Oak Cliff Cellars Firebrick Zinfandel - Product Of The Day
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Oak Cliff Zinfandel Product Of The Day
Read MoreASCENSION CELLARS 2015 SIREN ROSÉ - Product Of The Day
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$ 32.00
5% OFF OF A PURCHASE OF 6-11 BOTTLES
10% OFF THE PURCHASE OF A CASE.
$1.00 SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF 6 BOTTLES OR MORE TO CA
$9.99 SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF 6 BOTTLES OR MORE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF CA
TASTING NOTES
Siren, our seductive Provençal-style GSM rosé, was cold fermented in stainless steel with limited exposure to oxygen, retaining the subtle nuances of the crisp fruit and high-tone esters. The nose bursts of strawberry, Bing cherry, orange blossom and clementine mandarin oranges with a beautiful palate of citrus and watermelon accompanied by a bright minerality, acidity and sophistication that will call you back for more. Pair this wine with fresh goat or feta cheeses to medium-bodied Spanish Manchego cheeses, shellfish, salmon, duck, pheasant, goose, pork, turkey, and pasta.
Varietal: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre & Petite Sirah
Year: 2015
Vineyard: Cass Vineyard, Paso Robles, California USA
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Alcohol: 13.9%
LIMITED PRODUCTION – 95 CASES
2013 Nobelle Wines Carmenère - Product of the Day
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$ 39.00
VINEYARD NOTES
Colbert in San Miguel is one of the only vineyards to carry the varietal in the region. Carmenère always ripens late; mid-October to mid-November is the usual picking time. The leaves turn black in fall, which is very surprising and rare! 100% Carmenère.
WINEMAKING NOTES
Ahhh Carmenère! I never worked with it in France and always liked the Argentinian/Chilean style that was easy to achieve here, thanks to the growing conditions in 2013. The fruit came cleanly to the winery and right after crushing (less than 24 hours later) we inoculated the batch with classic Bordeaux yeast. After press we moved the wine to a Le Roi pungeon where it aged for 24 months. 76 cases produced.
TASTING NOTES
This varietal has a light and delicate perfume. The density of the wine is very interesting, a lot of weight, followed by long and smooth spice. It will go perfectly with a rack of lamb with rosemary or similar, the simpler the better!
Varietals
100/100 Carmenère
Alcohol
14.3
Bottled
2015
LIMITED PRODUCTION 55 CASES
This wine can only be shipped to:
Paicines - Wine Region Of The Day
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Paicines received its designation as an AVA in 1982. Sitting on 42,882 acres, Paicines is a sub-appellation of the San Benito AVA. The soil of the region consists of a sandy loam. The temperature is akin to that of the high desert and often will see daily temperatures north of 100 degrees in the peak of the growing season. As the sun sets, the temperature will drop dramatically, sometimes by as much as 40 degrees, and the grapes will cool off. Without this swing in temperatures, the region would be too hot to produce vines. The diurnal cycle allows for a longer growing season, and the grapes will stay on the vine longer than in neighboring AVAs. The region is known for producing Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Syrah.
2010 Petrified Forest Cabernet Sauvignon - Product Of The Day
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2010 PETRIFIED FOREST CABERNET SAUVIGNON
$ 48.00
2010 CABERNET SAUVIGNON--GOLD--2015 SUNSET INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
$10 SHIPPING ON BOTTLES 1-3
$0.01 SHIPPING ON BOTTLES 4-12
This wine is exclusively available for residents of California, Washington D.C., and Florida, or to those with a California based wine locker.
Tasting Notes
"Dark red magenta in the glass, it's dark and yet bright. The purity on the nose is impressive, with ripeness perfected and the oak balanced. There's a sweet core of fruit on the palate, chock full of dark red cherries, cassis, wet tobacco and sweet earth. 60+second finish that has nice tannic grip without being 'drying'. Impressively rich in all the right places, the wine continues to evolve with air, telling me that a two-hour decant is probably wise. Drink now and for 7-8 more years for optimum drinking." Chris at Calwine. (Dec.2014)
2012 Nobelle Wines CUVÉE NOËL - Product Of The Day
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2012 NOBELLE WINES CUVÉE NOËL
$ 25.00
Aged for 18 months – 1/3 in brand new barrels, 1/3 in 2 to 5 year old barrels, 1/3 neutral barrels. Varietals comprise Cabernet Sauvignon from Starr Ranch, Malbec from Lockwood Valley Vineyards, dry farm Merlot from Julie’s Vineyard and Syrah from Hearthstone Vineyard.
