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2010 Pinot Noir - JT Private Reserve - Clos Pepe Vineyards, Santa Rita Hills AVA, California GOLD MEDAL WINNER - 2011 Orange County Fair $44.95
Winemakers Notes: “Our opulent, graceful and elegant Pinot Noir is finally here,” winemaker Jon Theurich, “JT" exclaims. We are grateful and amazed for the remarkable 2010 vintage which produced the best Pinot Noir fruit we’ve seen in 20 years. 2010 was California's coolest summer in two decades and provided the most consistent temperatures that created the smallest and most concentrated Pinot Noir berries I've ever seen. As we have produced only 60 cases, this Pinot is certain to become a collector's item. We cold-soaked 50% clone 115 and 50% clone Pommard Pinot Noir grapes for ten days at 36 degrees and fermented the wine for 12 days with extended maceration, produced in small batches to carefully control temperature and enhance flavour. Once the primary fermentation was complete we transferred the wine into French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. Technical Data: Alcohol 13.3%, Brix 24.5, pH 3.61, TA .65g/100ml; yeast strain Asamanhausen.
Tasting Notes: “Our Santa Rita Clos Pepe Vineyards Pinot Noir suggests it may become one of the best Pinot Noirs from California in many years," says Winemaker “JT”. This bold Pinot is quite unique in that it is a dark purple in color, and offers very dense and complex aromas that are tightly concentrated on a beam of vivid blackberry, earthy blueberry, spice, mineral and cedar notes. These aromas draw you in and lead to deep, rich and brooding fruit. On the palate, the thick, chewy dark cherry, blueberry and blackberry fruit core is framed by rich chocolate vanilla, and terroir driven earth elements. Concentrated and layered with the highly distinctive appellation character, this is a remarkably elegant and refined Pinot Noir that finishes warm, balanced and smooth with earthy nuances. The fruit density and structured tannins will enable this wine to age beautifully for up to ten years. “Our hope is that you collect and enjoy this elegant Pinot from the Santa Rita Clos Pepe Vineyard as much as we enjoyed making it.” – JT Download Brochure
2008 Syrah - JT Private Reserve - Alexander Valley AVA, Sonoma County, California GOLD MEDAL WINNER - 2010 Orange County Fair
Winemakers Notes: “Our rich and bold Syrah is finally here,” winemaker Jon Theurich, “JT" exclaims. Our 2008 vintage produced the best Syrah fruit we’ve seen in a long time from Alexander Valley AVA. We cold-soaked our Syrah grapes for ten days at 36 degrees and fermented the wine for 12 days with extended maceration, produced in small batches to carefully control temperature and enhance flavour. Once the primary fermentation was complete we transferred the wine into 75% new smaller Hungarian oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and three months of aging. Technical Data: Alcohol 15.5%, Brix 27, pH 3.57, TA .58g/100ml, yeast strains SYR, BM45 and GRE, 100% malolactic.
Tasting Notes: “Our Alexander Valley Syrah suggests it may become one of the best Syrahs from California in a long time, says Winemaker “JT”. This bold and heady Syrah is dark purple in color, and offers the classic complex aromas of blackberry, plum, violet, chocolate and leather. These aromas draw you in and lead to deep, rich and brooding fruit. On the palate, the thick, chewy dark plum and blackberry fruit core is framed by rich chocolate, vanilla, leather and a hint of tobacco. Concentrated and layered with distinctive and classic character, this Syrah finishes warm, balanced and smooth. The fruit density and structured tannins will enable this wine to age beautifully for up to ten years. “Our hope is that you enjoy this luscious, rich and elegant Syrah from the Alexander Valley Vineyard as much as we enjoyed making it.” – JT Download Brochure
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon - JT Private Reserve - Laird State Lane Vineyard, St Helena, Napa Valley, California SILVER MEDAL - 2010 Orange County Fair Winemakers Notes: "Our magnificent State Lane Cabernet is finally here," says winemaker Jon Theurich, "JT". Our 2008 vintage produced the best Cabernet Sauvignon fruit we've seen in a long time from State Lane vineyards in Napa. We cold soaked our Cabernet grapes for seven days at 35 degrees and fermented the wine for 15 days with extended maceration in small batches to carefully control temperature and enhance flavor. One the primary fermentation was complete, we transferred the wine into 100% 15 gallon new French oak barrels for malo-lactic fermentation and nine months of aging. Technical Data: Alcohol 13.5%, Brix 24.5, pH 3.67, TA .68g/ml, yeast strains ICV-D21 and VQ15, 100% malolactic.
