In our tasting archives, we have arranged the tasting notes for all of the wines we produce in varietal categories. Exactly what are tasting notes? And where do they come from? Well, at Artesa, they are the comments of the winemaker, carefully recorded as he tastes and discusses the wines. Keep in mind that wines, like winemakers, are organic entities that change and age over time. That said, we try to be accurate and honest in our appraisals - so you're not reading a work of fiction filled with every luscious sounding adjective the writer can summon. Plus, we've thrown in a little technical data for good measure.

2005 Albarino, Carneros Estate Clean crisp elegant lime, kiwi, mango and peach flavors shine. A clean refreshing tingle and flinty wet stone minerality make this wine a connoisseur’s delight. 298 cases produced. Alcohol content, 13.0% by volume. 2004 Albarino, Carneros Estate The great white wine grape of Spain grown here in Carneros produces an uncommonly elegant, crisp and delicate wine. Stainless steel fermented to enable the lime, kiwi and peach flavors to shine. A clean refreshing tingle and flinty wet stone minerality make this wine a connoisseurs' delight. 181 cases produced. Alcohol content, 12.7% by volume.

2002 Elements Red Table Wine A delightful mélange of aromas and flavors. Specifically blended from many varietals, or elements, this wine is brimming with lively black cherry and black berry fruit wrapped in mocha and fudge. It is supple and spicy, with hints of mint, cinnamon, oregano and camp fires. This wine has the structure to age for several years. 18,800 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.2% by volume. 2001 Elements Red Table Wine Loads of ripe, dark fruit showing black cherries, black plum and currant, followed by hints of brown spice with roast coffee and chocolate filling out the aromas. On the palate the wine is round and plush. Black raspberry and wild blackberry flavors lead off with sweet spice and bright fruit fill the mid-palate. The finish is full and lively. 16,729 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.2% by volume.

2004 Alexander Valley Garnacha Rosado Wonderfully clean cherry and strawberry fruit is accented with a touch of brie. The wine is supple and soft yet the tartness carries the fruit and leaves your mouth watering for the next sip. The delicious fruit and creaminess of this wine reminds me of strawberries and cream. Garnacha is one of Spain's wonderful grape varieties where it was grown before it became known as Grenache. 327 cases produced. Alcohol content, 13.8% by volume.

2005 Carneros Pinot BLanc Apple blossoms dominates the nose. Hints of butter, vanilla and caramel add depth to the nose. By mouth, our Pinot Blanc has clean apple with notes of peach and kiwi. Gently nuanced oak, butter and creaminess integrate seamlessly into the finish. 228 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.5% by volume. 2002 Carneros Pinot Blanc Tropical fruit and melon begin the showy aromas of our first Pinot Blanc. Ripe fruit and sweet hazelnut precede the rich entry. More melon, honeysuckle, and apple carry the flavors of this elegantly put together wine. The finish is long and smooth. 262 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.8% by volume.

2003 Alexander Valley Tempranillo This is a bold wine with plenty of blueberry and blackberry fruit as well as exuberant white pepper. There is a concentration on the extracted fruit and a slight tension within the youthful tannins that should allow this wine to improve for years. All this fruit and spice is backed with vanilla, leather, and smoke. 3,000 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.4% by volume. 2000 Carneros Tempranillo Loads of jammy black raspberry fruit and a hint of mint and dried lavender fill the aromas. On the palate soft, round, juicy, ripe cherry and raspberry fruit support a long, clean, ripe finish. 170 cases produced. Alcohol content, 13.6% by volume

2002 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Abundant aromas of ripe plum, sweet spice, cassis, and a hint of mint inhabit the nose of this wine. On the mouth it is thick and rich with hints of juicy blackberries and vanilla. It has big texture with a ripe and smooth finish. 3,900 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.5% by volume. 2001 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Dark, syrupy fruit with rose and violets open up the nose of this focused wine. The mouth follows with sweet cherry-berry, juicy fruit and texture into seamless oak for a rich deep finish. 1,313 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.1% by volume. 2000 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Abundant aromas of ripe plum, sweet spice, cassis, and a hint of mint inhabit the nose of this wine. On the mouth it is thick and rich with hints of juicy blackberries and vanilla. It has big texture with a ripe and smooth finish. 1,185 cases produced. Alcohol content, 13.7% by volume 1999 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon This wine presents sweet, ripe black cherry and blackberry aromas with background hints of cedar and tobacco. On the mouth, sweet, vibrant cherry fruit, subtle oak nuances and round, smooth textures are all in fine balance. 4,700 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.1% by volume. 1998 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon This Cabernet Sauvignon presents very concentrated aromas of blackberry, cherry and black currant with a subtle interlacing of oak toast. On the palate, lush, supple textures lead to bright, complex berry flavors and a lasting finish. 