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City Winery Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon Obsidian Ridge 2009

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Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2009
Vineyard: Obsidian Ridge Vineyard
Alcohol: 14.1% vol
Volume: Retail
AVA: Red Hills Lake County, CA
Cases production: 62 cs bottled

Vineyard description: Planted high on the ridge separating Alexander Valley and Clear Lake, Obsidian Ridge Vineyard is a 105-acre vineyard set on a northwest facing parcel of 5 to 20% slopes, ranging from 2,300 to 2,660 feet in elevation. The site benefits from cool evenings due to good air drainage, high elevation, and breezes off the Mayacamas Range.

Winemaking Info: 17 days of maceration using daily pumping over, press wine blended back into free run wine. Malo-lactic fermentation completed in barrel during winter. Aged for 15 months in French barrels (Seguin Moreaux, Taransaud), blend of 1 new and 2 used barrels, 3 racking during barrel aging to soften tannins.

Wine Description: Stone and mineral influence is apparent in this wine. Brambly in both scent and texture, this wine is rich in dark fruits. Specifically, blackberry and plum. Firm structure and grip with subtle oak influence. From deep alluvial soils in Lake County, this powerful Cabernet Sauvignon is inky purple in the glass and exhibits dark briary notes on the nose. The palate is awash with firm tannins and balanced acidity. Dark fruit with a touch of minerality complements some clove and spice.

Aging Capacity: 7-10 years.

Food Pairing: Would pair well with duck sausage or grilled lamb, flatbread with fennel and caramelized onions.

Buy the City Winery Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon Obsidian Ridge 2009 here.

City Winery Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon Obsidian Ridge 2008

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Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2008
Vineyard: Obsidian Ridge Vineyard
Alcohol: 14.1% vol
Volume: Retail
AVA: Red Hills Lake County, CA
Cases production: 65 cs bottled

Vineyard description: Planted high on the ridge separating Alexander Valley and Clear Lake, Obsidian Ridge Vineyard is a 105-acre vineyard set on a northwest facing parcel of 5 to 20% slopes, ranging from 2,300 to 2,660 feet in elevation. The site benefits from cool evenings due to good air drainage, high elevation, and breezes off the Mayacamas Range.

Winemaking Info: Winemaking: 19 days of maceration using daily pumping over, press wine blended back into free run wine. Malo-lactic fermentation completed in barrel during winter. Aged for 17 months in French barrels (Seguin Moreaux, Taransaud), blend of 2 new and 6 used barrels, 4 racking during barrel aging to soften tannins.

Wine Description: From deep alluvial soils in Lake County, this powerful Cabernet Sauvignon is inky purple in the glass and exhibits dark briary notes on the nose. The palate is awash with supple tannins and balanced acidity. Dark fruit with a touch of minerality complements some clove and spice.

Aging Capacity: 7-10 years.

Food Pairing: Duck Sausage flatbread with caramelized onions, aged strip steak.

Buy the City Winery Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon Obsidian Ridge 2008 here.

City Winery Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2008

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Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2008
Vineyard: Blend of two vineyards.
Alcohol: 14.1% vol
Volume: Retail
AVA: Napa Valley, CA
Cases production: 66 cs bottled

Vineyard description: Blend of 2 vineyards: George the 3rd in Rutherford and Bettinelli vineyard in Yountville.

Winemaking Info: 18 days of maceration using daily pumping over, press wine blended back into free run wine. Malo-lactic fermentation completed in barrel during winter. Aged for 15 months in French barrels (Seguin Moreaux, Taransaud, Radoux, blend of 1 new and 3 used barrels, 3 racking during barrel aging to soften tannins.

Wine Description: Somewhat of a mix between red and black fruits, this wine is sour cherry on the nose with hints of orange peel. Menthol, eucalyptus nodes come through on the nose. On the palate, there is a smoky finish with perceptions of oak influence. Specifically, American oak perhaps hints of dill, maple, or even chocolate can be detected. Round ripe tannins and assertive acidity.

Aging Capacity: 7-10 years.

Food Pairing: Would pair well with roasted chicken, duck sausage flatbread with caramelized onions, aged strip steak.

Buy the City Winery Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2008 here, or find the magnum here.

City Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Obsidian Ridge 2008

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Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2008
Vineyard: Obsidian Ridge
Alcohol: 14.1 % vol
Volume: Retail
AVA: Red Hills Lake County, CA
Cases production: 85 cs bottled

Vineyard description: Planted high on the ridge separating Alexander Valley and Clear Lake, Obsidian Ridge Vineyard is a 105-acre vineyard set on a northwest facing parcel of 5 to 20% slopes, ranging from 2,300 to 2,660 feet in elevation. The site benefits from cool evenings due to good air drainage, high elevation, and breezes off the Mayacamas Range.

Winemaking Info: 19 days of maceration using daily pumping over, press wine blended back into free run wine. Malo-lactic fermentation completed in barrel during winter. Aged for 17 months in French barrels (Seguin Moreaux, Taransaud), blend of 2 new and 6 used barrels, 4 racking during barrel aging to soften tannins.

