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A visit to the winery is peaceful and relaxing - just far enough off the main thoroughfare to make one feel like they’ve discovered a hidden jewel. The visitor center offers a full range of our wines to taste and guests are encouraged to picnic in the beautiful lawn area adjacent to the vineyards. | Santa Rosa, CA Phone: (707) 526-9111 Website: http://www.deloachvineyards.com Appellation: Northern Sonoma Map to De Loach Vineyards
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Chardonnay
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2006 Chardonnay OFS Russian River Valley
Selected from Our Finest vineyards, this Chardonnay is a marriage of the best that the Russian River Valley has to offer. It highlights the grace and elegance of one of the most b ... morealanced growing seasons in years. The Norris Vineyard, in the Chalk Hill sub-appellation, lends floral notes brought on by its long, cool fermentation in stainless steel. The Ritchie and BCD Vineyards, from the heart of the Russian River Valley, bring richness and balance, while the fruit from the Reuling, Hawk Hill and Windmill Vineyards lend power, nerve and elegance.
The 2006 Selection has a bouquet that incorporates spicy aromatics along with floral, toasted and tropical notes. On the palate, the richness of the sur lie aged wine is joined by the raciness and expressiveness of the stainless steel portion to bring balance and length. A wine to be enjoyed today, tomorrow and for several years to come.
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Sauvignon Blanc
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2006 Sauvignon Blanc OFS Russian River Valley
Our Sauvignon Blanc grapes were hand-harvested on September 11, 2006. The juice was fermented and aged in a combination of 30% neutral French oak barrels and 70% stainless steel t ... moreanks. After primary fermentation, about 25% of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation, lending a unique creaminess and full mouthfeel to a classically lean wine. The juice was fermented and aged using a combination of French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. This vintage marks our first release of a screw cap Sauvignon Blanc.
This 2006 O.F.S. Sauvignon Blanc offers refreshing rich tropical fruit layers and flavors of ripe pineapple, kiwi and guava. Aromas of fresh wild herb and lime with hints of ginger and white pepper make this a lovely wine for food pairing or to enjoy all by itself.
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Chardonnay
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2006 Russian River Valley Chardonnay Russian River Valley
Ambrosial scents greet you from the glass; ripe fruit flavors of Bartlett pear, Macintosh apple and Meyer lemon offer substantial counterpoints to beautifully suggestive French oak ... more components of cinnamon, nutmeg, and hazelnut. This mouthwatering wine shows a delightful complexity. The rich, creamy mid-palate is framed by a well-balanced acid tannin structure leading to a brilliant clean finish that leaves you wanting more.
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Gewurztraminer
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2005 Early Harvest Gewurztraminer Russian River Valley
Fresh fruit components of grapefruit and white peach create a lovely balance with the bright acidity of the wine. Smooth and supple, the lingering finish makes your mouth water for ... more the next sip.
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Merlot
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2004 Russian River Valley Merlot Russian River Valley
Harvested by hand, these grapes were estate-grown at our Los Amigos Ranch, located 11 miles northeast of the winery. After fermentation, the wine was aged 14 months in French, Amer ... moreican and Hungarian oak barrels.
DeLoach Vineyards’ 2004 Estate Bottled Merlot has a true varietal voice with aromas of dusky black cherry and cedar box. Immediate flavors of sarsaparilla and cassis are framed by a kiss of oak; developing into sophisticated layers of bakers
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Pinot Noir
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2006 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
To create the 2006 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, grapes were hand-harvested from our vineyards. Crafted using traditional Burgundian techniques, including fermentation in small ... moretanks, hand punch-downs and aging in 60-gallon French oak barrels, this Pinot Noir is an elegant example of this varietal.
The cool, foggy Russian River Valley climate allows for slow ripening, enabling the grapes to develop full flavor maturation over an extended time.
This wine offers classic Russian River Valley aromas of cola with dark fruit and notes of barrel spice. Flavors of black cherry, violet and a note of cinnamon unfold on the palate. This Pinot is silky smooth with a supple finish that glides across the palate.
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Sauvignon Blanc
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2006 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley
Our Sauvignon Blanc grapes were hand harvested from September 25, 2006. The juice was fermented and aged in a combination of 30% neutral French oak barrels and 70% stainless steel ... more tanks. After primary fermentation, about 25% of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation, lending a unique creaminess and full mouthfeel to a classically lean wine.
