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2006 Vintage

Peter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:41:50 +0000

2006 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Peter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:40:40 +0000

Planted in 2003 on 3309 rootstock to clone 337 our vine selection is perfectly suited to the bed of alluvial soil that runs through our Calistoga ranch. A deeply colored wine filled with aromas of cassis, blackberries, dense, dark chocolate and roasted coffee notes. Cassis, blackberry and chocolate are the dominate flavors, with hints of caramel, black pepper and spice enhancing the lengthy finish.

Harvest: October 7th, 2006
Case Production: 280 cases

2006 Napa Valley Olivia’s Block Sangiovese

Peter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:01:03 +0000

Sourced from 18-year old vines in our estate block of Sangiovese, named in honor of Olivia Meyer, great, great grand daughter of Michael and Louise Heitz, who planted roots in this soil in 1904. Aromas of dense raspberry sorbet, vanilla and sweet red cherries segue into flavors of bright crushed strawberries with a hint of toasted vanilla.

Harvest: September 29th, 2006
Case Production: 165 cases

2006 Napa Valley Amelia’s Block Petite Sirah

Peter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:00:28 +0000

This half acre block containing 300 or so vines is named after Amelia Heitz, the first member of our 5^th Calistoga generation. Intense aromas of black currant, dark berries, violets, anise and chocolate. Rich flavors of blueberry pie, black cherry, brown sugar and vanilla bean. Round sweet tannins and a long finish.

Harvest: October 7th, 2006
Case Production: 60 cases

2006 Napa Valley Charbono

Peter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:00:20 +0000

The rare Charbono grape hailing from the Savoie region of France and grown with pride on our Napa Valley estate since 1904 is now a proud member of Slow Food’s Ark of Taste. Our sustainably farmed, century old vineyard celebrates the remaining 65 acres of Charbono grown worldwide. A vibrant, inky colored wine with aromas of black cherry, pomegranate, and dark plum. Intense flavors of black fruit and cherry commingle with chocolate and are accompanied by subtle sage and tar notes. The long finish is punctuated with ripe and round tannins which compliments the plump fruit flavors.

Harvest: October 17th, 2006
Case Production: 630 cases