Our Wines
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Barra Family Vineyards, Chardonnay, Mendocino, California 2007
Produced by the Barra family, this organic wine comes from 50 year old vines in the head lands of the Russian River Valley in Redmond, California. 100% estate grown, hand-picked, certified organic grapes. Of the 10 distinct winegrowing regions within Mendocino County, eight are official American Viticultural Areas. Most of the vineyards are located in the inland valleys in the south and east areas of the region, where almost 25% of the total vineyard acreage in Mendocino County is certified organic.
100% Chardonnay. Medium, golden color; with slight notes of fresh kiwi and pineapple. Round and toasted - this Chardonnay is made to allow the varietal characteristics to shine, with restraint. Projects it's flavors and aromas in a clear, focused way. Brilliant!
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Barra Family Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Mendocino, California 2006
Produced by the Barra family, this organic wine comes from 50 year old vines in the head lands of the Russian River Valley in Redmond, California. 100% estate grown, hand-picked, certified organic grapes. Of the 10 distinct winegrowing regions within Mendocino County, eight are official American Viticultural Areas. Most of the vineyards are located in the inland valleys in the south and east areas of the region, where almost 25% of the total vineyard acreage in Mendocino County is certified organic.
100% Pinot Noir. Light to medium ruby in color with bright zesty aromas of crushed cherries followed by red licorice and earthen spice. A rich, smooth texture showcases the bright fruit and slight oak flavors of vanilla and spice. Distinct varietal character.
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Barra Family Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendocino, California 2004
Produced by the Barra family, this organic wine comes from 50 year old vines in the head lands of the Russian River Valley in Redmond, California. 100% estate grown, hand-picked, certified organic grapes. Of the 10 distinct winegrowing regions within Mendocino County, eight are official American Viticultural Areas. Most of the vineyards are located in the inland valleys in the south and east areas of the region, where almost 25% of the total vineyard acreage in Mendocino County is certified organic.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in French oak for 14 months, cinnamon and other dried spice flavors are complimented by blackberry fruit flavors. Lush and supple, a wine with tangy tannins, and structure.
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Burch Hall, Chardonnay, Les Petites Vendanges, Lodi, California 2007
Steve Burch, now the proprietor of Burch Hall winery is highly regarded throughout the California wine industry. After working at Mondovi Woodbridge doing research, and later recruited by Flora Springs in St. Helena as an assistant winemaker, Steve gained the experience that allowed him to establish Burch Hall in Nevada County, where he believes the conditions are ideal to make beautiful, long-lasting wines of depth and purity.
California’s Central Coast wine region is defined by its proximity to the ocean. The mountain ranges run east to west, creating natural alleyways allowing the cool ocean fog and breezes to flow into the coastal valleys and their vineyards, providing a long growing season. In the past 10 years, the Central Coast has grown into a world-class wine region. Growers sell much of their grapes to wineries throughout California, many of which are premium award-winning wines.
100% Chardonnay. Ripe tropical fruit explodes from the glass. The fruit is forward, rich, and mouth-coating. The finish is still fresh and bright, with hints of lime; kiwi and spice linger on the palate.
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Burch Hall, Merlot, Les Petites Vendanges, Central Coast, California 2006
Steve Burch, now the proprietor of Burch Hall winery is highly regarded throughout the California wine industry. After working at Mondovi Woodbridge doing research, and later recruited by Flora Springs in St. Helena as an assistant winemaker, Steve gained the experience that allowed him to establish Burch Hall. Rutherford, at the heart Napa Valley, produces some of the best red wines in the California. Rutherford’s warm climate and well-drained soils makes it perfect for growing the traditional red Bordeaux varietals. Known as the Rutherford Bench, this area produces complex wines with balanced chewy tannins and earthy fruit.
100% Merlot. Complex nose, with perfumey plum and black cherry fruit. Supple and polished palate, with good intensity, depth, and chalky tannins that show through on the finish, along with a touch of cedar and herb. Velvety and focused.
