Francis Ford Coppola Syrah Diamond Label
The 2006 vintage is special because it marks the first year Francis Coppola made their Diamond Collection wines at their new home in Sonoma County. The Coppola family purchased the Sonoma winery in March, making it possible for them to crush right there on the premises when harvest was upon them....
For over a decade, Heron Wines has been making distinctive, delicious, varietal wines from the best places on Earth. For this Cabernet Sauvignon, they sought out vineyards in prime higher-elevation locations. The combination of warm days offset by cool nighttime temperatures slows the maturation of the grapes and maximizes flavor versus...
Heron believes in the less is more” philosophy when it comes to the influence of the winemaker on the wine better to let the fruit express itself. The key to this Merlot is balance. To get there; ripe fruit with the right acidity was fermented and aged in a combination of...
Snap Dragon Cabernet Sauvignon
My focus with the Cabernet Sauvignon was to craft a wine with complex fruit characters, toasty oak, excellent balance and supreme deliciousness,” observes winemaker Robert Masyczek. To achieve rich varietal expression, he utilized frequent pump over during fermentation. This process, which keeps the rising cap” (skin and pulp) in contact with...
Snap Dragon's Chardonnay was picked at the peak of ripeness. To retain the bright, fruit-driven profile, they fermented the grapes in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures. Partial malolactic fermentation and extended lees aging, with regular stirring, rounded out the mouthfeel, adding weight and depth. They allowed minimal oak contact to...
Free from the restrictions of a varietal name, a red wine yields itself to the creativity of the winemaker who can combine the best lots of several varietals. At harvest, the grapes were brought in to the winery and vinified individually. Diligent monitoring of the fermentation temperatures ensure maximun character. After...
Edna Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
The grapes for Edna Valley Vineyard's Cabernet Sauvignon were selected from some of the best vineyards of northern San Luis Obispo County. Their criteria for these vineyards included well-drained soils, favorable hillside locations, and owners who truly desire to grow” good wine. After fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine was...
Edna Valley's Merlot opens with inviting cherry, blackberry and vanilla aromas. Black currant and caramel develop across the palate with subtle hints of tarragon and coffee. Juicy fruit supports the body and adds length to the mid palate, with smooth tannins that hold together for a nice finish. A very approachable...
Another break-out hit for the recidivist partisans of this eclectic pan-Mediterranean blend. The varietal mix was altered just a tad this year and introduced a substantial amount of cabernet franc into the concoction. Big House Red is all about fragrance, spice and soft tannins. It has a fragrance of mint and...
This is a full bodied Syrah, forceful; perhaps even a bit dangerous” dare I say (that’s why he’s locked up in solitary). Muscular and deeply concentrated this wine has a nose of sweet black berry jam and hints of dark chocolates. Balanced and well structured, it bodes a well rounded mouthfeel...
This Pinot Noir has primary aromas of classic black cherry and blackberry, and secondary characteristics of strawberry, rose petal, vanilla, and roasted oak. The wine has a lush, silky texture with bright flavors of Bing cherry and strawberry. The wine is elegant in structure and impeccably balanced to serve as a...
Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
The Cabernet Sauvignon fruit that composes this bottling is sourced from a number of family farmers with vineyards in Paso Robles. This wine has very engaging aromas of blackberry brambles, layered with dark cherry, chocolate and cassis. On the palate, initial softness amplifies in to a warm, supple firmness.
Rutherford Hill’s Merlot is an elegant, refined blend of classic Bordeaux varietals that create its rich aroma and flavor. The winery is perched high atop a hill overlooking Napa Valley, where the grapes are nurtured by deep volcanic soil and longer afternoon sun. An abundance of cherry and plum fruit flavors...
La Crema Pinot Noir Sonoma 375ml 2010
Like the Burgundy wine region of France, the vineyards of Sonoma Coast offer an unusually long, cool and even growing season. Lingering fog and wind from the nearby Pacific Ocean (or, in Los Carneros’ case, the San Pablo Bay) moderate temperatures throughout the growing season and slow the ripening process. With...
Yellow-gold color. Strong, fresh apple-citrus aromas with a hint of vanilla. Medium full- bodied, with creamy texture and round, succulent, juicy flavors, this vintage reveals ripe apple fruit combined with hints of green almond and pear in the finish. Moderate acidity heightens the wine's approachable softness.
