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Red
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2019 Casa Santos Lima Vinho Regional Lisboa Red Blend Portugal
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Perfect mid-week wine! Great value!
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White - Sweet/Dessert
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2016 ArborBrook Vineyards Sémillon Sydney Klipsun Vineyard
Red Mountain
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Not overly sweet. Good desert wine!
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White - Sparkling
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2016 ArborBrook Vineyards Celebrer la Vie
Willamette Valley
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Was a very good bubbly!
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Red
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2009 Dobbes Family Estate Pinot Noir Youngberg Hill Vineyard
McMinnville
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This wine was excessively tannic without anything interesting to balance the tannins. Because I so enjoy Dobbes wines I held on to a couple fo bottles for several years thinking that at some point the tannins would soften and reveal something worth enjoying. Sadly, this wine never had any sort of peak. Rather, it just got old. Dobbes only made this for two years. after that it was replaced by the Momtazi from the McMinnville sub AVA which is a substantially better wine.
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Red
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2011 Dobbes Family Estate Pinot Noir Symonette
Dundee Hills
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OMG! This was amazing, and a reminder of why we age wine. When you first put this in your mouth you for a brief moment thing the fruit might overwhelm you. Not so! It is immediately restrained to glide to the back of the palette where you still get a touch of acid (i.e. peppery finish). I would not say it is overly complex, but it is so balanced that it is pure joy. If you have any of this it is time to drink it.
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Red
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2019 Corazon del Sol Grenache Block 13 Revana Vineyard
Valle de Uco
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Being a club member at Alexana Estate Winery I have tasted several different Corazon del Sol wines since Dr. Revana also owns this winery in Argentina. This is certainly one of my favorites. What I love about this Grenache is that the fruit explodes as soon as it enters your mouth but then is almost immediately balanced by a strong acid finish as it crawls down the side of your tongue. Love this experience! Got to taste this wine as part of the portfolio tasting at Alexana today (tasting at all three of Dr. Revana's wineries - Revana in Napa, Alexana in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, and Corazon del Sol in Argentina) and had to take home a few bottles.
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Red
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2012 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Yamhill Cuvée
Willamette Valley
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From the winery:
A premium Oregon Pinot Noir with consistency vintage to vintage due to the blending of Pinot Noir from each of our main estates. Named for the county where all of the Domaine Serene estates are found, the inaugural vintage of this blend pre-dates the designation of the Yamhill-Carlton AVA and includes grapes from the Dundee Hills and Eola-Amity AVAs.
The 2012 Yamhill Cuvée offers an alluring nose rich with aromas of Bing Cherry, blackberry, and sarsaparilla. The aromas carry through on the palate and burst with intense fruit that is completely integrated with playful tannins, finishing with spicy notes. The textural profile is re ned, silky, persistent and incredibly pleasing for any occasion.
VARIETAL: 100% Pinot Noir
APPELLATION: Willamette Valley
BARREL AGING: 13 months, 47% new French oak
HARVEST DATE: 9/27/12 - 10/12/12
BOTTLING DATE: 2/19/14 - 3/5/14
ALCOHOL: 13.6%
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Red
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2011 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Yamhill Cuvée
Willamette Valley
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From the winery:
Consistent from vintage to vintage as the “little sister” of the Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir, the Yamhill Cuvée Pinot Noir is a blend from each of our vineyard sites that results in a vibrant, food friendly Pinot Noir.
The 2011 Yamhill Cuvée is a blend of Pinot Noir clones sourced primarily from our estate vineyards in the Dundee Hills and Eola Hills. This wine offers a broad array of aromatic characters, with notes of cherry, exotic spice, rose petal and kirsch. The aromas carry through on the palate with a classy textural profile that is sweet, silky and persistent.
VARIETAL: 100% Pinot Noir
APPELLATION: Willamette Valley
BARREL AGING: 12 months, 54% New French Oak
HARVEST DATE: October 17- November 2, 2011
BOTTLING DATE: February 18-28, 2013
ALCOHOL: 13.0%
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Red
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2017 Alexana Pinot Noir West Blocks - Sedimentary Soils
Dundee Hills
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From the winery:
The western blocks of our estate vineyard are west to south-west facing and are composed entirely of various sedimentary soil types. Consistently producing highly structured wines noted for expressing dark brambly fruits and minerality.
Clones: Pommard, 777, Coury, 115, 667
Nose - black cherry, earth, wet stone, nutmeg
Palate - dark, supple, chalky, rich finish
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Red
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2015 Alexana Pinot Noir West Blocks - Sedimentary Soils
Dundee Hills
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From the winery:
The western blocks of our estate vineyard are west to south-west facing and are composed entirely of various sedimentary soil types.
