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Esterlina Vineyards Wine Tasting Notes
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Red Wines
2005 Reserve Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Longtime Esterlina Wine Club members know that we do not designate a wine as a "Reserve" without good reason. Our 2005 Reserve Pinot Noir is beautiful. It starts with a gorgeous nose, full of ripe red fruit, floral and earthy mineral aromas. The mouth is about ripe red cherries and berries, with good acidity and a long finish. Pinot lovers will enjoy this wine. After the wine club shipment, there will only be about 100 cases left, so...
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2005 Reserve Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley $50.00 per bottle Exceptional fine wines in limited quantities means you need to get the wine to your cellar before your favorite wine sells out. |
2006 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley, Esterlina Estate)
The 2006 Estate Pinot Noir is among the best vintages of wine we’ve made from this excellent vineyard—it’s gorgeous stuff. It starts with lots of cherry, raspberry and sweet vanilla-oak aromas. The mouth has those typical red fruit flavors, like ripe raspberries, cranberries and cherries, with spice on the long finish. Big and, as always, balanced. If you like Pinot Noir, you should enjoy this one. $45/bottle ($36 Wine Club) 870 cases produced
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Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley, Mendocino, Esterlina Estate Vineyard) 2006 $45.00 per bottle |
2005 Mario’s Gran Roja (Sonoma County)
Our father is always asking us to make a “big, chewy, full-bodied red.” This wine is made and named for him. We took our Alexander Valley Cab, our Cole Ranch Merlot, some Syrah from our new Everett Ridge property, and added a tincture of Bacigalupi Petite Sirah. We arrived at a very good bottle of wine. And we priced the wine to make it a terrific value. The Gran Roja (Spanish for “Big Red”) begins with ripe blackberry, plum and oak scents. The mouth has wonderful flavors of juicy dark cherry, plum and spice, with medium tannins. The finish is long and spicy. While it will pair well with the fare that accompanies a traditional Bordeaux wine, Gran Roja is terrific by itself. 498 cases.
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Mario's Gran Roja (Sonoma County Wine) 2005 $25.00 per bottle |
2004 (Alexander Valley, Esterlina Lazy S Vineyard) Cabernet Sauvignon
2004 was a very strong vintage in all of the appellations we grow fruit in. Our Lazy S Vineyard, in the Alexander Valley, yielded some of the best Cabernet Sauvignon we have seen from that property. The cherry, nut and toasted oak aromas are enticing. The mouth has wonderful flavors of juicy dark cherry, black currant, plum and spice, with firm, drying tannins. The finish is long and spicy. Easily the finest Cabernet Sauvignon we have ever released, this one will age very nicely.
SILVER - 2008 SF Chronicle Wine Competition
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2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Esterlina Lazy S Vineyard $40.00 per bottle ($32 Wine Club Price) |
2005 Esterlina Syrah Sonoma Mountain(Janian Vineyard)
The third vintage of wine we have released from this vineyard, it is a classic, cool weather Syrah--think northern Rhone, rather than California. It starts with plum, blueberry and smoky, cigar box aromas. The mouth has wonderful flavors of ripe dark berries and pepper, with silky tannins and good acidity. The finish is great, too. Enjoy.
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2005 Esterlina Syrah Sonoma Mountain(Janian Vineyard) $30.00 per bottle |
2004 Russian River Valley (Bacigalupi Vineyard) Zinfandel
This is the third Zinfandel we've made from the Bacigalupi Vineyard, and, as usual we are very happy with it. This wine starts with rich aromas of plum, coffee, and chocolate, with an underlying hint of baking spice. The mouth is elegant and balanced, with plenty of ripe plum, blackberry, cocoa and vanilla-oak flavors. Enjoy. 780 cases
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2004 Russian River Valley (Bacigalupi Vineyard) Zinfandel $28.00 per bottle |
2005 Cole Ranch Merlot
2005 Merlot (Cole Ranch) Occasionally, we get questions as to why we continue to
make Merlot. Cole Ranch Merlot is quite unique from typical California Merlots
because of the climate. The cool weather there makes the wine very Bordeaux-like.
To us, that means a complex, medium-bodied wine, with light cherry and
earthy-smoky flavors. Should age very well, certainly in the 7-10 year range. 985 cases produced.
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2005 Cole Ranch Merlot - NEW SOON! |
2004 Cole Ranch Merlot
All the wines we made from the 2004 vintage are extraordinary. The color is gorgeous—a rich garnet. There are lots of black fruit aromas, with plum, clove and a bit of smoky oak, too. The flavors are ripe, rich and complex, with black cherry, blackberry, and cocoa. With firm tannins, good acidity, and a lingering finish, this wine will appeal to most red wine lovers. We produced 923 cases of this gem. Try it with lamb, prime rib, and beef short ribs.
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2004 Cole Ranch Merlot - SOLD OUT
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Esterlina Vineyards White Wines
2006 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc
Our 2006 Sauvignon Blanc is full of bright citrus flavors plenty of grapefruit, lime and lemon. With 100% stainless steel fermentation, it is a very refreshing, enjoyable bottle of wine. Pair it with lemon chicken pasta, spicy foods, or just quaff it.
385 cases produced
| 2006 Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County $18.00 per bottle ($14.40 Wine Club Price) |
07 Cole Ranch Off-Dry Riesling
Our 2007 Riesling has got it all--excellent acidity, and ripe, complex fruit flavors. It begins with lots of apple and citrus aromas, including pineapple and lemon. The mouth starts with that typical Cole Ranch acidity, but there is plenty of ripe fruit. Really a sweet-tart thing going on. The experience ends with a terrific finish. Try this wine with spicy foods, desserts and on the patio.
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$19.00 per bottle ($15.20 Wine Club Price) |
2005 Chardonnay Russian River Valley
Esterlina’s Chardonnays have typically been a combination of fruit, a bit of oak and great acidity. This vintage is similar. Lots of green and citrus aromas, including pineapple and lemon on the nose, with a hint of spice. The mouth starts with lots of apple and pineapple, but there is a bit of oak and there is a slight nutty flavor, too. The wine ends with a terrific finish. Try this
1200 cases.
2007 Gold Medal Wine SF Chronicle Wine Competition
| 2005 Chardonnay Russian River $22.00 per bottle ($17.60 Wine Club Price) |