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2002 - Carneros Creek - Grail Pinot Noir |
| Sweet black cherry and vanilla nose, voluptuous ripe red, black cherry spice, sweet oak, chocolate vanilla flavors seamlessly lead to a ripe, smooth lingering, rich finish. Tech Sheet SOLD OUT - 480 Cases Produced
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2003 - Carneros Creek - Grail Pinot Noir |
| 100% Las Brisas Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir located where the Southeastern most corner of the Sonoma County AVA and the Southwestern corner of the Napa Valley meet. This very small vineyard is reserved only for our Grail Pinot Noir. A true reflection of the terrior and "Burgundian" passions, the 2003 Grail is ruby red color, with aromas of ripe Bing cherry, spice and undertones of toasted oak. In the mouth, a lovely supple texture with evident concentration of ripe cherry flavors leading seamlessly to a rich finish with lush velvety feel and subtle background acidity. 2006 International Eastern Wine Comp. - Double Gold 2006 Pacific Rim International Wine Comp.- Gold 2006 California State Fair - Gold 2006 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Comp.- Gold 2006 Long Beach Grand Cru International Wine Comp. - Gold 2006 San Diego International Wine Comp. - Silver 2006 Dallas Morning News - Silver Tech Sheet SOLD OUT - 500 Cases Produced
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2004 - Carneros Creek - Grail Pinot Noir |
| Ruby in color, the wine shows red cherry and sweet French oak up front, with black tea and vanilla in the background. In the mouth, the impression is of ripe but decidedly red fruit, cherry, not berry. Good acidity keeps the palate lively, clean and fresh, with a nice balance between fruit and oak. The wine has a classic feel, with a purity of fruit that is Carneros at it’s best. Extended time in barrel has integrated the wine, which is drinking nicely now, and will continue to evolve for five or more years to come. Winemaker: Ken Foster
2007 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition - Gold 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - Gold 2007 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition - Gold 2007 Jerry Meads International Wine Competition - Silver 2007 Grand Harvest Wine Competition - Silver 2007 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits - Silver Tech Sheet 1000 Cases Produced | |
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2005 - Carneros Creek - Grail Pinot Noir |
| This wine is the result of careful selections of our best lots of Pinot Noir, with judicious use of French oak. Ruby in color, the wine shows a fusion of ripe red cherry and spice aromas, with subtle hints of crème brulee in the background. A lush, velvety texture up front leads to concentrated cherry and blackberry flavors, with hints of vanilla, caramel and cedar in the finish. The wine shows fine-grained tannins, with enough acidity to keep the fruit lively and add length to the palate. Sixteen months in barrel has created a sense of integration and harmony in the wine, which, while drinking nicely now, will continue to evolve for three or so years to come. Tech Sheet 974 Cases Produced | |
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2002 - Carneros Creek - Carneros Reserve Pinot Noir |
| Sweet black cherry and vanilla nose, voluptuous ripe red, black cherry spice, sweet oak, chocolate vanilla flavors seamlessly lead to a ripe, smooth lingering, rich finish. 2006 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition - Gold 2006 Jerry D. Mead New World International Wine Competition - Gold 2006 West Coast Wine Competition - Gold 2006 San Diego International - Silver 2006 Grand Harvest - Silver Tech Sheet SOLD OUT - 4850 Cases Produced
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2003 - Carneros Creek - Carneros Reserve Pinot Noir |
| Ripe red cherry, sweet oak and chocolate aromas meld into like flavors, ripe red/black cherry, Bourbon barrel oak tones, complex, silky yet generous ripe red fruit flavors end in a long soft finish. 2006 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition - Gold & Best of Class 2006 Jerry D. Mead New World International Wine Competition - Silver 2006 West Coast Wine Competition - Silver 2006 Los Angeles County Fair - Silver 2006 Orange County Fair - Silver 2006 Grand Harvest - Silver 2006 Internation Eastern Wine Competition - Silver Tech Sheet SOLD OUT - 4850 Cases Produced
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2004 - Carneros Creek - Carneros Reserve Pinot Noir |
| Dark ruby in color, the wine shows lush, ripe red cherry aromas with subtle spice and oak in the background. A velvety texture up front, with subtle French oak leads to dark cherry and plum flavors in the finish. Overall, the wine has a sense of ripe fruit plushness with a well defined tannin structure beneath that lends a hint of flint or stone on the palate. Extended time in barrel has integrated the wine, which is drinking nicely now, and will continue to evolve for three or so years to come. Tech Sheet SOLD OUT - 4800 Cases Produced | |
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2005 - Carneros Creek - Carneros Reserve Pinot Noir |
| Ruby in color, the wine shows jammy cherry pie aromas with subtle spice in the background. A lush texture up front, with subtle French oak leads to vivid, condensed red cherry flavors which linger in the finish. The wine shows fruit that is at once lively, youthful, and evolved, with a supple tannin structure beneath. Extended time in barrel has integrated the wine, which is drinking nicely now, and will continue to evolve for three or so years to come. 2007 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition - Silver Tech Sheet 8200 Cases Produced | |
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2006 - Carneros Creek - Carneros Reserve Pinot Noir |
| Deep ruby in color, the wine shows jammy cherry and spiced plum aromas with subtle toasted oak in the background. In the mouth the wine displays ripe fruit balanced by a pleasing acidity, with lingering flavors of red cherry, cranberry, and baking spices. At once lively, youthful, and integrated, the wine shows a supple tannin structure which will accompany a wide array of food. While drinking nicely now, it will continue to evolve gracefully for four or more years to come. Tech Sheet 10800 Cases Produced
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2004 - Carneros Creek - RamsHead Reserve Pinot Noir |
| Sweet ripe strawberry predominates the aroma, red cherry and ripe strawberry jam flavors abound, mid-bodied this deliciously fruit forward Pinot Noir is a refreshing change of pace for the palate and pocketbook. 2006 - San Francisco Chronicle - Bronze 2006 - Dallas Morning News - Bronze Tech Sheet SOLD OUT - 2478 Cases Produced
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2001 - Carneros Creek - Gavin Vineyards Chardonnay |
| The Gavin Vineyard is comprised of two blocks adjacent to the winery on the Napa side of the Carneros, also within the boundaries of the Napa Valley appellation. These vines produce low yields of fruit, and wines with concentrated flavors. We harvested into small bins, and went directly to the press with whole clusters to minimize handling. A regime of gentle pressing, a short settling period, and barrel fermentation with a wide array of yeasts, helped to create complexity while preserving the inherent character of the fruit. Extended sur-lies aging added richness and toast flavors to the wine, while helping to integrate the French oak notes with the fruit. The result is a bold and complex wine with forward citrus and tropical fruit notes layered with yeasty toast and sweet oak in the finish. 91 Points - Top 100 Wines of 2003 "Weighty and quite oaky, yet has enough structure and acidity to balance the wood. Tastes of tropical fruit, apple and lemon rind spiced with white pepper. A panel favorite. " - San Francisco Chronicle Tech Sheet SOLD OUT
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