This section of our property consistently produces highly structured wines noted for expressing dark brambly fruits and minerality.
Clones: Pommard, Coury, Dijon 115, 667
Nose - red raspberry, black tea, cinnamon, lavender
Palate - cranberry, plum, graham cracker, clove
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Red
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2017 Dobbes Family Estate Pinot Noir Vista Hills
Dundee Hills
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This is the last vintage of this single vineyard PN that Dobbes will make. It is totally ready to drink. Starts with some nice fruit (typical Dundee Hills cherry) and glides to the back of the palette. Good sipping wine that does not need food.
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White
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2017 Dobbes Family Estate Viognier Sundown Vineyard
Rogue Valley
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From the winery:
Dobbes Family Estate was the first in Oregon to produce Viognier. This unique, white Rhône varietal is grown by our longtime friends and growers, the Moore Family, in Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley.
GROWING SEASON
The 2017 Rogue Valley growing season began with bud break in the first 10 days of April. Bloom occurred during gorgeous weather in the first week of June, resulting in above average crop levels. Crop loads were thinned in July at véraison to ensure slightly above average yields. An overall warm growing season and easy harvesting conditions resulted in fantastic quality fruit from all our Rogue Valley vineyards.
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
Luscious aromas of flowers and stone fruit blend with vanilla, beeswax and lemon curd. The wine opens with a full bodied entry punctuated with fresh acidity, a round mid-palate, and flavors of golden raspberry, citrus and lychee. 15% new French oak adds a touch of vanilla and nutmeg spice, helping to build complexity. This full-bodied white wine can pair with everything from clam chowder to pork roast – don’t be afraid to go bold!
PAIRS BEST WITH
Triple Cream Brie • Seared Scallops with Cream Sauce • Braised Pork Roast
TASTING NOTES
Appellation: Rogue Valley
Color: Pale lemon
Aroma: Honeysuckle, daphne, peach, jasmine, pineapple, pear, vanilla, beeswax
Mouthfeel: Full entry, round midpalate, crisp acidity
Flavor: Golden raspberry, white peach, pineapple, lychee and tart melon
Finish: Medium long with juicy acid
TECH FACTS
TA: 5.60 g/L
pH: 3.44
Alcohol Level: 14.2%
Barrel Aging: 15% new French oak and 85% tank for 5 months
Cases Produced: 250
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White
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2016 Dobbes Family Estate Viognier Sundown Vineyard
Rogue Valley
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From the winery:
This Viognier hails from the Sundown Vineyard in Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley, where warmer daytime temperatures and eastern exposure contribute to a wine bursting with tropical fruit and peach aromas, rich body, and balanced acidity. Opulent aromas of peach and apricot stone fruit meld with vibrant tangerine and lemon carried by floral complexity. Flavors match the aroma with an added hint of jasmine green tea. The palate is bold with a crisp entry followed by juicy acid and medium-full body. Barrel fermentation in new French oak and Acacia adds subtle nutmeg spice and vanilla and helps build the full body of this Rogue Valley Viognier. 85% stainless fermentation preserves the fruit and keeps the mouthfeel crisp, emphasizing a long finish.
Appellation: Rogue Valley AVA
Color: Medium lemon
Aroma: White peach, Daphne blossom, tangerine, apricot, lemon
Mouthfeel: Medium-full body, crisp, juicy, smooth
Flavor: Peach, lemon zest, apricot, jasmine green tea, subtle passionfruit
Finish: Long, carried by acid
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White
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2015 Dobbes Family Estate Viognier Sundown Vineyard
Rogue Valley
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From the winery:
Complex bouquet of stone fruit and flowers found in apricot, honeysuckle and daffodil. Sweet aromatic accents of pineapple and banana counter subtle herbal notes of green tea and fennel. Flavors of star fruit, pear, crisp apple and nectarine are lively and fresh. 25% new barrel fermentation provides supportive vanilla sweetness that highlights the bold fruit and floral aromatics. A light entry on the palate transitions to elegant, smooth body and a medium-long mouthwatering, juicy finish.
Color: Golden Staw
Aroma: Apricot, honeysuckle, vanilla, pineapple, daffodil, tangerine, fennel
Mouthfeel: Light to medium, juicy acid
Flavor: Nectarine, crisp apple, pear, star fruit, vanilla
Finish: Medium-long with acid
Technical Data
Yeast Strain: Proprietary TA: 6.80 g/L
pH: 3.25
Alcohol level: 13.5%
Barrel Aging: 25% new French oak, 75% stainless steel tank
Bottle Date: March 2016
Cases Produced: 400
Case Dimension: 14.1 x 10.1 x 11.1 Case Weight: 39lbs
Palletization: 11 x 4 = 44 cases
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Red
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2011 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Two Barns
Dundee Hills
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From the winery:
Dark fruits, notably blackberry and black cherry, are hallmarks of this low-elevation, 35-acre site. Impeccable balance characterizes Domaine Serene Pinots, this being no exception, but here there is a bit more juicy power, more earthy punch to the tannins, and a nice finishing touch of chocolate.
