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A slight minerality compliments the crisp green apple finish. Pair this Chardonnay with grilled chicken and seafood, or with a garlic and olive oil pasta. - Cecil De Loach has been farming Russian River Valley Chardonnay for over 30 years and was among a small group of vintners that helped define this valley as a premier Chardonnay region
- The brilliant straw color invites comparison to other white wines, but the aroma and flavor dispel that notion.
- These 20-year old vines stretch along the front 5 acres of the Hook & Ladder Estate Winery on Olivet Road.
- Big and jammy, this wine has notes of chocolate and ripe red berries on the nose and a wonderful dark chocolate taste with a slight bit of oak. We drank it with dark chocolate and it was a prefect pairing.
- Toasty oak walnut and brown sugar nose, with definite blueberry and boysenberry fruit swirled in. On the palate it is rich and complex with well rounded integrated tannins, bright and intense dark blackberry and blueberry fruit and a long finish with a hint of anise and black pepper.
- Classic notes of black pepper and spice highlight the lush fruit aromas of this James Creek Zinfandel. On the palate, silky layers of blackberries unfold with intriguing coffee and vanilla nuances. This wine has a wonderful history, rich in family tradition. As siblings, Viticulturist Scott Brown and Winemaker Cindy Johnston helped their family plant this Zinfandel vineyard in 1972, when they were 8 and 12 years old. For nearly three decades they have trained and nurtured this vineyard in Pope Valley. Over the years, family and friends have enjoyed the wine, and a new generation of children has continued the tradition of helping in the vineyard.
- Inspired by the warm flavors of sun-ripened blueberries, our Merlot from California is for the hedonist in all of us. Vibrantly fruited, the wine boasts luscious flavors of blueberry, plum and ripe cherry that saturate the juicy, mouth-coating mid-palate. Aged in seasoned French and American oak, the wine features hints of mocha and toast in the background and warm notes of vanilla and spice, but it’s the rich and supple fruit which takes center stage on the smooth finish.
- Bursting with ripe, juicy flavor, our Red Blend is a showy blend of fresh-picked raspberries, black cherries and rich blackberry liqueur. Grown in Spain’s dynamic Catalunya region, the wine combines the classic grape varieties of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot into a velvety smooth blend that is both intriguing and flavorful. Soft and smooth, this is a medium-bodied red blend oozing warmth and character.
- A hint of effervescence bolsters the fresh notes of strawberry, raspberry, peach and apricot in our lively Moscato Rosé. Made with a classic blend of sunshine-loving Moscato and Raboso grapes from northeastern Italy’s Veneto region, this lightly sparkling charmer enchants with a vibrant pink color and abundant berry notes to match. Perfect for pairing with starters or for capping off an evening of fun, the wine playfully balances light sweetness and crisp acidity for a brisk, refreshing quaff.
- Predominately powered by the earthy Syrah, this wine is full-bodied and hearty. Smooth and juicy up front, thanks to the Grenache, jammy and spicy flavors are contributed by the Zinfandel and texture is brought in by the Petite Sirah. A well-balanced blend has no preconceived notion of a particular flavor profile so set your senses free on a scavenger hunt of flavors.
- The marriage of flavors found in our white estate blend is a source of continuing entertainment for us. The vibrant floral Viognier component, the tropical fruits from our Sauvignon Blanc, or the classic green apple notes from our Mendocino Chardonnay. Therein lies the heart and soul of a well balanced blend, there is no preconceived notion of a particular flavor profile. Setting your senses free on an organoleptic scavenger hunt can be liberating.
- Like biting into a juicy black raspberry, our Cabernet Sauvignon bursts in your mouth with rich varietal flavors that include blackberry jam, boysenberry and hints of cherry licorice. Imbued with silky soft tannins that melt in the mouth, our Cabernet rested in French oak for 16 months, lending deeper notes of cedar, clove and tobacco to the background. Hints of rich, dark chocolate linger on the long, luxurious finish.
- As juicy as a fresh pineapple and as vibrant as a sunny California day, our Chardonnay blends tropical fruit flavors with a refreshing lemon-lime finish. Carefully crafted with ripe, juicy grapes from some of California’s best vineyards, the wine leaps from the glass with tropical-themed aromas and flavors. Fresh pineapple, mango, cantaloupe and kiwi notes are backed by refreshing citrus zest flavors in this lush, silky wine. Thanks to a touch of oak, the wine has a hint of vanilla creaminess that is at once indulgent and fresh.
- An inviting combination of floral notes and vibrant fruit flavors, our Moscato hails from the country that understands the good life – Italy. Indulging the senses with decadent notes of peach, apricot and rose petal, this is a refreshing white wine with a fruit-forward personality. In the mouth, the wine’s vibrant flavors of stone fruit and lime dance on the palate alongside fragrant notes of orange blossom. It’s a light-bodied yet lush pour-a hint of substance that comes courtesy of Italian sunshine-that finishes with just a hint of sweetness.
- blackberry, earth, spice, pretzel salt, smoky, mint, mocha, coffee, oak, on the nose. medium acid, medium tannins, on the finish.
- This is the top bottling of Thomas Fogarty’s ambitious Bordeaux-aimed brand, and it shows, with regionally distinctive aromas of crushed rocks, blueberry, tar and smoke. The intriguing palate is elegance defined, with sexy tannins and mineral-driven flavors of black dirt, wet slate and squeezed blueberry.
- The wine that started it all. Oded always believed that this classic variety is suited for the cool coastal climate of the Russian River Valley. A sip is worth a thousand words. From vineyards planted in the upper-middle reach of the valley, where Syrah thrives. The wine has classic spicy notes and powerful black fruit aromas supported by a round, lush finish.
- A gorgeous dessert wine. Super sweet in honey, apricot jam, orange blossom, crème brûlée and vanilla flavors, it’s balanced with rich acidity, and finishes with a spicy touch of smoke. Compelling and addictive, this is one of the best sweet wines of the year.
- This bone-dry Cabernet is made in a leaner style, bearing flavors of sour cherry candy, cocoa and red currant, with the smoky spiciness from oak barrel aging. It’s also quite acidic. This needs a big, rich cut of meat to balance it out.
- This is a seriously good Cabernet. You can stand it against anything in California and it will acquit itself with pride. It shows the soft tannins and herbaceousness of Alexander Valley, but is rich in blackberries, cherries and mocha, with a long, spicy finish. The result is a deliciously complex wine, dry, full-bodied and rich.
