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C.C. Ranch is planted in Rutherford, along the slope of a knoll west of the Silverado Trail. The 2008 C.C. Ranch has many layers of flavors that are quite distinct. Dark cherry fruit with hints of violet mix with black tea and earth to lend an exotic character to the ... more
BN#435944
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The 2008 Branding Iron Cabernet Sauvignon has beautiful, ripe fruit flavors of plush berry and black cherry. Underlying hints of black tea and spice add interest, while the oak offers vanillin and toast. The most striking aspect of this wine is the thickness on the palate, which is a result ... more
BN#435945
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The 2008 Rock Cairn Cabernet Sauvignon continues to display the black cherry flavors with briary and black tea notes that have always defined the distinctive character of this vineyard. The toasty French oak adds spice, while the firm, yet supple, tannins of the vintage give depth and richness. This wine ... more
BN#435953
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There is no mistaking this wine with any other. This 2007 Suscol Ranch Merlot has briary aromatics with a dark plum and wild berry flavor that is juicy upon entry. Layer upon layer of dust, earth, herb and cedar intermix with the fruit, creating
a complex medley of flavors. Its ... more
BN#430608
The 2006 Bonfire Zinfandel has beautiful aromas of red and black fruits. A bounty of raspberry and blackberry intensifies upon the palate, with black pepper and cedar enriching the wine. This depth of flavors is carried across a plush middle palate, which is thick and jammy. This wine warrants consideration ... more
BN#263308
The 2009 Truchard Chardonnay offers pear, lemon and subtle tropical notes that are enhanced by the stone and mineral elements in this wine. The minerality is quite appealing as it mixes with juicy fruit flavors to give a creamy, full texture. The French oak offers a toast and vanilla backbone ... more
BN#433998
The 2008 Darien Syrah has abundant plum and berry fruit nestled in among the spice and smoke from the oak. Hints of mineral and meat character, typical of the varietal, complement the fruit. The vintage offers supple tannins that give body to the middle palate and round out the finish. ... more
BN#434189
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The 2008 Sullenger offers blackberry, black cherry and an earthy character which blends beautifully on the palate. It delivers on its promise of flavor and thickness, emphasizing the ripe, plushness of the vintage. The supple tannins coupled with the oak give a strong, supportive backbone to this wine, and the ... more
BN#435946
The 2008 vintage is characterized by rich fruit and supple tannins. Over the last few years, this wine has been made in both open- and closed-top fermenters
to emphasize both fruit and palate feel, and this vintage accentuates both. Harris Merlot has beautiful flavors of raspberry, plum, and sage, with ... more
BN#443384
The flavors of the 2006 Dyer Syrah focus on red and black fruits of raspberry and boysenberry, combined with a nice meatiness that is characteristic of the varietal. Dark chocolate and spice blend with the fruit to add layers of sweetness. This wine is very polished, probably due to the ... more
BN#272308
The signature of the Ponzo Vineyard is apparent in this 2006 vintage. Raspberry flavors with layers of white pepper, vanilla and spice are apparent in both the aroma and on the palate. This wine is a very elegant Zinfandel with its sweet, jammy fruits and spicy flavors offering a nice ... more
BN#290783
The 2008 Tench Cabernet Sauvignon displays bright boysenberry and blueberry fruits, which are special characteristics of this rocky terrain. Sweet vanillin from the French oak enhances the fruit and produces a beautiful middle palate. The fine tannins from this vintage add volume and carry those ripe fruit flavors into a ... more
BN#435930
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