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Acaibo

This is rich and smooth, with elongated tannins and a clear precision in the playing off of different elements – the blueberry and bilberry flavours are vibrant and generous, set in relief against eucalyptus, charred oak and a fresh current of acidity. Organically farmed, hugely promising of what can be achieved on this site. 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot.

Jane Anson / DECANTER 94pts 25 Jul, 2019 

Linear and tight with generosity and fine- grained tannins with lots of subtle blackberries, hazelnuts and dried flowers. So supple. Lovely now.

James Suckling / JAMESSUCKLING.COM 95pts

 

The 2015 year delivered California vintners and growers across the state another stellar vintage. Despite a lighter crop—compared to last year—from one of the earliest seasons on record, wildfires during harvest in some regions and a fourth year of drought, quality is high across the board. A mild winter causing early bud break, followed by protracted bloom and unseasonably cool weather in spring, contributed to smaller grape clusters and variable crop size.

PRICE: $75

<div>Acaibo</div> - 2015
Hand Picking
Cabernet Sauvignon: 74 % Cabernet Franc: 20 % Merlot: 6 %
13.9
1200

Ava : Sonoma County

Soil : Volcanic Ash, Clay

Surface of Vineyard : 24 acres

Growing : Organic farmed

Planted :1998

State of the art reception line with vibrating tables throughout to minimize impact. Berries are meticulously sorted by hand and the advanced “Mistral” wind system leaving only the highest in quality.
Small lot fermentation in thermo regulated stainless steel tanks with 4 days of cold soak followed by alcoholic fermentation. MLF follows in barrel.
An average of sixteen months in Bordeaux-style French Oak barrels sourced from the finest forests of central France. 80 % are new barrels from a mix of world-class coopers with an array of toast profiles.
James Suckling
95pts
Decanter
94 pts
Continuing the string of great vintages, 2014 completes the trifecta of extremely high quality growing seasons. The 2014s exhibit a great purity of place, with generous fruit and elegant textures The 2014 shows the purity and excellence of our Cabernet Sauvignon. Subtle and energetic plum and currant aromas follow through to a georgously harmonized palate of wonderfull fruit and ultra long finish.

California vintners and growers across the state are grateful for another excellent vintage, despite an ongoing drought and earthquake that rocked south Napa in late August just as crush was getting underway. A mild winter and spring caused early bud break, although the overall length of the growing season was similar to past years. A compacted harvest began in July for sparkling wines and started winding down by mid-October for later ripening varieties. Moderate temperatures, with only minimal rain in September, allowed for even ripening.

 Price: $75

 

 

 

<div>Acaibo</div> - 2014
Hand picking
Cabernet Sauvignon 85% , Merlot 9 %, Cabernet Franc 6%
13.9

Ava : Sonoma County
Soil : Volcanic Ash, Clay
Surface of Vineyard : 24 acres
Growing : Organic farmed
Planted :1998

State of the art reception line with vibrating tables throughout to minimize impact. Berries are meticulously sorted by hand and the advanced “Mistral” wind system leaving only the highest in quality.
Small lot fermentation in thermo regulated stainless steel tanks with 4 days of cold soak followed by alcoholic fermentation. MLF follows in barrel.
An average of 16 months in French Oak barrels sourced from the finest forests of central France. 80% are new barrels from a mix of world-class coopers with an array of toast profiles.
James Suckling
95
Wine Enthusiast
94

Fairly dry spring brought on bud break a couple of weeks earlier than usual and the early development continued throught flowering, veraison, harvest. Growing conditions were perfect throughout the summer. Grapes had a long hanging time to achieve full maturity and concentrate flavours. 2013 show pure and polished tannins with good acidity to age well. Its an outstanding vintage.

2013 is a legendary vintage for Californians wines.The combination of  weather and our hillside vineyard exposure were perfect to growing our grapes and give us the ability to wait for the optimal picking conditions. They arrived in pristine conditions at our winery.Translucent dark red, fesh subtle oak and full berries flavours.Crisp and invigorating at first, then more plummy, hints of spice, mouthfilling without force, gracefully tailored with silky tannins. Hard to resist. Great balance between power and elegance.Very appealing in its youth but will age beautifully over the next decade. We loved its precision and elegance.

Price : 75$

<div>Acaibo</div> - 2013
Hand picking
Cabernet Sauvignon 56 % , Merlot 34 %, Cabernet Franc 10 %
13,9
1500 cases

Ava : Sonoma County
Soil : Volcanic Ash, Clay
Surface of Vineyard : 24 acres
Growing : Organic farmed
Planted : 1998

State of the art reception line with vibrating tables throughout to minimize impact. Berries are meticulously sorted by hand and the advanced “Mistral” wind system leaving only the highest in quality.
Small lot fermentation in thermo regulated stainless steel tanks with 5 days of cold soak followed by alcoholic fermentation. MLF follows in barrel.
An average of 18 months in French Oak barrels sourced from the finest forests of central France. 70 % are new barrels from a mix of world-class coopers with an array of toast profiles.
Wine Enthusiast
92 pts
Wine Advocate
90

The grapes benefited from a dry, hot, sunny summer that has placed 2012 among the truly exceptional vintages. The long days with sunshine abound, coupled with cool nights provided perfect ripening conditions, resulting in a quite remarkable richness in the grapes when they were harvested. The excellent health of the grapes and fine late summer conditions enabled each plot to be harvested at just the right time...

