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Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2016 SAUVIGNON BLANC NAPA vaLLEY TASTING NOTES INFO The 2016 Adobe Road Sauvignon Blanc, VARIETAL COMPOSITION Napa Valley was sourced from two dis- tinct growing regions in Napa. Yount- 100% Sauvignon Blanc ville produces a Sauv Blanc with rich APPELLATION tropical notes, juicy texture, and hon- Napa Valley and Coombsville eysuckle aromatics. Down south in the Coombsville AVA of Napa the weather VINEYARD(S) is relatively cooler, producing a wine Vineyards in Yountville and Coombsville driven by citrus tones and aromas, with a bright core of refreshing acidity. This BARREL COMPOSITION bottling is a blend of both wines and 60% stainless steel ferment; 40% neu- completes a picture of our ideal Napa tral barrel ferment Sauvignon Blanc: tropical, citrus aromas BARREL AGING lead to a rich mouthfeel featuring ripe melons and pineapple. Bright acidity 10 months from harvest to bottle caries it through to a lingering finish that ALCOHOL makes you grab another sip. 14.3% WINEMAKER WINEMAKER’S NOTES Garrett Martin Sourcing two lots of Sauvignon Blanc CASES from different Napa climates was key in 180 creating a blend that had all the balance and expression we look for in the grape. The combination of stainless steel and neutral oak barrels is further complexed by inoculating separate containers with different yeasts, teasing out more flavors and aromas as each yeast creates its own unique version of the wine. Each barrel was carefully tested and folded into the final blend creating a depth of character that is incredibly appealing. This Sauvignon Blanc really showcases the dance between cool and warm Napa cli- mates for sauvignon Blanc. Ripe melon and tropical fruits from Yountville are supported and lifted by the fresh, juicy acidity and citrusy elements of its cool-climate counterpart in southern coombsville. The beauty is in the blend and the balance. THE VINTAGE 2016 proved to be a plentiful and fairly moderate growing year for Sauvignon Blanc in Napa Valley. This was especially relieving coming on the heels of a short 2015 vintage. In southern Napa, average temperatures were a bit lower than more northern Yount- ville, but that made for perfect winemaking conditions. Adobe Road Winery | 1995 S. McDowell Blvd. | Petaluma, CA 94954 | 707.939.7967 [email protected] | www.adoberoadwines.com 2014 CHARDOnnay bacigaLUPI vineyard, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY TASTING NOTES INFO Aromatics of vanilla bean, ripe orchard fruit, VARIETAL COMPOSITION and caramel are warm and inviting. On the palate, the Chardonnay is perfectly oaky and 100% Chardonnay buttery and notes of clove, vanilla, Asian pear APPELLATION and banana are balanced by mild minerality and a touch of citrus on the finish. Liquid Gold Russian River Valley for sure! VINEYARD(S) Bacigalupi Vineyard “Bold, rich, spicy fig and apricot fruit fills out the palate, giving this an unctuous mouthfeel, BARREL AGING joined by spicy, toasty oak and ending with a 10 months full-bodied finish that echoes the honey and honeydew flavors.” - 90 points, Wine Spectator ALCOHOL 13.5% WINEMAKER’S NOTES WINEMAKER Michael Scorsone Adobe Road Chardonnay returned for the 2014 vintage after a five year hiatus and we were CASES happy to source amazing fruit from this well- 297 known Chardonnay vineyard which gained recognition during the 1976 Paris tasting when ACCOLADES 40% of the vineyard’s fruit was used in mak- 90 points, Wine Spectator ing Chateau Montelena’s winning wine. Our 2014 Bacigalupi Chardonnay won a number of accolades, including 90 points from Wine Spectator. THE VINTAGE The 2014 vintage was known for having the earliest start on record, coming on the heels of the third consecutive drought year in Sonoma County. However, there was just enough rain- fall to charge the soil with water, making the growing conditions ideal in the dry winter and warm spring, which yielded a larger than aver- age crop. Adobe Road Winery | 1995 S. McDowell Blvd. | Petaluma, CA 94954 | 707.939.7967 [email protected] | www.adoberoadwines.com 2015 CHARDOnnay carnerOS sangiacOMO VINYEARDS - SOUTH SONOMA BLOCK TASTING NOTES INFO “The 2015 Chardonnay Sangiacomo VARIETAL COMPOSITION Vineyard reveals delicate scents of fresh grapefruit, white peaches and apples 100% Chardonnay with a waft of baker’s yeast. Medium APPELLATION to full-bodied, the palate is laced with Sonoma Coast (Petaluma Gap) elegant stone fruit and savory toast and almond flavors, with a creamy texture VINEYARD(S) and lively acid frame, finishing long. Sangiacomo Vineyard, South Block Quite closed at this youthful stage, I’ve been conservative with my judgement, BARREL COMPOSITION but expect this will offer even more with 100% French oak % neutral (primary), another year or two in bottle. Drink Now 20% new to 2020.” - 90+ points, Robert Parker BARREL AGING 50% malolactic fermentation, lees aged 10 months, then bottled. WINEMAKER’S NOTES ALCOHOL The grapes were hand