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| The vineyard is nestled in the breathtaking Esmeralda Valley of Calaveras County, in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California. The noteworthy Sierra Foothill region is now experiencing a resurgence of accolades, with the “Gold Rush†coming from medals and awards for handcrafted wines of the highest quality and recognition for grape growing. | Murphys, CA
Phone: (209) 736-6500
Website: http://www.chatomvineyards.com
Appellation: Calaveras County |
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Sauvignon Blanc
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2005 Sauvignon Blanc
Calaveras County
A nose filled with nectarines, pears, tangerines, and light vanilla introduce you to a mouth of crisp and delicate fruit. Followed by light herbs, lingering citrus and a palette cl ... moreeansing, peppery finish.
Won a "GOLD" at the Orange County Fair!
Stainless Steel Fermented & Aged
100% Estate Fruit
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Chardonnay
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2005 Chardonnay
Calaveras County
Aromas of enticing apricot and pear, butterscotch and peach introduce this Chardonnay. Followed by a rich mouth, full of creamy fruit and apricot jam. Finished by lingering butters ... morecotch & spicy fruit.
Won a "GOLD" & "BEST OF CLASS SIERRA FOOTHILLS" at the California State Fair
Won a "GOLD" at the Orange County Fair
Stainless Steel Fermented & Aged (ML Negative)
100% Estate Fruit
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Semillon
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2005 Semillon
Calaveras County
Floral aromas with light citrus, apricot, honeysuckle, caramel and quince. Leading to delicate hints of butterscotch and grapefruit with aromatic citrus flavors. Finishing with a c ... morerisp but not acidic finish.
Won a "GOLD" at the Calaveras County Fair
Won a "SILVER" & "BEST OF CLASS SIERRA FOOTHILLS"
at the California State Fair
Stainless Steel Fermented
100% Estate Fruit
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Port
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2004 Vintage Port
Calaveras County
A unique nose of ripe cherries, mint, eucalyptus, spice and blackberry syrup. Sweet flavors of black fruit, bing cherries and licorise.
Completed by ripe fruit and spice.
E ... morexcellent paired with dessert and/or cigars!
Won a "GOLD" at the Calaveras County Fair.
Aged 25 Months in Used French Oak & Hand Bottled
No Fining & No Filteration
Portuguese Varietals: Tinta Cão, Souzão, Alvarelhão & Touriga Nacional
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Sangiovese
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2004 Gitano ~ Sangiovese
Calaveras County
Aromas of black cherry, vanilla, cranberry and a hint of tobacco lead to a rich mouth of peppery black cherry and plums. Finished by a welcoming blend of black pepper and berries. ... moreGreat with Italian food!
Won a "SILVER" at the California State Fair
100% Sangiovese
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Zinfandel
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2003 Zinfandel
Calaveras County
The introduction has spicy, black currant aromas with tobacco, vanilla & ripe fruit. The wine is medium-bodied with pepper, spice & the deep, ripe fruit of black cherries & blackbe ... morerries on the palate. The finish has lingering chocolate & the oak is in perfect balance with ample tannins for ageability.
Aged 18 months in 25% New French Oak & 75% Used
100% Estate Fruit
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Syrah
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2004 Syrah
Calaveras County
Vanilla icing on a chocolate cupcake and a perfume essence lead to sweet baked fruit, subtle spice and medium but lingering fruit on the finish with a hint of oak.
Won ... more"BEST OF CALAVERAS COUNTY RED" at the Calaveras County Fair
Barrel Aged - 18 months
100% Estate Fruit
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Syrah
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2003 Esmeralda Syrah
Calaveras County
Light chocolate, vanilla, currants and cinnamon on the nose followed by a mouth full of jammy fruit, plums, cherries and bittersweet chocolate. An essence of oak and spicy cherry p ... moreie complete this wine.
Won "GOLD" at the Calaveras County Fair!
Aged 19 months in the barrel - 50% New French Oak
100% Estate Fruit
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
Calaveras County
A dark ruby color leads you to a nose of cherries & black fruit, vanilla & spice with light floral tones. Followed by a mouth of jammy black fruits, chewy tannins with spicy dark c ... morehocolate, hints of coffee & tobacco with a light leather finish. Tannins and acid are nicely balanced, allowing this wine to cellar well for 5-10 years.
Won "SILVER" at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition!
Barrel Aged - 19 months 30% New Oak & 70% Used Oak
100% Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
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Other White
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2005 She Wines White
Calaveras County
Light oak, cream & butterscotch wrap around the aroma of pear. In the mouth the pear develops with honey into a delightfully "fruity" cocktail followed by a smooth finish.
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A wonderful summer wine paired with BBQ and warm evenings.
Stainless Steel Fermented
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Merlot
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2003 Merlot
Calaveras County
This wine begins with aromas of dark cherry followed by a bouquet of vanilla and undertones of black pepper. It then introduces you to a delicate spice of marigold with rich boysen ... moreberry and black cherry. The finale is well-balanced with gentle fruit and subtle hints of spice and licorice.
Great aging potential!
Barrel Aged - 17 months
100% Estate Fruit
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Other Red
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2004 She Wines Red
Calaveras County
A nose of spicy red fruit, vanilla and white chocolate followed by baked black fruit, rum raisins and hints of coffee. Completed by soft lingering oak with a hint of dark fruit.
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Won a "SILVER" at the California State Fair
100% Estate Fruit
34% Merlot, 27% Zinfandel, 15% Sangiovese, 14% Syrah, 10% Touriga Nacional
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Updated on June 24, 2008
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