The 2006 Sauvignon Blanc offers a pungent nose of ripe tropical fruits overlaying fresh cut grass, honeydew melon and zesty lemon. The nicely weighted and textured palate explodes with fruit and leads into a lengthy finish of meyer lemon and lime. This is a powerful yet balanced and refreshing wine.
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Syrah
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2005 Russian River Valley Syrah Russian River Valley
The Russian River Valley is renowned for producing world class Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel and less known but equally excellent Syrah. The moderate climate with well-drained ... more, loamy soils and cool morning fog keeps the temperatures from getting too hot and allows the exposed fruit to ripen evenly. We are excited to add this varietal to our collection.
Fresh blueberry and plum notes with a hint of blackberry predominate on the nose with vanilla and licorice. This wine has firm tannins framed by toasty oak with hints of black pepper and pipe tobacco; followed by a lingering finish. Versatile with many foods, Syrah pairs well with grilled meats, Mediterranean-style dishes and cheese.
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Zinfandel
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2003 Russian River Valley Zinfandel Russian River Valley
Our 2003 Estate Bottled Zinfandel presents vivid aromas bursting forth with full jammy characteristics, violet perfume mingles with red-fruit components on the nose.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2005 Wild Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek
Our exclusive Vineyard-Designate Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the Dry Creek Valley. The beauty of this valley is apparent; the lush vineyards that extend from the valley floor to ... more the hills signal the real charisma of the region with its precise blend of climate, soil and exposure that produces remarkable Cabernet Sauvignon. The Dry Creek Valley is approximately 16 miles long and only 2 miles wide at its widest point. It was created by uplift and subsidence along ancient earthquake faults, accompanied by the deposit of alluvial material. While coastal cooling occurs in the late afternoon during the summer, fog rarely enters the valley until after nightfall, providing the long hours of sunshine needed to bring the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to full maturity. Climate records also show that the average nighttime low temperature in the Dry Creek Valley during the growing season is lower than that in either the Alexander Valley or upper Russian River Valley. These cool evening temperatures enable our Cabernet Sauvignon to mature more slowly and also preserve the natural acidity that gives this wine balance.
This wine is redolent with aromas and flavors of cassis, molasses and to
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Chardonnay
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2006 Golden Coast Chardonnay Sonoma Coast
This full-bodied Chardonnay draws its structure and spice from grapes grown on carefully selected hillside vineyards in the Russian River Valley and the Sonoma Coast appellations. ... more
The cool Sonoma Coast microclimate contributes a spicy bouquet of citrus and ripe pear. This Chardonnay is highlighted by elegant buttery textures and flavors of golden delicious apples and marzipan almond past with lively mouthwatering flavors, crisp acidity and distinctive balance.
This wine is showing well now and will continue to gain complexity for 1-2 years. Try it as an elegant aperitif paired with hors d'oeuvres, or with almond-crusted chicken with arugula.
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Pinot Noir
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2006 Masut Vineyard Pinot Noir Redwood Valley
Nestled in the Redwood Valley, the hillside of Masút Vineyard teems with life: grazing sheep, buzzing bees, and roaming chickens add to the land’s natural vibrancy. Planted in ... more1996 according to biodynamic practices, this vineyard is tended to by renowned pioneers of biodynamic farming – Jacob Fetzer and his family. The result of our shared commitment is grapes of the highest quality and varietal expression.
A Pinot Noir of surprising depth and complexity, it begins with opening notes of ripe strawberries intermingled with hints of flint and bee pollen, with a powerful base note of a black cherry reduction. The subtle entry on to the palate builds with intensity as flavors of strawberry-rhubarb pavlova are lifted and framed by the fine-grained tannins and subtle charm of cocoa and toasted caramel. Try it as an elegant aperitif paired with hors d'oeuvres, or with Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Apple-Cranberry Chutney.
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Pinot Noir
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2006 Green Valley Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
Located in the western hills of the Russian River Valley, Green Valley is one of Sonoma County’s coolest regions. Blankets of fog pushed over from the Pacific Ocean chill the oth ... moreerwise hot summer evening air and ensure temperate mornings. The valley’s optimal weather conditions extend the growing season and produce concentrated berries while soils rich in minerals from an ancient seabed infuse the fruit with nuanced flavors.
The 2006 Green Valley is a blend from several vineyards in the Green Valley appellation. The vineyards represent different clones, each of which contributes something unique to the finished wine. Each vineyard site has been carefully selected to display the bright, crystalline fruit, which is characteristic of classic Green Valley Pinot Noir.
