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The wine hits the mouth with medium to full body, glorious fruit, sensational purity, wonderful texture and length, and a finish that lasts 40-45 seconds. Usually blending Cabernet Franc and Syrah together would not be a high priority on most winemaker’s agenda, but Maltus marches to the beat of a different drummer and clearly has something special on his hands. This is a brilliant Syrah that should evolve for at least a decade. - Ruby red in color with tints of violet. It shows aromas that are lifted and bright of candied plum, tamarind, baked cherry with hints of cedar box spice. There is a distinctive earthy tonality often woody and bark like. The palate show more spice dominant, baked plum-cherry and persistent fine grain tannins and peppery finish
- The color is a bright pink-salmon with a medium fine mouse. There are aromas of stone fruit(peach), red cherry and candied strawberry with a hint of spiciness. The palate has moderate acidity with a hint of sweetness followed by candied fruit flavors and finishes with pink grapefruit. Best from 2011 to 2015
- A golden hay hue with light green tones offers a complexity of fruit aromas. There are tropical notes of guava and pineapple, green apple, kiwi and citrus blossom. There are subtle aromas of baked fig and oak tones. The palate is broad and rich offering more stone fruit of apricot and peach finishing with kefir lime and lemon-grass.
- Lush, fruit-forward Old Vines Zin from the well-regarded Lodi appellation. Smooth, full-bodied, arousing dark fruit aromas and rich, spicy flavors with a bold voluptuous mouth feel.
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This Estate Cabernet leads with aromas of blackberry and notes of sandalwood. This fruit driven wine expresses raspberry, ripe cherries, and oak nuances in the mid palate. Always food friendly, this balanced wine is completed with a touch of cocoa, integrated tannins, and a long finish. -
On the nose you will find floral notes, new French oak characteristics of vanilla and toasted almonds shine through. The palate is bursting with bright plums, briar fruit, crushed flower petals, and fresh baked gingerbread. The finish explodes with gobs of berries, and an unabashed complexity that are all somehow packed into one bottle. Put quite simply: this vintage is truly amazing. -
Ample at its core with flavors of cherry flambé, Oaxacan chocolate and roasted hazelnut. Tremendous depth leads to a long and unstinting finish. -
This Old Vine Zinfandel is quite tasty and fruit forward with good freshness and mouth feel, balance and acidity on the finish. Well done. -
With a color that is dark as night, and flavors to match, this wine will surely impress. This wine is aromatically concentrated with notes of blackberry, black cherry, chocolate, and more subtle undertones of vanilla, spice, and herbs. Rich red and black fruit flavors, integrated tannins, and great acidity lead to an extraordinary texture and lingering finish. Consider pairing this wine with olives, braised beef shanks, or dark chocolate. Enjoy now or cellar for up to 10 years. -
Aromas of black cherry, cranberry, blood orange, forest floor, and rose hips waft from the glass. Every swirl, sniff, and sip unveils something new! The palate has a silky and savory nature, leading to a long finish. Fresh acidity and round tannins lend this wine to being a perfect match with food. Enjoy with bacon stuffed pork chops, roasted quail, sautéed vegetables, or a beet salad. -
This Chardonnay expresses lovely aromas of ripe pears, apple blossom, lemon zest, pineapple and a touch of sweet toasty oak. A rich and silky texture is highlighted with bright fruit flavors of ripe apple, lemon, peach and a touch of butterscotch. Balanced acidity gives length to the finish. This wine will elegantly with Mediterranean food, chicken pot pie, creamy cheeses, and grilled squash. -
This Chenin Blanc has expressive aromatics of ripe stone fruit, pineapple, citrus zest, honey, melon, with some pleasing minerality. This wine is rich and lively on the palate, with flavors matching the aromas. Even “non-wine drinkers” have been known to fall in love with the Husch Chenin Blanc. This is the ideal wine for scallops, Cornish game hen, ethnic cuisines, or a mid-afternoon picnic. -
Delight your senses with attractive aromatics and luscious flavors of rose, juicy fruit, lychee, grapefruit, and mixed spices. This wine is as much a pleasure to smell as it is to drink. Its structure makes it approachable now, although experience suggests an additional year or two of aging would be worth the wait. Indulge the senses by pairing this wine with bratwurst on a pretzel bun, apple chutney, Raclette cheese, or mandarin chicken. -
