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  • Arcadian Pinot Noir

    Arcadian Pinot Noir

    Country: United States
    State: California
    Region: Santa Lucia Highlands
    The grapes undergo a tremendous amount of triage (sorting) both in the vineyard and in the cellar. I consider this to be one of the most significant practices we employ. We can truly say only the best grapes go into our fermenters. Once they are received into the cellar we subject them to another sorting on the table and then into the fermenters. This whole cluster fermentation technique we believe contributes significantly to the aromatics and texture of our wines. It is the gentlest manipulation of Pinot Noir grapes possible. Once in the fermenters we cover the cap in dry ice to arrest any spontaneous fermentation that may occur. We prefer a pre fermentation maceration (cold-soaking) allowing the color and flavor to be extracted in the absence of fermentation for two or three days. During this time we pigeage (foot tread) twice a day increasing to five times a day at peak fermentation. The wine is usually pressed of at 1 or 2 brix into François Freres barrels from the Allier forest in the center of France. The wine will remain in barrel for 16 months without racking and will be bottled without fining or filtration. This wine received an additional six months of bottle ageing before release.
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  • Arcadian Pinot Noir

    Arcadian Pinot Noir

    Country: United States
    State: California
    Region: Gold Coast
    Vivid red. Deeper and smokier than the Sleepy Hollow, showing scents of black raspberry, cherry skin, Indian spices and dried rose. Fleshy dark berry flavors are firmed by chewy tannins and deepened by notes of black pepper and candied plum. Gains freshness with air and finishes with very good thrust and lingering sweetness. This will benefit from more cellaring but could be drunk now after an hour or so in the decanter.
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  • Arcadian Syrah Westerly

    Arcadian Syrah Westerly

    Country: United States
    State: California
    Region: Santa Ynez Valley
    Ruby-red. Exotically perfumed nose features vibrant cherry and dark berry scents complicated by black olive, tobacco and smoky herbs. Tactile dark fruit preserve flavors display impressive depth and sweetness, with suave tannins adding grip. Spiciness builds on the long, juicy finish, which shuts down quickly.
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  • Arcadian Syrah Gary

    Arcadian Syrah Gary’s

    Country: United States
    State: California
    Region: Santa Lucia Highlands
    The grapes undergo a tremendous amount of triage (sorting) both in the vineyard and in the cellar. They were crushed using a Demoissey destemmer / crusher and were inoculated and punched down immediately to get relatively warm fermentations. We wanted to bring out as much of the natural earth and spice flavors that the berries contained. The total fermentation time was 12 days the resultant wine went directly to barrel and was aged 22 months before being bottled unrefined and unfiltered.
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  • Arcadian Syrah Stolpman

    Arcadian Syrah Stolpman

    Country: United States
    State: California
    Region: Santa Ynez Valley
    Bright red. Lovely, floral-dominated scents suggest fresh red berries, kirsch and Asian spices, with sexy rose and magnolia adding complexity; seems to expand in the glass while maintaining focus. Silky and packed with sweet red fruit flavors, picking up floral pastille and bitter chocolate character with air. A very grown-up style of Syrah that finishes with superb clarity and persistence.
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  • Arcadian Chardonnay Sleepy Hollow

    Arcadian Chardonnay Sleepy Hollow

    Country: United States
    State: California
    Region: Santa Lucia Highlands
    Greenish-yellow color. Pungent pineapple, tangerine and peach aromas are complicated by smoky minerals and brown spices. Rich and weighty but energetic too, offering sweet citrus and tropical fruit flavors and a chewy texture. Nervier on the finish, which features a note of lemon peel and very good clarity and persistence.
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  • Argyle Brut

    Argyle Brut

    Country: United States
    State: Oregon
    Region: Willamette Valley
    Made from fuller-bodied Pinot Noir and fine-structured Chardonnay from Knudsen Vineyard, this is simply an astounding (big!) bottle of Argyle's best bubbly. The aromas foretell a wine of concentration. Look for ripe red apple and yellow plum fruit blended with a hint of grapefruit citrus. The yeast complexity holds toasted baguette, jasmine petal, and subtle spice of coconut, sandalwood, and teak wood aromatics. The texture is rich and viscous. This is not for the faint of heart, part-time sparkling drinker, and the wine will smack down even the biggest red wine Pinot Noir!!
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  • Argyle Chardonnay

    Argyle Chardonnay

    Country: United States
    State: Oregon
    Region: Willamette Valley
    Argyle Chardonnay is an exercise in purity. No bells or whistles, this 100% Dijon Clone Chardonnay is fermented half in stainless steel and half in neutral oak barrels. Argyle Chardonnay is all pure fruit focus and precision. The middle palate is ripe with melon and peaches, balanced with an underlying, subtle creaminess. The natural acidity is buoyant and fresh, finishing long and clean. Totten Inlet mussels steamed in sweet corn, chilies, cilantro and lime.
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  • Argyle Chardonnay Nuthouse

    Argyle Chardonnay Nuthouse

    Country: United States
    State: Oregon
    Region: Willamette Valley
    Nuthouse Chardonnay is all about the interplay of savory texture and mineral edge. There is a satisfying and long lasting richness that is hard to define in words. A chord which travels from the back of the palate, through the spine and into the crust of the volcanic soil of the Willamette Valley. Fresh cut wheat, lemon sabayon, crêpes suzette, and delicate flake pastry. There is a degree of convection, the concerted, collective movement of groups or aggregates of molecules within this chardonnay, one may say the third dimension. It brings dreams of char-grilled crustaceans and blackened squid.100% barrel fermented.
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  • Argyle Riesling Nuthouse

