Wines

2004 SYRAH NAPA "ESTATE"

HARVEST

September 9th thru September 24th
6 tons
25.2 Brix

WINEMAKING NOTES

3 days cold soak
10 days in open top fermenters
Aged 15 months in barrels
40% American Oak (10% new)
60% French Oak (10% new)

Alcohol 14.7%
TA .64
PH 3.66

TASTING NOTES

Our highest vineyard: Tip Top Vineyard is at 1700 foot elevation and faces northeast. The soils are red and rocky. Two acres are planted to Syrah.

400 cases

"Ripe, rich dark berry fruit is pure and tightly wound with wild berry and black berry fruit, a fine structure and firm integrated tannins. Ends with a burst of ripe fruit." - 90 points - Wine Spectator

$28.00

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2002 SYRAH NAPA "ESTATE"

HARVEST

September 19 thru October 5, 2002
4.7 tons
25.5 Brix

WINEMAKING NOTES

2 days cold soak
10 days in open top fermenters
Aged 15 months in barrels
40% American Oak (10% new)
60% French Oak (10% new)

Alcohol 14.7%
TA .63
PH 3.61

TASTING NOTES

Our highest vineyard: Tip Top Vineyard is at 1700 foot elevation and faces northeast. The soils are red and rocky. Two acres are planted to Syrah.

326 cases

$28.00

2001 SOBRANTE

HARVEST

August 28 thru September 23rd
9.78 tons
25 Brix

WINEMAKING NOTES

Varietal: 70% Zinfandel, 30% Syrah
3 days cold soak
10 days in open top fermenters
Aged 11 months in barrels
50% American Oak
50% French Oak

Alcohol 14.5%
TA .60
PH 3.57

TASTING NOTES

From volcanic rubble shelves high above Chiles Valley springs forth this radiant red wine.

637 cases

Bottle price $22.00


2005 SOBRANTE "ESTATE" HARVEST September 30th thru October 13th 4 tons 24.8 Brix WINEMAKING NOTES Alcohol 14.5% TA .63 PH 3.64 TASTING NOTES Dusty rose petal layered with dark plum and raspberry with an edgy long finish. Goes well with braised pork shoulder. 302 cases $23.00 Download Tasting Notes (PDF)