1,350 cases produced. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 2002 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (750 and 375 ml) This Cabernet offers flavors of fresh ripe currant and cassis. Enveloped in dark chocolate, vanilla, cedar smoke, violets and clove, this is what Napa Valley is. These aromas entice you and the rich and supple mid-palate fills your mouth with soft velvety tannins. A perfect touch of drying cinnamon on the finish reminds you that this is the king of wines and will age gracefully for over a decade. 6,300 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.5% by volume. 2001 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Classic scents of vibrant ripe fruits -- currants, cassis and black cherry -- and cedar lead this well-structured wine. Concentrated ripe and rich fruit flavors pave the way to a polished and long finish. 9,565 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.3% by volume. 2001 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - 3 Liter This wine presents sweet vanilla, black cherry, raspberry, boysenberry, and dark spice aromas. On the palate, it is full of rich cherries and currants, with a smooth, long, fresh finish. Very limited production. 13.6% alcohol by volume. 2000 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon This wine presents sweet vanilla, black cherry, raspberry, boysenberry, and dark spice aromas. On the palate, it is full of rich cherries and currants, with a smooth, long, fresh finish. 10,583 cases produced. Alcohol content, 13.6% by volume 2000 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - 3 Liter This wine presents sweet vanilla, black cherry, raspberry, boysenberry, and dark spice aromas. On the palate, it is full of rich cherries and currants, with a smooth, long, fresh finish. Limited production. Alcohol content, 13.6% by volume 1999 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - 3 Liter Concentrated blackberry, black cherry and currant aromas fill the nose of this elegant yet powerful Cabernet. On the mouth, the wine is extremely well-balanced with well-integrated oak and tannins and generous, juicy, complex ripe cherry and berry fruit throughout. 198 bottles produced. 14.2% alcohol by volume. 1998 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Luscious sweet, ripe black cherry aromas along with cassis and well-integrated oak nuances announce this very complex Cabernet. On the palate, this fleshy wine shows copious blackberry and cranberry flavors and a very long finish. 2,650 cases produced. 13.9% alcohol by volume. 2003 Napa/Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon Balanced from start to finish, this wine has bright flavors of blackberry, raspberry and cassis accented with chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla, clove and smoke. The seamless oak integration enables this wine to glide like satin through the mouth. A touch of crisp acid keeps the fruit fresh now and for years to come. This wine will drink superbly for up to 10 years. Our Napa Valley Cabernet brings an extracted fullness to the wine and our Alexander Valley Cabernet adds intense fruit. Enjoy this synergy of Napa and Sonoma's finest Cabernet. 16,478 cases produced. Alcohol content, 13.9% by volume. 2002 Napa/Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon Bright raspberry, cherry and cassis fruit form the center of this wine. Around this fruit core are finely integrated clove, cinnamon, anise and cedar cigar box notes. The broad shouldered Cab tannins are smoothed with oak sweetness and vanillin. While this wine will gracefully evolve for 5 to 7 years, the fine balance of bright Napa and Sonoma Cabernet fruit and elegant complexity will delight your senses now. 9,445 cases produced. Alcohol content, 13.9% by volume. 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Napa Valley (750 ml) The deep intense color of this wine portends the pleasure to follow. Intense ripe cassis and blackberry fruit is enveloped in roasted coffee, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, vanilla, and leather. The ample tannins are silky smooth and mouth filling, making the wine rich from start to lingering finish. The balance of tannins and acid, with the intensely extracted core fruit, will enable this wine to last 10 – 20 years. 5391 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.9% by volume. 2001 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve This wine is a wonderfully dense garnet color with aromas of blackberry and cassis, and layers of freshly roasted coffee, clove, and cinnamon spice. A seamlessly full-bodied wine that perfectly integrates the sweet vanillin oak with the substantial tannins of this age-worthy Cab. 974 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.4% by volume. 2000 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve This wine is a wonderfully dense garnet color with aromas of cassis and layers of freshly roasted coffee, cumin, clove and cinnamon spice. Marvelously complex, this wine integrates creamy sweet vanillin oak with the substantial tannins of this age-worthy Cab. 537 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.3% by volume. 1999 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve This Reserve has concentrated and dense aromas of black plum and blackberry. With hints of creamy oak, it is smooth and polished on the palate. This wine shows lush, complex textures. 530 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.5% by volume.

