Tasting Notes
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2022 Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Brilliant hues of pale yellow and green present this white wine. Fresh aromas of grapefruit, kiwi, and fennel are intertwined with a vanillin thread, evidence of the element of subtle new French oak. Yellow grapefruit and lime zest flavors follow with the essence of ripe pear, while the toasted oak qualities of the barrel maturation have encouraged a round, rich mouth feel, along with the subtle creaminess of the sur-lie maturation. This is a crisp yet rich flavorful Sauvignon Blanc.
2022 Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Cold Concrete Sauvignon Blanc
In the glass, the wine presents vibrant yellow and green hues. Powerful aromas of gooseberry, grapefruit and tropical notes combine with green lime zest and hints of graphite. On the palate, flavors of pink grapefruit and passion fruit dominate. This is a beautifully textured wine combining a rich mouthfeel with a slight wet stone minerality.
2019 Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
This Estate Cabernet of deep purple hues, presents dark blackberry aromas combined with an elegant toasted oak nuance, threads of boysenberry, rich opulence with subtle notes of jam and graphite. Flavors follow with ripe blackberry jam, a luscious approach of dark fruits, terrific structure supported with elegant moments of oak and a finishing hint of anise. This is a supple yet generous wine with an excellent structure, feel and approach.
2018 Rutherford Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep hues of purple and red illustrate the density of this wine. Red cherry, plum, and raspberry, and goji berries encompass nuances of coffee, black pepper, a hint of graphite, and toasted oak. Sweet ripe blackberry and plum dominate with integrations of anise and charred oak. This is a centered wine with a nice texture.
2018 Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
This cabernet sauvignon’s dark fruit aromas of black plum and cassis are tight yet bright with hints of vanillin and toasted barrel, with a note of licorice and ground pepper. Big juicy blackberry flavors are evenly textured, structured and carry with length. The wine is ripe and opulent with an appealing note of dark chocolate and dusty cocoa feel. A serious cabernet sauvignon that has integrity; built to reward with time in the cellar.
2018 Rutherford Estate Vineyard Merlot
A burgundy shade of red commence this wine. Aromas of black plum and black cherry combine with graphite, milk chocolate, and black pepper with a subtle thread of vanilla from the toasted oak. This is a generous merlot with nice freshness on the palate show casing juicy blackberry and toasted oak. There is a cocoa powder texture with smooth tannins and a long finish.
Winemaking
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2022 Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
After achieving the desired flavors on the vine, the Sauvignon Blanc was harvested in the cool morning hours in an effort to preserve the delicate flavors. The fruit was received in the cellar, where the grapes were pressed to tank and immediately chilled and settled prior to fermentation. Fermentation occurred in both stainless steel tanks and new French oak barrels at cool temperatures to maintain and enhance the natural flavors. The final blend was completed after 5 months of sur-lies maturation to capture the lovely fresh qualities and intensity of flavor of the Sauvignon Blanc.
2022 Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Cold Concrete Sauvignon Blanc
After achieving the desired flavors on the vine, the Sauvignon Blanc was harvested in the cool morning hours in an effort to preserve the delicate flavors. The fruit was received in the cellar, where the grapes were pressed to tank and immediately chilled and settled prior to fermentation. Fermentation occurred in concrete tank exclusively at cool temperatures to maintain and enhance the natural flavors. The final blend was completed after 4 months of sur-lies maturation to capture the lovely fresh qualities and intensity of flavor of the sauvignon blanc.
2019 Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2019 growing season had a very wet winter and spring, capturing 41” of rain at Dollarhide. A mild spring with one late-May rainfall resulted in damp soils and healthy canopy growth. Other than one mid-June heat spell, summer was warm and dry, allowing for consistent and balanced ripening. Late summer and early fall continued to provide steady warmth. As evenings began to cool, the fall growing season was extended. The even ripening season with a mild summer resulted in excellent wine of great flavor and density.
2018 Rutherford Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
The fruit was hand-harvested in the cool morning hours and brought to the winery in half-ton bins. The clusters were sorted using a double sorting system and delivered to a fermenter where there was a period of resting on skins. Warm fermentation temperatures were encouraged along with gentle cap maceration to achieve the desired color and structure for the wine before an extended maceration time on skins. The wine was pressed and transferred to barrel for 19 months of maturation.
2018 Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
The fruit was hand-harvested in the cool morning hours and brought to the winery. At the winery, the clusters were sorted using a double sorting system. First, the clusters were sorted by hand. The fruit then ran through a small de-stemmer before the individual berries being sorted to ensure the ideal grapes were selected. These berries were delivered to a fermenter where they rested on their skins. Warm fermentation temperatures along with gentle cap maceration to achieve the desired color and structure, before an extended maceration time on skins prior to final pressing. The wine was transferred directly to barrel for 19 months of maturation. Twelve percent of the sorted berries used in this blend was fermented in small French oak tanks, ten percent of the sorted berries were fermented in new French oak barrels and nine percent of the blend was fermented in small concrete tanks, all to add layers of complexity to the wine.
2018 Rutherford Estate Vineyard Merlot
The fruit was hand-harvested in the cool morning hours and brought to the winery in half-ton bins. Clusters were sorted using a double sorting system: first, the clusters were sorted by hand then the individual berries were sorted to ensure that only the ideal grapes were chosen. These grapes were delivered to a fermenter for a period of resting on skins. Warm fermentation temperatures were encouraged along with gentle cap maceration to achieve the desired color and structure before an extended maceration time on skins prior to final pressing. The wine was transferred directly to barrel where it aged for 19 months. Sixty five percent of the berries used in this blend were fermented then aged in French Oak barrels for added layers of complexity.
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Accolades
2022 Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Cold Concrete Sauvignon Blanc
91 Points, James Suckling
2019 Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
94 Points, Wine Enthusiast
92 Points, James Suckling
90 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
2018 Rutherford Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
92 Points, James Suckling
92 Points, Wine Spectator
2018 Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
94 Points, Decanter
94 Points, James Suckling
92 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
2018 Rutherford Estate Vineyard Merlot
94 Points, James Suckling
92 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
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