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Dry Creek Vineyard -2008 Foggy Oaks Chardonnay

Dry Creek Vineyard -2008
Foggy Oaks Chardonnay

The Dry Creek Vineyard 2008 Foggy Oaks Vineyard Chardonnay was produced using Russian River Valley Fruit. Foggy Oaks Vineyard was planted in 2000. In total 17 and ½ acres of Chardonnay are planted there. This vineyard is 100% sustainably farmed. This offering is 100% varietal. It was 100% barrel fermented and 75% of it underwent malolactic. Barrel aging occurred over 14 months in all French oak. This is the premier vintage of this wine.
At first swirl, Foggy Oaks Chardonnay presents a crisp exotic spice character. After several minutes in the glass, more subtle notes of melon, honeysuckle, and apricot appear. On the palate, the wine is balanced and luscious, held together with bright acidity and good structure. Flavors of vanilla, pear, and nutmeg round out the mouth feel, leading to a seamless finish that lingers on and on.
 
This new Chardonnay represents more than a decade of work in Russian River Valley vineyards. Since '03, Dry Creek Vineyard's winemaking team has worked tirelessly both in the vineyards and cellar, in an effort to craft world-class Chardonnay. Aged in 100% French oak, with partial malolactic fermentation and whole cluster pressed for gentle extraction, Foggy Oaks Chardonnay expresses cool Russian River Valley maritime influences while maintaining a flavorful and expressive character.
 
The '08 vintage began with heavy rains in November and December. However, by February, Mother Nature had turned off the rain spigot. Several consecutive weeks of frost in March were followed by heavy winds in mid-April. While not ideal conditions, the winemaking team was able to manage and navigate this tricky vintage to produce outstanding wines

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Magito Zinfandel 2006

Magito Zinfandel 2006

Magito Zinfandel is a blend from six top vineyards in Napa, Sonoma and Amador counties that's packed with ripe dark fruit and spice but with a smooth finish. It has 3 wine awards including winning the 2008 Blind Zin Tasting on WineLibraryTV.com." -

This wine is packed with dark fruit, spice, and elegant but firm tannins, with spicy exotic aromatics. Each taste is true to its Zinfandel character but will reveal another layer of flavors.