Pinot Noir

2009 Pinot Noir, Cameron Vineyard, RRV    New!

Dark ruby in color with aromas of black stone fruit, light toastiness, cedar, violets and honeyed blackberries, musk rose and an earthiness too. Flavors of black fruit, mulberry, a masculine sort of feel, mouth filling, a meaty medium grain tannin all framed by an earthiness that is not devoid of fruit, nice length. But the fruit, ah, it's a mystery. Finishes wet and dry, the palete wanting and waiting for more. Complex may be the word. Drink now or cellar for a few years.

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2007 Pinot Noir, Wiley Vineyard

Colors of dark ruby and red shadows. Sandalwood, lavender and pennyroyal inflections on the olfactory senses. Aromas of black tinged fruits with hints of black and green teas. Rich and structured mouthfeel with medium tannins, backbone without heaviness. Flavors of hibiscus, mulberry, cherry and pomegranate again with the complexities of black and green teas. Long and mystifying. Serve with tea smoked duck. Heaven!

27 year old clones of Pommard #5 and Mount Eden (Romanee Conti) #37. Old and venerable vines. Built to last and cellar well. Our next to last release of this California “Grand Cru” vineyard.

230 cases produced

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2008 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley

Medium to light ruby red in color, aromas of ripe warm red raspberries, soft mint sarsaparilla and subtle violets.  A bolder version than the ‘07 for sure with more moderate tannins and a little toasty oak, bursting with stone fruit flavors of cherries and red plums, with spices reminiscent of cardamom and perhaps white pepper with a licorice back.  Food friendly acidity.  Our flagship wine representing true Russian River Valley flavors at a reasonable price.  A year or two of bottle age will bring forth more refinement, but why wait?  Enjoy it with a duck breast or lamb sausage now!

757 cases produced

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2008 Pinot Noir, Humboldt County

Big and exuberant, this dark garnet beauty commands attention with aromas of violets, rose petals, Lady Slipper orchids, damp forest and dark fruit. On the palate, it gushes with racy, highly extracted flavors that suggest bing cherries, pomegranates, Sen-Sen and dark plums, all within a cola framework. The finish lingers, offering up hints of mocha, with a slightly tart rhubarb pie finale. Bring this big boy Pinot along for a wild game feast and it will not disappoint. Alcohol: 14.4%.

374 cases produced

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Zinfandel

2009, Zinfandel, Braccialini Vineyard, Alexander Valley    New!

Bright and dark ruby in color with aromas of briar, tobacco, and brandied black fruit with a hint of older oak. Black plum flavors with sage and black and white pepper notes. Earthy and full, with a tannin understructure that hints at a black tea component. Full and pleasureable. Very broad with plenty of muscle, juiciness and silk. Still evolving. Should cellar well, drinking window through 2015. Or, drink now, of course.

254 cases produced

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2008 Zinfandel, Guido Venturi Vineyard, Mendocino County

This dark ruby red Zin has aromas of warm Asian spices, licorice, and red berry pie. Fruity on the palate, the flavors of red raspberries, plums and cherries dominate, followed by briar and cedar notes. Not a heavy wine, but bright with a lovely acidity making it light on it's feet. A medium tannin that is food friendly. Not in the "monster" category of Zins. Bison burgers to BBQ chicken fits the bill perfectly. A Zin you can swill. A leaner wine at a leaner price. Enjoy!

301 cases produced

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2007 Zinfandel, Martinelli Road Vineyard Old Vine, Russian River

Dark ruby in color, this wine jumps out of the glass with a briar berried liquor-like aroma of marmalade, preserved fruit, and roses. Not sweet on the palate, but smooth as a baby’s bottom with flavors of red and black berries, cedar, briar brandied cherries, and the chalkiness of the terroir. The next to the last Martinelli Road release. This wine will benefit from bottle aging and cellaring.

This vintage, from 127-year old vines, is a “Monster Zin” – big, ripe and juicy! It’s not for the meek. Enjoy!

434 cases produced

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2007 Zinfandel, Guido Venturi Vineyard, Mendocino County

This dark ruby Zin has a classic nose of sage, violets and dark plums. On the palate, the flavors of bing cherries, plums and currants dominate, leading to a lingering finish that is framed in finely grained, slightly peppery tannins and new leather. At this stage of its long life, it is reminiscent of a Valpolicella Superiore.

368 cases produced

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2006 Zinfandel, Martinelli Road Vineyard Old Vine, Russian River

History in a bottle. The venerable one, 124 years old this vintage. Not for everyone, but a classic Barolo like Zin that rivals any century vine Zins produced in California, period. Dark ruby in color. A nose of roses and violets framed by dark berries, plums, cedar and blackberry briar as only RRV can give. The palate screams blackberry, Bing cherry, dark chocolate and mocha notes. Unmistakable terroir. This is a special place for these vines. Not for the faint of heart. Expressive mid-palate and long, long finish. Moderate tannins. It will of course benefit from cellaring, but it's delicious now.

715 cases produced

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Other Wines

2010 French Colombard, Russian River Valley

Perfume of white blossoms, elderflower, and lemon crème brulee.  Highly Aromatic.  Flavors of green pippin apples, kiwis and gooseberries with a slight minerality.  Very long lasting lemony finish- tart and snappy with an acidic backbone that’s refreshing.  This wine has edge!  Drink it ice cold with oysters that are chilled plain or with a nice mignonette.  Fresh cracked crab with drawn butter works too!  A coastal day’s perfect wine. 

330 cases produced

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2009 Carignane, Mendocino County

A dark, dark red and perhaps mauve in color.  Old vines, 70 years plus, from the Guido Venturi property in Calpella..  Magnificent in form, 7 foot high trunks that are 10” in diameter.  This wine is simply spectacular; my second attempt at this varietal.  Dark brooding aromas of black fruit, mulberry, plum, toasty oak and spice.  Flavors of blackberry, a little pomegranate, sage and dusty earth. Mouth coating!  Moderate tannins, but refined.  Great grip and structure.  Enjoy with a pepperoni pizza or pasta pesto!

121 cases produced

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2009 Syrah, Russian River Valley

Dark purple in color with aromas of black fruit, dried plums, and crushed fresh huckleberries (actually color matches the crushed huckleberries too)!  A dark earth and mushroom component on the nose as well.  A blast on the palate of boysenberries, huckleberries, and plums followed by a dark and toasty oak which rounds out this big wine.  Mouth filling, massive with plenty of grip.  Age it a while if you can wait.  Serve with steak with gorgonzola sauce or spaghetti in a hearty red sauce or wild game boar, venison, etc. 

67 cases produced

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