COMPOSITION: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec, 11% Merlot
APPELLATION: 100% Napa Valley ( 40% Rutherford Bench, 6% Oakville Bench, 54% Napa Valley )
COOPERAGE: 100% French oak, 20 months, blend of 7 coopers
WINEMAKER: Craig MacLean
PRODUCTION: 593 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $67.00
HIGH ROLLER CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 NAPA VALLEY
VINEYARD: Rutherford Bench, Oakville Bench, and Coombsville. Vineyards that are situated in the southern half of the Napa Valley enjoy a moderate micro-climate due to the infl uence of the fog and cool breezes that fl ow north from San Pablo Bay. Warm days coupled with cool nights lead to slow, even ripening, which have created a wine with power and elegance. The grapes for High Roller were cultivated in benchland (46%) and hillside (54%) vineyards, translating to a complex wine with excellent color and ample acidity to pair with a wide array of cuisines. The tannins in High Roller are abundant yet fi ne-grained, powerful yet elegant.
AROMAS: Black Cherry, black currant, ripe plum, cassis, milk chocolate, cloves, toasty oak.
TASTE: The wine begins with a smooth entry leading to a round, concentrated and vel- vety evolution. There is a lively aspect to the mid-palette, supported by mouth- coating tannins. The fi nish is refi ned, elegant, long and showing great balance.
WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested / Small-lot fermentations / 3-day cold soak / Attentive extrac- tion/ Minimal manipulation / Blend of maceration times ranging from 14-40 days / Quarterly racking for natural clarifi cation. COMPOSITION: 77% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec
APPELLATION: 100% Napa Valley ( 23% Rutherford Bench, 41% Coombsville, 36% Napa Valley )
COOPERAGE:
100% French oak, 20 months in a blend of small cooper barrels
WINEMAKER: Craig MacLean
PRODUCTION: 268 cases $41.00 SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE:
BLACK CLOVER MERLOT 2006 NAPA VALLEY
VINEYARD: All of the grapes for the ’06 Black Clover were grown in the southern half of the Napa Valley where the relatively cool temperatures allow for well- structured yet soft wines. Brighter fruit character from the northern-most vineyards and dark fruits from the more southerly vineyards. Softer, higher acidity from the south, bigger tannins and color from the north.
AROMAS: Exotic blueberry, black cherry, black olive, integrated oak, lavender, earthy, orange peel, rose water, vanilla.
TASTE: Spherical texture, creamy concentration, fi ne-grain tannins, fi nesse.
WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested / Small-lot fermentations / 4-day cold soak / Tailored extraction / Blend of maceration times ranging from 14-21 days / Quarterly racking for natural clarifi cation. COMPOSITION: 100% Shiraz
APPELLATION: Napa Carneros
COOPERAGE: 100% French, Burgundy style, blend of toast levels for complexity and mouth-feel development
WINEMAKER: Craig MacLean
PRODUCTION: 271 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $43.00
SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE SHIRAZ 2006 NAPA VALLEY
VINEYARD: Blend of two clones and two rootstocks from three blocks nestled in a valley in northern Carneros, protected from the coolest winds, allowing for full maturity. Carneros is the coolest region within the Napa Valley and most closely matches the climate of the Northern Rhone where Shiraz/Syrah was made famous. Cooler temps tend to create the subtle nuances that set Syrah apart as a noble variety.
AROMAS: Black pepper, blueberry, star-anise, spicy, violets, camphor.
TASTE: Refi ned, juicy mid-palate, chewy yet viscous tannins, soft and long fi nish.
WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested / Small-lot fermentations / 3-day cold soak / 10-14 day maceration / Different yeast strains used for aroma and fl avor development / Partial whole berry fermentation. COMPOSITION: 100% Chardonnay
APPELLATION: 90% Sonoma Coast, 10% Napa Valley
COOPERAGE: 100% French Oak, 40% new, 40% 2 year-old, five coopers, high percentage of water-bent staves for more delicate and even extraction of oak flavors and tannins
WINEMAKER: Craig MacLean
PRODUCTION: 320 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $36.00
PEARL HANDLE CHARDONNAY 2007 SONOMA COAST
VINEYARD: A single vineyard on the Sonoma Coast (French clones, southern exposure for warmth, 1200 foot elevation, above the fog line) and several blocks in Rutherford. The Sonoma Coast is becoming sought-after for new vineyard development. It is perfect for Chardonnay, even cooler than Carneros, so site selection and exposure are critical. The soils are shallow and the yields are low.
