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Burrell School Vineyards & Winery is proud to present the following wines for tasting at the Vineyard and for purchase. Some current wines with limited remaining quantity are available only to Wine Club members. |
2007 Estate Chardonnay - Santa Cruz Mountains
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Vineyard Information: Our estate vines are situated on a sloping south-west exposure at a 1,560 foot elevation in the cool-climate Santa Cruz Mountains. Located well above the fog line of Monterey Bay, the vines enjoy a long growing season marked by warm days and cool mountain nights.
Tasting Characteristics: Here’s Dave’s latest Estate-grown Chardonnay. A lovely
lemony-straw color in the glass opens up to a nose of toast
and lemon custard, pears and pineapple. This is a zesty
Chardonnay with juicy flavors of grapefruit, almonds,
honey tangelo and golden delicious apple. The lively
acidity begs to be enjoyed with equally lively fare. We
vote for freshly shucked oysters.
Best enjoyed now through 2014
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2006 Pinot Noir - Estate Reserve Bottling Click Here to Order
Vineyard Information: Our Estate Pinot Noir vines enjoy a southwest exposure at 1600 foot elevation We grow a mixture of Dijon and Pommard clones which add complexity to the final wine.
Tasting Characteristics: This is a true beauty: burgundy velvet, glistening and gorgeous in the glass. Aromas are perfumey black raspberry with hints of coriander and plum tart. On the palate, the flavors are big, silky smooth raspberry and chocolate with ahint of cherry jam. The barrel tannins are evident, the acidity is perfect and the structure is all there: a very balanced wine. Enjoy this fine, age worthy wine with rich foods like duck breast or grilled lamb.
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2007 Syrah - Estate Pichon Vineyard
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Vineyard Information: The Estate Pichon Vineyard is located at 1200 to 1800 feet elevation on the slopes of Mount Umunhum above Lexington Reservoir. A vineyard in the late 1800’s was maintained by the Delphin Pichon family. Burrell School is proud to again be producing wines from this historic site.
Tasting Characteristics: Deep, opaque, almost black color followed by aromas of dark
loganberries, cassis and licorice. A rich, textured mouth feel
adds extra complexity. Celebrate “Spring Break” year-round
with our Syrah.
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2007 Zinfandel - Ryan Oaks Vineyard, Amador County
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Vineyard Information: This full-flavored Zin was grown at
Ryan Oaks Vineyard in Amador County, an area with a rich
heritage of Zinfandel, dating back two centuries.
Tasting Characteristics: Step back and get ready for this one: it’s big and bold. Dave
makes Zins with character and staying power from Ryan Oaks.
The 2007 Zin is a wine with serious muscle. The beautiful nose
yields red plum, sweet tobacco and spice. There's a hint of
caramel to complement the plum and cherry flavors that flood
the palate. Blessed with bright acidity, this is a Zinfandel to serve
with food. Bring on the bold-flavored pastas and spicy ribs.. |
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2007 Cabernet Franc - Estate Pichon Vineyard Click Here to Order
Vineyard Information: We used the Estate Pichon Vineyard for
our Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Franc, located on the slopes
of Mount Umunhum above Lexington Reservoir.
Tasting Characteristics: This is the fifth Estate Pichon vineyard Cabernet Franc, an
elegant and balanced beauty. Aromas of green tea and tobacco
accompany a dusty raspberry nose. Flavors of big raspberry and
blackberry lead to notes of cedar and sassafras. This is a wine
with a smooth, velvety personality and a long, lingering finish.
Best 201through 2015
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2006 Cabernet Sauvignon 'Deans List'
Santa Cruz Mountains
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Vineyard Information: We used the Estate Pichon and Luchessi
Vineyards for our Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon. The
Luchessi vineyard is located in the hills above Cupertino. The Estate
Pichon Vineyard is located on the slopes of Mount Umunhum above
Lexington Reservoir.
Tasting Characteristics: Our Dean's List Cabernet is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon,
accompanied and enhanced with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a
big splash of Petit Verdot. The nose is a celebration of sweet fruit,
along with hints of licorice, caramel and casssis. The mouth bursts
with Bing cherries, anise, blackberries and currants. The wine
finishes with a subtle hint of pepper. Balanced with good tannins
and plenty of acidity, this wine will reward with cellar aging.
Best early 2011 through 2016 and much, much longer
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2008 Old School Cabernet Sauvignon
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Vineyard Information: Santa Clara Valley - 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc.
Tasting Characteristics: A big nose of currant and spice is followed by lush mid-palate
flavors of red fruits. Mouth-feel is round and soft. Smooth
tannins and bright fruit are indicators of a wine ready to
enjoy now. A staff favorite, Old School Cabernet is the wine
to accompany pasta, grilled steak, spicy chile, or just some fruit
and cheese. Don’t forget chocolate!
Best now through 2014
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2008 Merlot - Estate
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Vineyard Information: 100% Estate Grown, Santa Cruz Mountains.
Tasting Characteristics: Admire the deep, dark purple-violet hue in your glass and
breathe in wild black cherry aromas. There’s a hint of
nutiness and juniper spice from the French barrels and a
long finish to the well-structured wine. Big and muscular,
it will pair well with spicy sausages or full-flavored lamb
dishes.
Best from late 2012 thru 2020
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2006 Valedictorian - Santa Cruz Mountains
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Vineyard Information: This is a 100% Santa Cruz Mountains wine crafted in the Bordeaux style, an exclusive blend of 49% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon,
15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot
Tasting Characteristics: Flavors of bright strawberry, raspberry and cherry fruit with a
potpourri of dried orange peel. Notes of sandalwood, cardamom
and bay with hints of licorice and exotic earthiness. With 22
months of oak aging, this is a massive wine. Truly "the Head of the
Class" at Burrell School, this rich, multi-flavored wine will be
speaking out for many memorable years.
Accolades:
Double Gold Medal, Appellation America, December 2008. “If you only drink one Bordeaux-style wine from the Santa Cruz Mountains, make it this one.”
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