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Red
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2018 Booker Vineyard Tempranillo Extended Age 22 Months
Paso Robles
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100% Tempranillo
This wine reminds me of cracking an old library book. Tempranillo is such a warm and comforting varietal with soft, rounded tannins. The palate shows luscious fruits like dark plums and just a touch of black licorice.
VINTAGE 2018
VARIETAL Tempranillo
APPELLATION Paso Robles
ALCOHOL % 14.3
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Red
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2013 Vidon Tempranillo Echo West Vineyard
Columbia Valley
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A nose of cherries with a palate of soft cocoa and plum. Herbal undertone of anise and sage. A citrus mouth-watering aspect.
Harvested: September 18th
Cases produced: 95
Alcohol: 15.0%
Drink 2015 to 2021
Food Pairing:
Large and rich dishes such as osso buco, lamb tagine, steak, Moroccoan dishes
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Red
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2015 Natalie's Estate Winery Syrah McDuffee Vineyard
Columbia Gorge
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Tasting notes: Currents and spice with a hint of blackberry on a lingering finish.
Appellation: Columbia Valley.
Production: 97 cases
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Red
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2010 Vineyard of Pasterick Syrah
Dry Creek Valley
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From the winery:
Our 2010 Estate Syrah is red black with deep dark color tints. The nose has powerful and intense aromas of ripe, black fruits, olive notes and asian spices. This wine is supple with balance between the finesse of the aromas and an explosive richness of flavor. Overall the 2010 Estate Syrah is structured, concentrated with a silky texture and a long intense finish.
Hand harvesting began at 2 am on October 3 and was completed by mid-morning. Immediately after crushing our Syrah about 3% Viognier was added to each open top fermentor. We cold soaked the two grapes for 96 hours, then inoculated with ‘syrah’ yeast isolated in the Rhone Valley. The co-fermenting Syrah/Viognier wine was hand punched three times a day then basket pressed between October 16 and 20 into Taransaud 400 liter French Oak puncheons. The 2010 Estate Syrah received its oak upbringing until August 22, 2013 when it was bottled unfined and unfiltered with a TA of 0.60, ph of 4.12 and alcohol of 15 1/2%. 564 cases of 750ml bottles were produced along with 12 cases of magnums.
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Red
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2012 Fox Farm Vineyards Syrah
Rogue Valley
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Fox Farm's approach to winemaking in general is to make everything as light and elegant as they can. This includes their Syrah although I am not sure it always works. Once they get a little time in the bottle the Syrah seems to flex its muscle.
Here are the winery tasting notes:
Fox Farm Vineyards’ Willamette wines are delicate and feminine, but our Rogue Valley reds show no such restraint. The warmer climate south of Medford provides sites with the ability to very fully ripen, and to make wine with meaty, smoky, masculine aromas- but which still keep the higher-toned acidity for which we are known.
Adding 1% Viognier is a step to intensify and lock in color, and it gives a faint whisper of floral tones to the aromatics. As an unusual opinion, many have said that this wine tastes like Syrah, but that it feels like Cabernet Sauvignon.
17 months of oak aging, with 40% new oak certainly adds a layer of structure and medium tannins to the bright aromatic core of black fruit and smoke. 119 cases produced.
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White
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2012 Pillsbury Symphony Symphony Goddess
Cochise County
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From the winery:
Aromatic and fruity with a crisp acidity, this mutation of Grenache Gris and Muscat makes for a delicious white wine reminiscent of Conundrum in its off dry, fruit-forward approach.
Symphony is a Californian crossing of Muscat of Alexandria and Grenache Gris developed in 1948 (but not commercially released until 1982) by the late Harold Olmo, professor of viticulture at the University of California, Davis. As its pedigree suggests, it is an aromatic variety with slightly spicy flavors.
Symphony is mostly used in white-wine blends, where it contributes to the aromatic profile of the final product. A few varietal examples of Symphony are made in California, typically produced as off-dry or late-harvest wines.
The variety was originally intended as a grape suitable for the hot Central Valley but there, and elsewhere in California, growers enjoyed only limited success with it. It is now cultivated mainly in the inland Lodi and Sierra Foothills regions.
