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The Wine Advocate, February 2011, Issue 193 Owner/ winemaker David Ramey produces t wo levels of Chardonnay his generic appellation cuvees and his single vineyard offerings from three top sites, the Hudson, Hyde and Ritchie vineyards. As for the generic wines, the 2008 Chardonnay Carneros (86) reveals straightfor ward notes of citrus and spicy oak in a medium-bodied format. It does not possess the focus, clarity or complexity of his Russian River and Sonoma Coast bottlings. The 2008 Chardonnay Russian River (89) has more to it, including aromas of buttered citrus and crushed rock, good acidity and a fresh, medium to full- bodied, elegant style. Drink this well-made, fairly-priced 2008 over the next 2-3 years. Even better is the 2008 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast (90), which offers up notes of crushed rocks, w axy brioche, white peaches, white currants and buttered citrus. This fresh, mediumbodied wine possesses both flavor authority and finesse. It, too, can be drunk over the next 2-3 years. Normally I see more stylistic differences bet ween the Hudson and Hyde Chardonnays, but in 2008, they are more similar than usual. The 2008 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard (93) exhibits honeyed citrus, smoky hazelnut and buttered brioche characteristics in a medium to full-bodied, flavorful, rich, layered format. It should drink nicely for 4-5 years. The 2008 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard (93) reveals a fragrant bouquet of caramelized citrus, tropical fruits and subtle smoke as well as medium to fullbodied flavors, good acidity and a crisp mouthfeel. Drink it over the next 4-6 years. The medium to full-bodied 2008 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard (92) offers scents of pineapples, pears, honeysuckle and subtle spicy oak. With good po wer, density and richness, it should drink nicely for 4-5 years. Although they are difficult to sell, two wines not to be underestimated are Ramey s Syrahs. The 2007 Syrah Sonoma Coast (92) (aged 22 months in 100% ne w Franois Frres barrels) exhibits classic Northern Rhone-like notes of roasted meats, black olives, blackberries and pepper. Deep, rich, masculine and che wy with a full-bodied mouthfeel as well as abundant concentration and depth, it should provide pleasure over the next decade or more. Even better is the compelling 2007 Syrah Rodger s Cre e k Vineyard (94). Absolutely sensational, it offers notes of bacon fat intermixed with roast beef, spice box, pepper, coffee, blackberry and camphor. Full-bodied, fleshy, dense and w ell- endo wed, this is a beauty to enjoy over the next decade or more. The 2008 Syrah Sonoma Coast (88-90) reveals notions of roasted herbs, chocolate, red and black fruits and spice. It is not as complex or nuanced as the 2007, but it had not yet been bottled. Outrageously opulent, thick, inky and impressive, the 2008 Syrah Rodger s Cre e k Vineyard (93-95) displays notes of lard, ink, graphite, blackberries and cassis. This opulent, full-bodied, thick, juicy Syrah should drink w ell for a decade or more.

Issue 156: May/June 2011 > Focus on California's North Coast > Ramey Wine Cellars

Ramey Wine Cellars

By Josh Raynolds

M A Y / JU NE

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"Five to seven years old is the sweet spot for my chardonnays but they plateau for a while after that," David Ramey told me in March. To make the point we tasted bottles of his 2001 Russian River Valley and Hudson bottlings, both of which were still energetic and mineral-driven, with serious heft. "Chardonnay is the red wine of whites if it's made right," he said. "There's a texture that it can achieve that's sometimes more serious than pinot noir, and it can handle the richest foods." We talked about the ongoing debate over alcohol levels and what he called "the narrow obsession with that particular number. Why not talk about pH instead?" he asked. "That's even more important for the impression the wine gives when you drink it. Alcohol has always been the bogeyman in the U.S. and this is just another manifestation of that obsession."

2009 Ramey Wine Cellars Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

Greenish yellow. Smoke-accented aromas of pear skin, honey and iodine, with a floral nuance picking up strength with air. Sappy and broad, with deep, stony orchard fruit flavors and notes of chamomile and saffron. Offers an intriguing mix of depth and vibrancy and finishes with solid grip and spicy persistence. Give this a little air if you insist on drinking it now. 91

2009 Ramey Wine Cellars Chardonnay Russian River Valley

Bright gold. Wilder and more pungent than the Sonoma Coast bottling, displaying scents of poached pear, porcini and white truffle, along with floral and spice nuances that pick up power with air. Deeply concentrated orchard and pit fruit flavors are energized by tangy acidity. A smoky note comes up on the finish and lingers tenaciously. This comes across like a California version of a premier cru from Chassagne-Montrachet. 92

