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new release fall 2011
2008 cabernet sauvignon - napa valley - howell mountain
this is a big and bold cabernet that just might live up to the label, a captivating painting by california / austrian artist amanda sage. the deep dark napa fruit core gives way to complex and ample tannins that should allow this wine to gain further character over the next several years.
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new release fall 2011
2009 pinot noir- santa rita hills - la encantada vineyard
our biggest and boldest pinot noir from the exceptional 2009 california pinot vintage. this certified organic vineyard served up some beautifully ripe grapes in 2009 and we got strong color and nice acidity and tannin structure. ageworthy or ready now with some time to let the wine open up and show its stuff..
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new release fall 2011
2009 pinot noir- santa lucia highlands - lone oak vineyard
a classic santa lucia highlands offering with earthy complexity and bold fruit balanced by moderate acidity and tannin structure. this wine was aged in all french oak with very little new oak exposure in order to feature the fruit.
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new release spring 2011
2007 syrah - santa barbara county - white hawk vineyard
very even ripening led to whole cluster fermentation for a portion of this terrific fruit. aged in french oak, 25% new, for 18 months gave the wine a hint of sweet spice without covering the peppery and smoky fruit. A deep, complex and earthy syrah that will develop further complexity for some time to come.
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new release spring 2011
2009 pinot noir - russian river valley - amber ridge vineyard
our first year for this storied russian river valley vineyard and we were thrilled when the fully ripened fruit was harvested before the rainy end to the 2009 harvest. look for classic russian river warm baking spice and bright fruit.
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2007 cabernet sauvignon - napa valley - oakville TKO
we were fortunate to grab some of the most sought after fruit in napa valley from the to kalon vineyard so we made this wine with great care and cellared it in the finest 100% new French oak. the result is a limited production of 303 bottles - that's bottles not cases!
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"...classic oakville character, dry and balanced with firm, complex tannins and a solid core of blackberry and currant..cellar selection." - Wine Enthusiast |
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2007 - cabernet sauvignon - napa valley - howell mountain
for 2007 we sourced from the same vineyard we used in our 2006 cabernet sauvignon but this fruit came from further up the mountain so now we claim the howell mountain designation. a big, complex mountain cab for sure, and a fitting wine to launch our artist label series.
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"eccentric...ripe blackberry fruit that's sweet and jammy and the tannins are soft and creamy." - Wine Enthusiast |
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2008 pinot noir -anderson valley - hein vineyard
a deep freeze and persistent forest fires led to one of the most challenging growing seasons on record in anderson valley. through it all we grabbed a tiny batch of grapes, sorted them carefully and made this pretty wine.
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"raspberries, cherries, red licorice, cola and spices fill the mouth, savory and spicy." - Wine Enthusiast |
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2008 chardonnay - mendocino - alder springs vineyard
the chardonnay crop was very light in 2008 as frost limited yields, so we picked very ripe fruit in late october. fermented in barrel, this wine picked up a lovely creaminess from the mostly neutral 100% french oak.
"...pineapple jam, lemondrop candy and vanilla creme brulee flavors, brightened with crisp acidity." - Wine Enthusiast
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2006 syrah - santa barbara county - white hawk vineyard
cool temperatures led to a november harvest with beautiful natural acidity in the fruit. aged in french oak, 25% new, for 17 months gave the wine a yummy sweet spice aroma without covering the deep, peppery and smoky fruit. An ageworthy syrah that pairs nicely with full-flavored dishes.
"...blackberry jam, cherry liqueur and dark chocolate flavors that finish with pepper and cinnamon." - Wine Enthusiast
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2007 pinot noir - sta. rita hills - la encantada vineyard
a model of sustainable farming, la encantada was the first vineyard in santa barbara county to get the california certified organic farmers' stamp of approval back in 2000. look for bright acidity, tangy berry flavors and structured tannins that the santa rita hills region is known for. a balanced and age-worthy wine, word to the wise is to have enough to hold a bottle or two back for thanksgiving dinner 2011. and 2012.
"...good structure and balance; long finish.- Pinot Report
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2007 chardonnay - mendocino - alder springs vineyard
for our first white wine we chose to work with alder springs vineyard: a consistent producer of great chardonnay grapes. fermented and aged in French oak, this crisp wine shows bright, pure fruit balanced out with minerality and just a kiss of creaminess. think honeycrisp apples with subtle hints of pineapple and acacia. terrific with fried calamari or anything alfredo.
"This is a very fine chardonnay..." - Wine Enthusiast
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2007 pinot noir - russian river valley - bohemian vineyard
we were excited to add this small family-owned vineyard to our collection for 2007. the russian river valley gets enough bright sunshine to bring pinot noir to its full ripening potential - the twist with bohemian vineyard is that it sits on the western edge of the russian river AVA where the coastal pacific ocean chill contrasts sharply with the warm days.
"Full bodied and persistent with lots of spice and sage..." - Wine Spectator
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2008 pinot noir - santa lucia highlands - lone oak vineyard
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2006 cabernet sauvignon - napa
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2007, 2006, 2005 pinot noir - anderson valley - hein vineyard
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2005 syrah - santa barbara county - white hawk vineyard
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