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Burch Hall, Cabernet Sauvignon, Les Petites Vendanges, Mendocino, California 2007
Steve Burch, now the proprietor of Burch Hall winery is highly regarded throughout the California wine industry. After working at Mondovi Woodbridge doing research, and later recruited by Flora Springs in St. Helena as an assistant winemaker, Steve gained the experience that allowed him to establish Burch Hall in Nevada County, where he believes the conditions are ideal to make beautiful, long-lasting wines of depth and purity.
The Santa Lucia range shelters the region from fog, aiding in the largest swing between high daytime and low nighttime temperatures of any region in California. The Central Coast is famous for its structured Cabernet Sauvignon; however, a group of young dynamic winemakers, part of the group known as the Rhone Rangers, is gaining attention with Rhone varietals.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Exhibits classic varietal character - ripe plum and blackberries. Well structured, square tannins, and a lasting finish. Gaining worldwide attention for its distinctive wines, the Central Coast (and Paso Robles) is emerging as a leader in Californian viticulture.
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Burch Hall Syrah, Suncrest Vineyard, Sierra Foothills, California 2006
A very talented wine maker, Stephen Burch, now the proprietor of Burch Hall winery is highly regarded throughout the California wine industry. After working at Mondovi Woodbridge doing research, and later recruited by Flora Springs in St. Helena as an assistant winemaker - Steve gained the experience that allowed him to move to Nevada County where he believes the conditions are ideal to make beautiful, long-lasting wines of depth and purity.Steve & Leslie Schoradt own and operate this distinctive vineyard - which lies roughly 1500 ft above sea level.
100% Syrah. Deep aromas of black cherry, vanilla, and leather compliment the spicy nose. Flavors of bright red plum and toasty pumpernickel toast linger - a medium bodied wine with definitive mouth-feel, grip, and manly edge.
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Burch Hall, Reserve Syrah, Sierra Foothills, California 2005
A very talented wine maker, Stephen Burch, now the proprietor of Burch Hall winery is highly regarded throughout the California wine industry. After working at Mondovi Woodbridge doing research, and later recruited by Flora Springs in St. Helena as an assistant winemaker - Steve gained the experience that allowed him to move to Nevada County where he believes the conditions are ideal to make beautiful, long-lasting wines of depth and purity.
Steve & Leslie Schoradt own and operate this distinctive vineyard - which lies roughly 1500 ft above sea level. The Sierra Foothills attract a different kind of winemaker than other regions in the state. Dedicated vintners make wines that express the rocky mountainous soils, climate, and terrain.
100% Syrah, hand selected fruit for reserve bottling. Bouquet of black cherry, vanilla, and leather compliment the spicy nose. Flavors of cassis and leather linger.
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Burch Hall Winery, Merlot, Central Coast, California 2006
Stephen Burch, now the proprietor of Burch Hall winery is highly regarded throughout the California wine industry. After working at Mondovi Woodbridge doing research, and later recruited by Flora Springs in St. Helena as an assistant winemaker - Steve gained the experience that allowed him to move to Nevada County where he believes the conditions are ideal to make beautiful, long-lasting wines of depth and purity.
100% Merlot - this sturdy, clean Merlot is showing purple pitted fruit laced with sage and underbrush. Well balanced from the cooler, windy Central Coast.
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Burch Hall, Cabernet Franc, Sierra Foothills, California 2007
A very talented wine maker, Steve Burch, now the proprietor of Burch Hall winery is highly regarded throughout the California wine industry. After working at Mondovi Woodbridge doing research, and later recruited by Flora Springs in St. Helena as an assistant winemaker - Steve gained the experience that allowed him to move to Nevada County where he believes the conditions are ideal to make beautiful, long-lasting wines of depth and purity.
The Sierra Foothills attract a different kind of winemaker than other regions in the state. Dedicated vintners make wines that express the rocky mountainous soils, climate, and terrain. It lies in the easternmost of the California wine regions and has, for many years, been one of California's best kept wine secrets.
