Archive for 'North Coast' Category

Shannon Ridge 2006 Viognier - White Wine

Oct 2nd, 2008 by admin | 0

White Wine by Shannon Ridge from North Coast, California. The 2006 Shannon Ridge Viognier has a wonderful aromatic intensity with herbal notes of sage and marjoram and hints of peach and guava. On the palate there is nice crisp acidity, and good balance, with flavors mirroring the aromas and added notes of dried apricot.
 

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Rays Station 2005 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Wine

Sep 18th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Rays Station from North Coast, California. In 2005, there was a long, dry season that gave Ray’s Station the luxury of some extended hang time for their fruit. As a result, the crop offered an intensity that just naturally suits their style of winemaking. In describing this wine, words [...]

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Beringer 2005 Third Century Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Wine

Aug 12th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Beringer from North Coast, California. The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon is a complex yet approachable wine - I get flavors of cola, ripe black cherry and a hint of tobacco in the aroma and flavor. The North Coast vineyards I used in this blend are known for producing fruit that is [...]

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Shannon Ridge 2006 Barbera - Red Wine

Jul 31st, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Shannon Ridge from North Coast, California. Our 2006 Shannon Ridge Lake County Barbera was harvested from our Family’s vineyards in the High Valley appellation in Lake County, California. The grapes went through an extended maceration as well as being fermented with 5% Petite Verdot. Color: Vibrant Cherry Red [...]

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Greg Norman Estates 2005 California Estates Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Wine

Jul 10th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Greg Norman Estates from North Coast, California. This stellar Cabernet has deep, rich flavors of blueberry and ripe black currant, and a nice velvety mouthfeel. It finishes out with notes of sweet oak and a touch of mint.
 

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Parducci 2004 True Grit Petite Sirah - Red Wine

Jun 30th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Parducci from North Coast, California. Paul Dolan and the Thornhill family joined forces to buy Parducci in 2004, converting this old Mendocino winery into a thoroughly modern one. This petite takes Parducci into a new league. -Wines & Spirits
 

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Brassfield 2003 Monte Sereno Vineyard Syrah - Syrah/Shiraz Red Wine

Jun 3rd, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Brassfield from North Coast, California. This signature vineyard of five and a half acres was planted in 2001 and represents the first Syrah produced from the Monte Sereno vineyard located at 2100 feet in elevation on the western slopes of High Valley. The soils on this ridge top are primarily broken [...]

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