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Hunt Cellars 2004 “Rhapsody” Reserve Sangiovese / Paso Robles

Hunt Cellars 2004 “Rhapsody” Reserve Sangiovese / Paso Robles

Destiny Vineyards first planting consists of: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Syrah, Cab Franc, Viognier and Zinfandel, The...

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Hunt Cellars 2004 Hilltop Serenade Syrah / Paso Robles

Hunt Cellars 2004 Hilltop Serenade Syrah / Paso Robles

David Hunt, Winemaker and owner of Hunt Cellars, is committed to producing “Memorable Wines”. We believe that great wines leave indelible impressions...

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Hunt Cellars 2004 Rhapsody in Red / Paso Robles

Hunt Cellars 2004 Rhapsody in Red / Paso Robles

When The Hunt Family decided to pursue their dream, they were uncertain where they would choose to build their vineyard. The Hunts spent exhaustive days and weekends...

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Rancho Zabaco 2006 Monte Rosso Toreador Zinfandel / Sonoma Valley

Rancho Zabaco 2006 Monte Rosso Toreador Zinfandel / Sonoma Valley

  Viticulture Notes The 2006 growing season began with a very wet winter that lasted through bloom, followed by mild weather up to mid-July. The second part of...

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Rancho Zabaco 2007 Dry Creek Valley Reserve Zinfandel

Rancho Zabaco 2007 Dry Creek Valley Reserve Zinfandel

Viticulture Notes During the 2007 growing season, the summer months were dry, with no rain to threaten rot or mildew, a factor that is particularly relevant in the...

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Rancho Zabaco 2005 Monte Rosso Zinfandel / Sonoma Valley

Rancho Zabaco 2005 Monte Rosso Zinfandel / Sonoma Valley

  Viticulture Notes The 2005 growing season began unusually cold and rainy, followed by a heat spell in mid-March, which started the growing early. The rain continued...

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Rancho Zabaco 2007 Sonoma Heritage Zinfandel / Sonoma County

Rancho Zabaco 2007 Sonoma Heritage Zinfandel / Sonoma County

Viticulture Notes The 2007 Sonoma County harvest was smaller than normal; however, the fruit quality was exceptionally high. There was little winter rainfall,...

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Rancho Zabaco 2008 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Rancho Zabaco 2008 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

  Winemaking After harvest, the grapes selected for this wine were whole cluster-pressed, in order to avoid harsh phenolics. The must was then chilled to allow...

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Big House Wines 2008 Big House White

Big House Wines 2008 Big House White

Background:  Big House Georgetta Dane is Winemaker/Warden over at The Big House. Georgetta comes from Suceava, Romania, the previous capitol of the Moldovian province....

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Pina 2006 Firehouse Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon / Rutherford

Pina 2006 Firehouse Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon / Rutherford

About The Piña name (it means “fruit of the pine” in Spanish) is familiar as one of the most respected vineyard management companies in the Napa Valley—farming...

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