2005 Carneros Chardonnay An exuberant expression of great Carneros Chardonnay. Aromatically and in the mouth this wine is full of lemon, peach, apple, and melon with hints of kiwi and lime. Beautifully multi-layered, this wine also has some oaky smoke and spice that melt into a lingering vanilla and butter finish. Perfectly balanced with the gentle tingle of acid which keeps the fruit lively yet still preserving a silky texture and finish. This wine will age gracefully. 24,800 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.2% by volume. 2004 Carneros Chardonnay This wine fills your mouth with an abundance of fruit aromas and flavors of lemon, peach, pear, honeydew melon, kiwi, and apricot. Beautifully multi-layered, this wine also has vanilla, oak smoke, caramel, and hints of spice that melt like butter over time in your mouth. Perfectly balanced with a gentle tingle of acid to keep the fruit lively while preserving silky texture and creamy fullness. This wine will age gracefully. 11,600 cases produced. Alcohol content, 13.9% by volume. 2002 Carneros Chardonnay The 2002 Chardonnay shows ripe apple and pear varietal character highlighted with typical Carneros traits of tropical fruit and rich citrus. The palate is broad with creamy vanilla, complex fruit, and a long juicy finish. 12,955 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.2% by volume. 2001 Carneros Chardonnay This wine presents a glorious nose full of mouthwatering citrus blossom, ripe pear and honeysuckle aromas. On the palate, the wine is creamy and silky, with rich pear and Gravenstein apple flavors throughout a wonderfully fresh, enduring finish. 16,162 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.3% by volume. 2000 Carneros Chardonnay This Chardonnay presents a tantalizing range of aromas from floral, fresh apple and citrus notes to ripe stone and tropical fruits against a rich oak background. The wine finishes full and creamy with enduring pear, peach and honey flavors. 14,000 cases produced. Alcohol content 14.2% by volume. 1999 Carneros Chardonnay All of our grapes are hand-harvested during cool morning hours. The Chardonnays are not crushed, but either destemmed or sent direct to press as whole clusters. This Chardonnay was barrel-fermented and aged sur lie for 15 months in French oak cooperage and underwent 100% malolactic fermentation. 5,500 cases produced. 14.4% alcohol by volume. 1998 Carneros Chardonnay Complex ripe apple, pear nectar and butterscotch aromas and a touch of nutmeg fill the rich, seductive nose of this Chardonnay. The wine delivers luxurious textures and a host of flavors to the palate – including sweet ripe pear, lemon and apple butter – that persist throughout a long, well-balanced finish. 3,600 cases produced. 14.4% alcohol by volume. 2004 Carneros Estate Chardonnay This wine fills your mouth with an abundance of fruit aromas and flavors of lemon, peach, pear, honeydew melon, kiwi, and apricot. Beautifully multi-layered, this wine also has vanilla, oak smoke, caramel, and hints of spice that melt like butter over time in your mouth. Perfectly balanced with a gentle tingle of acid to keep the fruit lively while preserving silky texture and creamy fullness. This wine will age gracefully. 11,600 cases produced. Alcohol content, 13.9% by volume. 2003 Carneros Estate Chardonnay Our cool fog shrouded summer mornings provide the fruit intensity of his wine. Blending of several Dijon clones and special field selection clones gives this wine a multiplicity of fruit flavors including lemon, honeydew melon, kiwi and apricot. Beautifully balanced and multi-layered, this wine also has vanilla, oak smoke, caramel and hints of spice that evolve over time in your glass. Perfect acid balance gives a gentle tingle on the tongue keeping the fruit lively while preserving its silky texture and creamy fullness. 491 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.8% by volume. 2003 Carneros Chardonnay Reserve Aromas of ripe pear, citrus zest, baked apple, cinnamon, vanilla, and toasted almonds. On the mouth, ripe apple, vanilla, and spice with a rich, creamy texture and lively citrus finish. 