Food matches for Symphony include:
Smoked salmon terrine with dill and lemon
Corn fritters with salsa verde
Buffalo chicken wings
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Red
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2011 Dobbes Family Estate Pinot Noir Symonette
Dundee Hills
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From the winery:
The palate opens with fresh acidity; flavors of dried cherry and cranberry are balanced with integrated toasted oak, hints of black tea and sage all tied together by opulent body transitioning into a mouth-watering finish and fine tannins.
Color: Purple ruby
Aroma: Spicy oak, fresh and preserved red fruits, subtle spice and herbs
Mouth Feel: Fine grain tannins, fresh acidity, opulent body
Flavor: Cherry, strawberry, cola, spice, herbs and toasted oak
Finish: Smooth tannins, mouth-watering acid
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Red
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2017 Dobbes Family Estate Syrah Sundown Vineyard
Rogue Valley
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From the winery:
DESCRIPTION
Warmer daytime temperatures and low yields reward us with a lush, bold, and balanced wine bursting with intense dark fruit notes. This complex Syrah is a natural companion to grilled or smoked meats, blue cheese, and dark chocolate.
TASTING NOTES
A classic representation of Sundown Vineyard Syrah - rich and ripe with dark fruits and complex toasted oak. Aromas of blackberry pie and chocolate covered cherries blend with vanilla, ripe plum and coconut. The palate mirrors the aroma and transitions into a full body with structured tannins and refreshing acidity. This Rogue Valley Syrah boasts bold fruit that complements toasted oak character from 22 months of aging in 50% new French and American oak barrels. Plenty of age-worthy concentration carries into the long finish.
Wine Specs
VINTAGE 2017
APPELLATION Rogue Valley
ALCOHOL % 14.5
WINE & SPIRITS 91
AWARDS
Year's Best US Syrah and Rhône-Variety Red Blends - Wine & Spirits
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Red
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2016 Dobbes Family Estate Syrah Sundown Vineyard
Rogue Valley
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From the winery:
DESCRIPTION
Sourced from a 19 acre site in Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley, this single vineyard Syrah is full-bodied, structured, and opulent. Bursting with intense dark fruit and complexity; it is a natural companion to frilled or smoked meats. Enjoy!
TASTING NOTES
Of all the Rogue Valley vineyards we work with, Sundown Vineyard consistently yields an opulent style of Syrah that is full bodied and structured, with moderate tannins and generally soft acids. It’s a style that can stand up to a lot of new oak barrel aging, but can also shine perfectly well on its own with no new oak barrels as in this 2016 vintage. Vibrant, ripe fruit aromas of red plum and Marionberry transition to cherry cordial and blueberry pie, highlighting the value of a versatile vineyard. The 40% 3rd fill barrels add integrated toasted oak notes of vanilla and caramel with spicy accents of cedar and sandalwood. A bright, lively entry opens the palate with juicy, forward acidity. Flavors of dark fruit found in plum and fig take the lead with support from herbal sage and floral violet. A long finish is framed with age-worthy tannins and carried with youth preserving acid.
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White
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2016 Trattore Farms Roussanne
Dry Creek Valley
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From the winery:
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal: 95% Roussanne, 5% Viognier
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley
Alcohol: 14.20%
TA: 0.62 g/100ml
ph Level: 3.35
Fermentation: Native yeast fermentation, partial malolactic fermentation
Harvest Date: 09/26/2016
Aging: 8 Months | 95% neutral oak, 5% new French oak
Case Production: 301 Cases
Winemaker: Kerry Damskey
Roussanne has an intense aromatic profile, but can often lack in texture. To compensate for this, we fermented the majority of the Roussanne in neutral French oak barrels. This causes integration of oak tannins that boost the wine's body. This effect is further enhanced by the use of new French oak, so we used 5% new oak on this wine, which really gave us the texture and complexity we were looking for! Keeping that new oak percentage down minimizes the oak influence on the aromatic profile, allowing the fruit to shine. The result was a complex wine that retained the beauty and elegance of Roussanne, with more mid-palate than you often find with this variety.
Best of Class and Gold, 91 points: Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2018
Gold: San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2018
Best of Class and Gold: Sonoma County Harvest Fair 2017
Gold: International Women's Wine Competition 2017
TASTING NOTES
An exceptional addition to our Rhone-inspired whites. Aromatic and complex with a pleasant bouquet of fresh flowers and honey-drizzled melon on the nose. Presents ripe notes of apricot and peach on the palate, balanced by hints of pepper and a compelling minerality with rich, oily texture lightly speckled with toasted oak.
Pair with seafood dishes such as scallops, lobster, crab, and cod or serve alongside seafood pasta with white wine cream sauce.
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