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Bordeaux
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Red Bordeaux, which is traditionally known as claret in the United Kingdom, is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Carmenere. Today Malbec is very seldom used, and Carmenere is used in tiny quantities. An example of a famous château that uses Carmenere is Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux.
White Bordeaux, including the sweet Sauternes, is made from Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Muscadelle.
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| Roudon-Smith Winery |
2004 Duet
Central Coast
2005 Silver Medal, SF Commercial Wine Competition. This is a limited production blend of Santa Cruz Mountains Merlot and Santa Clara Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. You will enjoy thi ...mores complex wine, which has a nice herbal structure and dark cherry aromas. Only 120 cases produced! A fabulous drinking wine now or can be cellared for the next 5-10 years!
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| Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery |
The OC Red
Napa Valley
59% Cabernet Sauvignon
41% Cabernet Franc
Hand selected grapes from the famed Coombsville region of Napa Valley. This vineyard has been the source of wine made for Jose ...moreph Phelps, The Hess Collection, and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars.
Released Spring 2006. Aged for 24 months in new French oak.
This Bordeaux blend wine emanates flavors of black cherry, wild raspberry, old leather, and broken Barbie dolls in rehab. The nose has hints of vanilla spice, and plum.
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| San Pasqual Winery |
2002 Ramona Sauvignon Blanc
Dry, light bodied Bordeaux French varietal. Fermented and aged in stainless steel for crisp fruitiness (no oak aging). Very easy on the palate and easy to drink. Grapes grown in Gu ...moreadalupe Valley, Baja California, wine made in Escondido.
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| Archipel Wines |
2002 Archipel
Sonoma County
The 2002 vintage represents a blend of hand-picked, hand-sorted Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc fruit. Vibrant blackberry and black cherry fruit accompany a whisper ...moreof vanilla and a hint of smoke like that from an open fire. The lush, almost sensual mouthfeel is followed by a long, evolving finish.
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| Pine Ridge Winery |
2004 Charmstone
Ripe and smoky on the nose, the 2004 Charmstone exudes concentrated aromas of blackberry, blueberry and candied red cherry, with hints of tea, dark chocolate and cinnamon. This med ...moreium to full-bodied blend is loaded with cherry and ripe berry flavors and exhibits great balance, acidity and integration of oak. Capped by a supple, extended finish of jammy fruits, tobacco and spice, this wine is enjoyable now or can be cellared for up to eight years.
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| Pine Ridge Winery |
2004 Andrus Reserve
Inviting aromas of caramel, brown sugar and cola lift to reveal a wave of ripe red berries and cassis. Rich and sweet on the palate, the 2004 Andrus Reserve offers a medley of choc ...moreolate, vanilla, cassis and cherry, with hints of cedar and slight earthy component. Supple, silky tannins are complemented by an extended finish laced with coffee bean, cocoa and red berry flavors. Cellaring for ten years or more will enhance the character of this wine.
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| Blackjack Ranch Winery |
2002 Allusion
A Bordeaux-blend of 50 percent cabernet franc, 25 percent cabernet sauvignon, and 25 percent merlot. Gobs of red and black fruit combine to make this a deep, intriguing wine. Licor ...moreice, cedar, black currants and spicy oak. Exuberance with plenty of depth, richness, and subtle complexity make this wine a "best buy". Putting on weight in the bottle and taking on an elegantly pretty velvety texture. This wine has at least a 10 to 15 year life ahead of it. We are now into our last pallet of this wine so if you want it, don't delay.
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| Archipel Wines |
2003 Archipel
Sonoma County
Ripe aromas of cassis, black cherry and cedar open to background notes of black licorice and cocoa. The palate mirrors the aromas amidst a rich, firmly structured texture and lengt ...morehy finish. The 2003 Archipel is a superb accompaniment to grilled red meats, sausages, hearty stews and aged cheeses such as cheddar and Parmigiano-Regianno.
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| Red Skye Winery |
2004 Sunset Red
Sonoma
60% Sonoma Cab, 35% Sonoma Merlot, 5% Napa Valley Cab Franc. Deep cranberry in color. Aromas of ripe black cherries and a touch of toasted pecans. Flavors of blackberry, white pepp ...moreer, and a touch of graham cracker crust, with medium bodied tannins, leaving a dark cherry vanilla finish behind. Pairs well with roasted prime rib, grilled pork chops, or your favorite hearty meat sauce and pasta.
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| Silver Horse Winery |
2004 SAGE
Paso Robles
This Bordeaux blend is unique! A blend of 50% Malbec/50% Petit Verdot, most wineries wouldn’t dare put these two varietals together without some percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon or ...more Merlot because of the high tannic structure. But we thought differently. Hints of raisins, plum, and tobacco from the Malbec paired with blackcurrants and the lovely scent of violets from the Petit Verdot make this wine both great to drink now or in 15 years.