Wine Description: From deep alluvial soils in Lake County, this powerful Cabernet Sauvignon is inky purple in the glass and exhibits dark briary notes on the nose. The palate is awash with supple tannins and balanced acidity. Dark fruit with a touch of minerality complements some clove and spice.

Aging Capacity: 7 to 10 years.

Food Pairing: Duck Sausage flatbread with caramelized onions + feta cheese, aged strip steak with gorgonzola butter.

Buy the City Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Obsidian Ridge 2008 here.

City Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Haystack 2008

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Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2008
Vineyard: Haystack
Alcohol: 14.1 % vol
Volume: Retail
AVA: Atlas Peak, Napa Valley
Cases production: 85 cs bottled

Vineyard description: Established in 1989, Haystack Peak Vineyards is located at an elevation of 1300 feet in the Atlas Peak AVA of Napa Valley. Thin, rocky, volcanic soils, cool nights and sunny days above the valley fog combine to produce exceptional fruit.

Winemaking Info: 22 days of maceration using daily pumping over plus few rack & return during peak of the fermentation. Malo-lactic fermentation completed in barrel during winter and following spring. 100% free run wine (no press blended back). Aged for 16 months into 3 new French oak barrels (3 different cooper) and 3 one-year-old barrels(Taransaud)

Wine Description: Our flagship single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, from the renowned sub-AVA of Atlas Peak in the Napa Valley. This is a distinguished and powerfully structured wine. The nose displays toasty cedar and dark red fruit. On the palate the theme continues with ripe fruit attack framed by grippy tannins. Balanced acidity lends additional weight to the mid palate. Finish is long and savory.

Aging Capacity: 7 to 10 years.

Food Pairing: Lamb mergueze with stewed lentils, braised short ribs with creamy polenta.

Buy the City Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Haystack 2008 here.

Bettinelli Vineyards

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City Winery has establishing relationships with a number of premium vineyards for the 2011 harvest. Here’s a look at one of our partners, Bettinelli Vineyards.

VARIETY: Cabernet Sauvignon
LOCATION/REGION: Yountville, Napa Valley
CLONE: Clone 337 over 110R
TERROIR: Alluvial Fan
OTHER INFO: VSP trellising
PRICE: $3,996 per barrel

DESCRIPTION: Oakville is home to cult wines Harlan Estate and Screaming Eagle, and this vineyard is on west side Mayacamas bench land… the real deal. Situated on an alluvial fan west of Yountville, with To-Kalon and Vine Hill to the north, this vineyard produces consistently top quality wines.

WINE STYLE: Opaque purple color with massively concentrated fruit and molten, velvety tannins. These wines are inky-black and opulent, with extract to spare.

Haystack Peak Vineyards

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City Winery has establishing relationships with a number of premium vineyards for the 2011 harvest. Here’s a look at one of our partners, Haystack Peak Vineyards.

VARIETY: Cabernet Sauvignon
LOCATION/REGION: Atlas Peak AVA, Napa Valley
CLONE: Clone 7,15 and chimney rock
TERROIR: Aiken Loam and Red Volcanic soil
OTHER INFO: Red Rock hill Block, Lyre Trellising
PRICE: $3,126 per barrel

DESCRIPTION: This high-elevation vineyard site is owned by Marlene Cerchi and Art Havenner, a UC-Davis professor. Stagecoach Vineyard is to the east and Stags Leap AVA is just to the west. Aiken loam and red-rocky volcanic soils define the vineyard. This is a soulfully farmed and managed operation with a holistic approach to sustainable farming.

WINE STYLE: Wines from the Oakville Hillside Vineyard, where Cabernet is planted, exhibit a dense purple color, tightly-knit structure, and extraordinary concentration and richness.

Obsidian Ridge Vineyard

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City Winery has establishing relationships with a number of premium vineyards for the 2011 harvest. Here’s a look at one of our partners, Obsidian Ridge Vineyard.

VARIETY: Cabernet Sauvignon
LOCATION/REGION: Clear Lake AVA, Lake County
CLONE: Clones 337, 7 & 4 over 101-14
TERROIR: Volcanic red soil with obsidian rocks
OTHER INFO: 5-20% slope, above 2300 feet
PRICE: $2,550 per barrel

DESCRIPTION: Situated about three miles from the intersection of Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino counties, this vineyard is planted high on the ridge separating the Alexander Valley and Clear Lake AVAs. Its steep slopes of 5-20% face northwest and range in elevation from 2,300 to 2,660 feet. As part of the youngest volcanic flow in the North Coast region, the site is composed of intensely red soils shot with obsidian rock and gravel. The vines benefit from cool evenings due to good air drainage, high elevation, and breezes off the Mayacamas Range.

WINE STYLE: Bold and full-bodied, with powerful mineral and blackcurrant flavors, considerable tannins, and a dense, chewy finish.