item# c21. Beaulieu vineyard (2003) napa valley reserve TAPESTRY
Classic black-ruby color typical of this blend. Ripe, brambly, coffee and black cherry aromas showcase the varietal, while black olive and dark cocoa scents suggest the wines Rutherford origin. Medium full-body and firm structure dominant, with the cherry-plum and herb Merlot adding nuance in the finish. Chewy tannins, fine minerality, with vanilla oak-spice adding an elegant touch of sweetness.
Cost $42.00
item# c22. Beaulieu vineyard (2003) georges de latour private reserve napa valley CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Deep black cherry, black olive and complex, mineral-licorice aromas reflect classic Rutherford. One of the most powerful Georges de Latour Cabernets in recent years, the dark berry flavors are framed by powerful, rich tannins. Well balanced and full-bodied, the finish features the dense minerality and structure typical of Clones 6 and 4.
Cost $75.00
item# c23. Beaulieu vineyard (2004) napa valley MERLOT
Harvest season manifests itself clearly in this wine, revealing black cherry and the distinctive cocoa-mineral aromas typical of Merlot. Fruit from southern Napa and cool Carneros was judiciously blended with Merlot from our warmer Rutherford and St. Helena vineyards, giving strong dark berry flavor and soft tannins; a subtle truffle-mineral flavor adds to its allure. This wine has lovely dark ruby color.
Cost $18.00
item# c24. Montevina (2005) terra doro MOSCATO
Our winemaking process for Terra doro Moscato is dramatically different from our other wines. Upon arriving at the winery fifty percent of the fruit is immediately sent to the press ensuring added delicacy. The rest of the grapes are destemmedand crushed to stainless steel tank and left overnight before pressing. This is referred to as the cap and drain method, the majority of whole berries float atop the tank. This delivers more varietal intensity. After gentle pressing, seventy-five percent of the juice is inoculated with yeast. The balance is stored at very low temperatures remaining sweet juice. Only by eventually blending wine from grapes both crushed and uncrushed, sweet, and fermented dry are we able to achieve such balance.
Montevina 2005 Terra doro Moscato bursts with fruit fragrance and sweet perfume. The nose captures the sweet, creamy essence of Meyer lemon curd, with a honey laden graham cracker crust. The soft, lush mouth delivers the flavors of fresh, unfiltered apple juice, leading to a refreshing finish of apricot and jasmine. A bright acidity makes for a lovely pallet cleanser or aperitif wine and a better companion for a warm fruit dessert would be tough to find.
Cost $15.00
item# c25. Robert Mondavi (2004) napa valley MERLOT
The 2004 Napa Valley Merlot sports a vivacious nose, with waves of blackberry, black plum and huckleberry aromas merging with notes of tar, tobacco and vanilla oak. In the mouth, rich black fruit flavors mingle with a bit of spice and a hint of taffy from toasted barrels, all harmoniously integrated with ripe tannins. A full-bodied yet supple wine, this Merlot has good structure, with excellent acidity that keeps it lively. The majority of grapes were sourced from vineyards in the Stags Leap District, with additional fruit from Los Carneros and our To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville.
Cost $20.00
