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ANDREW GEOFFREY VINEYARDS, NAPA, CA - Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards is proud to announce the release of its third vintage, the 2002 Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon. This release continues a tradition of unparalleled quality from our estate vineyard located atop Diamond Mountain in the Diamond Mountain District sub-appellation of the Napa Valley. John Gibson, Andrew Geoffrey's winemaker, has blended the finest lots produced from the varietals grown in the vineyard to produce a sophisticated and balanced age-able wine.
www.andrewgeoffrey.com
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BERNARDUS WINERY, CARMEL VALLEY, CA - Owner Ben Pon appreciates wine as an art - a form of art that transcends the ordinary. His dream with Bernardus is to make wine equal to the finest from Bordeaux and Burgundy. To achieve this purpose, Ben, a Dutchman who could have planted vineyards anywhere in the world, has chosen the Carmel Valley for his estate vineyards and winery. At Bernardus the textural element-"the mouth feel'-is the most important expression of wine. Wines are aged in oak tanks and barrels specially crafted for Bernardus in the French region of Bordeaux and Burgundy.
www.bernardus.com.
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CHAPPELLET WINERY, NAPA VALLEY, CA - "It is their romance with the land that makes the Chappellets' story so appealing." - Robyn Bullard, Wine Spectator
The Chappellets romance with Pritchard Hill started when Donn and Molly Chappellet first glimpsed its spectacular vistas. Perched 1,200 feet above the floor of the Napa Valley, the atmosphere at the Chappellet family's winery and Pritchard Hill estate vineyards is serene and peaceful. You can't help but fall in love with the breathtaking views and the gentle mountain Donn and Molly Chappellet made their home.
The Chappellet family has been crafting world class wines from their Pritchard Hill estate vineyards since 1967. www.Chappellet.com
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CLAUTIERE VINEYARD, PASO ROBLES, CA - Originally a family owned ranch dating back to the 1940s, the property also includes vineyards which were planted in the 1980s to Syrah, Mouvedre, & Cabernet. Since Syrah "quickly became a favorite," the owners, Claudine and Terry, have kept with the Rhone theme. They added more clones of Syrah, as well as Grenache, Viognier, and Cournoise. They have also put in an acre of Portuguese varietals which they will fashion into a port-style wine in coming years.
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EL MOLINO, NAPA VALLEY, CA - was one of the first wineries in the Napa Valley. Founded in 1871 by W.W. Lyman, the winery was built three miles north of St. Helena and operated until prohibition. Completely restored in 1981, including its hand-dug tunnel, it is now family-owned and operated. Conditions are ideal for limited production of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. We take pride in producing handcrafted wines using old-world techniques.
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LAVA CAP WINERY, EL DORADO, CA - These vineyards are located high in the foothills of the magnificent Sierra Nevadas, offering an outstanding selection of mountain-grown wines that are noted for intense varietal flavors and aromas. The wines are produced from their estate vineyards, which are under the diligent care of Charlie Jones, Vineyard manager. Low yields and lots of sunlight, warm days and cool nights, all contribute to grapes of marvelous character.
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REYNOLDS FAMILY WINERY, NAPA, CA - Steve and Suzie Reynolds have built their dream winery...Tuscan style after Steve's fathers favorite winegrowing regions, and is surrounded by 10 acres Cabernet Sauvignon, planted in 1996. They produced their first vintage in 1999 and havent looked back. They now create seven wines, including a Chardonnay, two Pinot Noirs (from the Russian River Valley and Los Carneros), a Merlot, the Estate Cabernet, a Reserve Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon and a red wine blend appropriately called Persistence.
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CHARLES GARDET, CHAMPAGNE - The story of Champagne Gardet at the end of the 19th Century with Charles Gardet (1870-1913). He was a director of a small House in Mareuil sur Ay which has since disappeared. In 1895, he created his own Marque at Dizy and, later, Epernay. His son, Georges (1895-1952), revived the House during the Twenties and moved his cellars to Chigny les Roses in the heart of the Montagne de Reims to facilitate the development of the buisiness. Since then, our House has been guided by successive members of the family, following the policy laid down a century ago to respect tradition and to take the greatest care in producing top class Cuvees.
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CHATEAU PAJZOS, HUNGARY -In east Hungary, in the heart of the Tokaj vineyards – whose wines King Louis XIV dubbed “The wine of kings, the king of wines” – stands Chateau Pajzos. The 200 acres of this domaine are among the few properties that share the classified area of the Grand Crus. Very hot summers and wet autumns followed by fine, dry weather offer the grapes optimum ripening conditions. The grapes are hand-harvested and go through a rigorous quality-control process during which only the best ones are selected. The wines are aged in a fascinating network of historic underground tunnels that once served as shelters from hordes of invaders and conquerors.
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DE WETSHOF WINE ESTATE, ROBERTSON, SA - De Wetshof is a well-established top Burgundian style winery based in Robertson (160km from Cape Town). Owner Danie De Wet is the pioneer of Chardonnay in South Africa, creating a wide range of styles (unwooded and wooded). The Estate has become renowned for its elegant, award-winning wines and its innovative and advanced used of technology in the vineyard and cellar. Brands include the De Wetshof label and the Danie De Wet label. Estate: 180ha; 10% reds 90% whites.
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IONA VINEYARDS, ELGIN, SA - The Top 250 Wines of the Year by Matthew Jukes "Iona Sauvignon Blanc, 2003, Elgin, South Africa This is one of the top Sauvignons on the planet and every time I open a bottle, legions of people join the Iona fan club. The nose pole-vaults out of the glass with Olympic precision. The fresh herb, greengage, limejuice, asparagus and pear fruit is sublime. The palate is energetic and the length runs on for minutes.”
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KEVIN ARNOLD, STELLENBOSCH, SA - To Kevin, winemaking is an art, and the barrel room is his church. At Waterford Estate, Kevin is living a winemaker’s dream by choosing the land that will grow the vines of his own wines. Each vintage pays tribute to the families who make these wines, by bearing the name of a family member on the Kevin Arnold Shiraz. He has a history of producing top South African wines, with nine years at Delheim, and ten years at Rust en Vrede –wines that received accolades from the Wine Spectator Top 100.
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WATERFORD ESTATE, STELLENBOSCH, SA - Located in the Helderberg mountain range in the well-known Stellenbosch area, Waterford Winery is owned by the Ord and Arnold families. Makers of great Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pecan Stream Red & Pecan Stream Chenin Blanc ... The Waterford Way is a philosophy that honors prosperity, celebrates life, food and wine, and loves family and friends with passion.
www.waterfordestate.co.za
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PANTHER CREEK CELLARS, WILLAMETTE, OR - Panther Creek wines "which are Oregon's most beautifully packaged (stylish label, heavy glass bottles), are also among the most concentrated and ageworthy wines now being made in Oregon... Panther Creek has established itself as one of the most consistent, high quality Oregon wineries." - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Panther Creek Cellars has been producing top quality wines (primarily Pinot noir) since 1986. Panther Creek's winemaker is Michael Stevenson; our consulting winemaker is Mark Vlossak.
www.PantherCreekCellars.com
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BELLE VALLEE CELLARS, CORVALLIS, OR - Belle Vallée Cellars' goal is to be one of Oregon's top wineries. They know that their reputation will be built on the quality of their wines. They are extremely proud of their first vintage and are truly blessed to begin our venture with a stellar year. Their intention is to showcase the varietals that perform well in Oregon, with the cool climate of the Willamette Valley, and the warmer climate of the Rogue Valley.
www.bellevallee.com
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