Terra Buena Torrontes

The wines of Terra Buena originate in the high regions of Mendoza, Argentina, at the foot of the Andes. Here, in the gravelly, well drained soils and the alternating cool nights and warm days, our grapes develop a complex, deeply fruited core of flavor that results in wines of clean minerality and intense focus. Torrontes, the national white grape of Argentina, ispicy, aromatic, and exotic. It makes a delicious aperitif and a fine accompaniment to sushi and shellfish. Torrontés originated in Spain and has adapted itself beautifully to the Mendozan terroir.

Laurel Glen Reds 05

A blend of grenach, zinfandel, and syrah. Fresh, bright scents of blackberry, cassis, cherry and violet. It's very pure and graceful, with mineral-driven dark berry and bitter cherry flavors and an elegant, velvety texture. Finishes fresh and long, with an echoing note of cherry. Zinfandel 40% (60 year old vines), Carignane 25% (117 year old vines), syrah and petite sirah 35% (younger vines); matured in French and American oak barrels for nine months.

Laurel Glen Za Zinfandel 06

Made from a 106 year old zinfandel vineyard in the gravelly soils of Lodi, which yields intense wine that has been in new French oak barrels. Black is the operative descriptor: black in color, juicy black fruit nose, and black tar and berry mouth. The flavors are bold and concentrated, yet still bright and racy, with just a whiff of white pepper to add an exotic touch.

Laurel Glen Cabernet Sauvignon Counterpoint 03

The 2003 Counterpoint displays a fine violet rim with a black core that presages its brightness and depth. Its nose is a lovely mélange of violets, dark cherries, and a haunting citrus note almost reminiscent of malbec, which develops after the bottle has been open for a few hours.It's an inviting and pretty wine that shows rounded tannins and bright fruit in the mouth with an underlying density of fruit and a focused purity that recalls its aromas.