A supple Cabernet Franc with intense aromas of raspberry, tobacco, and cranberry - with the silky richness of carmelized fruit. Rich, persistent, and balanced. An ideal expression of Cabernet Franc - sun drenched and beautiful.
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Carrefour Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Eleventh Hour Late Harvest, Napa Valley, California 2006
Greg and Marilyn Nitz launched Carrefour Vineyards in 1997 with the purchase of estate land in Napa Valley. Currently Carrefour Vineyards produces wines from several estate grown varietals, including Sauvignon Blanc. Botrytis cinerea is a fungus that affects many wine grapes and causes them to shrivel into moldy raisins. The fungus responds to the humidity and warmth in the climate and attacks the grapes. As the mold penetrates the skin its spores begin to germinate, causing the water inside to evaporate and the grape to dehydrate. With the absence of water, the sugar becomes more concentrated and the botrytis begins to alter the acidity within the grape.
100% Sauvignon Blanc. Their Sauvignon Blancs have been awarded 90 points by the Wine Spectator, and the 2005 vintage is the most focused and lush one yet. On the palate, flavors of ripe apricot, peach and nectarines marry, producing an intense flavor and rich mouth feel.
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Carrefour Vineyards Pinot Noir, Carneros, California 2004
Greg and Marilyn Nitz launched Carrefour Vineyards in 1997 with the purchase of estate land in Napa Valley. Currently Carrefour Vineyards produces wines from several estate grown varietals, including Sauvignon Blanc. Being Pinot Noir lovers, they needed to purchase grapes since their micro-climate are too warm to grow Pinot Noir. The new release Pinot Noir 2003 is from grapes purchased from the renowned Truchard Vineyards in the Carneros region. In 2000, they planted Sauvignon Blanc and Petite Verdot.
The 2004 Carneros Pinot Noir is a blend from two different vineyard sites. 50% of the fruit comes from East block which was planted in 1997 to several clones including Dijon, Swan and Pommard. The other half comes from old Martini clone which was planted in 1985. The wine is a medium ruby color with strawberry, raspberry and cherry pie flavors. Spicy, toasty and earthy aromas with structured tannins give way to a silky finish.
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Ty Caton, Caton Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California 2006
Located on the western slopes of the Mayacama Mountains, the Caton Vineyard is a rugged setting ideally situated to grow some of the premier grapes in Sonoma Valley. The Caton Vineyard is made up of layers of volcanic soil with rocks that lie just below the surface, creating resistance for the vines as their roots search for nutrients in the soil. This stresses the vines, which creates smaller grapes with thicker skins and more concentrated flavors, essential to producing the beautifully expressive and extracted wines of Ty Caton Vineyards. The Caton Vineyard is certified sustainable and we are committed to our stewardship of the land.
Ty Caton personally manages the entire winemaking process, from planting the vines, to farming the grapes, to making the wine here in Sonoma Valley. By using exclusively estate grown grapes he is able to have complete control over the process and personally tend to the wine from soil to glass. His acute awareness of the land enables him to make wines that show the great potential of the vineyard site.
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Racchus Red, by Ty Caton, Sonoma County, California 2005
While digging a well on his family’s property for his soon-to-be-planted vineyards outside Sonoma, Ty Caton came across some artifacts that did not appear to be Native Indian in nature. Upon further investigation, the items were discovered to date back to the Roman era and were carbon-dated to the 60’s B.C. A major archeological dig was soon underway and the ruins of a small Roman temple were unearthed. After exhaustive research, it was determined that the temple belonged to a long lost and little-known Roman god named Racchus, Bacchus’ twin brother by another mother.
44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Syrah, 15% Petit Sirah, 8% Merlot, 1% Malbec. A monster red. Dense, jammy, heavily oaked, and fully flavored. This wine packs a punch, stains teeth, and broods with dark character. Best served with a fireplace and bearskin rug.
