Category Archives: Bennett Valley

Grey Stack Grenache 2007

Posted on October 21, 2009 by RJ

Grey Stack, Bennett Valley, Dry Stack Vineyard, Grenache 2007 Grenache’s candy-like character comes through in the nose, sweet smelling and ebulliently fruity. In the mouth there is structure to match the fruit, a vision of Chateauneuf, where Grenache shows that … Continue reading →

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Grey Stack Marie’s Syrah 2007

Posted on October 18, 2009 by RJ

Grey Stack, Bennett Valley, Dry Stack Vineyard, Marie’s Block, Syrah 2007 This Syrah brings a sense of the northern Rhone to Sonoma County. There’s tar on top of the black fruit in the nose, with meatiness and a floral component … Continue reading →

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Frostwatch Merlot 2006

Posted on October 3, 2009 by RJ

Frostwatch, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, Merlot 2006 Sweet toasty oak complements the plummy fruit in the nose. In the mouth this wine delivers ripe Merlot, with the tannins fully developed, a warm and plush texture and a toasty oak accent … Continue reading →

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Frostwatch Chardonnay 2007

Posted on September 27, 2009 by RJ

Frostwatch, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, Chardonnay 2007 The nose is complex and toasty with a sense of hazlenuts.  In the mouth the fruits are tropical, like papaya and pineapple. This is a big-bodied Chardonnay with viscosity and buttery richness, as … Continue reading →

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Sonoma County Harvest Fair Best of Class Bordeaux Varieties

Posted on October 11, 2007 by RJ

Nelson Estate Sonoma Valley Bennett Valley Vineyard Malbec 2004 The nose is oak city and the palate is very supple with moderate acidity and a long finish. I think that many will find this wine agreeable and readily approachable. Aged … Continue reading →

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