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2010 Tasting Notes:

CHARDONNAY 2008

Lemony and light grapefruit, with a strong green apple and pear aromas are followed with rich vanilla and pear flavors.  A silky citrus finish with a seductive touch of oak. Will complement a wide variety of foods including pork, veal, poultry, pasta, fish and shellfish.  Winner Bronze Medal, Grand Cru International; Bronze Medal, Indy International. 


GEWURTZTRAMINER 2008

The spicy and floral aromas of tangerine and grapefruit converge with the refreshing flavors of lime and oranges. A little sweeter than years past, very easy drinking.  A consistent medal winner which will augment Thai and curry dishes, as well as spicy chicken, fish and many desserts.  Winner Silver Medal, California State Fair; Bronze Medal, Indy International; Bronze Medal, El Dorado County Fair.


MERLOT 2007

Chocolate and mint aromas evolve into rich vanilla, blackberry and blue berry flavors with exceptional balance. A rich delicious wine that will enhance all meat entrees, pasta dishes and cheeses.


PINOT GRIS 2009

The fragrance is reminiscent of ripe cantaloupe melons with a hint of lemons.  The taste suggests the savory honeydew melon and fresh citrus along with the shrouded aftertaste of dry oats. Wonderful complement to fish, pork, broiled chicken and pasta.                                                                


PINOT NOIR 2008

An accessible red dinner wine that has the mouth-watering aromas of crisp black cherries and toasty oak.  The flavors are suggestive of fresh ripe cherries and cranberries. The finish is long and supple. Will enhance most foods such as pasta, chicken, all red meats and a wide array of cheeses.


PINOT NOIR BLANC 2009

Fresh ripe watermelon and strawberry flavors envelop the senses followed by lingering soft finish of ripe red cherries and melons.  An ideal summer wine.  Wonderful with cheese, appetizers, fruit salads and white meat dishes.


WHITE RIESLING 2008

Scented ripe peaches with a hint of delectable apricot dominate the fragrance with zesty lemon-lime and peach flavors.  A perpetual gold medal winner which will complement appetizers, green and fruit salads, and most white meat dishes including fish, chicken and pork. Try it as a marinade for fresh fruit.  Winner Gold Medal, Indy International; Silver Medal, Grand Cru International; Silver Medal, San Francisco International; Bronze Medal, California State Fair; Bronze Medal, El Dorado County Fair.


ZINFANDEL 2008

Rich plum and spicy raspberry aromas.  This is followed up with deep ripe plum and blackberry flavors that coat your whole mouth.  The first year for us. Ideal with all meat entrees.


RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2006

Smoky red apple and buttery pears are the aromas that first hit you. Then smoky red and green apples with lemon-lime citrus fruit flavors coat the palate until the wine fades off with a silky citrus note. The wine is much heavier than standard our Chardonnay, so it will pair with lamb, red meat and crab


RESERVE MERLOT 2007

Velvety red plum with rich blackberry and coffee aromas. Toasty vanilla with   rich boysenberries and semisweet chocolate flavors dominate in the mouth. Ready to drink now but will age very well. A complement to all red meats.




AWARDS FROM PRIOR VINTAGES:

CHARDONNAY 2007
Winner Silver Medal, San Francisco International; Silver Medal, Tasters Guild; Bronze Medal, Eastern International; Bronze Medal, West Coast Wine Competition.

CHARDONNAY 2006
Winner Double Gold Medal, Tasters Guild; Gold Medal, Pacific Rim International; Silver Medal, Los Angeles International; Silver Medal, California State Fair.

GEWURZTRAMINER 2007
Winner Gold Medal, Indy International. 

GEWURZTRAMINER 2005
Winner Gold Medal, Los Angeles International; Silver Medal, International Eastern Wine Competition; Silver Medal, Indy International; Silver Medal, West Coast Wine Competition; Bronze Medal, Tasters Guild; Bronze Medal, Finger Lakes International.

PINOT GRIS 2006
Winner Gold Medal, California State Fair; Silver Medal, Grand Cru International; Bronze Medal, San Francisco International.

PINOT NOIR 2007
Winner Bronze Medal, California State Fair; Bronze Medal, Indy International.

PINOT NOIR 2005
Winner Gold Medal, Grand Cru International; Silver Medal, Tasters Guild; Bronze Medal, San Francisco International.

WHITE RIESLING 2006
Winner Silver Medal, Grand Cru International; Bronze Medal, San Francisco International; Bronze Medal, California State Fair.

CHARDONNAY 2005
Winner Silver Medal, Indy International.

GEWURZTRAMINER 2004
Winner Gold Medal & Best of Class, Indy International; Gold Medal, Finger Lakes International; Gold Medal, Riverside International.

MERLOT 2006
Winner Bronze Medal, San Francisco International; Bronze Medal, Indy International.

MERLOT 2004
Winner Silver Medal, L.A. County Fair; Bronze Medal, Finger Lakes International; Bronze Medal, California State Fair; Bronze Medal, Tasters Guild; Bronze Medal, San Francisco International; Bronze Medal, West Coast Wine Competition. 

PINOT NOIR 2004
Winner Gold Medal, West Coast Wine Competition; Silver Medal, International Eastern Wine Competition; Silver Medal, Tasters Guild.

WHITE REISLING 2005
Winner Gold Medal, Tasters Guild; Silver Medal, L.A. County Fair; Bronze Medal, Riverside International; Bronze Medal, International Eastern Wine Competition; Bronze Medal, Indy International.






 

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