March 21 - April 3rd
5 Rivers Chardonnay, Monterey County, 06
Chardonnay
Our winemaking approach begins with a gentle pressing and a slow, cool fermentation to retain the fruit's subtleties. We emphasize the fruit by fermenting 60% in stainless, 40% in mostly French barrels, with 15% of the wine allowed to proceed through malolactic fermentation. Our chardonnay is aged in French and American oak with a mixture of toast levels for six months prior to bottling.
Casa Silva Reserva, Chile, 05
Cabernet Sauvignon
Intense ruby colored with deep violet at the core. Ripe red cherry and strawberry fruit on the nose is repeated on the palate with hints of chocolate and finely integrated French oak and soft supple tannins on the lingering finish.
The Wine Advocate No tasting note was given. Score: 87. —Jay Miller, June 2007.
Beaulieu Vineyard, Napa Valley, 04
Merlot
"This wine's tender, juicy cherry flavors gain a finer texture through a light oak influence. It's soft and round." 89 points - Wine & Spirits, October 2005
Villa Banfi Chianti Classico, Italy
Chianti
Chianti may well be the single best-known wine in the world - historically celebrated, universally revered and enjoyed over centuries. Produced from select grapes grown in the ”Classico” region of Chianti between Siena and Florence, this aristocratic Tuscan wine has reached new heights in Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva. After aging two years in Slavonian oak casks, this elegant, well-balanced wine has flavors of vanilla, cocoa and spice.
Qupe Syrah, Santa Maria Valley, 05
Syrah
WA 90pts. - Winemaker Notes - This wine is 100% Syrah from the Bien Nacido Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. Bottled unfiltered, it is packed with spicy berry fruit and notes of vanilla from aging in oak. A classic Central Coast Syrah to enjoy now and over the next eight years.
