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| AVV Syrah 2005 |
The Alexander Valley is a phenomenal place to grow Bordeaux varietals
like Cabernet Sauvignon, but what we've discovered over our years of
grape-growing is that Rhone grapes like Syrah do pretty well here too.
The 2005 displays big aromas of blueberries and sandalwood along with a
subtle nose of violets. On the palate, there are rich flavors of
blackberries, allspice and hints of black licorice and menthol.
We were able to preserve all those lush flavors by being rigorous in
the vineyard. The 2005 vintage delivered the kind of conditions that
meant a big harvest. With Syrah, that could have meant washed out
flavors. Dramatically culling the fruit in our vineyards, thus keeping
the yields down, meant we could deliver a concentrated Syrah reflective
of the Alexander Valley.
Gold Medal-2008 Monterey Wine Competition
Silver Medal-2008 Houston Rodeo International Wine Competition |
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Retail Price: $15.99
On Sale For: $13.95 |
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| Calamity Cab Sauv Alexander Valley 2005 |
The
Calamity 05 Alexander Valley was grown on mature 30 year old vines that produce
classic Cabernet Sauvignon flavors and aromas of cassis, cedar and sweet red
fruits. The difference with this 05 to last year’s offering is that this
wine is brooding, chunky and is one that will be able to age. Flavors of deep
red and black fruits on the palate combine with vanilla from the oak barrels
and hints of cedar forming a long and tasty finish. The 05 Alex has excellent
structure, depth and concentration. Although a less seductive wine than last
year’s, it is a huge mouth-full of wine and one that begs for a nice
grilled piece of beef or lamb chop. |
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| Stonestreet Chardonnay 2005 |
WINEMAKING
Grown 700-1,800 feet above sea level, this three-ridge Chardonnay is
a remarkable representation of Alexander Mountain terroir. A blend
of our Upper Barn, Red Point and Broken Road vineyards, this wine
carries a signature element from each; Red Point’s unique minerality,
Broken Road’s complex and bright fruit character and Upper Barn’s
majestic, balanced finish.
Gentle grape pressing was followed by a 63% mix of French oak barrel
and 37% small stainless tank fermentations. Native yeast drove a
portion of the fermentation giving the finished wine more complexity,
texture and nutty aromatics. Malolatic fermentation was employed to
further the wine’s richness and balance.
Spring rains lasted two months longer than usual which took us well
into June. The rare weather pattern allowed for an atypically long
bloom yielding a near-perfect crop set on Alexander Mountain Estate.
Summer and fall were comfortable and uneventful which provided
time for our late blooming vines to fully ripen their grapes. As
October set in, the dry, moderate weather continued to act in our favor
as we completed what turned out to be the longest, latest and richest
harvest in our books.
“Look for fresh apples, complex mineral and creamy lemon-lime
flavors on the palate. Tropical notes and ripe peach aromatics are
followed by a solid, lengthy finish.”
– Graham Weerts, Winemaker
S TAT I S T I C S
Apellation Alexander Valley
Varietal Composition 100% Estate Chardonnay
Fermentaion 63% barrel fermented with
Native and Inoculated yeasts
Barrel Regime 6 months in 65% French
oak barrels, 30% new
Alcohol 14.6%
Acidity .59g/100ml
pH 3.58
Bottled July 2006
Vineyard Elevation 700 – 1,800 feet
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