Mendocino

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Notes: Grown in Mendocino and Lake Counties, this Cabernet is filled with aromas of fresh cherry and cinnamon. On the palate, it’s silky smooth with notes of strawberry and blackberry, culminating in a long, lingering finish with just a hint of dark chocolate from a year spent aging on French oak. Alcohol: 14.8%

NOTES FROM WINEMAKER JEFF CICHOCKI: Cabernet Sauvignon is known for creating wines of amazing density and complexity with both concentrated and nuanced flavors. In making Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon, I like to add to these layers of flavor by blending in small amounts of other red varietals to add color, texture, and a bit of spice. Varieties and vineyard lots are kept separate until the best lots are blended together to create the final wine. This Cabernet offers aromas of bright cherry,...

NOTES FROM WINEMAKER JEFF CICHOCKI: Our organic Chardonnay grapes o°er lively flavors of green apples, pears and citrus to our Chardonnay. We ferment 70% of the juice in a combination of French and American oak, then allow this portion to undergo malolactic fermentation to create a rich, creamy wine with just a touch of oak spice. The remaining 30% is fermented in stainless steel to preserve the fruit’s fresh, crisp flavors. We age most of the wine using previously used or neutral oak in order...

Our Castle Rock Pinot Noir was produced from grapes grown in Northern California’s beautiful Mendocino County, where vineyards were first planted in the early 1860’s. Here, the headwaters of the Russian River carve a fertile and rugged landscape. The warm summers, cool springs, crisp falls and wet winters make ideal growing conditions for Pinot Noir grapes, in a climate similar to that of the Burgundy region of France, where the grapes were first established. This elegant and medium-bodied...

TASTING NOTES: Crafted with purpose from the outset, our rosé of grenache shows pale amber in the glass, with an abundance of lush tropical fruit like tart kiwi and pineapple on the nose. The palate offers fresh stone fruit notes of nectarine, mango with hints of crisp green apple. Delicate with bright acidity, this wine offers enough structure to enjoy year round. VINEYARDS: Owned by the same family for nearly 100 years, the vineyard for our rosé of grenache is located on the southwestern...

Tasting Notes: Boldly aromatic with top notes of passionfruit, and lemon rind, followed by layers of floral citrus blossoms, and tangy gooseberries. The palate offers a vibrant, quenching acidity and provides structure for flavors of Feijoas, apricot, and a citrus mèlange, with the slightest hint of minerality to provide an intriguing counterpoint. The wine retains a sense of fullness without losing its refreshing acidity, flavors and aromatics remain lively and complex through the finish....

Notes: Beautiful golden-yellow color. In the intense, complex bouquet the nose recognizes exotic fruits that are all wrapped in the sweet spices of vanilla and toffee. In the mouth it is rich, enveloping and yet pleasantly acidic, culminating in an elegant and lingering finish. Type of wine: Organic white wineGrapes: Chardonnay – picked by handVintage: 2018Alcohol content: 14% volAging potential: 2025Aging: Stainless steel tanksAge of vines: Vines plots of 7, 27 and 28 years oldSoil: Mostly...

Notes: Features a nice dark core of cassis and creamed plum notes laced with violet, graphite and juniper hints. The finish flows clean, with the graphite edge extending as long as the fruit for lovely balance. Type of wine: Red wine made with organic grapesGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon – picked by handVintage: 2018Alcohol content: 14% volAging potential: 2035Aging: 18 months in French oak barrelsAge of vines: Vines plots of 21, 22 and 29 years oldSoil: Mostly gravely, bench land loamy...

Notes: A light and crisp Pinot Noir that shines as a cocktail wine or paired with spicy cuisine and fresh seafood. Aromas of plum and flavors of berry and spice are followed by a smooth floral finish. Total sulfite, naturally occurring: TTB analysis, 1ppm

Story:No doubt that Merlot was the wine of the 90s. Unbelieveably smooth and in vogue, people were hypnotized by its good vibrations. Then one wannabe actor dissed it and suddenly a while new world appeared where everybody was too sexy for Merlot. Shot down in a blaze of glory. I guess that's the way love goes. But, hold on, we're bringing it back!Taste:A mild blend of red plums, currants and cedar aromas with a touch of earthy goodness. The wine is medium to full-bodied and impeccably...

Boldly expressive of varietal character, True Grit RESERVE wines are the product of very selective fruit sourcing and hands-on winemaking. Each vintage gives the full range of expression for a fearlessly distinct wine. Our True Grit Petite Sirah has heady aromas of ripe fruit, white pepper and vanilla, followed by an intense rush of fresh blackberry, dark chocolate, pepper and caramel flavors. VARIETAL:97% PETITE SIRAH3% SYRAH COOPERAGE: AGED 16 MONTHS IN A COMBINATION OF NEW & SEASONED,...

This is an absolutely first-rate bubbly, dry, smooth and rich. Has complex flavors of peaches, limes and strawberries, accented by doughy yeast and smoky flavors. Really defines the balanced elegance and pedigree you want in a great sparkler. — S.H. - Wine Enthusiast Magazine 90 Points

AROMATICS & FLAVORS: Aromatics rise out of the glass with orange blossom, tropical fruit essence, and a bit of almond biscotti. Steely, crisp, and bright on the palate with expansive melon and mango flavors. The finish is ample like a creamy custard with snappy and lingering ginger spice. VINTAGE: Mendocino’s major varieties performed well in 2020, particularly Chardonnay. Following a cool, mild growing season, an August heat spell accelerated ripening, resulting in an early start to harvest....

A note from the Winemaker: This Estate Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of dark red fruit. A lush entry of plums, followed with a hint of dark chocolate & espresso bean. The finish is balanced with smooth tannins and is sure to please! Cheers! Sustainable: 75 Years Family Farmed Certified Fish Friendly Farmer Sustainable Winegrower Local: Estate grown fruit Hand crafted wine Thoughtful: No Sugar Added Sustainably Grown & Harvested Fruit Alcohol: 13.5% ...

A note from the Winemaker: This Estate Chardonnay has aromas of cantaloupe. A lush entry of nectarine followed with a hint of toffee & toasted almonds. The finish is balanced with good acidity and is sure to please! Cheers! Sustainable: 75 Years Family Farmed Certified Fish Friendly Farmer Sustainable Winegrower Local: Estate grown fruit Hand crafted wine Thoughtful: No Sugar Added Sustainably Grown & Harvested Fruit Alcohol: 13.5% ...

A note from the Winemaker: This stainless steel fermented & aged Sauvignon Blanc displays pineapple & melon aromas. This wine has bright tropical and lemon curd notes in the mid palate, with a long citrus finish. Cheers! Sustainable: 75 Years Family Farmed Certified Fish Friendly Farmer Sustainable Winegrower Local: Estate grown fruit Hand crafted wine Thoughtful: No Sugar Added Sustainably Grown & Harvested Fruit Alcohol: 13.5% ...

A note from the Winemaker: This Estate red blend has aromas of bright red fruit. A lush entry of red and black berries with a hint of spice & vanilla. The finish is balanced with good acidity and is sure to please! Cheers! Sustainable: 75 Years Family Farmed Certified Fish Friendly Farmer Sustainable Winegrower Local: Estate grown fruit Hand crafted wine Thoughtful: No Sugar Added Sustainably Grown & Harvested Fruit Alcohol: 13.5% ...