2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bradford Mountain Vineyard
Tasting Notes:
The last vintage before we took out the vines to replant, the 2006 vintage displays all the characteristics we love about the Bradford Mountain Vineyard.
Aromatics of freshly crushed blackberries mingle with dark currants against a cedar and mineral essence backdrop. Characteristics found in the nose are mirrored in the flavors along with hints of spice and cocoa. As the wine opens, the lush mouthfeel reveals a firm structure of softening tannins, fine acidity and well-integrated oak. The Bradford Mountain terroir lends finesse and the signature minerality to this Cabernet, creating a wine with elegance and power-a rare combination.
We will not have another Cabernet Sauvignon from the Mountain until a small quantity of 2009 vintage is released late 2012. Also available in 1.5L magnums!
Regular retail- $35/bottle
Wine Club Price: $28/bottle ($26.25 as part of a case)
2008 Zinfandel, Tradizionale, Dry Creek Valley Tasting Notes: This is the kind of Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel we really enjoy. A traditional, old-vine field-blend, this wine is the classic "raspberry jam" that differentiates the best Dry Creek Valley Zins from all others.
Big, but balanced. Fruity, yet elegant.
This is a wine that will go with almost any food, but you can also just pull the cork on a bottle and drink it with friends while playing cards or watching a good movie.
The old-vine West Vineyard Zinfandel in this wine was planted in the 1920s during Prohibition. It contains about 3% other red grapes (Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet, Carignane and some others we're not really sure about) as well as 1% white grapes (Semillon, Palomino and Chasselas). All the vines are harvested at the same time and all the various varieties are cofermented, which produces a smoother, fuller wine than separate fermentations and subsequent blending can give you.
Regular retail- $29/bottle
Wine Club Price: $23.20/bottle ($21.75 as part of a case)
2008 Sangiovese, Dry Creek Valley
Tasting Notes:
This 100% Sangiovese was produced from fruit grown at Teldeschi Vineyards, a renowned vineyard in Dry Creek Valley, which is next door to our winery on the Dry Creek bench.
This classic Sangiovese offers rustic aromas layered with mineral notes and toasty oak. Spicy subdued fruit intertwines with an earthy and mineral essence, adding a layer of interest to the wine. Hints of mocha, leather and cranberry mingle with gentle oak notes.
The chewy tannins, nice acidity and medium body make this an ideal wine to pair with meals or hearty appetizers. Try it with heirloom tomato bruschetta, baba ganoush with pita bread, arugula pesto over fresh fettuccine, or a wild game roast.
Regular retail: $20/bottle
Wine Club Price: $16/bottle ($15 as part of a case)
Total for Wine Club shipment before shipping: $67.20
