Wine Tasting NotesThe wine is a deep golden straw color, with a nose of dried apricot, spicy peach, with a touch of rose petal and honeysuckle. The crisp green apple, honeyed apricot and peach flavors meld with the traditional spicy flavors of Gewurztraminer. This medium-bodied wine's off dry style strikes the perfect balance between its sweetness and bright crisp acidity. A versatile wine, it pairs nicely with spicy Asian cooking as well as grilled chicken and fish. Read More
Representing the best of Californias broadly placed red varietalgrowing regions, this Cabernet blend is predominantly CabernetSauvignon, with touches of Merlot to round out the middle andsoften tannins, and Syrah and Carignane to add complexity andlayers of flavor. At harvest grapes are crushed directly to stainlessfermenters, then cold-soaked to gain a rich, garnet color. After aslow fermentation with twice-daily pump-overs the Cabernet isevaluated to gain optimal flavor and color prior to undergoingmalolactic fermentation. Following secondary fermentation thewine was moved to small oak barrels, with one quarter new oaktoasted medium/medium plus, one quarter in once-used barrels,and much of the remainder aged in neutral barrels.. Asian Spiced Baby Ribs With Sun Dried Cherry Barbecue Sauce2 racks baby back pork ribs2 tablespoons Chinese five spice powder*2 tablespoons paprika1 tablespoon salt2 teaspoons black pepper2 cups red wine1 cup sun dried sour cherries1/4 cup finely chopped shallots3 tablespoons o.. Read More
Wine Tasting NotesDark purple in color with a nose of blackberry jam melded with creamy vanilla aromas, a touch of tobacco, spicy clove and cinnamon. The wine is rich in the mouth, with smooth tannins and rich, ripe plum and berry flavors. The finish is long and fruit-filled, with the perfect amount of toasty oak spice. This wine is perfect for enjoying upon release and for the next 4-5 years. Read More