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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. |
2005 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: Classic Burgundian style Chardonnay with signature flavors of lively citrus notes, hints of mango and apricot, vanilla and soft nutty oak. Crisp acidity and a long finish bode well for cellar-aging for four to five years.
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2005 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 four Dijon
clones, 05, 115, 667 and 777, which add complexity to the final
wine.
Tasting Characteristics: One look at this wine and you know it’s a true beauty: very classy,
like burgundy velvet, glistening and gorgeous in the glass.
Aromas are perfumey black raspberry, with hints of applewood
bacon, coriander and plum tart. On the palate, the flavors are
big, silky smooth raspberry and chocolate, with a hint of, cherry
jam and a red licorice. This is a rich and vibrant Pinot: definitely
more like a cello than a violin. The barrel tannins are evident,
the acidity is perfect and the structure is all there: a very
balanced wine. Don't be afraid to cellar this Pinot, as it has some
maturing ahead of it. Enjoy this fine, age worthy wine with rich
foods like duck breast with orange-cherry marmalade or grilled
lamb with rosemary and currant demi-glace.
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2005 Syrah - Estate Pichon Vineyard
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Vineyard Information: The Estate Pichon Vineyard is located on the slopes of Mount Umunhum above Lexington Reservoir. Elevations for the Syrah blocks range from 1200 to 1600 feet. This planting is of the Estrella clone.
Tasting Characteristics: We've never made a Syrah this beautiful in every way, from the color to the amazing finish. It's gloriously deep and dark, and tantalizes your nose with a wealth of intriguing aromas. You might find a ham and Swiss sandwich in there, plus olives, sweet sandalwood, and toasted pumpernicker bread. The white pepper is most amazing, and continues onto the palate, along with delectable flavors of salami, ollalieberry and blueberry jam. On the back end, tart goosebery and ginger really spice up the finish, which doesn't quit easily. This is one precocious wine that evolves in the glass and never ceases to amaze. This wine spent 12 months on American Oak. Enjoy this wine now.
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2005 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 tends
to make elegant wines from Ryan Oaks–Zins with character and
staying power. Even so. this 2005 has a bit more going on than
in past vintages. It’s a Zinfandel that worked out, buffed up and
put on some serious muscle. The beautiful nose is redolent of
dried plums, sweet cigar, anise and caramelized cherries. There’s a hint of cherry cough drops (Smith Brothers) and a bright, zesty,
spicy cherry pie flavor that keeps flooding the palate. Blessed
with bright acidity. this is a Zinfandel to serve with food: it has
the starch to arm wrestle even the spiciest of ribs into total
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2004 Class Reunion Zinfandel/Mataro/Carignane Blend - Santa Clara Valley Sold Out
Vineyard Information: Leona's Vineyard, Santa Clara Valley. These vines date back to an original planting circa 1906. Three acres are still under cultivation, yielding small amounts of concentrated flavors.
Tasting Characteristics: Bright cherry flavors, a nose of blackberry fragrance and notes of cocoa and chocolate are the signature of this small production, exclusive blend. Soft tannins and bright fruit are indicators of a wine ready to be enjoyed now.
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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 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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2006 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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2005 Merlot - Estate
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Vineyard Information: 100% Estate Grown, Santa Cruz Mountains.
Tasting Characteristics: The 2005 Estate Merlot is gorgeous in the glass. Still
redolent of wild black cherry a hint of menthol, 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, mighty lamb dishes with
superb flavors. And for vegetarians, grilled Portobello
mushrooms with arugula and provolone.
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2004 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 50% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon
and 17% Cabernet Franc.
Tasting Characteristics: Each component lends a distinctive note. From Cabernet
Sauvignon comes structure and staying power. From Merlot comes
deep color and black cherry flavors. And Cabernet Franc adds deep
aromatics and a note of pepper and red berry flavors. Our exclusive
Valedictorian is head of the class at Burrell School. This rich,
multi- flavored wine will be speaking out for many memorable years.
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