AROMAS: Pear, apricots, melon, honeysuckle, toasty oak.
TASTE: Smooth, viscous, balanced, good acidity, long fi nish, full-tilt style without being heavy or cloying.
WINEMAKING: Hand harvested in the early morning / Whole cluster pressed / Champagne press program used for delicacy / 100% barrel fermented / 100% malolactic fermentation / 8 months in barrels, aged sur lie with bi-weekly batonage. COMPOSITION: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 3% Malbec
APPELLATION: 75% Paso Robles, 25 % Napa Valley ( 11% Rutherford, 10% Coombsville, 4% Napa Valley )
COOPERAGE: 95% French oak, 5% American Oak, 25% new
WINEMAKER: Craig MacLean
PRODUCTION: 1122 cases
$27.00 SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE:
22 BLACK CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 CALIFORNIA
VINEYARD: Paso Robles produces among the fi nest red wines in California outside of the Napa Valley. The grapes for the 22 Black originated from two vineyards: VOLADORES, West of Paso Robles city, 1200-1400 foot elevation, Coastal infl uence, Family owned and managed; and SUNBELT, East of Paso Robles, Rolling Hills 700-1000 foot elevation, Warmer inland conditions
AROMAS: Blackberry, cassis, cherry, toasted nuts.
TASTE: Round, very balanced, rolls around on the tongue, loaded with fl avor, complex and lively, soft fi nish where the fl avors reverberate.
WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested / 10-14 day macerations / Gentle handling / 20 months in barrels. COMPOSITION: 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
APPELLATION: 91% Napa Valley, 9% Central Coast
COOPERAGE: 96% French Oak, 4% American Oak
WINEMAKER: Craig MacLean
PRODUCTION: 431 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $25.00
BONE DANCE MERLOT 2006 CALIFORNIA
VINEYARD: Merlot from the southern Napa Valley including the up and coming Napa- Coombsville area. Cabernet Sauvignon from two vineyards in Paso Robles: the Voladores and Sunbelt vineyards.
AROMAS: Cherry, red current, raspberry, cocoa powder, cinnamon stick, sandalwood, black olive.
TASTE: Round, soft but vibrant, good complexity, fi rm yet pliable tannins, good bones with plenty of fl esh.
WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested / Small-lot fermentations / Moderated extraction / 10-14 day macerations / 20 months in barrels. COMPOSITION: 100% Chardonnay
APPELLATION: 95% Rutherford-Napa Valley, 5% Sonoma Coast
COOPERAGE: 100% French Oak, 25% new
WINEMAKER: Craig MacLean
PRODUCTION: 850 cases
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $23.00
HER MAJESTY CHARDONNAY 2007 CALIFORNIA
VINEYARD: Chardonnay grapes grown in Rutherford attain ripeness relatively early producing wines with ample fruit character and acidity. A small amount of Sonoma Coast wine was blended in to round out the palate.
AROMAS: Peach, mango, banana, vanilla, orange zest, toasty oak.
TASTE: Bright fruit with a touch of minerality, crisp yet smooth.
WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested / Whole Cluster pressed / 90% barrel fermented, 10% cold fermented in stainless steel / 100% malolactic fermentation / 6 months average in oak, sur lie aging. COMPOSITION: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
APPELLATION: 40% Napa Valley, 60% Lake County
COOPERAGE: 100% French oak, neutral
WINEMAKER: Craig MacLean
PRODUCTION: 575 cases SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $19.00
CHARMED SAUVIGNON BLANC 2007 CALIFORNIA
VINEYARD: Lake County is becoming known for quality Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes attain ripeness early in the season and result in wines overfl owing with citrus and floral characteristics reminiscent of New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs. The Napa Valley grapes lend roundness, structure and length.
AROMAS: Grapefruit, juniper berry, fruit cocktail, green apple.
TASTE: Initially crisp and fruity giving way to a balanced and round evolution with nice mid-palate and a mouth-watering fi nish.
WINEMAKING: Hand Harvested / Whole cluster pressed / 100% Stainless steel fermented / 40% aged in barrels for 6 months / No malolactic fermentation. CRAIG MACLEAN MASTER WINEMAKER
Craig MacLean is a veteran winemaker, with over 24 years of experience in the Napa Valley.
He started out earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Science, and followed that up with a Master’s Degree in Enology, both from the University of California at Davis.