    Argyle Riesling Nuthouse

    Country: United States
    State: Oregon
    Region: Willamette Valley
    Farmed and sourced entirely from our Lone Star vineyard, 2012 brings Argyle it's first ever Nuthouse Riesling! After 10 years of growing Riesling on this particular plot of land, we are beginning to learn the intricacies of what it means to make Eola-Amity Hills Riesling. 85% of the blend was fermented in stainless steel to retain laser-sharp freshness and acidity. 15% of the blend was fermented in our oldest neutral oak barrels to enhance subtle texture, yet also maintain fresh fruit flavor. Both components were left on lees 9 months before blending and bottling. The nose is full of fleshy white peach, lilac, meyer lemon, and faint white pepper. The palate is sleek and graceful, a light plumpness lurking in the shadows, waiting to build increased depth with time. The ever complicated acid/mineral interplay keeps the finish sailing on and on. Just a young pup, all the hallmarks of true age able Riesling are here. Break out the Bibimbap!
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  • Armida Winery Zinfandel

    Armida Winery Zinfandel

    Country: United States
    State: California
    Region: Dry Creek Valley
    The Maple Vineyard sits up on a bench above the east side of Dry Creek Valley, and is farmed utilizing old world techniques by Tom and Tina Maple. These old Zinfandel vines (85+ years) are dry farmed resulting in wines of great depth and concentration. The beautiful Zinfandel clusters are sorted a minimum of three times to ensure that only the highest quality fruit is being used for this unique single-vineyard wine. Half of the wine was fermented in an open-top tank to soften the tannin structure. Only free-run wine was gently transferred to French and American oak barrels to age for 16 months.
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  • Armida Winery Sauvignon Blanc

    Armida Winery Sauvignon Blanc

    Country: United States
    State: California
    Region: Russian River
    This Estate Sauvignon Blanc is grown in the cool fog-influenced Russian River Valley. These cool nights and warm days give the wine rich tropical fruit flavors balanced by a minerality backbone of citrus fruits.
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  • Artisan Pinot Noir California

    Artisan Pinot Noir California

    Country: United States
    State: California
    On the nose Artisan Pinot Noir shows off nice Oriental Spice with highlights of Maraschino and dark cherries followed by plum, strawberries, mocha, vanilla and sandalwood. On the palate the finish is firm and spicy with the underlying minerality, also has more acidity and less oak than past efforts.
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  • Artisan Pinot Noir Pallete Reserve

    Artisan Pinot Noir Pallete Reserve

    Country: United States
    State: California
    Palette Reserve is produced using the best vineyards available to our winemakers. Like brush mixed colors, grapes are crafted to produce wine of distinct character. This Pinot noir is a lovely cherry stain red, it is juicy refreshing with light tannins and light cranberry notes.
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  • Artisan Zinfandel California

    Artisan Zinfandel California

    Country: United States
    State: California
    Smooth and spicy, this Zin offers a lovely integration of blackberry, toasty oak, raspberry and a touch of blueberry.
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  • Artisan Zinfandel Pallete Reserve

    Artisan Zinfandel Pallete Reserve

    Country: United States
    State: California
    Palette Reserve is produced using the best vineyards available to our winemakers. Like brush mixed colors, grapes are crafted to produce wine of distinct character. Lingering raspberries, white pepper and spice pair beautifully with your favorite meats and tomato sauces.
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  • Artisan Mosaic

    Artisan Mosaic

    Country: United States
    State: California
    A lovely blend of Merlot, Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake Country Syrah, Lodi Zinfandel, and Dry Creek Valley Carignane. Soft supple and red fruit forward with hints of oak.
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  • Artisan Chardonnay California

    Artisan Chardonnay California

    Country: United States
    State: California
    Artisan Chardonnay shows a color of Golden straw. It shows rich aromas of honey dew melon, apple and mango. On the palate it has a full rich body, lush fruit flavors of honeydew, crisp apple with notes of lychee and honey.
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  • Artisan Chardonnay Pallete Reserve

    Artisan Chardonnay Pallete Reserve

    Country: United States
    State: California
    Palette Reserve is produced using the best vineyards available to our winemakers. Like brush mixed colors, grapes are crafted to produce wine of distinct character. This Chardonnay is bright and tropical with fresh pineapple and grapefruit . Delightful as ana aperitif or paired with your favorite white meats and salads.
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  • Artisan Pinot Grigio

    Artisan Pinot Grigio

    Country: United States
    State: California
    Artisan Pinot Grigio is a soft California Pinot Grigio with light peach and stone fruit notes overlaying a light grassy character that is typical of this region. A wonderful sipping wine, or pair against light fare using caution not to overwhelm this delicate little guy.
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  • Artisan Sauvignon Blanc

    Artisan Sauvignon Blanc

    Country: United States
    State: California
    The Artisan Sauvignon Blanc is everything I'd hope for in a value Sauvignon Blanc. Soft, fresh lemon aromas give way to a satisfying and refreshing palate of lemon curd, lime, and just a hint of grapefruit. Unlike most New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs this wine will not overwhelm with grapefruit citrus. Instead it is rounded by a nice creaminess that does not sacrifice the freshness of the fruit nor the crispness of wine. A great Sauvignon Blanc for any season.
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