This quintessential Green Valley Pinot Noir boasts dark ruby red hues that open to a bright fruit nose with earthy aromas and a smattering of spice. Followed on the palate by flavors of pomegranate, cherries, raspberry, leather, and crushed rose petals that burst in the mouth and continuously evolve as the wine breathes. A well-structured wine, it is ready to drink now and will age beautifully for up to 10 years.
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Pinot Noir
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2005 Sonoma Stage Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Stage vineyard planted in 1999 by the Hyde family located in the southern most portion of the Sonoma Coast Appellation, at the apex of Stage Gulch Road between Petaluma and ... moreCarneros. This is a cool, windswept site with significant marine influences keeping yields low and intense.
Hand harvesting yields about 2 Tons per Acre. The 2005 Sonoma Stage Pinot Noir was co-fermented with 50% Calera and 50% Swan Clones, of which 20% was whole cluster. To maintain the fresh fruit character of this dark beauty, native fermentation and minimal cap manipulation preserved the finesse of this cool climate Pinot. The wine was aged in 100%, French oak 50% new French oak for 12 months.
This big brooding Pinot Noir is the most Burgundian-styled of DeLoach wines. Lush, dark pomegranate in color, it boasts a nose of leather and spice complemented by bright strawberry notes. On the palate, rich grilled flavors emerge with a core of currant, raspberry, and layers of cocoa bean. Stelvin Lux+ closure, available on request.
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Zinfandel
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2004 Gambogi Ranch Zinfandel Russian River Valley
Annchise Gambogi planted this 10-acre vineyard in 1909. Located within two miles of the winery, these old head-pruned vines are farmed without trellising and irrigation. The vines ... more produce intensely flavorful fruit from very low yields.
The grapes were hand-harvested on October 12th, 2004 at the peak of their maturity. In the cellar, the must was fermented in stainless steel tanks for 10 days. The wine was then aged for 9 months in American oak barrels.
Classic brambly aromas, raspberry, chocolate and spice mingle together in this rich and flavorful Zinfandel. Its big, firm structure accentuates vibrant fruit and oak. This elegant wine offers layers of complexity, firm tannins and a long finish. Enjoy with Spicy Lamb Stew with Black Pepper and Green Olives, Osso Buco with Tomatoes and Herbs.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon OFS Russian River Valley
Our 2003 O.F.S. Cabernet Sauvignon is vinted from fruit grown on a warm hillside of the Los Amigos Ranch about 10 miles north of the winery. This vintage contains 1.5 percent Petit ... moree Verdot which adds a nice mineral quality and enhances the overall structure of the wine. Aged for 24 months in neutral French oak, this wine is very approachable now though will age quite nicely.
Displaying classic mineral aromas of slate rock, hints of bay leaf with plum and Black Cherry fruit, this Cabernet unfolds delightfully with each sip. Black Cherry fruit carries through on the palate accented by floral notes of violet. Fruit flavors are complemented by tobacco leaf and tinder box with black pepper on the finish. | |
Cabernet Sauvignon
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2001 Russian River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Russian River Valley
These estate-grown grapes were hand-harvested October 5th – 24th, 2001 from vines planted in 1969 on our Los Amigos Ranch. Our Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon was fermented in ... more small lots and then aged 10 months in American oak.
Our 2001 Estate Bottled Cabernet has enticing scents of cedar, cassis and oregano. These aromas, married together with maple and red cherry on the palate, provide for a full bodied, well balanced wine that evolves in the glass. A great selection for aging or to enjoy with dinner tonight! | |
Chardonnay
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2005 Durell Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley
We are proud to offer you this single vineyard selection from the meticulously farmed Durell Vineyard, which has been under the care of renowned viticurist Steve Hill for over 30 y ... moreears. Extremely low yields and very concentrated, thickly textured wines are the hallmarks of this rocky site.
Our first release of the 2005 Durell Vineyard Chardonnay is opulent and multi-layered with aromas of toasted brioche, créme brulée, toasted buttered apples, and beeswax, which creates an exotic and intense bouquet. The palate is rich, full-bodied and creamy, with ripe lemon zest, and a hint of vanilla. Complex, rich and concentrated, the palate displays the harmony of intense components and an extraordinary finish. | |
Updated on December 22, 2007
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