Tasting Notes

Boysenberry and a more savory game and herbs de Provence nose. A sweet, darker fruited core, firmed up with a tar note and a stony grip on the finish. A step more restrained than the '05 in terms of ripeness and oak-- less mocha and more meat and spice. Closer to the '04, but a bit more Rhone-like. For me, the most interesting Syrah release to date. This wine has been purposely bottled without a foil capsule.

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From the Winery

Kendric Vineyards is a vigneron's operation, making wine from the ground up. We've tended our wines through every stage of their development, from site selection, to planting, to farming the vineyards, to making the...

Tasting Notes

This single-vineyard cool climate Syrah is rich and intense. It exhibits vibrant flavors of blackberry and black cherry fruits, followed by notes of roasted meat and bacon fat characteristics of the Northern Rhone's finest wines. Spicy and complex, Carica's Kick Ranch Syrah has a velvety, deeply persistent finish with accents of pepper, dark chocolate and smoke. Abundant soft tannins make this wine approachable early but it will continue to progress over the next 5-10 years.

This is a wine of balance, sophistication and finesse, which, although delicious by itself, will be an elegant accompaniment to fine cuisine. Consider pairing it with lamb shanks, osso bucco, roasted or grilled meats, game or rich stews.

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Critically aclaimed, limited production, single-vineyard wines. Hand-crafted from sustainably...

Tasting Notes

From the get go, this wine has been all about savory plum-blueberry fruit infused with dusty mocha-earth spice notes and supporting oak texture. The low-yield concentration of flavors in the grapes resulted in a much more terroir-influenced profile in the finished wine, which shows great balance and density at moderate alcohol. The fruit was mature and flavorful at what would typically be a lower-than-optimal sugar level for Paso Robles Syrah. Rather than trying for a high-sugar, high-alcohol Paso Robles "jamball" style, the Redline effort was focused on emphasizing vineyard character. As it developed, elements of red fruit spice and smoked meat appeared. Elegant and complex, this wine shows a side of Paso Robles Syrah character rarely seen.

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"Redline" is a term...

Tasting Notes

Big yet balanced, dense yet distinctive, our 2004 Eaglepoint Ranch Syrah is major league! The ethereal mineral quality of the mountain soils shows in waves, along with rich blueberry-blackberry, mocha, plum and light red-fruit spice notes. The style of the wine is definitely "California" but with the quasi-terroir of Northern Rhone. It will greatly impress now but will most certainly reward with patience, drinking beautifully and improving over the next decade!

From the Winery

"Redline" is a term for maximum engine revolutions. Used in the context of auto racing & harkening back to winemaker Larry Roberts' racing photographer days - it also implies top performance, which Larry is dedicated to achieving with Redline Wines.

Balance, density, richness, structure, complexity - the Redline winemaking philosophy is...

Tasting Notes

Broad structured, long-finishing Cabernet was enriched with Syrah. Merlot and Sangiovese added flavor and flowers at the front of the palate. Malbec added inky color and blackberry fruit. Cabernet Franc added a chocolate affect, giving the whole experience an upward, aerial lift. The same varietals from different vineyards added complexity.

The wine was made cleanly from hand sorted and gently pressed fruit, with no fining necessary. Our specialized technique assures full fruit character, soft tannins, low acid and a rich mouth feel. The component wines were aged in the caves for three years.

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With Red Rex, we perfect the art of blending. We didn't limit ourselves to someone else's idea of a...

Tasting Notes

Aromas of pomegranate, cranberries and rose petals. The palate showcases crisp tart cherry, pomelo and ruby red grapefruit. Bright and refreshing, this wine pays tribute to its cool climate birthplace.

From the Winery

Vinum, cantus, amor - wine, song, love. Trademark words for Ceja Vineyards and the Ceja Family, third generation winegrowers in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. We match vines to terroir, planting each variety where it grows best. Fruit is handled gently to create our limited collection of hand-crafted wines. Enjoy with family, friends and your favorite dishes. ¡Salud!

Tasting Notes

Aromas of cherries, plums, cocoa and toasted vanilla. The Pinot Noir brings crisp acidity and soft tannins while the Syrah showcases a sexy mid-palate and long end-finish. Overall this wine speaks of red and dark fruit infused with blueberry and mineral qualities.

From the Winery

Vinum, cantus, amor - wine, song, love. Trademark words for Ceja Vineyards and the Ceja Family, third generation winegrowers in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. We match vines to terroir, planting each variety where it grows best. Fruit is handled gently to create our limited collection of hand-crafted wines. Enjoy with family, friends and your favorite dishes. ¡Salud!

