2009 Finch Hollow Chardonnay
Less than 300 cases were produced of this single-vineyard Chardonnay the Wine Spectator calls "full-bodied and concentrated." A perfectly balanced wine offering notes of ripe figs, honeysuckle and tropical fruits. The Beverage Testing Institute rates the Finch Hollow "exceptional" and notes the "great concentration of ripe flavors." An elegant wine from a remarkable harvest that's ready to drink now but will continue to drink beautifully for four to six years..
2009 Finch Hollow Chardonnay Unfiltered
Nine months of aging in new French oak barrels and complete malolactic fermentation produced a full-bodied wine with rich golden hues and true varietal essence that has an amazingly long, smooth finish, gratifying even the red wine lover. This wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered and is ready to enjoy now but should continue to drink beautifully for four to six years. 91 Points from BTI
2009 Estate Chardonnay93 points Wine Enthusiast!
93 points Wine Enthusiast -The full-bodied Estate Chardonnay is a very versatile wine being rounded by nine months in new French oak barrels with sur-lie aging yet still crispy as a result of light fining and filtration. A delightful golden hue and vibrant aromas of honeysuckle and tropical fruits welcome you. They are followed by a refreshing Chardonnay that is striking by itself as an aperitif wine to accompanying food.
2006 Cabernet Franc
Named an Award-winning wine by Wine Enthusiast Magazine! Cabernet Franc tends to be a varietal that often goes unrecognized on its own because of its extensive use in blended wines. Dimitri Tchelistcheff, our Winemaking Consultant, believes that with only modest blending the Cabernet Franc itself is one of the best wines he produces - making this a much sought after varietal.
2005 Cabernet SauvignonGOLD MEDAL - China Wine Awards!
92 Points GOLD MEDAL "Exceptional" - Beverage Testing Institute, 90 Points Robert Parker, 91 Points Wine Enthusiast - Our 100% Cabernet has a deeply intense, ruby red color. After fermentation, an extended period of skin contact moderated the tannins in the wine achieving a smooth, approachable character at an early age.
2005 Reserve Cabernet SauvignonSPECIAL ALLOCATED WINE Critics love this wine!
94 points, "Cellar Selection" from the Wine Enthusiast, 92 points from Robert Parker and 93 points, GOLD MEDAL from the Beverage Testing Institute. This is the latest in a series of outstanding Reserve Cabernet Sauvignons from Jarvis. Our wine Consultant Dimitri Tchelistcheff and our Winemaker Ted Henry make a reserve wine only when there is an exceptional harvest. We are most fortunate to have several outstanding harvests in a row! Ready to enjoy now and over the next ten years.
2007 Lake William Blend93 Points Wine Enthusiast!
93 Points - GOLD MEDAL from the Beverage Testing Institute and 93 points from the Wine Enthusiast. The 2007 Lake William, follows in the footsteps of the 2006 Lake William, the winner of the famous World Tasting Event. Surely the 2007 with its sensational mouth feel could also win such an event. Those of you who missed out on the 2006 due to its short sales life time can now fully enjoy its replacement on our wine list. Excellent to drink now or age over the next few years.
2007 Merlot
92 points - Beverage Testing Institute. The Merlot is so desired that it is one our first wines to deplete, so get yours early! It is barrel aged for 18 months in new French Haute Futaie oak. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered delivering flavors and aromas of dark cherries, chocolate, cassis and exotic flowers.
2007 Reserve MerlotSPECIAL ALLOCATED WINE
GOLD MEDAL - 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition GOLD MEDAL - 95 Points "Exceptional" from the Beverage Testing Institute. Each year we pick each zone separately just when it is at the maximum potential. In 2007 the top eleven rows of grapes on our Tailings Vineyard, on the steepest and most shallow soils on the estate, were kept separate for this wine. Year after year these rows naturally struggle and produce the smallest berries with the most intense flavors. These are the berries that made this Reserve Merlot.
2007 Petit VerdotSPECIAL ALLOCATED WINE 91 Points from Wine Enthusiast
91 Points from Wine Enthusiast, GOLD MEDAL "Exceptional" Cellar Selection, 91 Points from BTI - Petit Verdot is a finicky little grape packed with a lot of power. This Petit Verdot has a rich eggplant color and aging it for 23 months in new French oak contributes to its long, smooth finish.
