| Red Wines of California |
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- Reunion, Inglenook - Blended Cabernet Sauvignon from three historic
vineyards, Napanook Vineyard, Inglenook Ranch and Niebaum-Coppola.
- Opus One, Mondavi/Rothschild 1981 - The joint venture between these
two dynamic winemakers produced Bordeaux styled blends with California fruit.
- Rubicon, Niebaum-Coppola - The first wine making venture of Francis
Ford Coppola; full-bodied, deep, complex and elegant.
- Tapestry, Beaulieu Vineyards - Poweiful red wine. Tightly knit
fruit; plenty of tannin. Tremendous structure.
- Insignia, Joseph Phelps - One of California's most highly acclaimed
"Meritage" red wines. Elegant, authoritative and complex with classic
finish.
- Carmenet - Interesting and bold wine; blended with Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Complex and full-flavored.
- Dominus - Produced by Christian Moueix of Château Petrus. Deep
ruby red color. The grapes, from the Napanook Vineyard, yield classic wine with
classic aromas.
- Pegaso 1988, Clos Pegas - A proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Stylish and elegant enhancing any occasion.
- Reserve Alexander, Geyser Peak - A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Impressive, intense wine with a rich, sweet nose
laced with complex notes of mint and vanilla oak.
- Sangiovese, Atlas Peak - Spicy, ripe fruit flavors. This Italian
variety grown in California presents a soft, elegant palate.
- Mistura, R.H. Phillips - Rhone varietal blend, excellent with
lighter foods, youthful & vibrant.
- Colline di Sassi, Robert Pepi - The first California Sangiovese is a
medium bodied, elegant, dry and somewhat austere version.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Grgich Hills - Ruby red Cabernet with a ripe
core of cassis, currants, plums and cherry. From one of Napa's most talented
winemakers.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Sterling Vineyards - Tightly knit fruit
and sleek, elegant structure typify the wines of Sterling.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Chalkhill - A select offering; compact and
elegantly structured. Tight flavors of cassis & plum.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Benziger - Ripe and lively with spice, berry and
currant flavors.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, "Coastal", Beaulieu Vineyard -
Concentrated, velvety and elegant with delicious violet and black cherry aromas
in the finish.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Bogle Vineyards - Dry, delicious, mouth-filling,
fruity. Silky smooth, rich taste.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Clos du Bois - Dry, delicious,
mouth-filling, fruity. Silky smooth, rich taste.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Briarcrest, Clos du Bois -The Briarcrest version of
Cabernet from Clos du Bois is full-bodied, supple, rich and delicious even in
it's youth.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Far Niente - Rich in spicy fruit with a taste of
chocolate and herbs. Very complex and aggressive.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Rodney Strong Sonoma Reserve
- Cabernet Sauvignon, "Alexander's Crown", Rodney Strong -
Big, ripe and oaky; powerful and elegant.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Turnbull Cellars - Big cedary, spicy cassis
aromas and flavors and attractive depth. Very complex & delicious.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Georges de Latour Private Reserve, Beaulieu Vineyard
1981 - Top of the line from California's most respected old winery;
Beaulieu has been in California's top flight of producers since it's founding
in 1900.
- Private Reserve 1982, Beaulieu Vineyard
- Private Reserve 1988, Beaulieu Vineyard
- Private Reserve 1990, Beaulieu Vineyard
- Private Reserve 1995, Beaulieu Vineyard
- Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve 1978 Robert Mondavi - Redefined,
classic 100% Cabernet, smooth and elegant, ready to drink.
- Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve 1982 Robert Mondavi
- Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve 1983 Robert Mondavi
- Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve 1984 Robert Mondavi
- Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve 1985 Robert Mondavi
- Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve 1986 Robert Mondavi
- Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve 1987 Robert Mondavi
- Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve 1988 Robert Mondavi
- Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve 1989 Robert Mondavi
- Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve 1990 Robert Mondavi
- Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve 1991 Robert Mondavi
- Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve 1992 Robert Mondavi
- Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve 1993 Robert Mondavi
- Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve 1994 Robert Mondavi
- Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve 1995 Robert Mondavi
- Cabernet Sauvignoti, Robert Mondavi - Mondavi is, above all else, a
Cabernet Sauvignon specialist. Good concentration of fruit and impeccable
balance typify these Cabernets.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Jack London Vineyard, Kenwood - Big, intensely
rich textured wine with full varietal flavors.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Raymond Napa Estates - Smooth and well-balanced,
with great fruit flavor. An excellent napa wine.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan - A satiny finish, award winning
Cabernet, mature in flavor and robust to the taste.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Grand Reserve, Kendall-Jackson - Complex,
luscious, full-bodied red wine. Rich in flavor, long finish.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, R.H. Phillips - Deep color; very intense with
mature black cherry varietal notes. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Silverado (when available) - This Disney-owned
winery started off in 1981 with good wines which have improved steadily since.
- Pinot Noir, Robert Mondavi - A good example of fruity Pinot Noir.
Pronounced varietal character.
- Pinot Noir Carneros, Saintsbury - Medium-bodied red wine with
excellent fruit and tannin; reminiscent of a fine Burgundy.
- Merlot Carneros, Buena Vista - Full-flavored and elegant red wine;
dry but with notes of spice and berries.
- Zinfandel, Hidden Cellars (old vines) - America's own varietal,
Fruity and dry with a hint of rasberries.
- Zinfandel Ravenswood Napa - This Zinfandel has a definite and easily
recognizable varietal character; bright ruby color with a bouquet of spice and
violets.
- Pinot Noir Carneros, Acacia - From a top Carneros producer. Rich in
body, full of character.
- Pinot Noir Carneros, Buena Vista - A delightfully dry and delicately
complex style.
- Pinot Noir, Winery Lake, Sterling Vineyard - Quality has surged
recently at Sterling and Winery Lake is a choice vineyard area for Pinot Noir.
- Pinot Noir, Clos du Bois - Deep purple red with definite peppery
spice overtones. Produced in a somewhat Burgundian style.
- Merlot, Bogle - This Merlot is a wine with abundant flavor and
character, sufficient tannins and a satiny, velvety finish.
- Merlot, Three Palms Vineyard, Sterling - A complex, elegant and
tightly knit Merlot/Cabernet blend.
- Merlot, Clos du Bois - Minty nose. Soft, deep, ultra ripe cherries,
plums and prunes. Well rounded with a lovely finish.
- Merlot, Kendall-Jackson - One of the silkiest. Merlot with subtle
cherry and vanilla notes.
- Merlot, Newton - Rich and smooth, dry, medium-bodied with
distinctive blackberry and cherry bouquet.
- Zinfandel, Grgich Hills - Crafted by Mike Grgich, one of Napa's most
talented winemakers, this wine shows excellent balance and proportion and
delicious, mixed berry fruit.
- Zinfandel, Jack London Vineyard, Kenwood - Rich, ripe raspberry
flavors mingle with a touch of mint. Long, smooth finish.
- Petite Syrah, Parducci - This beautiful deep purple wine is
wonderfully smooth and velvety. A stylish wine with fresh wild spice flavors.
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