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With its high elevation, rocky soils, and wide variation in diurnal temperature, the recently declared San Antonio Valley appellation is an area that is proving to produce rich and distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon. Estate grown on our Home Ranch vineyard in a mix of calcareous rock and shale-rich loam, the 2007 vintage displays the complex, luxuriant fruit and the restrained tannin that are the hallmarks of Cabernet from the region. Handcrafted on a limited scale, it was fermented in small lots and aged in French oak for 18 months. Full-bodied and smooth in texture, it features notes of black currant, black plum, and black cherry.
Originating in our vineyards in the San Antonio Valley appellation at the southern tip of Monterey County, our Tourbillon is a Rhone-style blend of 43% Grenache, 37% Syrah, and 20% Petite Sirah. Estate grown in our Home Ranch vineyard in a mix of calcareous rock and shale-rich loam, the 2007 vintage is a medium-bodied wine with moderate tannins and a savory, frank character reflective of the upland valley terroir. Handcrafted on a limited scale, it was fermented in small lots and aged in French oak for 18 months. Notes of plum and ripe raspberry combine with traces of lavender and sage.
Located in the southernmost tip of Monterey County, the newly declared San Antonio Valley appellation is already showing itself to be an ideal region for producing intense, complex Petite Sirah. Estate grown in our "Y" Ranch vineyard in a mix of calcareous rock, broken shale, and decomposed granite, our 2007 vintage presents a full-bodied, robust expression of the varietal with rich fruit and a powerful tannic structure. Handcrafted on a limited scale, it was fermented in small lots and aged in French oak for 18 months. Notes of blackberry combine with blueberry, dark plum, and spice.
Perched in a highland valley in the southern tip of Monterey County, our vineyards, with their wide variation in diurnal temperature and rocky soils, provide an excellent setting for the great varietals of Spain and Portugal. Estate grown in our "Y" Ranch vineyard in a mix of calcareous rock, broken shale, and decomposed granite, our 2007 Touriga provides a full-bodied expression of this elegant and complex varietal. Handcrafted on a limited scale, it was fermenrtd in small lots and aged in American, French, and Hungarian oak for 18 months. Notes of black currant and black plum combined with traces of dark chocolate, earth, and florality.
With their high elevation, wide variation in diurnal temperature, and soils rich in calcareous rock and broken shale, our vineyards in the San Antonio Valley provide an excellent setting for the great varietals of Spain and Portugal. Named for the small, independent winegrowers of the Iberian Peninsula, our 2008 Cosecheiro is a medium-bodied, estate grown blend of 52% Tempranillo, 38% Touriga, 6% Graciano, and 4% Petite Sirah. Handcrafted on a limited scale it was fermented in small lots and aged in American, French, and Hungarian oak for 18 months. Rich notes of black cherry and plum are accompanied by traces of spice and moderate tannins.
Perched in a highland valley in the southernmost tip of Monterey County, our vineyards, with their wide variation in diurnal temeprature and rocky soils, provide an excellent setting for the great varietals of Spain and Portugal. Estate grown in a mix of calcareous rock, broken shale, and clay, our 2007 Tempranillo displays an elegant synergy of varietal and regional character. Handcrafted on a limited scale, it was fermented in small lots and aged in American, French, and Hungarian oak for 18 months. With a medium weight and spirited tannins, it features rich notes of black plum and cherry accompanied by traces of earth and chocolate.
Located at the warmer southernmost tip of Monterey County, the San Antonio Valley with its rocky soils, high elevation, and wide variation in diurnal temperature provides excellent growing conditions for Zinfandel. Estate grown on the slopes of our Y Ranch vineyard in a mix of calcareous rock, broken shale, and decomposed granite, our 2008 vintage provides a bright, elegantly understated take on the varietal. Handcrafted in French oak for 18 months. Notes of cherry, candied strawberry, and rasberry are accompanied by traces of spice and black pepper. Only 70 cases were produced.
Our 2009 Albariño is the product of our vineyards in the recently declared San Antonio Valley appellation, located in southern Monterey County. Estate grown in a mix of calcareous rock, broken shale, decomposed granite, and clay, this wine provides a clear expression both of varietal character and of our vineyards' unique terrior. Handcrafted on a limited scale, it was slowly fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel and features a light body and pleasing acidity. Notes of apricot, peach and citrus are accompanied by a nuance minerality. Only 150 cases were produced.
With their high elevation, wide variation in diurnal temperature, and rocky soils, our vineyards in the San Antonio Valley provide an excellent setting for the great varietals of Spain and Portugal. Our 2006 Vinho Doce is a California dessert wine consisting solely of Portuguese varietals long associated with the Douro. Entirely estate grown, it was fermented in small lots and vinified according to traditional Portuguese methods. With a character that combines liveliness and depth, its bright fruit gives way to a rich, layered complexity. Though it may be enjoyed while young, it also shows considerable aging potential.
A rarity in the United States, Tinto Cão is a Portuguese varietal capable of producing unique, intriguing wines that defy simple description. Estate grown in our vineyards in the San Antonio Valley, our 2007 vintage provides an elegant presentation of the varietal with medium body, moderate tannins, and a distinctive acidity. Handcrafted on a limited scale, it was fermented in small lots and aged in American, French, and Hungarian oak for 18 months. Notes of sour cherry, blueberry, and cranberry combine with characteristic traces of earth and florality. Only 30 cases were produced.
Originitating in our vineayards in the San Anotnio Valley appellation at the southern tip of Monterey County, our 2009 Rosé was estate grown in a mix of calcareous rock, broken shale, and decomposed grantite. COmprised of the comparitively robust varietals of 50% Zinfadel, 25% Petite SIrah, and 25% Petite Verdot, it combines a richness and depth of fruith with the characteristic lightness of a rosé. Handcrafted ona limited scale, it was fermented in French oak and aged for 6 months. Notes of strawberry and boysenberry are accompanied by a dsitinctive minerality. Only 30 cases were produced.
Still quite uncommon in the United States and rarely presented on its own, Graciano is a distinctive Spanish varietal best known for its role as a component in wines from the Rioja region. Hearty, full bodied, and with intense fruit, our 2008 vintage provides an excellent demonstration of many of the varietal's characteristic virtues. Handcrafted on a limited scale, it was fermented in small lots and aged in American, French, and Hungarian oak for 18 months. Rich notes of blackberry and olallieberry are accompanied by traces of spice and lingering tannins. Only 60 cases were produced.
Originitating in our vineyards in the southern Monterey County's San Antonio Valley, our GSP is an estate-grown blend of 52% Grenache, 38% Syrah, and 10% Petite Sirah. Benefitting fron the abundant sunlight, wide diurnal temperature variation, and rocky soils of our region, the 2009 vintage is a versatile, medium-bodied wine full of bright fruit and with a lively, buoyant character. Hand-crafted on a limited scale, its components were fermented in small lots and aged in French oak for 12 months. Aromas and flavors of rasberry and wild strawberry are accompanied by floral notes and a touch of minerality.
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