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Cabernet Sauvignon Dunnigan Hills VA R I E TA L Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Petite Sirah

Chardonnay Dunnigan Hills VA R I E TA L Chardonnay V I N E A G E 3 to 10 years old S O I L Corning Red gravel soils V I N I F I C AT I ON Six clones of Chardonnay were used in this wine. Clone 809 was fermented in steel tanks to retain its Muscat character and the other clones were barrel fermented. The wine was aged on its lees with stirring for eight months in a combination of French and hybrid American and Hungarian oak barrels (22% new/78% neutral oak). TA S T I N G N O T E Lush, full, rich tropical characters with aromas of Crème Brulee, pine- apple and macaroons. Flavors of creamy butter are mellowed by tropical mango and ripe melon. Beautiful structure with a lingering finish.

V I N E A G E 3 to 10 years old S O I L Corning Red gravel soils

V I N I F I C AT I O N Fermented in stainless steel tanks with a combination of selected yeast and native yeast. The tanks were pumped over twice daily until nearly dry, then pressed and aged the wine in a combination of French, Hungarian and American oak barrels for 14 months. TA S T I N G N O T E Aromas of toasty oak, tobacco, dark fruit, clove and nutmeg. Juicy, mouth-filling flavors of blackberry and dried cranberry are followed by firm tannins and a hint of spicy chocolate. Petite Sirah Dunnigan Hills VA R I E TA L 77% Petite Sirah, 17% Syrah, 6% Tannat V I N I F I C AT I O N The grapes were gently crushed, then fermented in small temperature- controlled stainless steel tanks. Pump overs occurred twice per day, after which the wine was racked and aged for 16 months in American, Hungarian and French oak barrels. TA S T I N G N O T E Seductive, heady aromas of ripe plum, cardamom, earth and vanilla are followed by bold flavors of blackberry cobbler, cracked pepper and spice. Firm tannins are balanced by a broad dark berry finish that lingers on the palate. V I N E A G E 3 to 10 years old S O I L Corning Red gravel soils

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