Archive for 'California' Category

Simi 2005 Sonoma County Zinfandel - Red Wine

Mar 11th, 2010 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Simi from Sonoma County, California. This Zinfandel has a ruby red color with purple hues. It’s medium bodied and not overly jammy as some Zinfandel’s can be. Enticing aromas of spicy raspberry and red cherry are dusted with baking spices, black pepper and cocoa. Wonderful fresh berry flavors and a [...]

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Ridge 2005 Three Valleys Red - Red Wine

Mar 9th, 2010 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Ridge from Sonoma County, California. Three Valleys is the Ridge proprietary name for its only wine blended from multiple vineyard sites. To make it, we select softer, more accessible lots from our single vineyards, combining them to create the character we think will be most appealing. Younger vines on the Lytton [...]

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Scharffenberger Brut - Champagne & Sparkling

Mar 1st, 2010 by admin | 0

Non-Vintage by Scharffenberger from North Coast, California. Scharffenberger Brut is made by the traditional methode champenoise process - whereby the wines are individually bottle-fermented before being riddled and disgorged. The wine is approximately two-thirds Pinot Noir and one-third Chardonnay and undergoes 100% malolactic fermentation. Scharffenberger Brut is made from its own 120-acre [...]

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Conn Creek 2004 Anthology - Bordeaux Blends Red Wine

Feb 28th, 2010 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Conn Creek from Napa Valley, California. The pinnacle wine of Conn Creek, Anthology is an expressive, complex blend of Napa Valley’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. The 2004 Anthology offers red and black fruit aromas and spicy flavors with nuanced expressions of creamy oak [...]

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Wild Horse 2005 Chardonnay - White Wine

Feb 26th, 2010 by admin | 0

White Wine by Wild Horse from Central Coast, California. Exceptional Central Coast vineyard sites, combined with traditional winemaking techniques, helped to create this elegant, fruit-driven Chardonnay. Bright fruit flavors of crisp green apple and Bosc pear are beautifully complemented by subtle notes of vanilla, caramel and toasted oak. Enjoy this 2005 Chardonnay [...]

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Beaulieu - BV 2004 Georges de Latour Private Reserve - Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine

Feb 23rd, 2010 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Beaulieu - BV from Napa Valley, California. Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot Georges de Latour is the classic, original Reserve California wine, reflecting many decades of experience with some of Napa Valley’s most historic vineyards. This wine was aged for 21 months in oak. Hand-harvested fruit, whole [...]

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Dry Creek Vineyard 2005 Chardonnay - White Wine

Feb 20th, 2010 by admin | 0

White Wine by Dry Creek Vineyard from Russian River, California. The 2005 Russian River Chardonnay begins with abundant aromas of peach, apricot, pear, and toasted almonds. More complex aromas of spice and hazelnut are revealed after several minutes in the glass. On the palate, crisp acidity from Dry Creek’s cool weather vineyards strike an [...]

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Bogle 2005 Chardonnay - White Wine

Feb 18th, 2010 by admin | 0

White Wine by Bogle from California. Bogle’s 2005 Chardonnay has a little something for everyone: barrel fermentation, sur-lies aging, and partial malolactic fermentation. These hand-crafted processes create a rich and elegant wine with layers of complexity. Fresh tropical fruits like pineapple, mango and green apple greet both the nose and palate upon first sip, [...]

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Clos Du Val 2004 Merlot - Red Wine

Feb 16th, 2010 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Clos Du Val from Napa Valley, California. 96% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2004 Merlot has a deep purple center with a garnet-tinged hue along the perimeter. Aromas of concentrated spice, black fruit, dried herbs and a touch of toast fill the nose. On the palate, the wine is [...]

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Saint Francis 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Wine

Feb 15th, 2010 by admin | 0

Red Wine by St. Francis from Sonoma County, California. St. Francis Sonoma County is styled to emphasize rich varietal character and body in a classic Sonoma style. The fragrant Cabernet aromas of cassis and black fruit are underscored by discreet notes of vanilla, cedar and tobacco, and carry into ripe, intense berry fruit flavors [...]

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