720 cases produced. Alcohol content, 15.3% by volume. 2002 Carneros Chardonnay Reserve Creamy and rich on the nose. The aroma is filled with yeasty tropical fruit. This wine is viscous across the palate and shows off ripe pear and hints of apricot. A long lush finish wraps this flavorful Chardonnay. 586 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.6% by volume. 2001 Carneros Chardonnay Reserve Rich, sweet tropical fruit aromas are backed with creamy vanilla and spice. Lush, juicy and ripe on the palate wrapped with long full fruit flavors in the finish. This chardonnay is complex and beautifully balanced. 385 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.3% by volume. 2000 Carneros Chardonnay Reserve Our Reserve bottling shows abundant sweet pear, lemon oil and honeysuckle aromas in an elegant nose, while the mouthfeel is lush and fleshy, infused with intense ripe apple, pear, lemon and vanilla flavors through a very lengthy finish. 200 cases produced. Alcohol content 14.4% by volume. 1998 Carneros Chardonnay Reserve Aromas of ripe pineapple, pear, butterscotch, hazelnut and brown spice fill the nose of this Reserve Chardonnay. On the mouth, a sweet impression, supple textures and good structure enhance rich flavors of spiced apple, mango, lemon oil and a hint of lemon zest on the refreshing finish. 500 cases produced. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 2004 Napa Valley Chardonnay This non-malolactic Chardonnay has bright fruit flavors of apple and lemon-lime with hints of honeyed melon. A wine with crisp elegance, a slight minerality, and wisps of toasted vanilla, it will age gracefully for 5 years or more. 812 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.8% by volume. 2003 Napa Valley Chardonnay This wine fills the bowl of your glass and your mouth with an abundance of fruit aromas and flavors of lemon, honeydew melon, kiwi, apricot and grapefruit. Beautifully multi-layered, this wine also has vanilla, oak smoke, caramel and hints of spice that evolve over time in your glass. Perfectly balanced with a gentle tingle of acid balance to keep the fruit lively while preserving its silky texture and creamy fullness. 865 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.8% by volume. 2002 Napa Valley Chardonnay Rich and pure fruit with creamy banana fill the nose. Also, includes notes of honeysuckle and ripe melon. In the mouth, pear, melon, and white peach flavors lead to a smooth full finish. The balance of this non-malolactic Chardonnay is displayed in the richness and fullness of the wine from beginning to end. 589 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.4% by volume. 2001 Napa Valley Chardonnay This Chardonnay offers very attractive ripe pear, spiced apple and hazelnut aromas in a complex nose; on the mouth, bright lemon, apple and pineapple fruit flavors burst forth amid rich textures and the wine finishes elegantly with a deft touch of cloves. 960 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.4% by volume. 2000 Napa Valley Chardonnay Mouthwatering ripe pear and crisp apple aromas meld with complex oak tones of spice and roasted grain in the nose of this Chardonnay, while the full textures carry bright, creamy, long-lasting flavors of apple, citrus and melon. 2,800 cases produced. Alcohol content 14.4% by volume. 1999 Napa Valley Chardonnay All of our grapes are hand-harvested during cool morning hours. The Chardonnays are not crushed, but either destemmed or sent direct to press as whole clusters. This Chardonnay was barrel-fermented and aged sur lie for 14 months in French oak cooperage. 1,750 cases produced. 14.4% alcohol by volume. 1998 Napa Valley Chardonnay Rich spiced apple and ripe pear aromas along with hints of juicy pineapple, citrus and honey fill the nose of this mouthwatering Chardonnay. The wine offers excellent structure, supple textures and lush flavors of ripe apple, pineapple and lemon with a touch of cloves on a very long, refreshing finish. 850 cases produced. 14.3% alcohol by volume.