2008 Ramey Wine Cellars Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard Carneros

Light, hazy yellow. High-pitched, pure aromas of Meyer lemon, green apple and honeysuckle, complicated by intense minerality and a hint of iodine. Incisive and focused on the palate, offering tangy citrus flavors and a strong undercurrent of smoky minerals. Very young and in need of some bottle age to stretch out but there's great potential here. 94

2008 Ramey Wine Cellars Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard Carneros

Bright gold. Energetic aromas of green apple, jasmine, minerals and lemon zest. Dry and nervy, with brisk acidity and a saline nuance giving energy and lift to its citrus and orchard fruit flavors. Vibrant and impressively pure chardonnay, finishing spicy, long and dry, with an intriguing floral quality. 95

2008 Ramey Wine Cellars Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard Russian River Valley
Vivid gold. Ripe pear, orange zest and smoky minerality on the nose. Deeply pitched but energetic, offering bright orchard fruit flavors and a deeper note of peach pit. Then spicy, dry and penetrating on the finish, which features notes of iodine and bitter herbs. Shows an intriguing blend of richness and vivacity and should be even better with a few years of bottle age. 94

2008 Ramey Wine Cellars Syrah Sonoma Coast

Inky ruby. Assertively perfumed aromas of blackberry, cola, potpourri and licorice, with an emphatic smokiness. Bright and spicy on the palate, with mineral-driven dark berry compote flavors showing impressive clarity and a sexy floral nuance. Lively acidity gives lift and cut to the long, spicy finish. This could only be syrah. 92

2008 Ramey Wine Cellars Syrah Rodgers Creek Vineyard Sonoma Coast
Glass-staining purple. Highly complex nose and palate feature black and blue fruits, spicecake, floral oil and smoky minerals. Shows seductive sweetness, excellent depth and a pliant, seamless texture. Fine-grained tannins add shape to the extremely long, spicy finish. This wine's intensity and focus are outstanding. This was just bottled so it saw over two years of barrel aging. Ramey is intrigued by the possibilities of extended elevage for syrah and intimated that he might push his 2009s even farther out. 94

2009 Ramey Wine Cellars Syrah Sonoma Coast

Opaque purple. Intensely perfumed, primary aromas of blackberry, blueberry, black pepper and spicecake, with attractive floral lift. Supple, juicy and distinctly youthful, with high-pitched dark berry flavors and a sexy violet pastille quality. The blueberry note repeats on the finish, which shows alluring sweetness and gentle grip. This is still a ways off from bottling.

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2009 Ramey Wine Cellars Syrah Rodgers Creek Vineyard Sonoma Coast
Glass-staining purple. Wild, exotically perfumed aromas of dark berries, mocha and Moroccan spices, plus a whiff of incense. Then velvety and seamless in the mouth, with an alluring sweetness to the dark berry compote, spicecake and violet pastille flavors. Pliant in texture but with good nervy spine contributing definition. Finishes with fine-grained tannins and a whiplash of candied flowers. This is aging in 100% new French barriques. 93-95

2008 Ramey Wine Cellars Claret Napa Valley

Deep, bright ruby. Cherry-vanilla, cassis, anise and fruitcake on the nose, with suave floral lift. Shows good juicy cut and energy to its flavors of dark berries, bitter cherry and mocha. Round and seamles wine, with very good finishing breadth and a persistent note of candied dark fruits. This is already delicious. 91

2008 Ramey Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Glass-staining ruby. Expressive aromas of cassis, licorice, violet and smoky minerals, complemented by subtle oak spice. Creamy, broad, sweet and lush but with lively mid-palate energy giving lift to the dark berry and floral flavors. Pliant and seamless cabernet, with firm supporting tannins adding shape and grip to the persistent finish. Ramey told me that this wine was made completely from free-run juice. 91

2008 Ramey Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Annum Napa Valley

Bright purple. Livelier and more red-fruity than the Napa Valley bottling, displaying redcurrant, cherry and floral scents along with notes of pipe tobacco and dried rose. Juicy, penetrating red and dark berry flavors show impressive purity and vivacity and pick up a spicy quality with air. Taut and linear on the fat-free finish, which lingers with excellent tenacity. This has picked up a lot of energy and high notes since I saw it last year, when it seemed much darker in character. 92

2008 Ramey Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard Oakville Napa Valley
Inky purple. Highly perfumed aromas of blackcurrant, cherry-cola, cracked pepper, roasted coffee and rose oil. Then suave and expansive in the mouth, with an alluring sweetness to the complex flavors of dark berry preserves, candied licorice and tobacco. This rich but energetic cabernet really stains the palate but shows no excess weight. Finishes sweet and extremely long, with resonating floral and cherry notes. 94

2009 Ramey Wine Cellars Claret Napa Valley

Inky ruby. Cassis, licorice and pungent herbs on the nose. Supple, sweet and lush but surprisingly lively, offering deep redand blackcurrant flavors and a touch of bitter cherry. This is showing more richness than I usually find in this bottling. Finishes broad and sweet, with suave tannins and a late note of licorice. 91-93

