The 2017 growing season started early with a heat wave over Labor Day in the Santa Clara Valley but then leveled out for lots of flavor and hang time This wine has blueberry syrup fruit framed with vanilla, cocoa, black pepper and baking spices. Juicy red fruit and soft tannins frame umami flavors in a long finish. This wine drinks well now and pairs wonderfully with pork loin topped with a cherry compote.
Author: verdevin
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2016 Estate Merlot
The 2016 growing season was nearly ideal in the Santa Clara Valley allowing for a long hang time on the vine. This wine has ripe cherry, orange peel, lavender and blackberry fruit, accented by vanilla and marshmallow oak tones. Balanced tannins and good acidity frame the cranberry and pomegranate flavors. This wine drinks well now and pairs wonderfully with pork loin topped with a cherry compote.
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2015 Sophie’s Blend
The 2015 growing season was nearly ideal in the Santa Clara Valley allowing for a long hang time on the vine. This wine has layers of complex dark cherry and blackberries fruit, oak tones and balanced tannins. The intense aromas of blackberry, currant and cherry are framed with subtle notes of vanilla, toast, cocoa and barrel spice and sit atop beautifully rich, mouth-filling tannins. This wine drinks well now, but will age for years to come.
Gold Medal Winner – 2018 Orange County Wine Competition
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2015 Estate
MerlotThe 2015 growing season was nearly ideal in the Santa Clara Valley allowing for a long hang time on the vine. This wine has ripe cherry, orange peel, lavender and blackberry fruit, accented by vanilla and marshmallow oak tones. Balanced tannins and good acidity frame the cranberry and pomegranate flavors. This wine drinks well now and pairs wonderfully with pork loin topped with a cherry compote.
Gold Medal Winner – 2018 Orange County Wine Competition
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2015 Estate
Cabernet SauvignonThe 2015 growing season was nearly ideal in the Santa Clara Valley allowing for a long hang time on the vine. Red fruit and crème brûlée along with blueberry, dried cherry and toasty vanilla. The seamless flavors carry over to big, lush tannins and a delicious ‘forever’ finish. Drink this wine with some perfectly cooked filet mignon or even your chocolate dessert!
Silver Medal Winner – 2018 Orange County Wine Competition