2003 Gewurztraminer, San Benito County This Gewurztraminer is floral and nectary. Spice and litchi aromas follow on the nose. Exotic and tropical flavor fill out the palate in addition to apricot and a lush, ripe finish. Alcohol content, 11.9% by volume. 1,000 cases (375 ml bottles) produced. 2002 Gewurztraminer, San Benito County, Late Harvest Select This Gewurztraminer is floral and nectary. Spice and litchi aromas follow on the nose. Exotic and tropical flavor fill out the palate in addition to apricot and a lush, ripe finish. 1,000 cases (375 ml bottles) produced. Alcohol content, 11.9% by volume. 2001 Gewurztraminer, San Benito County, Select Late Harvest A sweet, perfumed nose carries complex aromas of honeysuckle, citrus blossoms and ripe apricots. The wine tastes of peach and pear nectar, honey and spice, and its viscous textures are wonderfully balanced by fresh acidity. 530 cases produced. Alcohol content, 9.5% by volume. 1999 Gewurztraminer, Russian River Valley, Select Late Harvest This delightful wine presents a mouthwatering, floral, spicy nose with soft lichee nut and ripe pear aromas. On the palate, the wine is both delicate and concentrated with rich flavors of apricots, peaches and citrus, nectar-like textures and a deft touch of acidity. 750 cases (375ml bottles) produced. 8.4% alcohol by volume.

2003 Napa Valley Reserve Merlot Aromas of rich and creamy oak behind dense dark fruit with concentrated plum, cherry, and dark fruit. Flavors of black cherry, cassis, and plum fill the palate. This wine is full bodied and complex and offers a big, juicy, ripe and long finish. 508 cases produced. Alcohol content, 13.5% by volume. 2002 Napa Valley Merlot Velvety and smooth the way a Merlot ought to be. This wine has exquisite chocolate, toffee, caramel, and vanilla bean to compliment the dense blackberry fruit. Integrated and supple, this wine is a tactile delight. Alcohol content, 14.3% by volume. 6,400 cases produced. 2001 Napa Valley Merlot Ripe, dark fruit aromas with cherry cola and wild plum accents fill the nose of this expressive Merlot. Plum and blackberries open up on the palate. The finish is smooth with creamy cherry and hints of dark chocolate. Alcohol content, 14.6% by volume. 8,117 cases produced. 2000 Napa Valley Merlot The nose of this wine is full of black plum and sweet cherry aromas. It is elegant and refined with soft juicy red currant and strawberry flavors on the palate. The finish is long, smooth and silky. 14,356 cases produced. Alcohol content, 13.8% by volume. 1999 Napa Valley Merlot The nose of this wine is opulent with lovely, succulent aromas of black cherry, black plum and sweet oak neatly interwoven. On the palate, the flavors repeat the aromas amid supple, polished textures and through a long, elegant finish. 9000 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.4% by volume. 1998 Napa Valley Merlot The wine displays juicy black cherry and raspberry aromas along with sweet oak and cinnamon nuances on the nose. In the mouth, this Merlot delivers lush textures, ripe plum and berry flavors and a long, supple finish with rich oak. 1,500 cases produced. 14.6% alcohol by volume. 2001 Sonoma Valley Reserve Merlot This is a great Merlot. Brimming with black cherry and blueberry fruit, cinnamon, clove, and hints of a campfire in a cedar forest. Layered, but with the fruit always predominant. In the mouth a wonderfully smooth wine that has the warm comforting silky feeling from start to lingering finish. Splendid acid and tannin balance insure this wine will both go well with food and evolve into a greater wine over the next decade. 900 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.5% by volume. 2000 Sonoma Valley Merlot Warm plum and dark fruit fill the nose of this wine along with hints of vanilla and spice. On the palate, it offers juicy, ripe cherry 9,450 cases produced. Alcohol content, 13.3% by volume. 1999 Sonoma Valley Merlot Reserve Aromas of rich and creamy oak behind dense dark fruit with concentrated plum, cherry, and dark fruit. Flavors of black cherry, cassis, and plum fill the palate. This wine is full bodied and complex and offers a big, juicy, ripe and long finish. 508 cases produced. Alcohol content, 13.5% by volume. 1998 Sonoma Valley Merlot Complex, ripe cherry, berry and plum aromas fill the jammy nose of this wine, while on the mouth, round textures and good structure carry a wealth of sweet, ripe black cherry and plum fruit balanced nicely by well-integrated oak spice. 3,150 cases produced. 14.2% alcohol by volume.

