Archive for 'Central Coast' Category

Sterling 2006 Vintners Collection Chardonnay - White Wine

Nov 15th, 2008 by admin | 0

White Wine by Sterling from Central Coast, California. The color has soft yellow overtones from its barrel aging. Very balanced with aromas of pineapple, green apples, and floral notes, balanced by caramel, vanilla, and toast. On the palate are nice flavors of green apple, melon, fig, vanilla, and spices. The wine has balanced acidity [...]

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Red Truck Winery 2005 Red Truck - Red Wine

Nov 13th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Red Truck Winery from Central Coast, California. A well-crafted blend of: Syrah, Petite Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Mourvedre It makes you feel good - just like that old red truck your grandfather had…big-hearted, well-made, and full of life. Red Truck Winery has blended some of their Syrah with their [...]

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Carmel Road 2005 Monterey Pinot Noir - Red Wine

Oct 28th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Carmel Road from Central Coast, California. California’s Central Coast was blessed with a particularly long growing season in 2005, which allowed the grapes to slowly ripen and reach their full potential. In combination with an extended period of cool fog from the Pacific Ocean, the delicate Pinot Noir grapes were provided [...]

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Echelon 2006 Pinot Noir - Red Wine

Oct 23rd, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Echelon from Central Coast, California. An intense ruby in color, Echelon Pinot Noir offers pretty aromas of cherries, cloves and rose petals, while sweet oak lingers in the background. The flavors are richly layered with ripe, dark cherry fruit, medium tannins and a lingering, slightly oaky finish. Beautifully [...]

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Byron 2004 Santa Maria Pinot Noir

Oct 22nd, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine Pinot Noir by Byron from Central Coast, California. Byron 2004 Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley is complex and expressive, harmonizing the best attributes from each vineyard. Rich aromas of red plum, leather, and clove are highlighted by accents of jasmine and earthiness. The wine displays excellent…
 

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Castle Rock 2006 Monterey Pinot Noir - Red Wine

Oct 17th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Castle Rock from Central Coast, California. This Pinot Noir is produced from grapes grown in Monterey County along the Central Coast of California, where the climate and soil quality provide excellent growing conditions for this Burgundian varietal. Here, the cooling air from Monterey Bay helps to produce a longer growing season [...]

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Silver 2006 Chardonnay - White Wine

Oct 16th, 2008 by admin | 0

White Wine by Silver from Central Coast, California. For the winemaking team that brings you Caymus, Mer Soleil, and and Belle Glos! This second vintage follows last year’s successful debut of Silver, an effort to unite the crisp mineral essence of classic Chablis style with the tropical elements found in Chardonnay of [...]

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Robert Mondavi 2006 Solaire Chardonnay - White Wine

Oct 3rd, 2008 by admin | 0

White Wine by Robert Mondavi from Central Coast, California. Robert Mondavi Solaire Chardonnay grapes were selected at the peak of ripeness from top vineyards within Santa Lucia Highlands. A percentage of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation, and 100% of the juice was barrel fermented for a full, complex mouthfeel. The wine aged in a [...]

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Bonny Doon 2005 Syrah Le Pousseur - Syrah/Shiraz Red Wine

Sep 26th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Bonny Doon from Central Coast, California. The label of the Syrah Le Pousseur suggests a mysterious figure, cloaked in a great coat, in which rare vials and flasks of vaguely illicit elixirs, potions and philtres are cached. The image evokes a Tarot card, and as such, represents an archetypical figure, an [...]

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Foley 2006 Pinot Noir - Red Wine

Sep 25th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Foley from Central Coast, California. Foley Rancho Santa Rosa Pinot Noir is deep crimson in color with layered scents of luscious black cherry, spice and rich cranberry offset by classic earth notes. The flavors are lush and silky, with a smooth texture and a refined balance of moderate tannins and crisp [...]

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