Tasting Notes: “The State Lane Cabernet Sauvignon reminds me of the best Cabs ever made in the 1970’s,” says Winemaker “JT”. This bold and heady Cabernet Sauvignon from thirty-nine year old vines has a deep garnet hue with rich aromas of black cherries, blackberries, light chocolate and an underlying whisper of black currant. The rich, concentrated flavors are covered in a light vanilla oak, leading to a long, full finish. “Our hope is that you enjoy this luscious and elegant Cabernet from the famous and historical Old Hill Ranch Vineyard as much as we enjoyed making it.” – JT Download Brochure
Winemakers Notes: JT's Mélange Rouge come from three vineyards in Napa. Our Merlot grapes come from the Suscol Ranch Vineyard in the Jamieson Canyon, located in the southeastern edge of the Carneros AVA in Napa Valley. Our Cabernet grapes come from the Leonardini Family's White Hall Winery vineyards in Rutherford, and our Petit Verdot grapes comes from the Trinchero Family Vineyards located in St. Helena. We cold-soaked our grapes for seven days at 34 degrees and fermented the wine for 7-10 days with extended maceration in small batches to carefully control temperature and enhance flavour. Late harvest fermentations can be challenging to complete, so we fermented the wine in a small batches to control temperatures. Once primary fermentation was complete we transferred the wine to smaller Hungarian oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and nine months of aging. Technical Data: Alcohol 14.5%, pH 3.75, TA .71g/100ml, yeast strains BDX and BM45, 100% malolactic. 53% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot.
Tasting Notes: From these world renown Napa Valley vineyards you can taste the deep and complex flavors of these three classic Napa Valley grape varietals and understand this wine is very special. Our Mélange Rouge touches the palate with rich forward aromas of fresh raspberry, black cherry and currant, with notes of chocolate and a lingering finish of cassis, vanilla and tobacco. The mouthfeel is bold yet very refined, well integrated and balanced with rich fruit, firm tannins and perfect aging with 50% new French and Hungarian oak. A great food wine, our Mélange Rouge pairs well with Filet Mignon, lamb, New York Strip, red pasta dishes, and barbequed turkey or chicken. Enjoy now, or cellar for up to five years. We hope you enjoy this wine as much as we enjoyed making it – Jon Theurich – JT Download Brochure - SOLD OUT
2008 Merlot - JT Signature Reserve - Suscol Ranch Vineyard, Organic, Carneros AVA, Napa, California SILVER MEDAL - 2010 Orange County Fair
Winemaker's Notes: Winemaker Jon Theurich“JT” says: It’s been a long time coming, but our unforgettable Suscol Ranch Merlot is here. The 2008 vintage produced some of the best Merlot fruit we’ve seen in a long time from Napa Valley’s Carneros AVA. Because cooler climate Merlot grape fermentations are notoriously challenging to complete, we fermented the wine for 15 days with extended maceration in small batches to carefully control temperature and enhance flavour. Once the primary fermentation was complete we transferred the wine into 100% new Hungarian oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and nine months of aging. Alcohol 16%, Brix 27.8, pH 3.74, TA .72g/100ml, yeast strains BDX and VQ15 aged , 100% malolactic.
Tasting Notes: The aromatics of our Suscol Ranch Merlot lead with an abundant offering of cherry, cranberries, and pomegranate. A velvety and rich mouthfeel supplies subtle hints of molasses and caramel to complement the essence of black cherry pie. The polished finish lingers with well formed tannins, and pairs will with hearty pork tenderloin, Filet Mignon, New York Strip, red pasta dishes, and barbequed turkey or chicken. Enjoy now, or cellar for up to five years. We hope you enjoy this magnificent Merlot as much as we enjoyed making it. – JT Download Brochure
2009 Zinfandel - JT Private Reserve - Dommen Family Vineyards, Old Vines - Russian River AVA, Windsor, California
SILVER MEDAL - 2010 Orange County Fair Winemaker's Notes: From these historic holdings you can taste the deep and complex flavors of these 73 year old vine grapes at harvest, and understand this wine is special. Old vine Zinfandel grape fermentations can be particularly challenging to complete, so we fermented the wine in a small batches to control temperatures. Once primary fermentation was complete we transferred the wine to Hungarian oak barrels for malo-lactic fermentation and nine months of aging. Alcohol 13.5%, Brix 24.5, pH 3.6, TA .85g/100ml, yeast strains BDX and BM45, 100% malolactic.
