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Carneros Chardonnay, 2010
Accolades91 points Wine Enthusiast, May 2013 Food and Wine PairingThe depth of this versatile, food-friendly Chardonnay makes it a natural match for all kinds of seafood dishes like grilled salmon or halibut. It also pairs well with a range of dishes from roast chicken to butter lettuce salad with cambozola cheese toasts. |
Tasting NotesThe wine’s aroma is fresh and structured with floral notes highlighted by elderflower. White peach, Asian pear and apple flavors dominate the crisp, fruity palate. As this wine ages in the bottle it will develop greater richness and lusciousness, while retaining its bright acidity and floral and fruit character.
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Chardonnay, Musqué Clone 809, 2010
Food and Wine PairingNearly any type of fish, from Petrale sole spritzed with fresh lemon juice to seared halibut will be a complementary partner to this wine. Chinese chicken salad, sautéed eggplant with soy sauce and hummus with toasted pita are all delicious food choices as well. |
Tasting NotesAromas of white peach, honey pear and jasmine lead to tropical fruit flavors on the palate. This Chardonnay has exceptional balance with a long, round finish that has just the right amount of oak influence.
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Carneros Pinot Noir, 2010
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New Release Accolades90 points Wine Enthusiast, May 2013. Food and Wine PairingGrilled trout with crisp skin and birds of all kinds will taste delicious with this wine. It has the ability to pair with food that ranges from spring rolls to smoked salmon. |
Tasting NotesThe concentrated fruit yielded in 2010 resulted in wine with intense plum cherry and boysenberry aromas and flavors, with hints of sandalwood and pipe tobacco. The structure is present and not overt, creating a nice balance between oak and tannins, which will benefit this wine as it ages.
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Carneros Pinot Noir, Clone 667, 2010
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New Release Food and Wine PairingThe robust nature of this wine offers certain liberties with menu planning. Dishes with bolder sauces and flavors make for a good match. Consider roast duck with red-wine sauce, Cornish game hens or striped bass garnished with chorizo. |
Tasting NotesPlum and black cherry mix with thyme and sage aromas. On the palate, loganberry is prominent among a blend of nutmeg and allspice notes all wrapped in a plush texture with a rich mid-palate--a signature of Carneros.
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Carneros Pinot Noir, Clone 777, 2010
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New Release Food and Wine PairingGrilled salmon with a soy-miso marinade would be a good match for this robust Pinot. It can stand up to flavorful foods , such as flatiron steak with chimichurri sauce or short ribs cooked in tomato sauce. |
Tasting NotesBing cherry, Santa Rosa plum, bittersweet chocolate, cocoa powder aromas mingle with traces of cinammon, violet and lavendar aromas. The palate has focused cherry and pomegranate flavors with minerality and well integrated supple tannins.
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Carneros Pinot Noir, Clone 828, 2010
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New Release Food PairingsGrilled venison or pork loin with an herb pesto or mustard sauce would make a hearty companion to this wine, which could just as well be paired with a falafel, hummus and salty pita chips. |
Tasting NotesThe aromas of this elegant wine hint at just-ripe plums, fresh fruit compote, baking spices and juniper berries. The palate exudes pomegranate and cassis flavors, accented by a subtle spiceiness.
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Carneros Pinot Meunier, 2011
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New Release Accolades91 points Wine Enthusiast, May 2013. Food and Wine PairingThis wine is exceptionally versatile with food and can be enjoyed as much with a falafel or grilled tofu with a teriyaki sauce as with a rack of lamb or chicken braised in red wine. |
Tasting NotesPleasing bright cherry and raspberry aromas and flavors are balanced with a subtle earthiness and well-integrated oak.
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