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Forchini Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California 2006
With panoramic views of Dry Creek Valley landscape, the winery produces 3000 cases a year of estate wines. Owners Jim and Anita Forchini first came to the Russian River valley in 1971 to fulfill their dream of building a small family wine. They decided to become a full time wine growers and devote their time to replanting their vineyards. Finally, in 1996 they started their winery which they work on with their three children, and today Forchini Vineyards makes award-winning estate grown wines - with vines dating back 50 – 60 years.
100% Pinot Noir. The wine is medium bodied with soft tannins, a brilliant ruby red color and mixed fruit flavors of cherry, strawberry, candy apple and plum that combined with hints of subtle spice.
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Forchini Vineyards Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, California 2005
With panoramic views of Dry Creek Valley landscape, the winery produces 3000 cases a year of estate wines. Owners Jim and Anita Forchini first came to the Russian River valley in 1971 to fulfill their dream of building a small family wine. They decided to become a full time wine growers and devote their time to replanting their vineyards. Finally, in 1996 they started their winery which they work on with their three children, and today Forchini Vineyards makes award-winning estate grown wines - with Zinfandel vines dating back over 100+ years.
Dry Creek Valley embodies the trends and dichotomies in California wine since the current boom began in the early 1980s. Nature can be unkind in terms of vintage weather, but its gifts to Dry Creek Valley in terms of soil, drainage, site inclination, and other factors remain as advantageous as ever.
100% Estate grown Zinfandel. Blockbuster! Amazing structured Zinfandel bursting with pungent earthen fruit - without being overweight, dense, and chewy - as so many New World Zins can be. The age and pedigree of the old vines really shines through - not to be missed.
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Galante Vineyards, Black Jack Pasture, Carmel, California 2003
The Galante Family has a long history on the Monterey coast - owner Jack Galante's great grandfather, J.F. Devendorf, was the founder of the town of Carmel. In 1969, Jack's parents purchased a 700-acre cattle ranch in rustic Carmel Valley. While still maintaining a working cattle ranch, the Galantes, in 1983, began growing premium grapes on their property. In 1994, Jack Galante decided to build a winery and use some of his grapes to produce ultra-premium estate bottled wines. Today Galante is recognized as one of the premier Cabernet Sauvignon producers in Monterey County, and all of California.
The "Blackjack Pasture" is Galante's signature wine and the most powerful and exclusive Cabernet from a tiny 2.4 acre parcel that produces very small yields and intensely colored small berried grapes. The fruit sees new French and American oak. Big, ripe blackberry flavors, with lush chocolate notes.
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Girasole, Pinot Blanc, Mendocino, California 2008
Girasole Vineyards, has been making wine since 1955, growing fully organic grapes for the past twenty years. Girasole (pronounced "jeer-ah-so-lay") translates to "turning into the sun" and thus is symbolized by the sunflower. Proprietor Charlie Barra has been in his Redwood Valley Ranch for about a half a century, growing grapes organically - without conventional pesticides or herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, or bioengineered products. He has always planted cover crops between rows, and a portion of the Barra ranch is devoted to natural habitat and irrigation is sourced naturally from runoff.
100% Pinot Blanc. Featuring beautiful apple, melon and citrus flavors on the palate - perfectly balanced acidity. An exceptional spring and summer wine - it is refreshingly crisp and surprises with a long lingering finish.
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Girasole, Chardonnay, Mendocino, California 2008
Girasole Vineyards, has been making wine since 1955, growing fully organic grapes for the past twenty years. Girasole (pronounced "jeer-ah-so-lay") translates to "turning into the sun" and thus is symbolized by the sunflower. Proprietor Charlie Barra has been in his Redwood Valley Ranch for about a half a century, growing grapes organically - without conventional pesticides or herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, or bioengineered products. He has always planted cover crops between rows, and a portion of the Barra ranch is devoted to natural habitat and irrigation is sourced naturally from runoff.
100% Chardonnay. Bright and golden! Medium bodied, smooth with a creamy texture - without being weighty. Predominant tropical flavors of pineapple, pear, and citrus persists from the mid-palate on to the finish. Layered nicely with just the right amount of oak.
