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Reserve 2019 Chardonnay (Carneros, Napa Valley)
Vineyard Source: Castellucci Vineyard is located in the Carneros Region, where the fruit was hand harvested. Winemaking: This 100% Chardonnay was barrel fermented with no malolactic fermentation to enhance the crisp body and natural fruit. 18 months of meticulously monitored aging in French oak followed. Tasting Notes: Carneros character dominates the aromas including floral and citrus notes with a hint of vanilla bean. Very dry with notes of lemon peel and green apple that complement the flavor profile of this medium bodied release; ends with a long, satisfying finish. Ideal with sea bass, halibut and tilapia or cream sauced pasta and sauté's. 91 points- Tasting Panel Magazine Alc. 13.7% pH 3.45 TA 0.58% RS 0.09% Reserve 2019 Pinot Noir (Carneros, Napa Valley) Vineyard Source: 100% Carneros, Napa Valley Winemaking: This 100% Pinot Noir was harvested and sorted, and then de-stemmed. It was punched cap fermented by hand in small, one ton open top T-bins, followed by 16 months of barreling in French oak (33% new). Tasting Notes: Spicy aromatics and pomegranate mark the nose with a rich and complex, brightly balanced melange of red fruits the mouth. The finish is long and subtlety spicy. Pour with grilled salmon, nicoise salad or baked or smoked, well seasoned turkey. 91 points- Tasting Panel Magazine Alc. 14.6% pH 3.66 TA 0.62% RS 0.05% 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Fermented 12 days on the skins at 90°. Pumped over 3-4 times daily. 18 months in French and American oak barrels. Multi-layered flavors of dark plums and black berries with gentle tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot ALC 13.5% RS 0.30% pH 3.59 TA 0.52% 2020 Chardonnay 91 Points, BEST BUY, Wine Enthusiast, June Issue 2018 (v. 2016) Hand harvested and moved through a 58°F fermentation using a Chardonnay yeast to enhance the bright fruit character. Aged six months in neutral French and American oak barrels. Complex citrus fruit flavors and aromas with a slight hint of oak highlight this crisp, clean release. The light straw color hints at the fresh, appealing flavor profile and delicate oak accents. 100% Chardonnay ALC 13.0% RS 0.38% pH 3.51 TA 0.61% 90 Points, June 2020 Anthony Dias Blue/Blue Lifestyle 2020 Pinot Noir Hand harvested and moved through an 82° fermentation using a Burgundy yeast to enhance the bright fruit character. The cool fog and bay breezes created a moderate vineyard climate resulting in a multi-layered, fruit driven wine with age softened tannins and a pleasant balance of fruit and oak. Aged 18 months in new and neutral French and American oak barrels. 94% Pinot Noir, 6% Syrah ALC 13.0% RS 0.50% pH 3.63 TA 0.55% 89 Points, June 2020 Anthony Dias Blue/Blue Lifestyle (2018 vintage)
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