2007 Napa Valley Chenin Blanc
August 27, 2008 by David
Filed under Chenin Blanc, Winemaker Notes
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Fresh and fragrant in style, a touch of sweetness enhances the ripe pear, honeysuckle, crisp grapefruit, melon and spice. Pairings: Duck or pork, medium-soft cheeses, slightly sweet fruit desserts.
2007 Napa Valley “Oak Knoll” Viognier
August 27, 2008 by David
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An exotically fragrant alternative to Chardonnay with fresh peach, ripe apricot, sweet honeysuckle and spice. Pairings: Shellfish, pork, duck, fish or chicken with a fruity or Asian flair.
2006 Napa Valley Estate Chardonnay
August 27, 2008 by David
Filed under Chardonnay, Winemaker Notes
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Geoff farms our Chardonnay in the breezy Carneros District where the cooling bay fog added to the effect of the long ripening season yielding small, intensely flavored clusters. Following harvest the first week of October, he fermented half the juice in oak for roundness and richness and the other half in stainless steel for vibrant fruit character. He brought the two together to create a fresh style of great complexity and vitality.
A bright perfume of green apple, sweet vanilla, pineapple and spice anticipates lively flavors of Asian pear, Meyer lemon and toasty oak. The creamy, lingering finish is the mark of several months of aging sur lies.
2007 Lake County Sauvignon Blanc
August 27, 2008 by David
Filed under Sauvignon Blanc, Winemaker Notes
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Fresh and bright aromas with an intriguing note of lemongrass, pear, honey and grapefruit. Expansive flavors of citrus, melon, and green apple with a crisp, clean finish – the perfect mate for seafood.
2006 Napa Valley Tempranillo
August 27, 2008 by David
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Temprano translates from Spanish as “early” and Tempranillo is the great red grape of Spain, grown in virtually every wine-producing region there. It’s been almost unknown here in California until recent years but is gaining in popularity for its wonderful, deep color, strawberry-like character and tremendous minerality and spice.
This Goosecross Tempranillo presents bright, forward fruit with loads of bing cherry, ripe plum, sweet tobacco, anise and a hint of earth and spice.
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2005 Napa Valley Syrah
August 27, 2008 by David
Filed under Syrah, Winemaker Notes
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Rich, deep flavors of black currant, boysenberry, dark chocolate and smoke finishing with a subtle hint of earth. Pairings: Grilled steak, wild game, slow-cooked dishes, aged cheeses.
2005 Napa Valley Merlot
August 27, 2008 by David
Filed under Merlot, Winemaker Notes
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Full, rich flavors with a silky texture, this wine is generous with black cherry, lush boysenberry, toasty oak and a hint of herbs. Pairings: Roast lamb, duck or pork, grilled steak, slow-cooked dishes.
2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
August 27, 2008 by David
Filed under Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Winemaker Notes
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Rich full flavors from our Yountville Estate, it’s generous with boysenberry, blueberry, dark chocolate and toasty oak, finishing with velvety tannins. Pairings: Grilled steak or lamb, slow-cooked dishes, aged cheeses.
2004 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
August 27, 2008 by David
Filed under Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Winemaker Notes
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Tremendous depth and complexity. Rich, deep and dark, our Howell Mountain Cabernet is perfumed with sweet black plum, dried cherry, roasted espresso bean and anise. Lush, palate-coating flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, cedar and subtle smoke finish with round, integrated tannins.
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