Showing posts with label California. Show all posts
Showing posts with label California. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Beckstoffer "Melee"

California
95% Grenache, 5% Syrah




Melee possess beautifully integrated and striking aromas of fresh alpine strawberries, rhubarb, and wet granite. The palate showcases a wealth of herbal notes combined with dried plums, apple skin and fresh cracked white pepper. A small amount of Syrah from the cooler region of California’s Mendocino coast adds structure and tremendous length while maintaining immense power, balance and structure.

Mathew Fritz Cabernet Sauvignon



Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot

Deep ruby color. This classic Alexander Valley Cabernet is medium bodied and has a very intense aroma of deep red and black fruits. It consists of the following flavors: cherry, cassis, raspberry, strawberry, sweet oak, spice olive and black tea. It  finishes with soft  velvety tannins and medium acidity.

J Cuvée 20 “Anniversary Label”

Russian River Valley, California
49% Chardonnay, 49% Pinot Noir, 2% Pinot Meunier















The non-vintage J Cuvée 20 “Anniversary Label” gracefully opens up with crisp lemon peel, honeysuckle and delicate yeast aromas. Upon entry, these notes are followed by a mix of Fuji apple, grapefruit and a sweet hint of angel food cake. The mid-palate flavors are interlaced with toast, caramel, warm pear, and almond. The acidity adds just enough liveliness and the citrus zest leads to a lingering lush finish. This is the perfect celebratory wine.

Conn Creek "Herricks Red"

Napa Valley, California



Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend of classic Bordeaux-style varieties with a hint of Syrah

Spiced cherry, black plum and chocolate aromas lead to a full bodied, textural wine, studded with layers of berries and caramel mocha. This diverse and pleasing wine lends itself to almost any situation.

Civello, White Wine

Sexier than Pinot Grigio, Naughtier than a Chardonnay

California



Start with the Pinot Gris from Monterey. Spanish grape Verdhelo which we get from the warmer Clarksburg area, add a splash of the German/Alsatian grape Gewürztraminer which we get from California’s coolest counties. Occasionally we add a little Dijon clone Chardonnay from Carneros. Sometimes we even add a little Muscato Fruliano or Albarino.

Citrus, apricots then bliss...
Finish is dry!

Gorman Winery "Zachary's Ladder" Red Wine Blend

Columbia Valley, Washington



45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 25% Mourvedre,
with the balance Syrah and Petit Verdot


Medium purple in color, it exhibits an aromatic array of Asian spices, violets, herbs, underbrush, cassis, and plum. Structured with thick, smoky and exotic notes on the palate with good depth and balance, Big and creamy wine with plenty of acidity, Friendly mocha flavors of new oak.

45% new French oak. This savory offering will evolve for 1-2 years and drink well through 2017

Immortal Zin "Old Vines"

Lodi, California



100% Zinfandel

Deceptively subtle aromas of this wine combine red and black cherry, mineral, earthy rhubarb and red fruit, with slightly spicy characters. In the mouth, the palate is wrapped in a velvety layered mix of sweet red cherry, strawberry, cocoa and juicy red fruit followed by light toast and smooth, chiseled tannins, leading to a lengthy, almost breathless finish. This is a wine for great food, friends and conversation, or an intimate meal for two by a flickering fire

Monday, February 20, 2012

Clayhouse Adobe Red

Adobe Red



 
The Adobe Red is a proprietary Zinfandel-based blend with effusive aromas of cherry spice, blackberry and pepper, with hints of brambles and plum. Cherry/berry flavors dominate on the palate. The tannins are fine and supple, and a bit of oak character adds additional vanilla notes to the balanced finish.

Clayhouse Adobe White

Clayhouse Adobe White

 

The Adobe White is a proprietary blend with a golden straw color, and fragrant floral notes of orange blossom and lemon citrus. Pear, peach and honeydew melon aromas jump from the glass. There is a creamy mouthfeel imparted by sur lie aging. The zingy fruit flavors are of apple and stone fruit, with nuances of pumpkin pie spice and tea. The finish is crisp and balanced.