2005 Carneros Pinot Noir An exuberant expression of great Carneros Pinot Noir. Refined and elegant aromas of raspberry, cherry and red currant. This wine is beautifully subtle. Harmoniously multi-layered with oak spices of clove, all spice and smoke. Perfectly balanced with the gentle tingle of acid which keeps the berry fruit lively yet still preserving a silky texture and finish. This wine will age well. 12,800 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.2% by volume. 2004 Carneros Pinot Noir This Pinot has bright raspberry and cherry aromas, which are complimented by aromas and hints of vanilla, cinnamon, roasting coffee, chocolate and cedar. Good mid-palate weight and a silky finish make this wine a tactile joy as it melts away like chocolate in your mouth. While this wine has the suppleness to enjoy by itself, it excels when paired with food. 4,500 cases produced. Alcohol content, 13.9% by volume. 2003 Carneros Pinot Noir This Pinot has a rich dense jammy raspberry and dark cherry fruit core. This fruit is complimented by aromas and hints of cinnamon, roasting coffee, tobacco, chocolate, and cedar. Exceptional mid-palate weight and silky finish make this wine a tactile joy. 13,733 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.5% by volume. 2002 Carneros Pinot Noir Abundant varietal character of pure Pinot Noir fruit. Sweet red and black cherry spice with hints of ripe raspberry. A sweet impression of juicy berry opens up the palate followed by more cherry and berry flavor. Smooth tannins and a complex body complete this Pinot Noir. 12,936 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.4% by volume. 2002 Carneros Pinot Noir - 3 Liter Deep, intense aromas of juicy black, cherry, sweet ripe plum, and background touches of mint and spice crowd the nose of this wine. Fleshy and silken, it offers a wealth of cherry/berry flavors and traces of chocolate and cream. 93 bottles produced. 14.1% alcohol by volume. 2001 Carneros Pinot Noir This wine smells smooth, polished and elegant; abundant, rich black cherry, blackberry and plum aromas are seamlessly integrated. The wine delivers on its promises with intense black cherry and blackberry flavors throughout the sublime finish. 14,980 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.1% by volume. 2000 Carneros Pinot Noir Deep, intense aromas of juicy black cherry, sweet ripe plum, and background touches of mint and spice crowd the nose of this wine. Fleshy and silken, it offers a wealth of cherry/berry flavors and traces of chocolate and cream. 9,800 cases produced. Alcohol content 14.1% by volume. 2000 Carneros Pinot Noir - 3 Liter Deep, intense aromas of juicy black, cherry, sweet ripe plum, and background touches of mint and spice crowd the nose of this wine. Fleshy and silken, it offers a wealth of cherry/berry flavors and traces of chocolate and cream. 93 bottles produced. 14.1% alcohol by volume. 1999 Carneros Pinot Noir All of our grapes are hand-harvested. Our Pinot Noirs are destemmed only to yield 70 to 80% whole berries. After up to five days of cold soaking, the wines are fermented in open-top vessels. The cap of grape skins is punched down up to four times daily to extract flavor and color. This wine was pressed directly to French oak barrels and aged for 13 months. 6,350 cases produced. 14.4% alcohol by volume. 1998 Carneros Pinot Noir Very ripe, sweet, intense black plum, black cherry and blackberry aromas with the merest suggestion of smoke announce this very complex, concentrated Pinot Noir. A very elegant, silky palate entry gives way to a profusion of ripe berry flavors perfectly balanced with pleasant tannins and French oak nuances. 3,000 cases produced. 14.2% alcohol by volume. 2004 Carneros Estate Pinot Noir This Pinot is lively yet layered. The predominant raspberry fruit has intriguing hints of blueberry, smoke, cinnamon and mocha. The acid is finely balanced, allowing this wine to be both silky full and freshly fruity. 2,400 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.5% by volume. 2003 Carneros Estate Pinot Noir A marvelous blending of Pinot Noir Pommard, Dijon 667 and Martini clones. This Pinot overflows with bright cherry and raspberry aromas. This fruit is complimented by aromas and hints of cinnamon, roasting coffee, pipe tobacco, chocolate and cedar. Exceptional mid-palate weight and a silky finish make this wine a tactile joy. As only the finest wines can, a gentle tingle of fruit leaves you eager to enjoy the next sip. 2,291 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.7% by volume. 2002 Carneros Pinot Noir Reserve Ripe cherry, cranberry, and blueberry fruit fills the aroma of this wine. There is a hint of violets. A big structure frames the plush jammy fruit. Cherry and spice round out the long smooth finish of this complex reserve wine. 608 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.6% by volume. 