Tasting Notes: Our old vine Zinfandel touches the palate with rich fruit forward aromas of rich ripe raspberry and black cherry, with notes of chocolate, tobacco and leather and conveys a lingering finish of Hungarian oak with a hint of vanilla. The mouthfeel is thick with lush fruit and complex tannins balanced and softened by Hungarian oak. A great food wine, our Old Vines Zinfandel pairs well with Filet Mignon, lamb, New York Strip, red pasta dishes, and barbequed turkey or chicken. Enjoy now, or cellar for up to five years. We hope you enjoy this wine as much as we enjoyed making it. – JT Download Brochure - SOLD OUT
2009 Chardonnay - JT Private Reserve- Sangiacomo Home Ranch Vineyards - Carneros AVA, Sonoma, California
BRONZE MEDAL - 2010 Orange County Fair Winemaker's Notes: From these historic holdings you can taste the depth and complexity of flavor from these grapes and understand why this wine is so special. Cooler climate Chardonnay grape fermentations are challenging to retain the delicate and complex flavors of Chardonnay, which is why we fermented the grapes in a small batch at a constant 59 degrees. Once the primary fermentation was completed, we transferred the wine to Hungarian oak barrels for malo-lactic fermentation and six months of aging. Alcohol 15%, Brix: 26.0, pH: 3.36, TA: 0.72g/100ml, yeast strain ICV-D47, aged sur lie, 100% malolactic.
Tasting Notes: Our Carneros Home Ranch Chardonnay touches the palate with complex fruit aromas of ripe apple, pineapple and notes of pear and melon with a warm buttery finish of Hungarian oak and hints of vanilla. The mouthfeel is bold, smooth, yet racy with balanced acidity and tannin – a great food wine. Our Home Ranch Chardonnay pairs well with seafood, chicken and Mediterranean salads. Enjoy now, or cellar for up to five years. We hope you enjoy this luscious Chardonnay as much as we enjoyed making it. – JT Download Brochure - SOLD OUT
2008 Gewürtztraminer - JT Private Reserve - Celilo Vineyards - Columbia Gorge AVA, Underwood Mtn., Washington SILVER MEDAL - 2010 Orange County Fair Winemaker's Notes: JT's Gewürztraminer has a cult following - as they sell out each spring. The 2008 vintage produced the best Gewürztraminer fruit we’ve seen in a long time from Columbia Gorge AVA. Because cool climate Gewürztraminer grape fermentations are challenging to complete, we fermented the wine for 15 days at 55° in small batches to carefully control temperature and enhance flavour. Once the primary fermentation was complete we transferred the wine into stainless steel tanks for 2 months of sur-lies aging and clarifying. Technical Data: Alcohol 11.8%, Brix 21.3, pH 3.45, TA .63g/100ml, yeast strain Swiss isolate W15.
Tasting Notes: JT's Private Reserve single-vineyard Gewürztraminer shows its cool weather roots with peachy stone fruit, minerals and a heady spicy finish. This wine has tremendous depth yet is simple and straightforward in its approach. Stone, fruit and floral on the nose - citrus, mineral and spice on the palate. Beautifully balanced and layered, JT's Private Reserve Dry Gewürztraminer presents great acidity and lovely floral aromas, with distinct tones of white peach and citrus, with a long, clean, spicy finish. JT's over-the-top style merges with a clean Alsacian style dry finish - the best of Old and New World combined. We hope you enjoy this spicy Dry Gewürztraminer as much as we enjoyed making it. – JT Download Brochure - SOLD OUT
'And in the autumn, when you gather the grapes of your vineyard for the winepress, say in you heart: "I too am a vineyard, and my fruit shall be gathered for the winepress; And like new wine I shall be kept in eternal vessels." 'And in winter, when you draw the wine, let there be in your heart a song for each cup; And let there be in the song a remembrance for the autumn days, and for the vineyard, and for the winepress.' - Khalil Gibran