The 2012 Acaibo is remarkable for its very intense, almost seductive expression of aromas. The bouquet offers an elegant combination of floral notes (violets), spices (pepper, cinnamon, liquorice and vanilla), red fruit (blackberries and raspberries) and earthy undertones.
On the palate, there is a balance between richness, finesse, freshness and power that verges on perfection. This wine is voluptuous & smooth with finely textured tannins, a full-bodied mouth feel and a very long finish.There can be no doubt that this is an exceptional vintage that is already very generous on the palate, and shows excellent potential to improve further over time.

Price : 69$

<div>Acaibo</div> - 2012
Hand picking
Cabernet Sauvignon 46 %, Merlot 53 %, Cabernet Franc 1%
13,9
750 cases

Ava : Sonoma County
Soil : Volcanic Ash, Clay
Surface of Vineyard : 24 acres
Growing : Organic farmed
Planted :1998

State of the art reception line with vibrating tables throughout to minimize impact. Berries are meticulously sorted by hand and the advanced “Mistral” wind system leaving only the highest in quality.

Small lot fermentation in thermo regulated stainless steel tanks with 5 days of cold soak followed by alcoholic fermentation. MLF follows in barrel.
An average of 18 months in French Oak barrels sourced from the finest forests of central France. 70 % are new barrels from a mix of world-class coopers with an array of toast profiles.

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Amaino

Fairly dry spring brought on bud break a couple of weeks earlier than usual and the early development continued throught flowering, veraison, harvest. Growing conditions were perfect throughout the summer. Grapes had a long hanging time to achieve full maturity and concentrate flavours.2013 show pure and polished tannins with good acidity to age well.

Aged in french oak barrel for 12 months.Vineyard site is a natural amphitheater, our perfect exposure combined with foggy night and warm afternoon allow us to have concentration of color and aromas with perfect ripeness in a grape.
Vibrant ruby color, this wine has a luscious fruit driven nose, reminiscence of plums, ripe red fruit, chocolate and liquorice.
Persist in a palate with good fruits tones complimented by silky tannins that carry wine to a velvety finish. Drink up to 2025.

Price : 49$

 

<div>Amaino</div> - 2014
Hand picking
Cabernet sauvignon 66 %, Cabernet Franc 25 %, Merlot 9 %
13,9
330 cases

Ava : Sonoma County
Soil : Volcanic Ash, Clay
Surface of Vineyard : 24 acres
Growing : Organic farmed
Planted : 1998

State of the art reception line with vibrating tables throughout to minimize impact. Berries are meticulously sorted by hand and the advanced “Mistral” wind system leaving only the highest in quality
Small lot fermentation in thermo regulated stainless steel tanks with 5 days of cold soak followed by alcoholic fermentation. MLF follows in barrel.
An average of 18 months in French Oak barrels sourced from the finest forests of central France. 70 % are new barrels from a mix of world-class coopers with an array of toast profiles.
Wine Enthusiast
92 pts
A blend of 68% Merlot and 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, the medium to deep ruby-purple colored 2015 Trinite Estate Amaino opens with pencil shavings, smoke and cedar on the nose, giving way to accents of chocolate box, cigars, coffee and vanilla over a core of red and black cherries and currants and a meaty hint. Medium to full-bodied, it offers understated fruits with a strong frame of ripe, pleasantly grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and lifted.

The 2015 year delivered California vintners and growers across the state another stellar vintage. Despite a lighter crop—compared to last year—from one of the earliest seasons on record, wildfires during harvest in some regions and a fourth year of drought, quality is high across the board. A mild winter causing early bud break, followed by protracted bloom and unseasonably cool weather in spring, contributed to smaller grape clusters and variable crop size.

$49

<div>Amaino</div><div></div> - 2015
Hand Picking
Cabernet Sauvignon: 32% Merlot: 68%
13.9
275 cs

ORGANIC FARMING:

Ava : Sonoma County

Soil :Volcanic Ash, Clay

Surface of Vineyard : 24 acres

Growing : Organic farmed

Planted :1998

State of the art reception line with vibrating tables throughout to minimize impact. Berries are meticulously sorted by hand and the advanced “Mistral” wind system leaving only the highest in quality.
Small lot fermentation in thermo regulated stainless steel tanks with 4 days of cold soak followed by alcoholic fermentation. MLF follows in barrel.
Twelve months in French Oak barrels sourced from the finest forests of central France. 40 % are new barrels from a mix of world-class coopers with an array of toast profiles.
Robert Parker
91

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G/C LURTON

Season start as one of the driest with only 40 % of normal rainfall at mid season. April rains revigorate soils and vines. A classic spring and summer without any extremes allowed grapes to ripe perfectly and concentrated flavours with warms days and cool foggy nights.The excellent health of the grapes and fine late summer conditions enabled each plot to be harvested at their best. 2014 is a superb vintage.