2009 Ramey Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Inky purple. Sexy aromas of redcurrant, cola, Indian spices, mocha and tobacco, with riper hints of chocolate and licorice. Expansive, sweet and deep, offering broad, spice-accented red fruit preserve flavors and a velvety texture. Really perfumes the palate on the persistent finish, which is complicated by notes of tobacco, cola and vanillin oak. Ramey told me that he used a lot of valley floor fruit for this bottling and that he was looking for "good tannins but harmonious ones, and good minerality rather than massiveness." 92-94

2009 Ramey Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Annum Napa Valley

Opaque ruby. Red- and blackcurrant, licorice, pipe tobacco and spices on the highly aromatic nose. Then ripe and sweet in the mouth, with excellent definition and lift to the red berry, cherry and spicecake flavors. Finishes with sweet, harmonious tannins and lovely persistence. Showing a lot of energy right now; Ramey says that this will put on weight and gain a darker character and more power by this time next year. 93-95

2009 Ramey Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard Oakville Napa Valley
Inky purple. Dark berries and cherry-cola are complemented by notes of cracked pepper and a hint of candied licorice on the nose. Then concentrated and velvety in the mouth, with nicely delineated flavors of red- and blackcurrant, smoky herbs and bitter chocolate. Deep but fine-grained cabernet with firm structure, intense finishing thrust and a surprisingly refreshing coda of tangy acidity. This should be a keeper. 94-96

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93 Ramey Chardonnay Russian River Valley Ritchie Vineyard 2008

Delivers a tight, taut laser beam of flavors, riding lively acidity that carries the green apple, pineapple, citrus and honeydew melon notes. Gains depth and velocity, and is built to gain even more with cellaring. Drink now through 2016.JL

91 Ramey Chardonnay Napa Valley Carneros Hudson Vineyard 2008 Complex aromas of hazelnut, citrus blossom, spice and lemon meringue give this a
tight flavor focus. This is medium-to full-bodied, with a long, clean, lingering finish. Drink now through 2017.JL 93 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Pedregal Vineyard 2008 A rich, potent, tightly wound and focused effort, with tiers of mineral, currant, dried berry, sage, black licorice and toasty herb flavors. This unfolds slowly, opening gradually to more layers and dimensions. Best from 2013 through 2022.JL

ON WINE JUNE 18, 2011 1

Wines That Fav Balanc Over Power vor ce

By JAY MCINE ERNEY

David Ram mey was driv ving on a dusty road through the land of tequila and mezcal when he e had what he describes as his "coup de foudre" h otherwise known as his road-t to-Mexicali momenta and realized, improbably, that he wanted to make wine. "I suddenly thou ught, wine nd makes people happy," he says. "An it's the intersection of art an n nd commerce." For a California guy who'd re ecently gradua ated from Santa Cruz with a degre in American literature, z ee there wouldn't seem to be anything pr b reordained about this choice, whic entailed returning to ch school to catch up on chemistry and other n a courses he'd disdained as an unde h ergraduate before enr rolling in the oenology depa o artment at UC Davis, the West Point of the Califo ornia wine A NUANCED VISION | Hyde Vineyards in Napa, source off a great Ramey hardonnay B pect, it was a brilliant Ch industry. But in retrosp decision. Mr. Ramey turned out to be a natural. After a stint at Ch d r hteau Ptru in Bordeau in 1979, M Ramey re ux us Mr. eturned to No orthern Calif fornia with a more nuanced vision of w d winemaking tha the an technocentric vers ion he'd been steeped in at Davis, and be ecame rs t-Mondavi gen neration who h helped one of the leader of the post make the '90s a g golden age for Napa and Sonoma. Unlike t that of emporaries, M Ramey's s Mr. style always fa avored some of his conte balance over powe They were never the fatt er. test, or the ripe or est, olicMr. Ram mey's aesthe etic seeming more the most alcoho otero. Tasting a Ramey Chardonnay along gside a Modigliani than Bo when I first vis sited him in th late '90s he was a Kistleras I did w inating study in contrast, the Ramey vibrant chiseled and fresh, n t, fasci the Kistler all trop pical, buttery, f fleshy and sw weet. In the '90 the 0s supe er-rich style wa ascendant; n as now balance and freshness a the are new buzzwords. Ev ven Steve Kist is now pre tler eaching the gos spel of restr raint and finess Mr. Ramey never lacked recognition, bu he's se. y ut now beginning to llook like a prophet. Not that he didn't some etimes ques stion the wisdo of his princiiples. "Could I get higher sco om ores by making riper, less acidic wines?" he says, as h sips a less acidic " he wine es?" he says, as he sips a glass of his '08 Russian River s Char rdonnay at Sp poonbar in Hea aldsburg, Calif "Absolutely." Gruff f. " tends to be his na atural tone of v voice. He paus to check o the ses out erant crowd at the bar. Afte years as a sleepy t er fashionable, exube kwater frequen nted by farme and ex-hip ers ppies, Healdsb burg is back sudd denly the kind of place wher you see peo re ople in Prada eating tapas. "You can't drink these he eavy, fat wines he says. "O the s," On other hand, you do have to go to the other ex on't xtreme just because there are wines of exces w ss." Which is to say that Mr. Ramey's wine for all their precision and restraint, tend to be o es, d more come e-hither than th Old World counterparts, his Chardonna just a little more voluptuo than the av heir ays ous verage Puligny-Mo ontrachet, his cabs less tannic than the typ c pical Mdoc. M Ramey is pr Mr. roud to be a C California winem maker, happy to be the beneficia of the climat and while he loves French wines, he's not trying to imit ary te, h tate them. After his st tage at Ptrus, the mothership of Merlot, Mr Ramey went to Matanzas C r. t Creek, where h made some of the he first serious Napa Valley Merlots. Movin on to Chalk Hill, he garne red attention fo his Chardon s ng k or nnays. He went on to t make accla aimed Caberne et-based wines at Dominus and Rudd, while founding his e s e eponymous winery in 1996. Initially Ramey Ce ellars specializ zed in Chardon nnay, made fr rom purchased grapes from some of the cooler vineya d m ards in Sonoma. I still remembe the first one I tasted at th French Lau er e he undry in Yount tville, a racy, m mouthwatering Hyde g Vineyard chard, having been steered to it by the sommelier. Mr. Ra mey continued to work for Rudd, garnering some c b o d g stellar scor from the critics, before finally devoting himself full-tim to his own wines, at a w res c me winery he built in the ridiculously picturesque town of Healds y t sburg in Sonom And he's jjustifiably prou of the fact t ma. ud that he and his wife, s Carla, who he married at Ptrus, ow the whole operation, and t om wn that they didn' t start with a large fortune d derived