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Girasole, Sangiovese, Mendocino, California 2008
Girasole Vineyards, has been making wine since 1955, growing fully organic grapes for the past twenty years. Girasole (pronounced "jeer-ah-so-lay") translates to "turning into the sun" and thus is symbolized by the sunflower. Proprietor Charlie Barra has been in his Redwood Valley Ranch for about a half a century, growing grapes organically - without conventional pesticides or herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, or bioengineered products. He has always planted cover crops between rows, and a portion of the Barra ranch is devoted to natural habitat and irrigation is sourced naturally from runoff.
100% Sangiovese. Silky with ripe fruit flavors of blackberry and cassis - this wine is bursting with flavor. Its tannins are soft and well integrated and it surprises with a wonderfully long lasting finish.
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Girasole, Pinot Noir, Mendocino, California 2008
Girasole Vineyards, has been making wine since 1955, growing fully organic grapes for the past twenty years. Girasole (pronounced "jeer-ah-so-lay") translates to "turning into the sun" and thus is symbolized by the sunflower. Proprietor Charlie Barra has been in his Redwood Valley Ranch for about a half a century, growing grapes organically - without conventional pesticides or herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, or bio-engineered products. He has always planted cover crops between rows, and a portion of the Barra ranch is devoted to natural habitat and irrigation is sourced naturally from runoff.
100% Pinot Noir. Aromas of blackberry and cherry with a touch of smoke give way to sweet flavors of raspberry, and a touch of licorice. This beautifully crafted wine is smooth and delicate and given its young age offers an amazingly long finish.
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Girasole, Zinfandel, Mendocino, California 2007
Girasole Vineyards, has been making wine since 1955, growing fully organic grapes for the past twenty years. Girasole (pronounced "jeer-ah-so-lay") translates to "turning into the sun" and thus is symbolized by the sunflower. Proprietor Charlie Barra has been in his Redwood Valley Ranch for about a half a century, growing grapes organically - without conventional pesticides or herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, or bioengineered products. He has always planted cover crops between rows, and a portion of the Barra ranch is devoted to natural habitat and irrigation is sourced naturally from runoff.
100% Zinfandel. Deep and rich in color, it’s enhanced warm oak nose leads to flavors of black currant, blackberry and plum. The soft texture leads to an extended finish with a hint of chocolate.
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Les Compagnons, Golden Chardonnay, Lodi, California 2007
Located in a rural area east of San Francisco by the Sacramento River Delta, Lodi is characterized by its warm dry summer days, cool breezy nights, and sandy soils. These conditions make this section of the California Wine regions a prime grape growing area.
Pure and stylish with its golden robe, this dry Chardonnay exudes aromas of green apple and pear. A well balanced acidity supports a light note of oak barrel toast leading to a long and deliciously fruity finish.
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Les Compagnons, Good Boy Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Ynez Valley, California
The Santa Ynez Valley is famous for its concentration of wineries in Santa Barbara County. The western section benefits from the moderating effects of the Pacific, and is dominated by Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
As one follows the Santa Ynez River east increasing altitude, vineyards experience higher temperature fluctuations and a warmer overall climate. In this environment, Syrah and Cabernet are dominating wineries in the area.
This Santa Ynez Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of plum and cassis with a refreshing minerality.
This wine boasts a strong body and smooth character, its flavors consistent with the classic Cabernet.
The finish is long and pleasantly fruity.
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Ludwig Winery, Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer, Monterey, California 2008
Ludwig Winery specializes in northern European varietals. Currently they offer two vineyard designated Rieslings and a Gewurztraminer. All of their outstanding selections are fairly dry and made in a food friendly style.
Monterey, because of its very cool, coastal climate has always been known for producing fabulous Riesling. The winery decided to add a Gewuerztraminer to the lineup when discovered an impressive vineyard in 2007.
This wine is easily measured as Gewuerztraminer with an abundance of rose, spice and lavender aromas. The wine’s complexity will delight and entertain your guests. Relatively dry, it can be enjoyed with a wide array of foods, including cuisine often recommended for lighter reds like grilled pork, roasted turkey or fresh salmon.