picked whole 14% cluster at 4 a.m.and promptly delivered to the winery and then whole cluster WINEMAKER pressed to release the juice. Primary fer- Garrett Martin mentation took place in neutral French oak barrels. During aging, 20 percent CASES new oak was swapped into the mix, 204 adding richness and complexity. The ACCOLADES wine was aged on light lees and stirred periodically for increased volume and a 92+ points, Robert Parker brioche-nutty quality. The South Sonoma Chardonnay is always a joy to make. Coming from a scrappy-looking organic vineyard in the south of Sonoma proper, the surprise is in the nuance and rich- ness of detail in this wine. Preserving and showcasing that detail is the challenge and reward of the vineyard and this bottling. THE VINTAGE 2015 was a challenging vintage in both Sonoma and Napa; cool weather and less than ideal flowering conditions led to fruit set that left most vineyards lacking about 20-30% of normal production volumes. In the most affected vineyards this diminished fruit set was complicated by the fact that it was also drawn out, meaning that fruit achieved ripe- ness at different times within the same block. For the 2015 South Sonoma block, this became an advantage as we were able to pick at optimal ripeness while maintaining fresh acidity. Adobe Road Winery | 1995 S. McDowell Blvd. | Petaluma, CA 94954 | 707.939.7967 [email protected] | www.adoberoadwines.com 2016 PINOT NOIR SangiacOMO Vineyard, PetaLUMA GAP TASTING NOTES INFO Aromatically, crushed ripe raspberry and dark VARIETAL COMPOSITION cherry dominate. Red fruit, vanilla and spice flavors gain momentum on the palate, lifted by 100% Pinot Noir 60% Pommard, juicy acidity and supported by supple tannins. 20% 115, 20% 777 clones The broad, creamy mouthfeel lingers, echoing APPELLATION the core flavors. Sonoma Coast (Petaluma Gap) “Offers a distinctive, even subtle mix of straw- VINEYARD(S) berry, wild raspberry and plummy richness Sangiacomo Vineyard, Roberts that excites with its opulence and persistence. Road Drink now through 2025. - 92 points, James Laube, Wine Spectator BARREL COMPOSITION 100% French oak 30% new, 70% neutral BARREL AGING WINEMAKER’S NOTES 10 months Clones 115, 777 and Pommard were hand harvested around 3 a.m. and delivered ALCOHOL promptly to the winery. Each clone was pro- 14.4% cessed separately destemmed and whole berry WINEMAKER dumped into its own small open to fermenter. Cold soaked for two days then inoculated with Garrett Martin yeast, the clones were then folded together CASES over months of intensive blending and bottled 230 after 10 months of aging. ACCOLADES Sangiacomo grown Pinot Noir is always an 92 points, Wine Spectator incredible expression of our hometown Peta- luma Gap. The vibrancy of fruit and ability of the three clones to compliment each other so well is a testament to the Sangiacomo’s plan- ning and farming. As is always the case with pinot, the goal is to guide the fruit into wine while retaining the expression of its place and time. THE VINTAGE 2016 was a fairly ideal growing season in the Petaluma Gap of Sonoma County, allowing the fog, wind and sunshine to produce opti- mally ripe fruit in a picking window that was precise but not too compact. Adobe Road Winery | 1995 S. McDowell Blvd. | Petaluma, CA 94954 | 707.939.7967 [email protected] | www.adoberoadwines.com 2016 REDLINE SONOMA / NAPA - RED WINE BLEND TASTING NOTES INFO Premier Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Zin- VARIETAL COMPOSITION fandel, Malbec and Petite Syrah combine with lush Syrah from Sonoma to produce an impres- 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% sive yet approachable red blend encompassing Zinfandel, 12% Syrah, 10% the best fruit California has to offer. This wine Petite Sirah, 6% Malbec. revs up with blackberry and mocha aromas APPELLATION (along with a nuance of anise), turning the cor- 72% Sonoma County, 28% Napa ner with velvety dark chocolate, black cherry, County baking spices and deep ripe fruit from palate to finish. Redline was aged in toasted French oak, BARREL COMPOSITION enhancing the natural tannin of the varietals 75% new French oak with a subtle smokiness. The balanced acidity holds up to a variety of foods such as steak, piz- BARREL AGING zetta, pork belly and rich pastas. 12 months WINEMAKER’S NOTES ALCOHOL 14.8% Redline is a joy to make and is a celebration of a beloved flavor profile: dark, rich, jammy, WINEMAKER blue/black fruits, toasty, all with an incredible Garrett Martin depth and complexity. Redline is the art of the blend. CASES 2,000 Redline is a red wine blend that always over ACCOLADES delivers on price point and quality. To those ends, we make each individual component 90 points, Wine Spectator of Redline to its maximum potential, fully extracting color, fruit and flavor. After each lot of component wine is finished fermenting, we begin trials to determine which lots will blend best with others to maximize expression and volume.
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