High tones of tropical and citrus fruits carry this wine this wine aromatically, while more subtle tones of melon, limestone, and fresh cut grass add depth and ongoing interest. Beautifully rich and crisp, this wine leaves your palate refreshed. Think tuna tartar, Kumamoto oysters, goat cheese tart, French fries with tarragon aioli, or rotisserie chicken when enjoying your next glass of Husch Sauvignon Blanc. -
Mount Eden Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a Bordeaux-style blend of approximately 75% Cabernet, 22% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, although the seepage varies by vintage. This high mountain, cool coastal vineyard is an unusual site for California Cabernet Sauvignon, reflecting its refreshing acidity and moderate alcohol. Fine integrated tannins buttress characteristic flavors of red currant, blackberry and earth. Recommended cellaring is ten to fifteen years. -
From 1973 to 1982, Walter Schug made some of the most memorable Cabernet Sauvignons and Bordeaux-style blends in California history as the founding winemaker for Joseph Phelps Vineyards. His own Bordeaux blend exhibits the same finesse, intensity and ability to age that have made his earlier wines valuable collectors items. Cabernet Sauvignon from the valley floor and Carneros Merlot compliment the well structured fruit from Rancho Salina, a volcanic soil vineyard high above the Sonoma Valley in the southern end of the Mayacamas Mountains. It has dense color and structure, bright aromas of violets and blueberries, and ripe fruit flavors reminiscent of cherries, chocolate and cassis. Well-integrated tannins, oak and acidity give it a rich texture and a long, elegant finish. It drinks well on release paired with rich meats and cheeses, and will reward cellaring for 10 or more years. - Schug's Heritage Reserve Merlot is blended in the Bordeaux tradition using Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon for maximum complexity. The Merlot is sourced from the cool Carneros region, where the extremely long growing season allows this varietal to ripen slowly, developing maximum varietal character and depth of flavor while retaining bright acidity. It has a spicy bouquet of lavender and mint, rich deep color and full-bodied flavors of cherry, cassis and chocolate. Try it now with lamb, duck and rich cheeses, or age it for 5 to 7 years.
- This classically structured Merlot is crafted in the Bordeaux style that Walter Schug pioneered in California while wine master of Joseph Phelps Vineyards (1973 to 1983). The Merlot grapes were grown on the Sangiacomo Vineyard in the Carneros district of southern Sonoma Valley. This cooler microclimate provides the longer growing season necessary for Merlot to ripen slowly and develop maximum flavor. Added complexity comes from a blending judicious amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grown on the Rancho Salina and Horne vineyards farther north in Sonoma Valley. It has a spicy bouquet, deep color and exhibits full-bodied flavors of cherry, blackberry and spice. Try it now with grilled fish, pasta, lamb and steaks, or cellar it for 5 to 7 years.
- This classic Carneros region Pinot Noir offers a wide range of flavors and aromas, in the tradition of the finest red Burgundies of France. "Clonal diversity" is achieved by carefully blending several vineyard lots, each retaining its own unique clonal signature in the blend. The result is a complex wine with a rich bouquet of cherries, berries and hints of spicy new oak. It has flavors reminiscent of black cherry, currant and strawberry, followed by a rich, spicy texture and a long silky finish. This wine pairs nicely with lamb, duck, even grilled fish, and will improve with additional cellaring for 2 to 5 years.
- This 100% Pinot Noir cuvee is from grapes grown within the cool microclimate of the Sonoma Coast AVA, on select vineyards in the western portion of Carneros and the Petaluma Gap. The cool windy climate and low yield of these vineyards allow Pinot Noir grapes to mature slowly while retaining their natural acidity, with bright flavors of red cherries, raspberries and spice. Showcasing the elegant side of Pinot Noir by aging in large neutral oak casks and older French oak barrels to keep new oak flavors to a minimum. Lively acidity on the finish makes it an ideal accompaniment to grilled fish and fowl or barbecued meats.
