Selections Archive

2010 Rosé

• We quadrupled the production of our popular rosé wine for 2010, and it’s nearly sold out. Made from only red grape varieties, this wine is fresh, crisp, and refreshing. Made in the French Loire Valley style from the “bleedings” of crushed red fruit. Made from Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Bottled with a Stelvin closure to preserve its delicate color and fruit characteristics.

2009 Glenway Vineyard Cabernet Franc

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2010 Seyval Blanc

• A club-only wine. Made in limited quantities from the Seyval Blanc vines of our Glenway vineyard. This is a fresh, focused wine with a pleasant acidic bite. Stainless steel-tank fermented and bottled early to preserve the fresh character of the variety. Completely dry. 100% Seyval Blanc. Serve cold.

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2009 Meritage

• A dark and robust blend ofBordeaux varieties dominated by Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The aroma is classicBordeaux with aromas of cassis and roasted coffee. The palate follows with subtle spice and fine tannins. 42.5% Merlot, 27.1% Cabernet Franc, 14.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11.6% Petit Verdot, 3.9% Malbec. Drink until 2021.

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2010 Chardonnay

• A hint of honey-laced toast on the nose lends to this wines’ soft, warm palate. Toasty oak overtones are interwoven with splices of orange peel, and capped with a creamy buttery finish. Barrel aged for 8 months in French andVirginia oak barrels, this Chardonnay underwent 100% malolactic fermentation.

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2010 Chapelle Charlemagne Chardonnay

• This is a no-oak Chablis style Chardonnay that captures the essence of Chardonnay. Aromas of fresh fruit, lemon grass, orange blossom, and crushed wet stone. The palate is austere, dry, but with beautiful structure. Completely dry. 100% Chardonnay.

2008 New World Red

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2010 Seyval Blanc

• A club-only wine. Made in limited quantities from the Seyval Blanc vines of our Glenway vineyard. This is a fresh, focused wine with a pleasant acidic bite. Stainless steel-tank fermented and bottled early to preserve the fresh character of the variety. Completely dry. 100% Seyval Blanc. Serve cold.

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2008 Cabernet Franc

• Gorgeous dark color and pure Cab Franc character. Subtle toasty spice on the nose. Reminiscent of the best of French Loire Valley Cabernet Franc. A streak of minerality runs through the palate. 14 months age in mostly Eastern European oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation complete. 100% Cabernet Franc.

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2010 Viognier

• This is a bold wine from the extraordinary 2010 vintage.  Ripe aromas of kiwi are followed by classic Viognier characters of apricot and honeydew melon.  The palate brings delicate toast and oak flavors to balance the fruit.  Fermented and aged in French oak barrels. 100% Viognier.

2008 Cabernet Franc-Chapelle Charlemagne vineyard

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2010 Chapelle Charlemagne Vineyard Chardonnay

• This is a no-oak Chablis style Chardonnay that captures the essence of Chardonnay. Aromas of fresh fruit, lemon grass, orange blossom, and crushed wet stone.  The palate is austere, dry, but with beautiful structure. Completely dry. 100% Chardonnay. Drink within 6 months.

2009 Cabernet Franc

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2010 Rosé

• We have quadrupled the production of our popular rosé wine for 2010. Made from only red grape varieties, this wine is fresh, crisp, and refreshing. Made in the French Loire Valley style from the “bleedings” of crushed red fruit. Made from Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Bottled with a Stelvin closure to preserve its delicate color and fruit characteristics.

2007 Cabernet  Franc

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