Archive for 'Carneros' Category

MacRostie 2005 Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir - Red Wine

Nov 18th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by MacRostie from Carneros, California. The grapes for this Pinot Noir came exclusively from Wildcat Mountain Vineyard. Here, the vines dig into the sparse volcanic soil and stand firm against the strong winds that race in off of the Pacific Ocean most afternoons. This fog-shrouded mountaintop vineyard is a classic Sonoma [...]

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Saintsbury 2006 Carneros Pinot Noir - Red Wine

Oct 15th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Saintsbury from Carneros, California. From Pommard clones, this delivers distinctive Pinot Noir character of black cherry, sour cherry and spice in a vibrant wine of power and elegance. Saintsbury’s house style and the essence of the appellation show most clearly in this Carneros bottling where they work with more than [...]

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Jacuzzi 2006 Giuseppina Chardonnay - White Wine

Oct 7th, 2008 by admin | 0

White Wine by Jacuzzi from Carneros, California. Rich and fruity, our Jacuzzi Chardonnay is quite unlike the popular crisp and leaner versions from Italy. Luscious apple and pear flavors with a toasty, vanilla-oak finish makes this wine an exquisite accompaniment to chicken with a tarragon cream sauce, Dungeness crab, or a nice piece of [...]

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Bouchaine 2005 Pinot Noir - Red Wine

Oct 6th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Bouchaine from Carneros, California. Bouchaine 2005 Carneros Pinot Noir is a blend of Dijon, Pommard, and Swan clones from their own vineyards and very select lots from neighboring Carneros vineyards. These highly regarded neighbors include the Gee Vinyard (dry-farmed), Las Brisas Vineyards, and Casa Carneros. The 2005 season was classic Carneros: [...]

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Beringer 2004 Stanly Ranch Pinot Noir - Red Wine

Jul 26th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Beringer from Carneros, California. Recognized as a separate American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1983 because of its shallow, well-drained soils and marine-influenced climate, Carneros is considered Napa Valley’s best growing area for Pinot Noir. Late afternoon marine fog creeps up from the Bay, even in the middle of summer, so [...]

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HdV 2004 Syrah - Syrah/Shiraz Red Wine

Jul 24th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by HdV from Carneros, California. A melange of characteristics develop from our four clonal selections. Half of the grapes were fermented in open top fermenters, imparting elegance, floral notes and balance to the wine. The other half were fermented in closed top fermenters providing syrah’s distinctive roasted coffee bean character and a [...]

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Domaine Carneros 2003 Brut - Champagne & Sparkling

Jul 8th, 2008 by admin | 0

Vintage by Dom. Carneros from Carneros, California. This superb, handcrafted sparkling wine, immediately reminiscent of the Taittinger style, is marked by an exceptional refinement and finesse. Its brilliant straw gold color is punctuated by strands of persistent, pinpoint bubbles. The subtle, ripe fruit richness of the Pinot Noir is balanced by the elegant depth [...]

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Jacuzzi 2005 Valeriano - Bordeaux Blends Red Wine

Jun 27th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Jacuzzi from Carneros, California. Valeriano is a wonderful blend of traditional Bordeaux varieties that displays rich cherry and herbal characters with a full mouth feel. It will pair nicely with a juicy grilled steak. Blend: 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 9% Malbec, 1% Petite Verdot These [...]

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B.R. Cohn 2006 Chardonnay - White Wine

Jun 15th, 2008 by admin | 0

White Wine by B.R. Cohn from Carneros, California. B.R. Cohn 2006 Chardonnay is packed with pear, apple and citrus aromas, and shows exceptional depth and body. It offers rich flavors of green apple with a hint of lemon, and is surrounded by toasty French oak, followed by a clean, crisp, lingering finish. This Chardonnay [...]

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Cuvaison 2006 Chardonnay - White Wine

May 22nd, 2008 by admin | 0

White Wine by Cuvaison from Carneros, California. Color: Bright, light straw with crisp golden highlights Aroma: Clove, allspice, vanilla, lime and acacia blossom Taste: Melon, apricot, peach and a touch of tropical fruit
 

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