WINE

Mercer brimming with fresh fruit, this Riesling displays fresh apricot, peach and tangerine supported by lanolin and lime. Peach and apricot aromas are complimented by tea leaf on the palate with lively acidity and minerality. The finish is long, off-dry and deftly balanced of acid and sugar.

Merry Edwards this year's luscious offering enthusiastically displays its Pommard clonal heritage with a deep ruby color and rich, ripe, dark cherry aroma. Scents of licorice, wildflowers, sassafras and exotic cardamom add depth, expanding the wine's allure. Lively, forward fruit carries through on the palate, producing a Pinot that is bold and juicy with firm tannins and bright acidity. There is a subtle undercurrent of intensity building in this wine, as if it's just waiting to unleash its power.

Merry Edwards vintage took all of us here in Sonoma County by surprise -- we really didn't believe the crop would be as large as it looked hanging on the vine! Intellectually, I understand that Sauvignon Blanc, as a varietal, can produce large crops of high-quality fruit. A harvest like this just hasn't happened for a very long time here in our cool valley. Even more unbelievable is the resulting superb quality. The rich core of this flavorful wine is fruit sourced from vines 25-35 years old. That 54% is complemented by 20% Sauvignon Musqué, which adds floral aromatics and depth not present in other types of Sauvignon Blanc. The remainder is the classic Shenandoah selection, or Clone 1, prevalent throughout California. The resulting wine is a show stopper! Its heady perfume nearly explodes out of the glass with the fragrance of orange blossoms and elderflowers. Tones of lychee fruit, fig and ripe pear add more appeal. The mouth is full and weighty from barrel fermentation and intensive lees stirring, balanced by lively acidity and has a finish reminiscent of tangy pink grapefruit.

Merryvale color: Dark red with good density. Aroma: Sweet red and black currants, brambly blackberry jam, black olive, dried herbs and violets. Taste: Soft entry, round with medium weight, toasty oak notes, and very good length.

Merryvale back in the late '70s and early '80s Carneros helped launch a revolution in California Pinot Noir. Our cool climate and marine-based soils proved ideal for this finicky variety. Our bottling delivers ripe aromas of red cherry, strawberry, green tea and spice. The palate is round, earthy and juicy with great acidity and fine supporting tannins. The depth and structure of this wine are a reflection of great terroir and intensive farming methods.

Merryvale pale straw yellow in color, the Starmont Sauvignon Blanc displays fresh aromas of grapefruit, melon and lime leaf. The bright entry leads to medium weight and nice acid through the palate with flavors of citrus, melon and fresh hay. The finish is lengthy and refreshing.

Meyer Family Cellars this Cabernet exhibits dark notes of leather, plum, cardamom and hint of eucalyptus, which is characteristic to this vineyard. As the wine opens up we see more cedar, vanilla, and aromas of ripe cherry. Once in the mouth, two and a half years in American oak have added depth to the tannin which carries until the last drop.

Traditional red wine vinification at controlled temperatures of around 25'C; briefly refined in wood, ruby red in color, intense bouquet, complex with vanilla notes characteristic of the refinement in wood, dry flavor, lightly tannic, full-body.

Mia Dolcea Moscato d'Asti comes from the renowned Asti region in Piedmont, a premier growing location in Italy. Mia Dolcea Moscato d'Asti is soft, sweet and luscious with flavors of pineapple, fresh apricot and honey.

Michael David striking aromas of ripe dark fruits radiate from the glass in an earthy, smoky tobacco context. Full, rich fruit flavors of dark berries, whole plum, and blackcurrant fill the palate and hold their flavors through a long and smooth moderately peppery finish.

Michael David like elephants whose size is imposing, Petite Petit is large! A blend of Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot, offering a joyous explosion of color and fun! It is a substantial, dense, full-bodied, whopper style of wine loaded with pure black fruit and vanilla flavors that coat the palate. It reveals remarkable richness with a finish that is slightly dry and seems to linger.

Pungent blackberry aroma with flourishes of blueberry, black tea, cola, and cedary oak; on the palate, there is a velvety, broad, full feel without being heavy or harsh, the enriching sensations of sweet oak filling out a lavish sense of varietal richness.

Michel Dutour with a richness and complexity few wines can match, this Chardonnay from Burgundy adds classic hints of flinty and chalky soil with nuances tones of nuts, cinnamon, honey and butter to the rich, sometimes unctuous but rarely heavy, ripe orchard fruits that the grapes are capable of providing.

Middle Sister smells like: ripe red and dark berry fruits like plum, blueberry and blackberry. Sassy dash of black and white pepper with a dollop of crème de cassis. Tastes like: a huge mouthful of ripe summer berries. The fruit goes on and on, ending in a luxurious finish. Yummy with: Roasts, grilled meats, pizza, pasta, salmon, burgers, burritos, soups and sandwiches.

100% Midnight Estate Merlot from the Eugene block. As if plucked straight from the vine, our Estate Merlot is crafted with firm yet smooth tannins and a bright acidic pop! The winemaker's baby, a domesticated monster!