Category Archives: Rockpile

Stryker Sonoma Cabernet Franc 2007

Posted on May 12, 2010 by RJ

Stryker Sonoma, Rockpile, Rockpile Vineyard, Cabernet Franc 2007 The nose features sweet vanilla, cedar, cherries and pencil shavings. The mouth shows a rich texture, quite plush with the essence of nuttiness and caramel wrapped around a dark chocolate cookie – … Continue reading →

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Rockpile Winery Reds

Posted on May 8, 2009 by RJ

Rockpile Winery, Rockpile, Buck Pasture, Red Wine 2005 The nose is rather closed upon first opening this wine, with hints of Cassis and new oak. The mouth shows demonstrable acidity and lots of fresh oak to accent the black currants. … Continue reading →

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JC Cellars Haley’s Reserve Syrah 2005

Posted on May 8, 2009 by RJ

JC Cellars, Rockpile, Rockpile Vineyard, Haley’s Reserve, Syrah 2005 This is a sweet smelling Syrah, like candy with a little spike of spirit. The mouth is quite dense, with vanilla overlapping the fruit. The texture is plush and refined, displaying … Continue reading →

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Carol Shelton Zinfandel

Posted on March 16, 2009 by RJ

We recently visited with Carol and Mitch at their winery in Santa Rosa. Carol makes Zin from grapes sourced throughout the state of California. One of the gems that we tasted was sourced from San Bernardino County while two others … Continue reading →

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