Next came his hands-on education, in the form of two apprenticeships. First as a Harvest Intern under Cathy Corison and Mia Klein at Chappellet Vineyard, and then two years as Assistant Winemaker under Bob Foley at Markham Vineyards.
He then became a full-fl edged Winemaker and authored his fi rst wine (93 points, Wine Spectator) at Cain Vineyard and Winery. Since then his wines have received great acclaim. As Winemaker for Spring Mountain Vineyard he created four vintages. One earning a ranking of Number 17 in the World.
Next, Craig teamed up with Rawson Kelham to create Kelham-Maclean Wines, where two of his wines were designated a Wine Enthusiast Edi- tor’s Choice. Subsequently, Craig has served as independent winemaker for a host of vineyards, including Ahnfeldt, Vito Bialla, Brookdale, Ilsey, and Juslyn. Craig is currently the Master Winemaker for JAQK Cellars.
SOME HIGHLIGHTS
CHAPPELLET VINEYARD SPRING MOUNTAIN VINEYARD AHNFELDT VINEYARDS ILSLEY VINEYARDS Harvest Intern with Cathy Corison Winemaker Winemaker Winemaker and Mia Klein - 1996 Reserve CS: 96 Pts. W.S. - 2002 Merlot: 94 Pts. W.S., - 2004 Seis Primas 93 Pts. W.E. - 1997 Reserve CS: 95 Pts. W.S., “Merlot of the Year” MARKHAM VINEYARDS Top 100 Wines for 2001 JUSLYN VINEYARDS Assistant Winemaker with Bob and W.S. No. 17 in the World VITO BIALLA VINEYARDS Winemaker Foley, Winemaker - 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon: Winemaker KELHAM-MACLEAN: - 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon: 95+ Parker) Partner/Winemaker 94 Pts. W.S. CAIN VINEYARD AND WINERY - 1998 Sauvignon Blanc: San Fran- JAQK CELLARS Winemaker BROOKDALE VINEYARDS cisco Chronicle’s Top 100 Winemaker / Co-Founder - 1990 Cain Five: 93 Pts. W.S. - 1999 Reserve Cabernet: 93 Pts., Winemaker Wine Enthusiast Editor’s Choice - 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon: - 1999 Merlot: 93 Pts., 93 Pts. W.E. Wine Enthusiast Editor’s Choice VINEYARD LOCATION GUIDE
HIGH ROLLER N APA VALLEY 2006 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY Cabernet Sauvignon 6 49% Anselmo (Napa Valley) 3 27% Corison (Rutherford) DIAMONDNDD Merlot 5 6% Great Estate (Oakville) MOUNTAINOUNT
8 5% Skyline (Coombsville) HOWELL To Sonoma CCounty Malbec 2 13% Komes (St. Helena) 1 MOUNTAIN
BLACK CLOVER SPRING 2006 MERLOT, NAPA VALLEY MOUNTAIN
Merlot 8 41% Skyline (Coombsville) CHILESCH S 5 36% Great Estate (Oakville) VALLEYVALLEAL
Cabernet Sauvignon 3 14% Corison (Rutherford) ST. HELENALEEN Malbec 2 9% Komes (St. Helena) 2 3 RUTHERFORDH D 4 SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE 2006 SHIRAZ, NAPA VALLEY Shiraz 7 100% Trouchard (Carneros) OAKVILLE 5
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PEARL HANDLE 2007 CHARDONNAY, SONOMA COAST 6 OAKOAAK KNOLLL Chardonnay 9 90% Unlicensed to use name (North of Cazadero) 4 10% Fealy (Rutherford) 7 DOWNNTTOWNTOOW NANAPAAPPPAA
CARNEROSARNEROSE 8 WILD HORSE VAALLEY 22 BLACK 2006 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CALIFORNIA
Cabernet Sauvignon 10 40% Perham (Paso Robles) To San Francisco 11 35% Sunbelt (Paso Robles) 3 8% Corison (Rutherford) Merlot 8 14% Skyline (Coombsville) Malbec 2 3% Komes ( St. Helena) SONOMAO COASTAS CEC ENTRALE COASC S T ANNOPOLISIS GEYSERVILLEG CAMBRIAC RIAA BONE DANCE
2006 MERLOT, CALIFORNIA 10 11 Merlot 8 75% Skyline (Coombsville) 9 CAZADERERRO PASO ROBBLESB S Cabernet Sauvignon 11 9% Perham/Sunbelt (Paso Robles) 3 16% Corison (Rutherford) MORM RRORRRO BAY GUERNEVILLEN