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| Our wines hail primarily from our estate vineyards in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, with contributions from select local vineyards. Our Ambassador’s Vineyard was planted in 1990 as the cornerstone of our estate. Our Crossroads Vineyard followed in 1997, and is today recognized for producing one of the region’s most acclaimed Syrahs. Small blocks of Grenache and Roussanne are also integral to our estate program. | Buellton, CA
Phone: (805) 686-8999Â
Website: http://www.curtiswinery.com
Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
Tasting Room: Tasting Room Manager Elizabeth Dadosky and her crew welcome you to our tasting room, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A tasting fee of $10 includes a keepsake Riedel crystal logo glass and samplings of up to six wines. |
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Syrah
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2005 Syrah Crossroads Vineyard
Santa Barbara County
Our 2005 Syrah from Crossroads Vineyard begins with a vivid bouquet of dark fruits, violets and vanilla with exotic spice accents. The vineyard’s signature is evident in ripe, co ... morencentrated flavors of blackberry and blueberry that cascade across a supple, velvety texture. Notes of minerals, toasty oak and dark chocolate bring complexity to the palate, while firm, silky tannins glide across a rich, expansive finish.
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Grenache
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2004 Grenache "The Crossroad"
Central Coast
The 2004 Grenache was aged for 16 months in French oak barrels. It begins with classic varietal aromas of strawberry, black cherry and spice. The palate is defined by excellent fru ... moreit intensity and seamless texture, with oak-inspired accents of vanilla.
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Cuvee
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2004 Heritage Cuvee
Central Coast
"Our 2004 Heritage Cuvée is a classic Rhône-style blend of Grenache (45%), Syrah (33%), Mourvèdre (18%) and Cinsaut (4%) from our estate vineyards and Vogelzang Vineyard in the ... moreSanta Ynez Valley. It begins with complex aromas of black fruits, sandalwood and spice. Vivid flavors of black cherry and blackberry unfold with accents of vanilla and tobacco. The texture is broad and balanced, with finely integrated tannins at the finish."
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Syrah
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2004 Syrah Vogelzang Vineyard
Santa Barbara County
Our 2004 Syrah from Vogelzang Vineyard offers vivid aromas of strawberry and dried cherry with a hint of cinnamon spice. Bright flavors of plum, raspberry and cranberry reveal acce ... morents of vanilla. The structure is firm and balanced, with lingering depth and richness on the finish.
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Syrah
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2004 Syrah Ambassador’s Vineyard
Santa Barbara County
The 2004 vintage is our finest bottling to date from Ambassador’s Vineyard. It begins with a striking bouquet of black cherry with hints of chocolate and fresh leather. Ripe, jam ... moremy black fruit flavors explode with nuances of dark coffee, vanilla and clove spice. A rich, high-toned texture is enlivened by integrated oak accents and assertive tannins that flow into a supple, lingering finish.
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Viognier
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2005 Viognier
Santa Barbara County
Our 2005 Viognier showcases the richly textured fruit and expressive flavors that are unique to the Santa Ynez Valley. This wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks, then racked ... more to French oak barrels for a balance of fermentation. The result is an exquisitely balanced Viognier that begins with vivid aromas of lilac and vanilla, followed by concentrated flavors of white peach, apricot and pear. Accents of exotic spice engage a long, quenching finish.
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Rhone Blend
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2006 Heritage Blanc
Santa Barbara County
Our 2006 Heritage Blanc is a classic RhĂ´ne-style blend with a complexity of flavor that is attributable to the inclusion of Viognier and Roussanne from vineyards in the Santa Ynez ... more Valley. It offers a vivid floral bouquet followed by opulent flavors of peach and pear with appealing mineral accents. The Roussanne component adds an assertiveness to the mid-palate, while the Viognier contributes elements of citrus and spice.
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Updated on December 18, 2007
CrazyAboutWine recommends contacting Curtis Winery at http://www.curtiswinery.com or calling (805) 686-8999Â to verify the winery's location.
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