First vintage of this wine came from block 2, best plot for merlot grapes in our estate.
Capturing morning sun and continuing uninterrupted into the afternoon, grapes reach perfect level of maturity.
Exceptionnal fruit, color, density shows just how good this varietal can be when growing on our unique terroir.
Deep garnet color, nose offers savory aromas of blackberries ,dark cherries and hints of mint, cocoa.Rich fruit flavor combined with silky tannins and good balance creating a rich and fresh mouthfeel. Drink now up to 2025.

Price : 34$

<div>G / C Lurton</div> - 2014
Hand picking
Merlot 100 %, from Block 2
13,9
660 cases

Ava : Chalk Hill
Soil : Volcanic Ash, Clay
Surface of the vineyard : 24 acres
Growing : Organic farmed
Planted : 1998

State of the art reception line with vibrating tables throughout to minimize impact. Berries are meticulously sorted by hand and the advanced “Mistral” wind system leaving only the highest in quality.
Small lot fermentation in thermo regulated stainless steel tanks with 5 days of cold soak followed by alcoholic fermentation. MLF follows in barrel.

Twelve months in French Oak barrels sourced from the finest forests of central France. 10 % are new barrels from a mix of world-class coopers with an array of toast profiles.

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G&C Lurton Sauvignon

Viluko vineyards is nestled between Calistoga and Santa Rosa in the rocky hillside of the Mayacamas Mountains that separate Sonoma Valley from Napa Valley. An organic niche of 37 acres. The terrain is diverse with elevations of 600 to 1100 ft above sea level.

2019 saw a perfect growing season. A warm spring jumpstarted bud break and an ideal June and July followed with moderate daytime temperature and cool nights. August was allowing for an even and steady growing season which encouraged the fruit to ripen uniformly.We picked the grape early , the steep gravelly site is dry farmed producing canopies of low vigor and small yields. The resulting wine pops with bright acidity and exceptionnal flavors.

<div>G&C Lurton Sauvignon</div> - 2019
Hand picking on September 7th, Harvest yield : 2 tons per acre
Sauvignon Blanc 100%
13,2 %
125 cases bt

Ava : Sonoma County
Soil : Rock, Volcanic, Alluvial
Surface of the vineyard : 37 acres
Growing : Organic farmed

Certified Organic by CCOF

The whole clusters were gently pressed over several cycles culling any tannin to allow for only the purest free run. This juice went to an insulated stainless tank on its own lees for six month.MLF was arrested to preserve the fresh delicate fruit flavors.
This is a well balanced and refreshing Sauvignon with hue of ripe lemon and bright reflects.Expressive aromas of grapefruit complemented by key lime and lemon with hints of lychee.Crispy finishing with a sweep of minerality.

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G&C Lurton L'Orange

Viluko vineyards is nestled between Calistoga and Santa Rosa in the rocky hillside of the Mayacamas Mountains that separate Sonoma Valley from Napa Valley. An organic niche of 37 acres. The terrain is diverse with elevations of 600 to 1100 ft above sea level.

2019 saw a perfect growing season. A warm spring jumpstarted bud break and an ideal June and July followed with moderate daytime temperature and cool nights. August was allowing for an even and steady growing season which encouraged the fruit to ripen uniformly.We picked the grape early , the steep gravelly site is dry farmed producing canopies of low vigor and small yields. The resulting wine pops with bright acidity and exceptionnal flavors.

Winemaking

Purovino Method : The Purovino method consists in having the grapes (right after harvest) exposed to a certain dose of ozone air while keeping the fruit at a relatively low temperature for at least 15 hours. The impact of the ozone leads to an eradication of any kind of micro- organisms present in the grapes while enhancing the anti-oxidant characteristicsas well as tannins and anthocyanins (color).

<div>G&C Lurton L'Orange</div> - 2019
Hand picking on September 8th, Harvest yield : 2 tons per acre
Sauvignon Blanc 100%
13,3 %
30 cases bt

Ava : Sonoma County
Soil :
Rock, Volcanic, Alluvial
Surface of the vineyard :
37 acres
Growing :
Organic farmed

Certified Organic by CCOF

The whole clusters were gently pressed over several cycles culling any tannin to allow for only the purest free run. This juice went to an insulated stainless tank on its own lees for six month.Extended skin maceration for 2 weeks and stainless-steel fermentation. Ageing 7 months, no oak.
Unfiltered.
Full malolactic fermentation.

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