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The practice of blending more than one variety of wine has been practiced in Europe for centuries and is the basis for this Cab-Shiraz. This full-bodied, yet very approachable blend is loaded with flavors of blackberries, cherries, currants, and plums; with a lengthy finish and just a hint of oak. - Today’s wine drinkers have discovered the distinct characteristics of this varietal; dark hues, exotic aromas of allspice, plums, and green tea, with flavors of black cherries and ripe plums. Exhibiting generous tannins and a lengthy finish, this Petite Sirah should benefit from several years of aging.
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This Zinfandel shows wonderful raspberry, blackberry, currant, and walnut; with roasted coffee characters. Aging in French oak has lent this wine a subtle vanilla quality that nicely complements the explosive fruit notes. - Aromas of sweet pineapple, peach and apricot blend together with barrel aromas of fig, honey and vanilla finishing with hints of white peach. This “Chard” was hand picked and gently squeezed to allow the natural fruit character to shine through. Half of this Chardonnay was fermented in stainless steel and the other half was barrel fermented in small French oak barrels. They are then blended together to enhance the complexity of body, flavor and aroma.
- Pinot Grigio has been said to possess red wine capabilities on the dinner table. This versatile varietal has also done an excellent job in enticing the ever increasing number of “Anything but Chardonnay” sentiments of wine drinkers. This Pinot Gris is brilliant in color and accentuated with powerful aromas of peach blossom, pear, apple and subtly enriched notes of apricot and melon. Our Pinot Gris is packed with tropical fruit and framed with a balanced, elegant mouthfeel that allows the intense fruit flavors to shine.
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Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were sourced from great Cabernet vineyards in premium South Eastern Australian wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, Clare Valley and the Limestone Coast, where brilliant sun and ancient soils do their best. Excellent fruit from excellent growing areas has made it easy for winemaker, Ben Riggs and his team to produce a full and flavorsome wine, deep-hued with lifted aromatics and a structured but supple palate. Smooth, rich and generously loaded with mulberries, black cherries and spice on the palate, the finish is long lasting, delicious, dense and fruit-packed. With tannins enhancing the tastes and richness of food, this is a perfect red meat or pasta accompaniment. -
Winemaker, Ben Riggs and his team enthused as the fruits of their labor evolved into a full-bodied and flavorsome wine, deep-hued with richly scented aromatics and a long, soft and juicy palate. Of lush mouthfeel, bursting with blackberry, blueberry jam and liquorice, this wine guarantees a true Australian Shiraz experience for consumption over the next 5 years. - From delicious, crisp stone fruits combined with hints of lemon blossom and skins of lime, Woop Woop Chardonnay is a medium-bodied, richly fruity, dry wine suited to consumption over the next year or so. Tank fermented with minimal lees contact, this classy un-wooded refresher shows distinctive aromatics and a well-balanced palate. Made with much enthusiasm by winemaker, Ben Riggs and his team, Woop Woop Chardonnay will compliment a wide variety of meal choices, especially those with an ocean association.
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From fresh, fragrant fruit, wonderful tropical notes combine with bright citrus and mineral characters to create a deliciously flavorsome and refreshing Woop Woop Verdeho. Consistent with previous vintages, winemaker Ben Riggs has created a bright, aromatic wine, fruit-driven with crisp natural acidity, and well balanced palate. It will compliment a wide variety of foods, matching particularly well with seafood, salads or spicy Asian cuisine. -
A Malbec with an intense violet color, and aromas of red mature fruits and flowers combined with touches of vanilla and chocolate; smooth and sweet mouthfeel with velvety tannins. -
Pale-yellow color. Fresh, with white flowers and slightly mineral. Very charming! Well balanced, with a good weight. Citrus and green apple aromas and a hint of mineral. A Riesling with a nice fruitiness and good body. Very easily enjoyed! -
The Russian River Valley is an appellation with varying climates and soils. Hook & Ladder’s Los Amigos Vineyard sits in the warmer northeastern section of the appellation. -
Schug's "Heritage Reserve" Chardonnay features separately vinified blocks of Their Estate vineyard, blended for maximum complexity. Each block contributes a unique clonal and microclimate signature to the blend. The resulting wine shows intense fruit aromas of ripe pear and orange liqueur, complemented by toasty oak. Complex pear, apple and citrus flavors give way to a full-bodied texture and a long finish. - Roasted red berry and plum aromas carry the bouquet to a tannic, grabby palate with red fruit flavors and herbal shadings. Feels better on the finish, with tangy red fruit and nothing offensive.
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With its intense bright nose, the 2012 Novelty Hill Syrah offers a rich, round mouth-feel pleasantly offset by balanced acidity, dark plum and exotic spice before giving way to a densely layered, silky finish.
