Dug out these 10 magnums from the Cellar! Grenache Noir from Russian River is a rare thing. The cool climate, and hands off technique, produces a light, elegant, Pinot Noir like Grenache.
Mourvèdre is a rarity in the Russian River Valley, whose cool climate produces a wine of balance and finesse. Native yeast fermented, partial whole cluster, in neutral barrels. This Mourvèdre is a very unique style, a vibrant wine with subtle layers of red fruits, light in color and body, with just a hint of salinity and tannin on the finish. Drink with a light chill in a Burgundy glass 12.3% alcohol. 25 cases crafted
Newly released for Spring 2021! Only 6 magnums hand bottled! This small lot (only 50 cases) of Syrah from the famed Saralee's Vineyard and Mourvedre from Dry Creek. showcases an elegant, delicate expression of these varieties. Brick red in color, with notes of black cherry and blackcurrant, bright, youthful, and savory. Pairs well with charcuterie and sharp cheeses. 12% alc
From the cool climate, esteemed Saralee's Vineyard of the Russian River Valley, this hillside planting of creates a classic Northern Rhone style syrah.
Pair with grilled lamb, duck and other game poultry, grilled eggplant.
From the esteemed cool climate Saralee’s Vineyard, inspired by the Northern Rhone, made with native yeast, partial whole cluster, in neutral barrels. This 50 case lot of Syrah is elegant and aromatic bursting with violets, a hint of bacon fat, delicate and savory. 13.1% alcohol
This special 35 case lot from the famed 135 year old Bechthold Vineyard in Lodi, the oldest surviving Cinsault Vineyard in the world. This dry farmed, organic vineyard has very low yield, and produces a very complex expression of this variety. 100% whole cluster, 13.3% alc.
The vineyard is 75 years old, head trained, dry farmed, certified organic. Elegant and aromatic, light in color, with a hint of structure from 30% whole cluster, perhaps more akin to Morgan/ Cru Beaujolais than Carignan. 12.5 % alcohol.
100% Grenache from the esteemed Saralee's Vineyard. Cool climate Grenache is a rare, and unique style, producing a Grenache of elegance, poise, grace and structure.
The 2013 Grenache has been built to last, picked early for higher acidity, whole cluster fermented for soft structure from stem inclusion.
From the estemmed Saralee's Vineyard in the Russian River Valley, Grenache is an unusual find here in the cool climate region, planted on a hillside adjacent to Pinot Noir.
Enjoy this elegant wine with bright strawberry notes.
Cool climate Syrah is a wonderful expression of the more elegant side of Syrah. Though Russian River Valley is dominated by Pinot Noir, its warm days and cool foggy nights provide a perfect growing environment for Syrah achieving a perfect balance of ripeness and acidity.
The 2011 vintage was one of the most challenging in decades for Russian River, cold, reduced sunlight, late ripening and mildew and rain pressure made it a nail biting harvest, but the end result was worth the hard work and perseverance. This is the one of the few Saralee’s Vineyard designate Syrah made, enjoy!
