Murphy Goode Claret All In 2004
This delicious proprietary wine reflects Murphy Goode’s commitment to Bordeaux blended wines from the Alexander Valley. Winemaker David Ready Jr. created this Claret from distinctive lots of grapes grown by both their grower partners and at Murphy Ranch. He handpicked his favorite lots to make this composition 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19.2%...
Murphy Goode Claret Wild Card 2003
This proprietary blend of four Bordeaux varieties represents Murphy Goode’s flexible approach to creating the best wine from their greatest winning hand’ of grapes. The 2003 vintage of Wild Card Claret, fashioned from grapes grown primarily in the southern portion of Alexander Valley, is a seamless marriage of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon,...
Murrietta's Well Red Wine 2005
The Red Meritage is a subtle, sophisticated wine that has elegance and finesse. Each varietal was aged separately in small oak barrels before being masterfully blended to showcase the best attributes of each grape. On the nose, dark plum blend with complex notes of cinnamon, and undertones of chocolate and anise....
Norman Meritage No Nonsense 2003
This delightful wine has all the classic varietal characteristics of a Meritage blend: bright, floral aromas of cherry and berry an herbal component of tobacco leaf and black olive, and a resinous note of cedar. Medium-bodied, it is nicely balanced with supple tannins, firm acidity and a pleasant malty flavor that...
Rains in August were followed by dry, windy weather in September that protected Napa Valley's red varieties from exposure to rot. A greatly reduced crop level produced lean, well-balanced wines for medium-term aging.
Erratic temperatures throughout the first few months of the season caused some shatter in the grape flowers and uneven rates of maturation. The resulting smaller crop and smaller berry size yielded tannic, full-bodied wines of significant potential. A very complete wine from a challenging vintage. Medium weight, with cherry, herb, tea and coffee notes, finishing with mellow tannins.--Opus One vertical. Drink now through 2003. 14,500 cases made. –JL - Rated 86, Wine Spectator While the best Opus One to date is the 1987, the 1988 is certainly one of the finest red wines I have tasted from this uninspiring vintage. Impressively dark ruby-colored, it reveals an attractive nose of currants and smoky new oak. In the mouth, the wine is medium-bodied, with excellent concentration, a velvety texture, soft tannins, low acidity, and a smooth, attractive finish. Although it is hard to resist now, it should age gracefully for 7-8 years. - Rated 88, Robert Parker
Orin Swift Cellars the Prisoner 2007
The 2007 blends the lush berry flavors of Zinfandel, the power and concentration of Cabernet Sauvignon, the dark black fruit of Syrah, the intensity and structure of Petite Sirah, the flesh of Charbono, and a hint of Grenache - all combined for a decadent wine with great complexity.
Harvest Notes * The 2006 growing season was marked by a very mild summer
* A mid-July heat spike accelerated ripening
* Mild temperatures throughout the fall allowed for a moderately paced harvest
* The long growing season yielded added complexity, intense flavors and excellent aroma development Sensory Profile * Dense...
Even though the Incredible Red has grown in production, I still make it with the same ideas and style as our smaller Zinfandel lots. This wine has a medium body with the same light tannins. The visual presence is a beautiful crisp ruby color. Aromas consist of sweet cherries, blackberries &...
The 2004 vintage is awash in lush aromas of cranberry, currant, raspberry, cherry and dried blueberry. Opulently layered with notes of tea, dark cocoa and tobacco leaf, this medium to full-bodied wine offers sweet, ripe flavors of cherry and red berries, a firm texture and silken tannins. It has exceptional concentration...
Beyond the estate winery and across the lake to the back side of RockRise Mountain lies a 40 acre vineyard block, comprised of four specific mini-blocks, uniquely situated on diverse soils well-suited for growing superior Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Back Forty is a wine with a true sense of place ...respectfully reflective of this particular...
Superior Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes are grown on LookOut Mountain to create this premier California-style red blend. Selected blocks are planted in volcanic soil on steep slopes with ideal western sunlight exposure, allowing the tiny berries to ripen evenly, producing a wine with intense concentration of fruit flavors. Slow ripening...
In 2005, careful yield management and a truly ideal fall ripening climate gave them wines with structure, refined tannins, elegance and potential for long aging. The 2005 Quintessa opens with beautiful complexity, perfume and nuance on the nose. In the glass, the wine amplifies with time and a quiet entry builds...
Most enophiles would agree that Ravenswood's rich, spicy style recalls the Rhone wines of southeastern France. So it's no surprise that, for some time, Joel Peterson has been working with Syrah, the great grape of that region. Finding the pure California version of the varietal a tad heavy, Joel has added...
The 2005 Pickberry is dark in color with deep, sensual, dark cherry, dark berry, black plum, mocha, and vanilla aromas. With its complex, full, round, layered texture, it coats the palate with intoxicating flavors of black plum, cassis, currants, spice, and toast. This wine is built to last well into the...
Robert Hall Winery Meritage 2004
Robert Hall’s 2004 Meritage presents elegant aromas of black currant, cassis and ripe plum, complemented by intriguing earthy nuances of cedar and chocolate. The color is deep ruby red, dense, and reflects the intensity of this vintage, the vineyard, and the careful selection of their finest lots. On the palate the...
Robert Hall Winery Rhone Red 2006
The aroma of Robert Hall’s 2006 Rhone de Robles is reminiscent of cherry and cranberry with hints of black pepper and spice. The color is deep ruby red and hints at the concentration of mouth filling flavors that are the reward at tasting. This Rhone style blend is perfect food wine...
The 2004 Rubicon reflects the warm growing conditions of the vintage, displaying a telltale scent of violets and sour cherry flavors, which are the hallmark of this wine. Its super-ripe character delivers a sweet impression, supple tannins, and a prolonged finish of licorice, dark berries, and vanilla.
With a saturated, ruby color the 2005 Secolo is all about aromatics, finesse and elegance. It has a pebbly minerality notes with shades of blackberry, dried herbs, mocha, showcasing it’s cooler vintage attributes. Although not as big” as the 2004, it still packed a lot of black cherry, currant fruits with...
With a saturated, ruby color the 2005 Secolo is all about aromatics, finesse and elegance. It has a pebbly minerality notes with shades of blackberry, dried herbs, mocha, showcasing it’s cooler vintage attributes. Although not as big” as the 2004, it still packed a lot of black cherry, currant fruits with...