VINEYARD NOTES
2012 was amazing by any standard. All of this fruit came to full maturity with good color and acids, the natural hot springs underneath Julie’s Vineyard provided all the water and nutrients that the grapes needed to survive.
WINEMAKING NOTES
Nothing fancy here, minimum grape handling and destemming did the trick.
TASTING NOTES
Typical Bordeaux style elegant and plummy with a twist of spice, the merlot brings a traditional velvety texture to the blend and cab the tannins.
Varietals
50/100 Cabernet Sauvignon
25/100 Malbec
12.5/100 Dry Farm Merlot
12.5/100 Syrah
pH
3.4
Brix
25-27
Alcohol
14%
Bottled
2014
LIMITED PRODUCTION 168 CASES
This wine can only be shipped to:
Ramona Valley - Wine Region Of The Day
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Ramona Valley received its designation as an AVA in 2006. Situated across 89,000 acres, Ramona Valley is centered around the city of Ramona, located 28 miles north of the city of San Diego. The region's soils consist of clay and granite and are very well draining. Hot days and cool nights, influenced by the coastal marine layer and fog, contribute to conditions that produce quality wine grapes in the Ramona Valley. The area is a broad valley that is ringed by hills and mountains that isolate it from the surrounding areas. The valley has an average vineyard elevation of 1400 feet and an average annual rainfall of 16.5 inches. Ramona Valley is known for its production of Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel.
Agnitio Pinot Noir Sun Chase Vineyard - Product Of The Day
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Agnitio Sun Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir - Product Of The Day
Read MoreMt. Harlan - Wine Region Of The Day
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Mt. Harlan received its designation as an AVA in 1990. Located in the Gabilan Mountain Range, Mt. Harlan is 7,440 acres large but there are only 100 acres under vine. The soil is made up of limestone, and the terrain of the growing terraces sits at an elevation of 1,880 feet above sea level. The elevation of the growing regions allow for plenty of daytime sun, but the vines are exposed to constant cold wind from the Pacific Ocean. The region is best known for its production of Chardonnay and Viognier, but lately it has started producing Pinot Noir as well.
Clarksburg - Wine Region Of The Day
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Clarksburg received its designation as an AVA in 1984. Sitting on 64,640 acres, Clarksburg is located across Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo Counties. The soils of Clarksburg are dense clay and loam. With influences from both the San Francisco Bay to the west, and the Sacramento River, the climate of Clarksburg is cooler and more moderate than most of Sacramento. The region features heavy sun exposure with cooling effects from the river allowing for a longer growing season than most central valley AVAs. The longer growing season allows the fruit to develop a well-balanced acidity and tannin structure. The region is known for Petite Sirah and Chenin Blanc.
Sabina Pinot Noir - Product Of The Day
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The 2011 Sabina Vineyards Oregon Pinot Noir opens with hints of raspberry and rose petal aromas mixed with flavors of cranberry, leather and green tea in the mouth. The wine is smooth and concentrated on the palate. Spice and sweet oak round out the rich, velvety texture producing a spectacular Pinot Noir for Sabina Vineyards.
This wine is exclusively available for residents of California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Mississippi, Texas, Washington and those with a California based wine locker.
TASTE WITH OWNER DAVID SABIN & WINEMAKER ALEJANDRO ALFARO
San Lucas - Wine Region Of The Day
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San Lucas received its designation as an AVA in 1987. Sitting on 33,920 acres, the region is a sub-appellation of Monterey. The soil of the region is shale and loam, situated on benches and terraces between 200 and 1,200 feet. San Lucas has one of the largest diurnal temperature swings in all of California, with thirty-degree fluctuations being common. The change in temperature makes for a longer growing season and gives the fruit extra time on the vine to ripen and balance its acidity. San Lucas is known for producing excellent Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
2012 Humanitas 'Good Earth' Rio Vista Pinot Noir - Product Of The Day
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2012 HUMANITAS 'GOOD EARTH' PINOT NOIR RIO VISTA VINYARD
$ 55.00
Tasting Notes
Our 'Rio Vista Vineyard' Pinot Noir from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, begins on the nose with a mouth watering sensation of strawberry/rhubarb pie and delicious spices baked into the mix. Right behind the pie are some earthy elements and touches of pepper, tobacco, smoked meats and a hint of orange peel. This is duck wine - or perhaps a comfort food roast beef or fresh Alaskan salmon grilled over a wood plank with light herbs. It evolves so much in the glass, maybe a bite of all three! It is at once sultry and at the same time playful, so perhaps pair this with some Madeleine Peyroux and a few of your more quixotic friends!
WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS
The ‘Good Earth’ tier celebrates specific vineyards showcasing a distinct style of a particular varietal unique to that vineyard site. In Santa Barbara County, there is a special piece of land nestled in a canyon amongst the Santa Rita Hills that is chalk full of…well…chalk (!). It gently ambles to the ocean…it is foggy, cool, sometimes brooding…and perfect for Pinot Noir.
The Rio Vista Vineyard is a star within the highly acclaimed Santa Rita Hills appellation. Betweenthe hillside plantings on chalky soils and the long, cool growing season, the wines off this vineyard are noted for their depth of color and complexity of fruit. Balance is a word that immediately comes to mind – worthy of drinking tonight or aging for decades.
WINE DESCRIPTION
Our Humanitas 2012 ‘Rio Vista Vineyard’ Pinot Noir begins on the nose with a mouth watering sensation of strawberry/rhubarb pie and delicious spices baked into the mix. Right behind the pie are some earthy elements and touches of pepper, tobacco, smoked meats and a hint of orange peel.
In the mouth, the fruit is very bright up front and the texture is thick in the middle and finish. A little flint & stone pops in followed by cigar wrapper, leather & black pepper. This is a complex wine, yet very easy to drink. It changes a lot in the glass…over and over again. This is duck wine – or perhaps a comfort food roast beef or fresh Alaskan salmon grilled over a wood plank with light herbs. It evolves so much in the glass, maybe a bite of all three! It is at once sultry and at the same time playful so perhaps pair this with some Madeleine Peyroux and a few of your more quixotic friends!
Alcohol: 14.8%
Bottling Date: August 26, 2013
Appellation: Santa Rita Hills – ‘Rio Vista Vineyard’ Designation
Blend: 100% Rio Vista Vineyards Pinot Noir
Clones: 115, 667, 777 & Wadenswill
Wood: 10 months French Oak
LIMITED PRODUCTION - 203 CASES
Taste With Winemaker Judd Wallenbrock
This wine is exclusively available for residents of Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming or those with a California based wine locker
Potter Valley - Wine Region Of The Day
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The Potter Valley AVA is located in northern Mendocino County, California around on town of Potter Valley. Potter Valley has extreme differences in temperature between the afternoon and evening, which makes Potter Valley unique from other growing areas in Mendocino. During the height of the growing season, the afternoons are hot and receive direct sunlight, but in the evening, the temperatures severely drop and cool off the valley. Due to the temperature variations, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling and, Pinot Noir do very well here.
Petrified Forest Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc - Product Of The Day
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Petrified Forest Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc - Product Of The Day
Read MoreFort Ross - Seaview - Wine Region Of The Day
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The Fort Ross - Seaview AVA is located on 27,500 acres in Sonoma, California. The region received its designation as an AVA in 2012, and as such is one of the newest AVAs in the state. The soils in the region are typically loamy, but range from rock and gravel to dense clay. The AVA permit limits vine growing to at least 920 feet above sea level. Given the elevation of the region and its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, there is an excellent blend of sunshine and cool ocean breezes which make this area ideal for growing cooler climate grapes such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Counter Punch Petite Sirah - Product Of The Day
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Counter Punch Petite Sirah - Product Of The Day
Read MoreCalistoga - Wine Region Of The Day
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Calistoga received its AVA status in 2010 and is a sub-appellation of the Napa Valley AVA located on in the northern portion of the Napa Valley. Calistoga's soil is almost exclusively volcanic, providing a consistency throughout the region. The daily high temperatures up to 100 degrees and cool nightly breezes from the Russian River cause the highest diurnal temperature variation in the Napa Valley. This temperature fluctuation along with the volcanic soil creates wines with big bright flavors and deep complexity and well-balanced acid. The region is known for its Syrah, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Zinfandel.
