Archive for the ‘Sonoma County’ Category

Le P’tit Paysan 2006 Syrah / Russian River Valley

Le P’tit Paysan 2006 Syrah / Russian River Valley

Le P’tit Paysan (the “little redneck”) is winemaker Ian Brand’s own label. The fruit came from the Windsor Oaks Vineyard in the Russian River...

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Le P’tit Paysan 2005 Meritage / Monterey County

Le P’tit Paysan 2005 Meritage / Monterey County

Le P’tit Paysan (the “little redneck”) is winemaker Ian Brand’s own label. Partnered with vineyard owners John and Juille Allen, they hope...

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Dry Creek 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon / Dry Creek Valley

Dry Creek 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon / Dry Creek Valley

While Cabernet Sauvignon is a relatively undiscovered varietal for Dry Creek Valley, surprisingly there are actually more acres planted to Cabernet than Zinfandel....

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Dry Creek 2008 Sauvignon Blanc / Dry Creek Valley

Dry Creek 2008 Sauvignon Blanc / Dry Creek Valley

Winery founder David Stare was the first vintner to plant Sauvignon Blanc in the Dry Creek Valley in 1972. Since then, the winery has built its reputation on perfecting...

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Dry Creek 2007 Heritage Zinfandel / Sonoma County

Dry Creek 2007 Heritage Zinfandel / Sonoma County

Heritage Zinfandel affirms Dry Creek’s dedication to Zinfandel. Their Heritage Zinfandel comes from an experimental project initiated in 1982 by Vineyard...

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Dry Creek 2006 Old Vine Zinfandel / Sonoma County

Dry Creek 2006 Old Vine Zinfandel / Sonoma County

Beginning with the 1985 vintage, Dry Creek Vineyard was one of the first wineries to consistently use the term “Old Vine.” Old Vine Zinfandel comes from...

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Dry Creek 2008 Fume Blanc / Sonoma County

Dry Creek 2008 Fume Blanc / Sonoma County

Vineyard diversity forms the cornerstone of our winemaking philosophy. Sonoma County’s vast array of growing conditions allows us to satisfy our desire to define...

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Mac Murray Ranch 2007 Pinot Noir / Sonoma Coast

Mac Murray Ranch 2007 Pinot Noir / Sonoma Coast

The Sonoma Coast covers 750 square miles, from the Mendocino County line in the north to the Sonoma-Marin border in the south. Adjacent to the Russian River Valley,...

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Mac Murray Ranch 2007 Winemaker’s Block Pinot Noir  / Russian River Valley

Mac Murray Ranch 2007 Winemaker’s Block Pinot Noir / Russian River Valley

The Russian River Valley is one of California’s most celebrated sources of world class Pinot Noir. The region is blessed with strong maritime influences, specifically,...

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Mac Murray Ranch 2008 Pinot Gris / Sonoma Coast

Mac Murray Ranch 2008 Pinot Gris / Sonoma Coast

Pinot Gris grapes grown on the MacMurray Ranch property went into making the 2008 Sonoma Coast Pinot Gris wine. Once the grapes were picked, they were gently whole-cluster...

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