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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. |
2006 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. The 2000 growing season was lengthy and moderate in temperature.
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.
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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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2006 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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2006 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: Dave makes big and bold wines from Ryan Oaks,--Zins with character and staying power. This 2006 vintage is a wine with serious muscle. The beautiful nose is redolent of dried plums, sweet cigar, anise and caramelized cherries. There’s a hint of cherry cough drops and a bright, zesty spicy cherry pie flavor that floods 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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2005 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: Our third totally estate Cabernet Franc from the estate Pichon Vineyard,
this one is earthier than in past vintages, with aromas of dusty black
raspberry bushes that have just been splashed by a mid-summer rainshower.
There are hints of green tea and tobacco in the nose, promising
freshness and light. Yet, there is a sumptuous richness here: it also smells
rather distinctively like raspberry cheesecake. Whereas the ‘04 was a little
shy in its youth, this wine is more effusive than elusive. It delivers big
berries, mostly raspberry and blackberry, leading to alluring cedar and
eucalyptus notes on the mid palate. As it opens up, its smooth, velvety
personality starts to kick in, along with some lovely sassafras flavors on
the finish. The American oak in which this wine was aged is evident in
the touch of cigar as the finish lingers on. And on. You’ll want more of
this frankly fabulous Franc.
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2005 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: This blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon. Petite Verdot, Cabernet
Franc, and Merlot, has a nose jubilant with sweet licorice, currants,
brambly blackberries and cassis, plus a rather substantial hint of
toasty caramel from the oak. On the palate, there is a nice burst of
Bing cherry, accompanied by anise, burnt caramel, black licorice,
salami and some definitive tones of tar and leather. On the finish,
there’s a nice herbal component, mostly oregano, basil and tarragon,
with a hint of pepper. This is going to be a nicely balanced wine,
with plenty of acidity and good tannins.
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2007 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!
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2007 Merlot - Estate
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Vineyard Information: 100% Estate Grown, Santa Cruz Mountains.
Tasting Characteristics: The 2006 Estate Merlot is gorgeous in the glass. Redolent of wild black cherry with a hint of menthol and a whiff of juniper and barrel nuttiness from the fine French oak. This is a big, muscular, meaty and well structured wine. It will pair up with spicy sausages and mighty lamb dishes. For vegetarians, pair with grilled Portobello mushrooms with arugula and provolone.
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2005 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 45% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon,
15% Cabernet Franc, and 3% 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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