Thursday, 10 July, 2008 by Jason Burrus in
Vintner's Blog with No Comments
There are no two ways around it – this is a competitive, global industry. Behind the smiles of the tasting room is a business fighting for shelf space and the attention of their distributor. Take away the label and the name, and there is little to differentiate one ordinary wine from another. So how does one winery distinguish itself from the one down the road and a thousand others selling the same thing? Nowadays, it is their attitude towards the environment. Being progressive and “green” is the hottest thing since the cork closure. But what does this mean for a winery? You’d be surprised at the lengths we go to.
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Friday, 4 July, 2008 by Admin in
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2007 Viognier
- Gold medal – 2008 San Francisco International Wine Competition
- A full-bodied white wine showing classic ripe Viognier characters of honeysuckle, peach, and lemon peel. With crisp acidity and a towering 14.5% alcohol, the palate displays a robustness rarely found in white wines. This is a food wine; pair with grilled vegetables and grilled chicken skewers. 100% Viognier. Drink within a year. Serve at 55° F. The highest rated Viognier at the 2008 S.F. Int’l Wine Competition.
2006 Meritage
- A classic, old-world, Bordeaux style blend. Distinguished on the nose by concentrated aromas of raspberries and cassis, yet not a fruit bomb like some its new-world counterparts. The palate is robust and rich, though not a tannic monster. An elegant balance of tannin, alcohol, acidity, and oak spice. 63% Cabernet Franc, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2012.
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