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| Ahlgren Vineyard |
2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
Santa Cruz Mountains Bates' Ranch
Dusty, earthy, briary, floral, elegant bouquet. Silky rich, forward fruit flavors. Fine balance, Mouth-filling, long finish with hints of chocolate. Unfined/unfiltered. Won a Best ...moreof Show at Santa Cruz County Fair wine judging.
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| Amphora Wines |
2005 Sangiovese
Dry Creek Valley
The hillsides surrounding the fertile Dry Creek Valley, so much like the Chianti region of Italy, produce the finest Sangiovese. This impressive light ruby-red wine offers rich ar ...moreomas of raspberry and spice. Mouth-filling flavors of strawberry jam and white pepper highlight this lovely wine. Great acidity and a lingering finish make this an excellent choice for a variety of foods.
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| Big Basin Vineyards |
2005 Rattlesnake Rock Syrah, Santa Cruz Mountains
Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains
The 2005 growing season was our longest and coolest of four released vintages. We picked the fruit in five separate picks starting on the 27th of September and finishing on October ...more 9th. Fruit quality was exceptional with small berries, ripe skins and small clusters. Yields were at two tons per acre. The finished wine is a deep garnet with notes of wildberry, sage, corriander, mocha, roasted meat and cigar box on the nose. The dense, compact tannins coat the mouth and the kirsch, rhubarb, roasted fig, cigar box and pepper lay comfortably across the mid-palate. With decanting, the fruit and floral qualities begin to emerge with a sustained finish that builds and lingers. If it is anything like the 2002, 2003 or 2004 vintages that came before it, it will reward several years of bottle age that will allow the the tannins to meld into the increasingly expressive dark fruit core. This is a big wine that balances strength with suppleness.
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| Big Basin Vineyards |
2006 Branciforte Ridge Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains
Branciforte Ridge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Being in a cool climate, ocean-influenced mountain appellation, we could no longer resist the temptation of making a Pinot Noir. The 2006 Branciforte Ridge is, we believe, a classi ...morec example of Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot Noir (which have been made here since the 60s) with fruit, structure, mouthfeel and a long finish woven into one sustained, harmonious whole. We harvested at an ideal ripeness with balanced tannins and acidity that the mountain climate promotes. Bright cherry, raspberry and even some cherry blossom come through on the nose, and are supported in the mouth by a firm foundation of minerality, crushed rocks and redwoods. For a delicate and subtle wine, there is a substantial body and mouthfeel. Silky tannins and firm acidity play strongly on the mid-palate and carry a the beam of that bright red fruit through to a long, lingering finish. This wine has evolved substantially during barrel aging and will surely continue to do so for some time yet in the bottle. Enjoyable now, it will further integrate and develop with several years in your cellar.
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| Bodegas Aragonesas |
2011 Oxia
Campo de Borja
Wine made from Garnacha grapes.
Hand harvested from single vineyards “Sarda” and “Monte Alto” at 650 meters altitude (2100 ft.).
Made from vines 40-50 years o ...moreld.
Yield is less than 1kg (2 lbs) of grapes per vine.
Aged on its lees in French oak barrels for 18 months.
Alcohol - 14.5%.
Serve at 16Âş C (60F).
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| Bodegas Aragonesas |
2010 Fagus X Aniversario
Campo de Borja
Wine made from Garnacha grapes.
Grapes harvested from special vineyards that are
40 - 50 years old.
Yield is less than 1kg per vine (2 lbs).
Ageing is ...morein new French oak barrels for 10 months.
Alcohol - 14.5%.
Serve at 16Âş C (60F).
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| Borghese Vineyard |
2005 Castello di Borghese Estate Merlot
Estate bottled at Long Island's first and finest
Aged in French oak barrels for 13 months; a well-balanced wine with showy aromas of rose petals and cinnamon. Soft fruit flavors with hints of black pepper and earth. A beautiful g ...morearnet colored wine from an exceptional harvest. Many experts feel that Merlot is the best varietal to grow in Long Island's microclimate. A GOLD MEDAL WINNER!
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| Borghese Vineyard |
2006 Castello di Borghese Estate Pinot Noir
Estate bottled at Long Island's first and finest
A classic Burgundian wine, balanced with subtle aromas of mocha and berries. Exotic flavors of chocolate, black cherry and currants that hold a firm yet delicate finish. Pairs well ...more with lamb, beef, quail or other game dishes. Long Island's NEWSDAY describes our Pinot Noirs as ". the family masterpiece[s]." We like to feel that we are "specialist's "at growing this sometimes difficult to grow grape, on Long Island. Our 2004 harvest has produced a great Pinot Noir vintage.
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| Broman Cellars |
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
The 2002 Broman Napa Valley Cabernet is a perfect blend of two very well-known and esteemed vineyards. The fruit is sourced from the Dr. Crane vineyard in Saint Helena and the Geor ...moreges III vineyard in Rutherford along the Silverado Trail. These vineyards consistently produce fruit that is intense, concentrated and well-balanced.
