We are barreling full-force into the warmer months. But before the agonizing days of bare skin sticking to the sofa, we've got Spring. So, a toast: To that nebulous period between scalding hot steering wheels and air so cold your boogers freeze. To Spring!
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 750ml 2-Pack
Aromas of black currant and cherry with notes of vanilla, caramel and spice and a medium dark red color. The oak is well integrated and not overpowering. The entry is full and supple without being overly sweet or heavy, the mid palate fruity with lively acid; the finish a bit chewy still, with lingering fruit and oak.
2011 Syrah, England Crest, Sonoma Valley 750ml 2-Pack
Aromas of blackberry and cassis, with notes of coffee, cinnamon and caramel and the unmistakable smoky-gamy-bacony Syrah signature. The entry is rich and plush and the finish long with some lingering tannin.
2011 Zinfandel, Meek's Hilltop Ranch, Sonoma Valley 750ml 2-Pack
George and Abby Meeks purchased the historic Hilltop Ranch twenty years ago. The ranch had been the site of a pre-Prohibition winery, and still had a small block of ancient vines (a field blend) and a block of Chardonnay that was planted in the 1960’s.
Concentrated blackberry fruit with hints of cherry and raspberry and hints of black pepper. The entry is smooth and full, and the flavors echo the aromas, with the addition of a hint of dark chocolate. The finish is long and smooth.
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 750ml 2-Pack
2011 Syrah, England Crest, Sonoma Valley 750ml 2-Pack
2011 Zinfandel, Meek's Hilltop Ranch, Sonoma Valley 750ml 2-Pack
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 750ml 2-Pack
2011 Syrah, England Crest, Sonoma Valley 750ml 2-Pack
2011 Zinfandel, Meek's Hilltop Ranch, Sonoma Valley 750ml 2-Pack
Wellington Vineyards is owned Peter Wellington. Peter's father John purchased the winery site in 1986. At the time, it consisted of 20 acres of old vines and a few decrepit old fruit and nut trees. Replanting of part of the old vineyard and orchard started in 1988. The winery was completed in time for the 1989 crush. We grow approximately half the grapes we use and purchase the remainder, primarily from small, unique vineyards.
The estate vineyards consist of 21 acres, 8 of which are 85 to 117 years old. There are 24 different varieties in the old vineyard, with the most common being Zinfandel, Carignan, Alicante Bouschet, Grenache and Syrah. In addition, there are 10 acres of eleven to sixteen year old vines that consist of Merlot, Chardonnay, Marsanne, and Syrah. We grow more Merlot than anything else. Three more acres were replanted in 2001, predominantly to Syrah, Zinfandel and Grenache.
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