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Downing Family Vineyards

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Downing Family Vineyards produces small case lots of ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Shiraz and Petite Sirah. We work very hard to remain true to each varietal. Our Zinfandel, Shiraz and Petite Sirah are from single Napa Valley vineyards.
Napa, CA
Phone: (707)399-wine
Website: http://www.downingfamilyvineyards.com
Appellation: Oakville
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon

Our Cabernet Sauvignon comes from some of the most noteworthy vineyards in Napa Valley. Some of these are classics dating back over a century. We are very fortunate to be working w ... moreith some of the finest winegrowers in Napa, the Pelissa and Del Bondio families. These families have been growing ultra premium winegrapes in Napa for four generations.
Petite Sirah
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2004 Two Barrel Reserve Petite Sirah
Yountville, Blockhouse Vineyard

More concentrated than the 2003 Petite, if that's possible (!), the 2004 is simply a huge, floral crowd pleaser. It doesn't hint. It shouts! Pair this with penne arrabiata, the spi ... morecier the better. Heck, this wine is great just by itself. Only 45 cases produced.
Zinfandel
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2004 Fly by Night Zinfandel
Oakville

Only 633 cases were produced of a great example of our claret style Zinfandel. The Pelissa vineyard in Oakville is the source of all of our zinfandel and is California certified or ... moreganically farmed. Thus the 2004 Fly by Night Zinfandel is our first certified organic wine. It is well balanced and is sweet on the front palate and spicy on the back. Black currants, wild huckelberries, and a melting essence of dark chocolate emerge from this full-bodied wine that finishes with a note of vanilla and cracked pepper. WOW!

Updated on August 20, 2007

CrazyAboutWine recommends contacting Downing Family Vineyards at http://www.downingfamilyvineyards.com or calling (707)399-wine to verify the winery's location.

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