Here the Trione family planted a 10 acre vineyard in 2008. This Zinfandel, a Sonoma County classic, will continue to age for many years to come.įlatridge Ranch is a secluded parcel in the Coastal mountain range, west of the Rockpile AVA. The wine is velvety, supple and rich with a long, satisfying finish. Trione Zinfandel Flatridge Ranch is made from 100 percent Zinfandel.Īromas of briarwood and pipe tobacco give way to blackberry pie, toasted macaroons and plums. Elongated, it shows well-integrated ripeness and a length of black pepper, sage and cedar. 'The tannic intensity of this wine is complemented by dense, dark layers of black cherry, currant and oak. Expressive yet nuanced, this wine delivers a full- bodied lush core with layers of spice, and a touch of earthiness. Smooth and round on entry the Merlot in this blend offers a juicy fruit-focused core that balances the big flavors that we expect from Oakville Cabernet.

The wine offers bold, ripe fruit aromas with some spice and dried herb notes. The tiny block of Merlot and a small block of Cabernet Franc were planted on the west side of the valley at the base of the Mayacamas in the south station in 1990. The North Station is adjacent to the illustrious To Kalon vineyard. The Cabernet Sauvignon in this blend comes from two different blocks in the highly acclaimed UC Davis Oakville Station, in the heart of “Cabernet Country”. The Cabernet Sauvignon adds weight, depth and lushness to the midpalate, and the Merlot wraps it all up with a layer of juicy ripe summer fruit flavor. The Cabernet Franc expresses lively red fruit with a touch of herbs. Each of the three Bordeaux varietals brings their own unique character to this complex red wine blend. Jeb Dunnuck (February 15th 2018), 92+ ptsĬornerstone Cellars Oakville Station Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc.įrom a legendary vineyard that is owned and farmed by the University of California, Davis, this is a brilliant expression of Oakville terroir. The Mourvèdre keeps this tight and fresh, and I suspect it will age beautifully.' It's deep, rich, medium to full-bodied, and has a great finish. 'A blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre and the rest Cinsault and Syrah, the 2016 Côtes du Rhône Cuvée Vieilles Vignes offers a gorgeous bouquet of cassis, blueberries, lavender, cured meats, and graphite. Pairs with g rilled beef rib - Veal Columbo - Pork ribs slightly spiced The Mourvèdre keeps this tight and fresh. These big red stone are restituting heat coming from the sun at night and bring power and structure to the wine.Īlso the blend features vines coming from sandy clays, which are light and rather fresh soils: this allowed the wine to maintain a freshness and vivacity.īouquet of cassis, blueberries, lavender, cured meats, and graphite. We also integrated grapes coming from plots located on red rocky clay soils also named “garrigues”. These plots particular soils and orientation allowed grapes to reach an optimal level of ripeness while conserving a good acidity level. We could obtain in this wine empyreumatical hints without the use of barrels. We used Clay and limestone plots located on the hillside where old Grenache naturally express roasted hints. The diversity of terroirs used in this blend allows this wine to combine freshness and balance. Xavier Vignon Cotes du Rhone Rouge Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Organic is made from 50% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah and 5% Cinsault.

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