Archived Wines

2000 Caldwell Vineyards Syrah

This fruit comes from the sloping hillsides of John Caldwell's vineyard at the 500 ft. elevation in Napa Valley. We are proud to be releasing our first vintage of this flamboyantly aromatic and enormously concentrated wine.

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2000 California Cuvée Syrah

A special blend of Syrah from vineyards located in many of the top Syrah producing regions of California. A dark plum color with aromatics and flavors of black fruits, white pepper, smoked game, cassis and cinnamon.

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2000 Frediani Vineyard Petite Syrah

Full-bodied and oozing with blackberry pie filling in a cinnamon piecrust with hints of cassis, dark chocolate and subtle hints of smoked game. A truly decadent experience.

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2000 Philary Vineyard Syrah

A powerhouse wine that will mesmerize all your senses - Incredibly exotic and very seductive. The aromas and flavors are a blend of concentrated blackberry jam, smoked game, olives, cassis and roasted herbs de Provence.

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2000 Rhodes Vineyard Zinfandel Cuvée Isabel

Amazingly dark purple appearance and aromas of black cherry, hints of lavender, cinnamon, vanilla and roasted herbs. An elegant Zinfandel whose flavors echo its aromas, but with a level of intensity and richness that will tantalize your palate.

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2000 Ripken Vineyard Late Harvest Viognier

Golden yellow in color with an aroma of honeyed apricots and peaches lightly laced with cinnamon and vanilla. The truest expression of Viognier. Enjoy as an Aperitif or as a dessert on its own.

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2000 Rodney's Vineyard Syrah

Opaque black/purple in color with aromas of blackberries, licorice, olives, roasted herbs and smoked wild game. A full-bodied wine that is perfect for a night by the fireplace with a bowl of hearty stew.

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2000 Rodney's Viognier

Straw yellow in color with aromas of honeyed apricots, creamy peaches and subtle hints of grapefruit. This wine is exotic, decadently rich, full-bodied and oozing with flavors which coat the palate. There really is nothing more seductive than a Viognier. A perfect match for seafood and...

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2000 Ventana Vineyards Syrah

Opaque purple in color with aromas of roasted herbs, smoked game, blackberries, cassis, black pepper, lavender and violets. A bit of the Northern Rhone with a twist of California and a little touch of JC Cellars, this elegant wine is perfect with braised meats, smoked game and triple cream cheeses.

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