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| Murrieta’s Well |
2004 Red Meritage
A Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Each varietal is aged separately from one to four months in a mix of new and old small Frenc ...moreh, American, and Hungarian oak barrels.
After careful final blending, the wine is additionally aged for 15 months in French oak barrels prior to bottling. The cassis, plum and blackberry flavors are impressively deep and long-lasting on the finish.
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| Murrieta’s Well |
2005 White Meritage
A Bordeaux- style blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.
Each varietal is barrel fermented separately and aged sur lie for 17 months. Batonnage performed monthly, adding ...more creaminess and a rich, full mouthfeel to the wine. The final blend achieves a perfect balance between the Sauvignon Blanc's crispness and the Semillon's creamier structure.
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| Cinnabar Vineyards & Winery |
2004 Mercury Rising
California
Fragrances of black fruit, baking spice and sweet oak. Deep blackberry flavors with hints of toasted coconut. Huge mid-mouth with firm structure.
Serve with ...moredry-rubbed rib eye steak,
barbecued salmon or pasta alla
putanesca.
— Winemaker George Troquato
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| Forchini Vineyards & Winery |
2005 BeauSierra Bordeaux Style Red
Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
A French styled "vin de pays" table wine for every day dining. Vin de Pays is regarded as a superior table wine produced from local grapes of a specific area.
Thre ...moree bordeaux varietals and one rhone make up this co-fermented blend. Cabernet Sauvignon is the backbone of this wine with Cabernet Franc, Petitie Verdot & Carignane. Aged in small older oak barrels for 18 months to promote the mixed bright fruit flavors without the overtone of oak. An old world styled wine with moderate alcohol. A perfect food wine for a variety of dishes. No wonder the French are so healthy and trim!
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| Saint Helena Road Winery |
2003 Begins our First Vertical
We are on the west side of Spring Mountian, Sonoma
This is our first offerning of a vertical! 2003, 2004, 2005, in a beautiful wooden box.
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| Wilson Winery |
2003 Roger's Fault Bordeaux Blend
Dry Creek Valley
This wine's name may sound like we made a mistake, but as soon as you sip this beauty you'll wonder why we didn't make it years sooner. A Bordeaux varietal blend, Roger's Fault is ...more37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc.
Smooth, rich aromas of currant and blackberry are laced with dried herbs and a touch of cigar box and leather. The velvety mouthfeel caresses opulent flavors of plum, currant, fresh blackberries, cedar and coffee. It's drinkable now, with great cellaring potential. Pair our '03 Roger's Fault wine with appetizers, the main course or dessert. A roaring fire or an ocean view will work well, too.
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| O'Brien Estate |
2005 Seduction
Napa Valley
Deep, dense purple throughout, this wine displays wonderful aromas of sweet black cherry, warm licorice, cedar, oak and toasted espresso bean. Intense currant, berry and cr�me de ...more cassis flavors on the palate are framed by fine grained tannins in this full bodied, supple, well concentrated blend. This wine will age well for 10 years or more.
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| Girard Winery |
2005 Artistry Proprietary Blend
Napa Valley
Our 2005 Artistry is a proprietary blend of 5 Bordeaux-varietal grapes. The varietals and percentages will change from year to year, with a goal of keeping the wine consistent in q ...moreuality and style. The 2005 vintage is a brilliantly-colored, dark garnet wine with aromas of baked cherries, dark plum, lavender, cinnamon, allspice and freshly cut herbs. There are also hints of tobacco, leather and toasted pecan. On the palate, this smooth-textured wine offers a full-mouth, medium bodied feel. The firm tannins are very well integrated, making the wine elegant and approachable at an early age. There are multiple layers to this complex blend that reveal themselves through decanting or by giving the wine time to open up in the glass.
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| Bella Piazza Winery |
2003 Bella Rosso
Sierra Foothills
Smooth, velvet wine with flavors of blackberries and black cherries. It is a blend of five red grapes: Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah, Barbera and Cabernet Franc. Has been aged in Frenc ...moreh Oak.
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| Arger-Martucci Vineyards |
2003 Odyssey
St. Helena
We call this wine ODYSSEY because each vintage takes us on a journey to blend the finest fruit from our Odyssey Vineyard located 1,350 feet above the valley floor.
The 2 ...more003 is comprised of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 29% Merlot, and 1% Syrah. It is blended to express the essence of our vineyards on Atlas Peak. The texture is rich, giving a wonderful “mouth feel.” While not one of the varietals dominates the flavor, one still has the impression of Napa Valley Cabernet. There are “layers” of flavors, with black cherry predominating while nuances of white pepper, chocolate and cinnamon are present. This is a great example of the winemaker’s “art” of blending varietals to make the sum add up to more than the “parts.” While very approachable now, we believe this wine will easily age for 8 to 10 years with its tannin structure.
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