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The Tannat grape has been transformed by the Uruguayan environment to become the country’s prominent variety. Marichal winemaking methods produce a Tannat without any wood or oak treatment resulting in a Tannat that is uniquely approachable with softer, velvety tannins and aromas of blackberries and dark fruit. The wine is a direct expression of its terroir and the climate where it thrives. - The lush, round entry on the palate leading to a well structured, full mouthfeel, ending with a long pleasing finish. Added notes of black cherry, ripe plums and nicely integrated oak make this Meritage a wine that can be enjoyed now but will reward the patient consumer with the added complexity that will be gained with years of aging.
- Deep rich, youthful, purple hues are evidenced in the glass with aromas that have pleasing intensity. Hints of cassis, raspberry, spice, and rhubarb are well integrated in the nose. From entry to finish this wine has an even, alluring presence on the palate with a nicely balanced medium body. The flavors follow the aromas with added nuances of red currants and oak nicely integrated with the vinous fruit and a moderately lingering finish augmented by a touch of chili pepper
- A Young Merlot was taken by Hollywood glamour photographer Bruno Bernard, in 1949 at the Palm Springs Racquet Club, with Norma Jeane playfully posing on a diving board above shimmering water the color of her bathing suit. It was during this photo shoot that she was introduced to the Hollywood agent Johnny Hyde, who secured a role for her in The Asphalt Jungle, leading to her fame as Marilyn Monroe.
- There is good intensity of aromas with notes of citrus, passion fruit and hints of anise and thyme. The aromas carry through to similar flavors on the palate with an added touch of melon. This wine has good acidity and roundness on the palate with a pleasing crisp, refreshing finish.
- Aromas of cherries, raspberries and violets which marry well with the new French oak and a creamy malolactic subtleness. The smoky oak is prevalent but does not dominate allowing the fruit to express itself. Elegant raspberry and cherry flavors on the palate with a nice structural balance of acids, tannins and oak combined with malolactic richness.
- Bright, pale straw-yellow color with slight green hues, very pale on rim. The bouquet is fresh, tightly concentrated and penetrating with an amalgam of pungent passion fruit and gooseberry aromas, lifted with subtle tropical fruit elements. Dry to taste and medium-bodied, tight and intense flavors of passion fruit are entwined with layers of herbs and minerals. The mouthfeel is rounded with fine textures and soft acidity, but showing good depth and density of fruit weight. The flavors are rich and pungent, revealing a lusciousness and juiciness, balanced and enlivened by lacy acidity on the finish. This is an intensely rich, lush and pungent Sauvignon Blanc with a soft mouthfeel and lacy acidity. Serve with vegetables and salads, and with Mediterranean fare over the next 2 years
- Bold, oaky aromas of coconut, cola and mocha come with a blackberry backing. Vibrancy and hard tannins push the palate, which brings chocolaty flavors, spice and mocha along with core berry. Licorice, toast and other black flavors drive an oaky, hard finish.
- This is filled with intense black and blue fruits, nearly overripe but always stepping away from that precipice. The power of the fruit is matched by the intensity of the oak, but everything coheres and finds balance. The finish is lengthy, with vanilla, black fruits, and some racy red fruits as well. Drink soon or in the next ten or so years.
- Aromas of black cherry, cassis and forest floor are prevalent in the nose. The luscious mid-palate impression is comprised of dark chocolate truffle, blackberry and cardamom notes. The finish is seamless melding the rich tannins with cedar, leather and a smidgen of spice.
- Aromas of cassis, cherry and baking spices are framed in rose petals and dusty tannins with just a touch of cacao. The smooth mouth entry paves the way for robust flavors of strawberry-rhubarb jam, raspberry, vanilla bean with a hint of dark chocolate bound in subtle tannins and French oak.
- Vibrant flavors of honeysuckle, Asian pear and tangerine lead the way to Meyer lemon, passion fruit, and vanilla bean notes in the mouth. This delightfully crisp Chardonnay finishes with tropical fruit, key lime with hints of French oak.
- The unique clone of Thompson Grenache is blended with Grenache from Alta Mesa Vineyard to showcase a rich and complex blend of Grenache.
- Alta Mesa Vineyard sits 3,200 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest elevation vineyards in the US. Huge temperature differentials produce fruit that is fermented into this vibrant wine.
- Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre from Terra Bella, Shadow Canyon and Luna Matta Vineyards complete the Syrah based Westside Paso Robles blend for Beautiful Earth.
- A rich, long fruit finish full of concentrated flavors of black currant and plum from mountain-top and bench land vineyards of the Dry Creek Valley.
- This Merlot is made from a blend of the finest blocks of our bench land vineyards. Soft and supple with flavors of black berries and plum.
- Deep ruby in color, this Bordeaux style blend offers aromas of Cherry, Santa Rosa plum, black currant, with floral and spice notes.
- Rich berry aromas, with notes of vanilla and plum complement the concentrated flavors of blueberry and plum.
- This chardonnay boasts concentrated floral flavors with a long rich fresh apricot finish.
- Picked in the cool mornings, this wine bursts with fresh fruit and floral aromas and flavors, combined with a refreshing crispness.
