In just the past few days we’ve received notifications about several new releases from local wineries. Here they are for your perusal.
Raymond Vineyards 2006 Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay
Winery description: 100% Chardonnay, this wine opens with delicate floral aromas of honeysuckle and orange blossom followed by ripe pear, golden delicious apple, lemon and quince amid notes of ginger, toasted oak and vanilla. Rich, full flavors of granny smith apple, pear, zesty lemon and passion fruit with balanced acidity and a long, smooth vanilla finish.
Aged: 3 months in new Allier French Oak
Alcohol by volume: 14.1%
Retail price: $20 per 750ml bottle
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Goosecross Cellars 2004 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery description: Tremendous depth and complexity. Rich, deep and dark, our Howell Mountain Cabernet is perfumed with sweet black plum, dried cherry, roasted espresso bean and anise. Lush, palate-coating flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, cedar and subtle smoke finish with round, integrated tannins.
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Aged: A little more than a year-and-a-half in French Oak
Retail price: $69 per 750ml bottle
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Rutherford Hill Winery Terlato Devil’s Peak 2005
Winery description: Devils’ Peak is a member of the “peak series” of wines. The peak wines – Angels’ Peak, Cardinals’ Peak and Devils’ Peak, are all Napa Valley blends…The wine captures the forward, racy aromatics of Cabernet Franc with a vibrant mouthfeel. The artistic addition of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot add depth and complexity to this engaging wine.
Composition: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot
Alcohol by volume: 14.2%
Retail price: $48 per 750ml bottle
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