Provided with a wide assortment of microclimates and soil profiles to exploit, California can be a winemaker's dream. We navigated the famed appellations of Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, and the Sierra foothills to reach our goal of creating a blend that showcases the best of the Golden State.
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<b>Blend</b><br>
Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Syrah, Malbec, Grenache
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<b>Winemaker Notes</b><br>
A diverse set of aromas present themselves—blueberry compote, maraschino cherries, brambly raspberry and a touch of licorice and tomato leaf. The palate is silky smooth, almost slippery, with bursting flavors of ripe strawberry, red plum, kirsch and graham cracker. Chalky tannins and a long-structured finish round out the wine.
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<b>Aging</b><br>
Barrel aged 10 months in French oak barrels
We have chosen to showcase the Rhône varieties Texas has been making a name for as of late. Lost Draw Vineyards, located within the Texas High Plains AVA, is a premier site in Texas with red clay and sandy soils, planted to the warm-climate varieties of France and Spain. Texas may be relatively new to America’s longstanding winemaking history, but the quality of farming and fruit from this vineyard promise quality examples of
Texas terroir for years to come.
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<b>Blend</b><br>
61% Mourvèdre, 15% Carignan, 15% Cinsault, 9% PS
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<b>Winemaker Notes</b><br>
A beautiful dusty plum hue sits in the glass with bursting aromas of black plum and raspberries, floral notes of lilac and rose complemented by hints of cedar, black tea and slate. On the palate, notes of red fruits, cranberries, grapefruit and cherry cola sync with a bright and fresh acidity—a lively finish that lingers.
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<b>Aging</b><br>
Maturation Barrel aged in neutral French oak for 10 months prior to release.
Ripe Blackberries, Dark Chocolate, Generous Finish
A sixth generation vintner and friend of Locations winemaker, Dave Phinney, once said, “if I were twenty-one, single, and could make wine anywhere in the world, it would be Washington.” Not being able to ignore such an endorsement, we headed north and began tracking down what we believe to be some of the finest vineyard sites, in the best wine growing regions in the state.
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<b>Blend</b><br>
Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache
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<b>Winemaker Notes</b><br>
A layered and aromatic nose of ripe blackberry, plums, dark chocolate and black fig jump from the glass. Expansive on entry, the palate is replete with boysenberry, black cherry, a hint of bay leaf and fig. The generosity of the wine continues with a long finish of baking chocolate and ripe drying tannins.
With over 2000 indigenous grape varieties to select and compose a blend, an exhaustive search was undertaken to pay homage to this historic region. Maintaining the integrity of the land was paramount while simultaneously considering the end result of a dynamic and innovative wine.
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<b>Blend</b><br>
A blend of Negroamaro and Nero d’Avola from the Southern Region of Puglia combined with Barbera from Piemonte in the North
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<b>Winemaker Notes</b><br>
Aromatic notes of black cherry, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cured meat are complemented by sandalwood, vanilla, balsa, and evergreen. Silky smooth entry is met with a textured mid-palate of velvety fig, blueberry jam, and soft oak. The finish has a hint of sea salt and fades out slowly.
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<b>Aging</b><br>
Barrel aged 10 months prior to release
Aromas of gardenias and early harvested stone fruits are met on the crisp palate with notes of honeysuckle mousse with hints of peaches and cantaloupe. The finish is memorable with a sense of dry minerality and a touch of sea spray.
Much like generations of craftsmen before us, we were intent to capture the nobility of Spanish through its geographic diversity. Fruit with Mediterranean and Continental influences was sourced from 5 regions in particular: Priorat, Jumilla, Toro, Rioja, and Ribera del Duero. Old vines, low yields, and a palate attuned to excellence, work in harmony and enable us to reach our goal.
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<b>Blend</b><br>
Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Monastrell, Carignan/Carineña
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<b>Winemaker Notes</b>
Opens with aromatic notes of tobacco, cigar box, and ripe plum, and leads to an opulent palate of dark berries, earth, hints of spice, and sweet tobacco with a lengthy, luscious finish
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<b>Aging</b><br>
Barrel aged 10 months prior to release
