Vineyard Designate Series
The Vineyard Designate Series is comprised of limited-production wines from some of the region’s most acclaimed vineyards. Each wine is crafted to reflect the unique characteristics of a specific terroir and highlights the beauty and elegance of the grapes from that location. |
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| A vertical tasting through our different tears of Pinot Noir! More Details |
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Sauvignon Blanc Ritchie Vineyard 2008 |
| The nose offers aromas of white pepper, citrus and fresh cut grass. On the palate, rich layers of Ruby grapefruit, Lychee ice cream and sourgrass join to create a plush, yet defined mouthfeel.
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Chardonnay Golden Coast 2007 |
| The cooler Sonoma Coast microclimate with varied ripening conditions influences aromatics such as ripe apricots, figs and traces of white chocolate in this wine. More Details |
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Chardonnay Hawk Hill Vineyard 2007 |
| Delicate aromas of sun-dried Fuji apples lift from the glass to join herbal notes of cypress and crushed seashell minerality. The flavors of the tightly wound core evolve with dimensions of grapefruit zest, pear and light cobbler pastry laced with hints of buttercream and honey for a lush weight to the palate. More Details |
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Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard 2007 **SOLD OUT** |
| The nose reveals aromas of tangerine, warm honey and tropical blossoms. On the palate, layers of lemon curd, stone fruit and toasted hazelnut develop to create a plush, yet defined mouthfeel laced with kumquat and lifted minerality.
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Pinot Noir Durell Vineyard 2007**SOLD OUT** |
| This Pinot Noir is voluptuous and smoky with rich, earthy aromas of cedar, tea leaves, delicate moss, and espresso beans. Flavors of chocolate-covered cherries and ripe plums support extremely smooth tannins that precede a long, silky finish. Careful cellaring will benefit this wine, which will develop beautifully for several years. More Details |
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Pinot Noir Le Roi 2006 *SOLD OUT* |
| This is a bright, youthful wine with an intense ruby shade. Aromas of pomegranate and cran-raspberry rise from the glass, followed by hints of vanilla, cinnamon, lavender and cedar. The fine-grained tannins play with notes of baking spices, red plums and sour cherries for a graceful, lingering finish.
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Pinot Noir Green Valley 2007 |
| Enticingly aromatic, with notes of raspberries, black cherries, rhubarb, rose petals and a hint of cola, this wine pairs well with Alaskan salmon or other rich fish. More Details |
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Pinot Noir Maboroshi Vineyard 2007 |
| From opening notes of dark cherries and cassis, the aromas build to include hints of violets, cocoa and cedar. The lush red fruit blends with spice and a touch of fertile earth and fresh pine duff for a complexity that lingers on the palate. There is a balance between the fruit and the firm tannin structure that give this wine a luscious velvety texture and beautiful aging potential.
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Pinot Noir Masut Vineyard 2007 |
| A Pinot noir of surprising depth, opening aromas of ripe boysenberry pie and chocolate-cherry intermingle with hints of summer forest violets and sarsaparilla. Led by a rich base of black cherry and currant reduction, the palate builds as spicy earth flavors are lifted and framed by taut tannins and subtle oak spice for a precise, yet voluptuous finish.
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Pinot Noir Sonoma Stage 2006 |
| This lush dark ruby beauty boasts a weighty blend of ripe strawberry jam, earthy violet spice and tart cherry cola, with aromatic edges of toasted hazelnuts and white peppercorn. On the palate, rich roasted flavors emerge from a core of currant, plum cherry and layers of soft leather and spiced cocoa beans. More Details |
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Pinot Noir Van Der Kamp 2006 |
| Offering enticing aromas of cran-raspberry, baking spices, hints of pine duff and eucalyptus, this wine is lifted and bright on the nose. The palate entry brings distinct minerality traced by notes of sarsaparilla, plum, dark cherry clove and pronounced, yet silky tannins which broaden through the finish.
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Zinfandel Butler Vineyard 2007**SOLD OUT** |
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Bright and aromatic, this Zinfandel weaves aromas of blackberry bramble and cherry vanilla with essences of cider spice and sandalwood. Clean and fresh on the palate, the fruit forward flavors are balanced by herbal elements of fresh tobacco leaf, anise and a slight hint of absinthe. With balanced acid and a smooth finish, this wine will drink wonderfully for years to come.
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Zinfandel Forgotten Vines 2007 |
| Offering aromas of cherry compote laced with exotic spices, this Zinfandel exemplifies the vibrant elements that old-vine wines are known for. Notes of orange rind and black currant engage the palate as cranberry flavors mingle with clove and cardamom spice. Sweet oak and elegant tannins lend lush mouthfeel to this wine for a lingering finish.
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Zinfandel Nova Vineyard 2007 |
| 91 Points in WINE ENTHUSIAST Magazine. "Soft and lush, this Zin has deep flavors of blackberries, mulberries, plums, sweet, leather, cola, mocha, beef jerkey and pepper. It's a richly complex wine to drink now." Nov 2009 More Details |
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Zinfandel Riebli Valley 2007**SOLD OUT** |
| Deep purple in color, the fruit from these vines express wonderful complexity starting with mouthwatering aromas of dark fruit: cassis and Marionberry complemented by warmer mocha and caramel notes. On the palate, the concentrated berry and dark cherry fruit is balanced by hints of smoke, earth and pepper spice. With a rich depth of tannin and long finish, this wine will age exceptionally well. Wonderful with hearty dishes such as rack of lamb or osso bucco.
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Cabernet Sauvignon Wild Creek 2005 |
| This wine is redolent with aromas and flavors of cassis, molasses and toasty oak with layers of cedar, tar and Brazilian coffee bean. A tightly focused mid-palate of red currant and velvety firm tannins leads to a very alluring finish. Well-balanced and drinkable now, this wine’s true beauty will be revealed with additional cellar aging. More Details |
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