
Grapes for this wine come from the Darden Vineyard in the famous Alexander Valley. This single vineyard selection of Cabernet Sauvignon is full of luscious fruit, bright acidity a ... morend is ready to drink now. 17% Carmenere adds a black cherry like component that adds to the wine's silky texture.
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Barbera
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2002 Chameleon Barbera California
Fiddletown
From Eric and Cindi Olof's beautiful Lake County site, this wine is brimming with fresh berries, spice and perfect acidity - all of which make it an absolutely perfect match with v ... moreirtually any Italian fare as well as just about everything from the grill - from chicken to ribs to a juicy hamburger.
This wine was recently included in the TOP 50 WINES OF THE YEAR by The Wine Report Magazine, which also awarded it 90 points and described it as:
"well-balanced... explosive red fruit flavors burst in the mouth..."
The 2002 Barbera is ready to drink now, but will certainly be worthy of cellaring for 3-5 years.
Silver medals at SF Chronicle and FL State Fair Wine Competitions.
Winner of a bronze medal in the recent American Wine Society Commercial Wine Competition.
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Barbera
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2004 Chameleon Barbera California
Mendocino County
2004 Mendocino County Barbera has bright raspberry fruit underlain by refreshing acidity, making this wine the all-around food and wine pairing winner.
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Merlot
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2005 Chameleon Merlot Napa Valley
Napa Valley
Intensely-flavored wine of great depth, color. Aged 16 months in French Oak. Match it with prime rib or a juicy Porterhouse steak. Also delicious with ripe blue cheese or your favo ... morerite aged cheddar.
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Sauvignon Blanc
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2006 Chameleon Sauvignon Blanc North Coast
North Coast
Chameleon Cellars is changing colors and added our first white wine ever in 2006. The second version of the award-winning 2005 SB is every bit as good as its predecessor - maybe be ... moretter !! Its lush fruit and lovely aromatics are totally in keeping with our philosophy that all wine should be redolent of the grape it represents and provide crisp and refreshing acidity of the palate.
This variety has long been prized for its ability to enhance a wide of variety of lighter foods, and our 2005 version is no exception. Grapes come from Mendocino, Lake and Sonoma Counties along with 7% Verdelho from Lodi. All stainless for fresh, clean highly aromatic wine with hints of mango and grapefruit will meld beautifully with a lightly grilled or sauteed snapper as well as a rosemary-infused roast chicken, goat cheese ravioli or coconut shrimp.
While absolutely perfect for immediate consumption, this pretty wine has both the depth of fruit and tangy acidity required for some further bottle age.
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Syrah
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2005 Chameleon Syrah Napa Valley
Napa Valley
Grapes come from famed Stagecoach Vineyard perched at 1400' elevation on eastside of Valley overlooking Oakville. Thin, volcanic soils make for low yields and very concentrated fla ... morevors and aromas of chocolate, coffee and black plum.Perfect for hearty meat dishes like a grilled rib-eye and garlic butter or a special after-dinner cheese platter.
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Syrah
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2002 Chameleon Syrah North Coast
North Coast
Our 2002 North Coast Syrah is a fine example of why this varietal has quickly become a favorite of wine drinkers everywhere. Exuberant aromas of cherry and blackberry are echoed se ... moreamlessly on the palate by silky layers of berry, currant and smoky spice. Please enjoy this lovely wine with all manner of grilled meats and ripe cheeses.
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Zinfandel
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2005 Chameleon Zinfandel Napa Valley
Napa Valley
This Zinfandel from the Morgan Ranch in Gordon Valley features a wealth of rich black and red fruit aromas in the nose and on the palate. The flavors of blackberry and raspberry a ... morere draped in velvety tannins, while excellent acidity supports the voluptuous mouthfeel. The fully-ripened but not overripe expression of the fruit means that matching this delicious wine with a wide variety of food possibilities is a fairly simple exercise, not an exercise in futility as it might be with a more over-the-top rendition. As such, it is a natural with many grilled meats or fowl as well as dishes with a more piquant twist.
Its depth of flavor, alcohol, acidity and fine tannic structure will allow for a good 4 to 7 years of cellaring at least, though it will be hard to resist for near term consumption.
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Charbono
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2003 Chameleon Charbono Napa Valley
Napa Valley
Earth, sage, dried cranberry and cherry are just a few of the descriptors to be applied to this amazingly complex wine. Just under 90 acres of this virtually unknown grape left in ... more the entire state of CA !!
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Updated on June 24, 2008
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