2001 Carneros Pinot Noir Reserve Intense, ripe black cherry and blueberry aromas fill the nose of this wine along with hints of vanilla, cherry cream and sweet smoke. Amid polished textures are abundant, rich flavors of black cherry, raspberry, sweet tea and spice. 507 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.2% by volume. 2000 Carneros Pinot Noir Reserve The nose of this Reserve is brimming with very concentrated aromas of ripe, sweet black cherries, black plums, chocolate and truffles. The flavors are equally intense, the textures smooth and polished, the finish incredibly long. 5,000 cases produced. Alcohol content 14.4% by volume. 1998 Carneros Pinot Noir Reserve This wine has a concentrated perfumed nose with a wealth of fruit, including intense black cherry and fresh, ripe strawberry aromas with touches of spice and sandalwood. A silken entry onto the palate leads to lush black cherry and black plum flavors and a hint of cinnamon on the long, rich finish. 500 cases produced. 14.2% alcohol by volume. 2003 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir On the nose, aromas of black cherry, raspberry jam and juicy dark red fruit, along with hints of tobacco, leather, and nutmeg. On the mouth, sweet, juicy cherry and strawberry fruit, spicy cinnamon, and a long lively finish. 864 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.5% by volume. 2002 Russian River Pinot Noir Ripe, dark fruit - cherry, boysenberry, and plum - is expressed in the nose of this classic Pinot Noir. Sweet toasty oak and spice fill out the aromas. On the mouth, the juicy jammy fruit glides into a long finish. Sweet spice, ripe fruit, and a silky finish mark the 2002 vintage. 1,269 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.5% by volume. 2001 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Pure, bright, perfectly ripe cherry aromas fill the nose of this delightful Pinot Noir. The wine smells and tastes juicy, with round, supple textures and a wealth of cherry, strawberry and spicy flavors that persist through a sleek, succulent finish. 1,617 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.1% by volume. 2000 Russian River Pinot Noir Sweet, ripe cherry and raspberry aromas announce this bright and complex Pinot Noir that carries subtle background hints of vanilla and smoke. In the mouth, the wine is silky and seductive, with lovely strawberry fruit throughout. 2,200 cases produced. Alcohol content 14.3% by volume 1999 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir All of our grapes are hand-harvested. Our Pinot Noirs are destemmed only to yield 70 to 80% whole berries. After up to five days of cold soaking, the wines are fermented in open-top vessels. The cap of grape skins is punched down up to four times daily to extract flavor and color. The wines are pressed directly to French oak barrels and aged for 14 months. 1,600 cases produced. 14.2% alcohol by volume. 1998 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir This Pinot Noir presents an abundance of delightfully fresh, ripe cherry and raspberry aromas. The wine is rich and very polished on the palate, imparting a sweet, juicy impression with perfectly ripe cherry and cranberry flavors and hints of varietal spice and French oak nuances on a lengthy finish. 1,250 cases produced. 13.8% alcohol by volume. 2001 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir A wealth of expressive fruit announces this heady wine - lots of black cherry, plum and Oriental spice with background hints of evergreen forest. Lovely, polished textures carry intense black cherry flavors with grace notes of herb and oak. 2,597 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.4% by volume. 2000 Santa Barbara Pinot Noir Concentrated black cherry and wild berry aromas with hints of cinnamon and evergreen fill the nose of this Pinot Noir. The flavors are lively and juicy, with ripe, racy berry flavors and nuances of spice and smoke in a persistent finish. 3,600 cases produced. Alcohol content 14.2% by volume. 1999 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir All of our grapes are hand-harvested. Our Pinot Noirs are destemmed only to yield 70 to 80% whole berries. After up to five days of cold soaking, the wines are fermented in open-top vessels. The cap of grape skins is punched down up to four times daily to extract flavor and color. The wines are pressed directly to French oak barrels and aged for 14 months. 625 cases produced. 14.2% alcohol by volume. 1998 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir Layers of concentrated ripe black cherry and red raspberry aromas fill the nose of this intense Pinot Noir. On the mouth, the wine demonstrates similar depth with sweet black plum, black cherry and wild berry flavors that continue almost indefinitely on the seamless, spicy, velvety smooth finish. 475 cases produced. 14.5% alcohol by volume.