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Ludwig Winery, Riesling Lorelei Vineyard, Monterey, California 2008
Ludwig Winery specializes in northern European varietals. Currently they offer two vineyard designated Rieslings and a Gewurztraminer. All of their outstanding selections are fairly dry and made in a food friendly style.
Monterey, because of its very cool, coastal climate has always been known for producing fabulous Riesling.
This Riesling is grown with 100% Organic grapes! Austrian in style - clean and bracing; laced with a myriad of white fruit: lychee, white plum, and starfruit. Palate is bright and dry; racy and mineral driven. Versatile with many styles of foods, most notably Asian and Indian, and also the multi-cultural vegan scene.
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Redmon Family Vineyards, Stage 9 Merlot, Napa Valley, California 2002
Redmond Family Vineyards grows and produces limited production, artisan wines from fruit farmed in our 3 acre vineyard and other hand selected sources. Located in one of the world’s premier viticulture regions, they are nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, just south of St. Helena. After experiencing sold-out demand for their award winning 2001 and 2002 Redmon Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, winemaker Scott Mangelson has created his Stage 9 bottling for his cultish following.
100% Napa Valley Merlot. Vibrant fruit from the clay soils, filled with blackcherry, cola, boysenberry, and apple pie. Balancing the fruit are bright spice and herb characters, making it readily approachable.
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Ventana Vineyards Riesling, Arroyo Seco, Monterey, California 2008
Ventana’s founder, Doug Meador, a former Navy jet pilot and University of Washington econometrics graduate, planned a career in Washington State where his family owned apple orchards, when he became fascinated with the challenges of cold climate viticulture – and decided to remain in Monterey. He subsequently purchased the finest area of a large planting naming it Ventana Vineyards (Spanish for window) because to him it symbolizes the “window to the future” in viticulture. For over thirty years it has essentially been a research vineyard – the result of Doug Meador’s single-minded dedication to earn Monterey County a respected place on the California wine map.
Nose is explosive with apricot, orange peel and flowers. Sufficient acidity, fresh stone fruit components and a lively, racy mouth-feel. Good varietal character.
Ideal with: dried fruit and hard cheese, unagi sashimi, or octopus salad.
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Ventana Vineyards Gewürztraminer, Arroyo Seco, Monterey, California 2007
Ventana’s founder, Doug Meador, a former Navy jet pilot and University of Washington econometrics graduate, planned a career in Washington State where his family owned apple orchards, when he became fascinated with the challenges of cold climate viticulture – and decided to remain in Monterey. He subsequently purchased the finest area of a large planting naming it Ventana Vineyards (Spanish for window) because to him it symbolizes the “window to the future” in viticulture. For over thirty years it has essentially been a research vineyard – the result of Doug Meador’s single-minded dedication to earn Monterey County a respected place on the California wine map.
Off-dry Alsatian style - with flavor characteristics of litchis, orange blossoms, cinnamon and nutmeg spices - a lively bouquet. The wine is medium bodied with a lingering crisp spicy finish.
Ideal with: Thanksgiving, rich cheeses, fried clams.
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Ventana Vineyards Chardonnay, Gold Stripe, Monterey, California 2008
Ventana’s founder, Doug Meador, a former Navy jet pilot and University of Washington econometrics graduate, planned a career in Washington State where his family owned apple orchards, when he became fascinated with the challenges of cold climate viticulture – and decided to remain in Monterey. He subsequently purchased the finest area of a large planting naming it Ventana Vineyards (Spanish for window) because to him it symbolizes the “window to the future” in viticulture. For over thirty years it has essentially been a research vineyard – the result of Doug Meador’s single-minded dedication to earn Monterey County a respected place on the California wine map.
100% Chardonnay. Beautiful fruit that retains concentrated flavors of tangy apple, Asian pear, lemon and a tinge of mineral that comes from the Ventana soil composition of mainly rock and gravel. Well balanced with good body and a medium-long finish.
Ideal with: fennel salad, baked oysters, grilled octopus.
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