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CABERNET SAUVIGNON
TASTING NOTES
Aromas of black fruit and hints of clove. A full-bodied wine bursting with flavors of berries and pomegranate, warm tones of vanilla and a long finish.
WINEMAKING NOTES
The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were harvested at dawn, allowing the grapes to be brought into the winery still chilled from the cool night air. After 14 days of fermentation, the wine was pressed and transfered to French oak barrels where it was fermented for 16 months.
FOOD PAIRING
Enjoy this wine with grilled lamb, braised vegetables or hearty pasta dishes.
CHARDONNAY
TASTING NOTES
Lemon and citrus notes with a hint of green apple. Flavors of topical fruit, baked fig and vanilla with buttery overtones on the finish.
WINEMAKING NOTES
The grapes for this Chardonnay were whole-cluster pressed and the juice was sent directly to barrel for fermentation. Sixty percent of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation to lend softness and was later blended together with the balance to give the finished wine acidity and structure.
FOOD PAIRING
Enjoy this wine with roasted chicken, risotto, or leafy green salads.
MERLOT
TASTING NOTES
Aromas of black cherries, vanilla and a hint of mocha provide an excellent structure for this smooth and classic wine.
WINEMAKING NOTES
The grapes were harvested at the peak of maturity. The wine was fermented at 80-85 degrees and pressed shortly before dryness. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrel and was aged for 16 months in French oak.
FOOD PAIRING
Enjoy this wine with grilled lamb, braised vegetables or hearty pasta dishes.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
TASTING NOTES
Floral aromas, grapefruit and hints of lychee. Bright, crisp melon and citrus flavors are gently balanced by a soft and juicy acidity.
WINEMAKING NOTES
A blend of sun exposed and shade grown grapes were selected for the Parkers Estate Sauvignon Blanc. The sun exposed grapes provide nuances of tropical fruit while the shaded clusters display herbal aromas. The grapes were whole-cluster pressed and the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fresh fruit flavors.
FOOD PAIRING
Enjoy this wine with delicate herbed fish dishes and pizza with goat cheese.
PINOT NOIR
TASTING NOTES
Dark cherry flavors with hints of vanilla, caramel and toasted coffee bean. A fruit forward mid-palate and soft, mature tannins lead to a smooth, rich finish.
WINEMAKING NOTES
Parkers Estate Pinot Noir grapes were picked at peak ripeness. The wine was fermented to hit an early high temperature peak and then cooled off to complete fermentation. This gave the wine great sweet extraction of flavor. The wine was aged nine months before bottling.
FOOD PAIRING
Enjoy this wine with grilled fish, pasta dishes or chicken salads.