Alcohol: 14.5 % Total Cases Produced: 315
Winemaker’s Notes: The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon from Broman Cellars exhibits pronounced dark fruit, black cherry and cassis flavors. A touch of anise on the nose along with a hint of leather rounds out this elegant and complex wine. Finely integrated tannins and an extended finish make this wine a classic.
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| Callaway Winery |
2007 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Nouveau
Callaway Vineyard & Winery
This specialty bottling is truly appropriate for the season of merriment! This wine owes its easy drinkability to a winemaking process known as whole berry fermentation, meaning t ...morehat there is very little tannin and the wine can be dominated by fresh, forward fruit.
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| Carol Shelton Wines |
2005 Rocky Reserve ®
Rockpile/Dry Creek Vly
Our Rocky Reserve is a classic Zin, crammed with the inky blackberry fruit and black pepper spice for which the Dry Creek Valley is famous, with lots of interesting vanilla and spi ...moreces from the variety of oaks. It is well structured for longer age, but can be consumed with delight in the near-term as well!
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| Carol Shelton Wines |
2004 Maple Zin®
Dry Creek Valley
The last of our 2004 Reserves, its fruit comes from the famed Maple Vineyards in Dry Creek, 80-year-old vines in a field blend that is heavy in Petite Sirah. It has a lot of black ...more peppery blackberry fruit, sturdy tannins and a wonderful chocolatey finish. Can hold at least another 10 years!
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| Carrefour Vineyards |
2005 Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley
The wine has pink grapefruit, citrus, kiwi, grass, anise and melon flavors with a nice acid balance and finishes with a rich mouth feel. Following the 2004 which received 90 point ...mores from the Wine Spectator and a top 100 from the San Francisco Chronicle, the wine tastes a little more lush and focused.
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| Carver Sutro Vineyards |
2005 Petite Sirah
Napa Valley
Following are Robert Parker’s tasting notes of the 05 barrell sample:
”From the northeastern corner of the Napa Valley, this (Carver Sutro) Petite Sirah spec ...moreialist turns out pedal to the metal, powerful, intense wines from this underrated varietal. “Revealing an opaque purple hue as well as a full-bodied, dense personality, the 2005 Petite Sirah Palisades Vineyard offers up scents of blueberries, black raspberries, camphor, graphite, and spring flowers. It reveals huge tannins, good acidity and 25 years of aging potential.”
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| Cass Winery |
2003 Hacienda
Paso Robles
Mourvedre is a variety with wonderful fruity characteristics. This Estate block is located directly in front of the Hacienda inhabited by my only vineyard employee who lives on sit ...moree. He watches over this fruit more than any other variety in the vineyard.
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| Cerro Caliente Cellars |
2006 Chardonnay
Edna Valley/Wolff Vineyards
Completely unfiltered 100% Chardonnay grown in the Edna Valley. Good mouth feel with honey and lime notes.
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| Cerro Caliente Cellars |
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles/Vina de Leon
Barrel aged 28 months before bottling unfiltered, then aged another 6 months in
the bottle before its release. Cherries and currants stand out in this well rounded C ...moreabernet Sauvignon
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| Charles Creek Vineyard |
2004 Merlot "Pasatiempo"
Sonoma Valley/Carneros-Sangiacomo Vineyard
This classic California Merlot combines the best of both worlds; the fully ripe fruit of the new world with the complexities and ageability of Bordeaux’s Right Bank.
Deep ...moreruby color and aromas of dark fruit, spice and pencil lead serve as a prelude to flavors of dark cherry, cola spice, and a hint of herb. Overlaying the delicious Merlot fruit component is the Medium + toast (think roasted espresso bean), caramel, vanilla and spice contribution of quality Radoux barrels.
Bright on the entry and well-integrated in terms of tannins, this bottle would lay down well over the next 6-8 years or pair beautifully with the lamb loin or rare duck breast on the table this very evening.
“Everything that new world Merlot should be, but too rarely is”.
Double Gold Medal-West Coast Wine Competition
Best of Class Gold Medal-Sonoma County Harvest fair
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| Charles Creek Vineyard |
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon "Las Pasiones"
Sonoma Valley-Mayacamas
The mountain vineyards that parented this elegant Cabernet have everything going for them; stunning vistas, rocky soils and southern exposure. The Color is bright and garnet. Openi ...moreng with a nose that is rich with violets and anise, gradually giving way to cedar and the warm smell of forest floor. This wine continues to unfold in your glass, becoming more complex and seductive with every sip. This wine is luscious and approachable now and will only give more pleasure with age.
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| Chateau Routon |
2002 Petite Sirah
Lodi
Petite Sirah is the “Big Jim” of wine grapes. Black as night, our 2002 Lodi Petite Sirah is not for the faint of heart. Big and Bold, it is surprisingly complex. We like to ser ...moreve it with those intense foods that intimidate lesser wines.
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