2006 Syrah, Williamson Doré Vineyard
Santa Ynez Valley
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Production: 550 cases
Suggested Retail: $44
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Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
Varietals: 100% Syrah
Clone(s): 70% Clone 174, 30% Clone 877
Harvest: By hand Clone 877 on October 24, Clone 174 on November 1st
Yields: Between 2 and 3 tons per acre: around 3 ½ -4 pounds per vine
Crush: Whole berry destemmed, 5 day cold soak
Innoculum: ADY-L2226, ADY-Rockpile(VQ15)
Fermentation: In Open top fermenters for 10-14 days. Punch downs 3 times daily.
Barrel Regime: Tonnellorie Demptos French Oak Hogsheads(350 litres).
40% new,aged for 15 months.
Racking: Early Spring 2007. then early Spring 2008 prior to bottling.
Bottling: March 4, 2008 without fining or filtration
Production: 550 cases

93 Points-Wine Advocate, June 2008-Robert Parker "The 2006 Syrah Williamson-Dore Vineyard is reminiscent of a northern Rhone Hermitage. Aromas of black olives, crushed rocks, creme de cassis, and graphite are present in this full-bodied, dense, chewy, concentrated Syrah. With excellent acidity, sweet tannin, and a stunning finish, it should provide immense pleasure over the next 7-8 years.

2 1/2 Stars: San Francisco Chronicle, December 19th, 2008
A wonderful meld of fruit and earthy complexity in this rich, intense bottling, which speaks even more eloquently on its well-fruited palate. Pencil lead, dark berry and balanced. Full bodied and opulent enough for barbeque ribs and well behaved enough to use a napkin.

2007 Cuvée Jeanne Marie, Williamson Doré Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley
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Production: 300 cases
Suggested Retail: $34

Distributor Release: June 2009
Wine Club Release: December 2009
General Public Release: January 2010

Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
Varietals: Grenache 60%, Syrah 25%, Mourvedre 15%
Clone(s): Grenache-Tablas B, Mourvedre-Tablas B, Syrah-174 & 877
Harvest: Hand Harvested on October 24 & Nov 1 (Syrah), October 31 (Grenache and Mourvedre)
Yields: Typical of Williamson-Doré Vineyard, 2 to 3½ tons per acre
Crush: Whole Berry destemmed; 3-4 day pre fermentation cold maceration
Innoculum: Rhone-L2226, Rhone-GRN
Fermentation: As separate lots in small, open top tanks. Punch down 2 times daily;
10-14 day macerations
Barrel Regime: 100% French oak barrels, 10% new. 16 months aging
Racking: 2 times prior to bottling
Bottling: March 4, 2007 without fining or filtration

92 Points- Wine Advocate, June 2008- -Robert Parker "The stunning, sexy 2006 Cuvee Jeanne Marie (a blend of 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, and 15% Mourvedre) offers up gorgeous aromas of roasted Provencal herbs, ground pepper, sweet, smoky game and meat, and copious quantities of black cherries and black currants. The expressive aromatics are followed by a pure, lush, succulent, hedonistic, medium to full-bodied red with considerable complexity, purity, and depth. Drink this beauty over the next 4-5 years.

92 Points- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December1, 2008 issue
Tasted in May, this Grenache-based Rhone blend was still overwhelmingly vibrant and fresh in grapey, primary fruit raspberry, cherry and blackberry flavors. It's appealing, but really needs some time to settle down and mellow, so the fruit and oak can mesh together. By the summer of 2009, it should be a wonderful wine, retaining its balanced lushness through at least 2012.-S.H

2007 Syrah Toasted Rope
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Production: 140 cases
Suggested Retail: $44

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Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
Varietals: 86% Syrah/ 14% Viognier
Clone(s): Estrella(Syrah) 86%/ R1(Viognier) 14%
Harvest: By hand early morning on October 26, 2007
Yields: Syrah 1 ton per acre/ Viognier 2 1/2 tons per acre
Crush: Whole berry destemmed together into a small, open top fermenter
Innoculum: Rhone L-2226 after a 5 day cold maceration
Fermentation: Co Fermented 14 days with punchdowns 3 times daily
Barrel Regime: French oak barrels, 1 & 2 years old for 14 months
Racking: March 2008 and then prior to bottling March 2009
Bottling: March 12, 2009

Appellation: Santa Maria Valley
Varietals: 100% Syrah
Clone(s): Durrell
Harvest: By hand early morning on October 30, 2006
Yields: 2 ½ Tons per acre(3 ½ Tons per vine)
Crush: Whole berry destemmed, 5 day cold soak
Innoculum: ADY-Rockpile(VQ15)
Fermentation: In open top fermenters for 14 days, with punch downs 2 times daily
Barrel Regime: French oak from Tonnellerie Saury, 50% new. Aged for 15 months
Racking: Early Spring 2007, then early Spring 2008 before bottling
Bottling: March 3, 2008 without fining or filtration

Winemaker's Notes:
"Winemaker’s Notes: Aromas of camphor, smoked herbs, bacon fat and crème de cassis. Broad, rich, flavorful & deep." -Bill Wathen

Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
Varietals: 100% Mourvedrè
Vineyard: Vogelzang and WIlliamson Doré
Harvest: By hand early morning on October 24, 2008
Yields: 2.25 tons per acre
Crush: Whole cluster crushed, then macerated 24 hours before light pressing
Innoculum: Bandol m83
Fermentation: In neutral french oak barrels for roundness
Barrel Regime: 4 months sur lies
Bottling: March 12, 2008 after filtration

Winemaker's Notes:
Aromas of Rose Petals, Santa Rosa Plum skin and Watermelon Rind. Followed by Raspberry, Watermelon and Pistachio Honey flavors. Pour yourself a slice of Watermelon.- Bill Wathen