Tasting Notes

Our 2005 Sonoma County Syrah is a lush wine and still the darkest wine we have ever seen - lots of color pigments translate to lots of flavors! This Syrah comes from a small, hillside vineyard in the Mayacamas that is farmed organically and biodynamically. Fermented with native yeasts, the wine is dark and rich with flavors of berries and aromas of stone fruit, white pepper and earth. A true Northern Rhone style Syrah with explosive aromatics and a smooth palate.

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Committed to local sustainable agriculture, Sky Saddle is a small, boutique winery making fine wines exclusively from organically and/ or biodynamically grown grapes. The wines are single-vineyard designates and are made to capture the essence of the land from which they...

Tasting Notes

Winemaker's Notes:
This vibrant yet dry wine demonstrates complexity, structure and depth, with refreshing berry and citrus fruit flavors that culminate in a long, robust finish. The perfect compliment to a warm summer's day.

Aromas:
Exquisite aromas of strawberries, raspberries and summer fruits, with a hint of vanilla.

Flavors:
Lively and intense flavors of tangy citrus, guava and ripe strawberries are exuberant and refreshing on the palate.

Finish:
This deliciously invigorating rosé has a spectacularly long yet balanced finish, combining crisp acidity with mouth-coating notes of tangerine vanilla cream.

Pair With:
Serve with grilled beef, lamb, smoked or lightly spiced foods and a side of fried zucchini slices.

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Jeriko Estate produces hand-crafted artisan wines from 100% organically grown and certified grapes from our vineyard...

Tasting Notes

Winemaker's Notes:
This is what Jeriko Estate is known for - lots of juicy berry fruit and well balanced tannins. This lavishly oaked varietal marries lots of juicy blackberry fruit with peppery spice, suggestions of bacon and accents of both chocolate and coffee.

Aromas:
A deep woodsy nose with accents of coffee & black cherry.

Flavors:
Juicy red fruits give way to dried apricot, raisin & star anise with spicy touches of cocoa, white pepper & mole.

Finish:
A lightly toasted finish with smooth tannins & ripe fruit.

Pair With:
Serve with bacon wrapped beef tenderloin, brown mole sauce, black bean enchiladas, dark organic chocolate or with Cheesecake Momma's Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake.

From the Winery

Jeriko Estate produces hand-crafted artisan wines from 100% organically...

Tasting Notes

The fine-tuning of our techniques and continued progress on the learning curve of winemaker and grower are evident in this bottle. We are very proud of the results. The color is a deep, brilliant red with hints of blue around the edges. The nose evokes images of ripe berries drizzled with chocolate and vanilla, with a gentle cedary earthiness reminiscent of a cool evening in the forest.

The taste follows these cues, layering on additional notes of earth, leather, maple and dried roses. The overall marriage of tastes lingers in every corner of the mouth well after swallowing.

There is harmony and balance, and our 2001 Syrah is even more full and complex than the 2000 vintage that was rated 94 points. Our 2001 Ladi Syrah will...

Tasting Notes

This mellow, fruit forward Syrah has subtly all around. The aroma is savory with deep cherry flavors, bringing a pleasant mid-mouth finish with a rich, balanced, soft texture of poised tannins. This wine also expresses the earthy elements of a coastal Syrah.

Tasting Notes

The 2004 Tanner has the classic heavy mettle of Calaveras Syrah that Led to us Going to California and making wine here. Heady aromas of raspberries, pepper, and leather are sure to leave you Dazed and Confused. We also expect you will have a Whole Lotta Love for the big strawberry, vanilla and rhubarb flavors. Chewy tannins Bring It On Home for a nice finish. We know we could Ramble On about this Heartbreaker of a wine, but we don't want to end up swinging from the Gallows Pole... (OK, sure, we wanted to work in Stairway to Heaven - but it got Trampled Under Foot.)

Food Pairings: Carnivores, you have a choice! Beef, pork, game - enjoy it with a whole cowl, leg of lamb...

Tasting Notes

The 2004 Syrah treats you to a bouquet of flavors - ripe, black fruit and underlying spices. There's a hint of mint in the nose and again in the finish. All of this is supported by a solid, mature tannin structure. The result is a mellow blend with a touch of velvet.

From the Winery

Tanner Vineyard lies on a rocky, south facing slope in the Sierra foothills, in Calaveras County near Murphys. The grapes were crushed and fermented in small lots to preserve the varietal flavors.

The vineyard is situated at 2000 feet elevation in the Sierra foothills. The rocky, south facing slope has great drainage and long sun exposure. Hot days and cool nights make for the ideal climate and soil conditions for...