September 2008 Club Shipment
2007 Chardonnel
- This wine has a strong backbone of Chardonnay character with a hint of tropical aromas, as might be expected from this cross of Chardonnay and Seyval Blanc. Fermented and aged 5 months in French oak barrels, this is a robust white in which nuances of oak spice mingle with a touch of peach. Pair with white meats, cream sauces, and grilled vegetables. Drink within a year. A Wine Club-only selection. 100% Chardonnel.
2007 Norton
- The first release of the 2007 reds. This is a robust wine. Lots of color, tannin, flavor, and alcohol – but all in balance. Especially rich in the mouth, this wine sings as it offers up flavors of raspberries, spice, and an insinuation of oak. Fermented on its skins and 100% malolactic fermentation complete, diminishing the acidity that Norton can be known for. Aged in French oak. Pair with eggplant and red meats. Will age for 5-10 years. 75% Norton, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Beware, if you’re “not a Norton” drinker, you will be converted.
