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.
2010 Syrah, England Crest, Sonoma Valley 750ml 2-Pack
Dark purplish color, a little bit of sediment. Aromas of blueberry, cranberry and cassis with tar, licorice, laurel, mint and only a hint of the trademark Syrah gamy, smoky, bacony character. This is full bodied, with rich, slightly chewy tannins and a well balanced finish. Great with food now, may develop for another couple of years and hold for a couple more years after that.
2011 Zinfandel, Meek's Hilltop Ranch, Sonoma Valley 750ml 2-Pack
Medium red with a slight purple tint. The aroma is very forward; lots of berry- raspberry, strawberry, blackberry. It's somewhat reminiscent of chocolate covered cherries. There is great complexity, with notes of briar, caramel, spice and a hint of juniper. On the palate it is quite elegant for a Zinfandel, i.e. NOT a heavy, sweet, oaky blockbuster. Medium body, very fruity (but not sweet), smooth tannins and a bit of heat on the finish. It's drinking beautifully now, and I think there's not a lot of aging potential. Best within the next year plus.
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 750ml 2-Pack
2010 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
2010 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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