2004 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Reserve Rich, concentrated mouthwatering aroma is the first impression of this wine. Ripe grapefruit, melon, and hints of creamy peach round out the nose. In the mouth, citrus and stone fruit balance the creamy texture and flavors. This unique Sauvignon Blanc finishes long and smooth. 3,534 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.3% by volume. 2002 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Reserve Rich, concentrated mouthwatering aroma is the first impression of this wine. Ripe grapefruit, melon, and hints of creamy peach round out the nose. In the mouth, citrus and stone fruit balance the creamy texture and flavors. This unique Sauvignon Blanc finishes long and smooth. 3,534 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.3% by volume. 2001 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Reserve This delightful wine shows mouthwatering, concentrated aromas of white peach, ripe kiwi fruit, grapefruit and citrus blossoms. On the mouth, the wine is viscous and weighty with more grapefruit, peach and key lime and lively acidity. 3,924 cases produced. Alcohol content, 14.2% by volume. 2000 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Reserve This Sauvignon Blanc offers an inviting, exotic nose full of ripe melon and pear aromas, citrus blossoms and hints of lime, fig and sweet oak. The wine is fat and nectar-like, with citrus and tree fruit flavors lingering in an elegant finish. 3700 cases produced. Alcohol content 14.1% by volume. 1998 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc This Reserve Sauvignon Blanc displays abundant varietal fruit aromas of citrus blossoms, honeydew melon, fig, grapefruit and ripe pear. On the mouth, the wine is round and rich yet nicely structured, with a wealth of sweet lemon-lime flavors mingling with tropical fruit and just a hint of well-integrated oak spice. 2,700 cases produced. 14.6% alcohol by volume.

1998 Sonoma Valley Zinfandel This Zinfandel offers ripe red currant and raspberry jam aromas interwoven with varietal spice and mint, while on the palate, the lively flavors are of blackberries and dried cranberries with a hint of cinnamon on the finish. 250 acres produced. 14.8% alcohol by volume.

2003 Sonoma Valley Syrah Intensely dark ruby color, this is a boldly intense yet balanced Syrah. A dense core of blackberry fruit enveloped in cumin, black pepper, California bay and eucalypt spices. This wine has leather and chocolate notes of a great Syrah. Enjoy the wine when you pop the bottle open, but enjoy it even more upon decanting. Will age gracefully for five to seven years. 567 cases produced. 14.6% alcohol by volume. 2002 Sonoma Valley Syrah Big fruit and spice highlight the aroma. Wild berries flowed by ripe plum fill out the nose. On the mouth, the big theme is continued with juicy dark fruit plus intense varietal character. The finish is weighty and firm. 616 cases produced, Alcohol content, 14.1% by volume 2001 Sonoma Valley Syrah Intensely scented, this Syrah shows complex, ripe black plum, currant, pepper and meaty aromas. On the palate, the wine is lushly textured with marvelously juicy plum and berry fruit and subtle hints of French oak on the lengthy finish. 2,983 cases produced. 14.1% alcohol by volume. 1999 Sonoma Valley Syrah After hand-harvesting, the grapes were de-stemmed only (whole berries) and fermented in open-top vessels with a 1:1 height-to-diameter ratio for optimum cap exposure. Each lot was inoculated with one of several yeast strains. A pneumatic punch-down device was used up to four times daily to break up the cap and extract flavor and color. The wines were pressed directly to barrels, malolactic fermentations were completed in barrel, and the wines were racked just prior to bottling. The wine was aged in half new, half used Bordeaux-style French oak, one-fourth in 500-liter puncheons, for 14 months. 1,450 cases produced. 14.5% alcohol by volume.