from anoth industry. "Y her You've got meg ga-millionaires buying their w in," he say "and you've got young, sc way ys, e crappy winemaker making tiny amounts of win rs a ne that's hard to find on the market. Then there are you big corporat conglomerat e n ur te tes. By contras we're like a chefst, staurant." Fort tunately it's a chef-owned restaurant wh hich, though not huge, ha enough seats to as owned res accommod date demand. Ramey Ce ellars is too big to qualify as a cult winery and too small to make the R g Rameys rich. B the conser But rvative business model, which might have se m m eemed a bit fr rumpy five or six years ago may be the perfect one f the o, for postcrash economy. Lik his winemaking style, his pricing ha always bee restrained compared with his ke h as en s', r w at competitors given the relative critical acclaim his wines receive. Now, as some wineries tha once turned away e customers for $200 bottles of cab are secretly cuttin deals and a ng accumulating in nventory, Mr. R Ramey is more than s cious 2007 Napa Valley Claret, a Cabernet Sauvignondo t ominated Bord deaux blend, se for ells holding his own. His delic around $40 and it's ready to drink at thi moment, unlike many of the big cabs from that excellent vintage. (He m 0, y is e m makes more comp plex and expensive cabs, too, the single-v vineyard Pedre egal from Oakv ville being the rarest and dearest.) "I've lived through three cycles of the California wine industry," Mr. Ramey says. "We had reces t c C ssions in '91 a '92 and and again in '02 and '03." While he ad dmits that the recent econom slowdown b r mic briefly depresse sales, he h his ed had e I w s e best year ever in 2010. It doesn't hurt that the man whose name is on the bottle is on the road a good part of the year, mee eting restaurate eurs and reta ailers. "A lot of my colleag ues haven't w o worked hard e enough to est tablish themselves in the market he says. s t," For a wine emaker, Mr. Ra amey seems to be an uncom o mmonly good bu usinessman, b his decision to make Syra may but n ah have been a case of listening to his hea more than his head. In 200 Mr. Ramey p art 02 planted two Sy yrah vineyards on the ern st s Syrahs of the n northern Rhne The e. cool weste side of the Sonoma Coas appellation, inspired by his love for the S resulting wineshave been lavishly prais by the critics. But, as ma of his colle w n sed any eagues have d discovered, Cal lifornia Syrah isn't easy to sell, and he's sca t aled back prod duction since t the '07 vintage (Wine-coun ntry joke: What's the e. difference between a cas of Syrah and a case of pne se d eumonia? You can get rid of t pneumonia I love Mr. Ra the a.) amey's Syrahs, wh hich are much more reminis scent of Cte-R Rotie than they are of the ja y ammy Barossa Shirazes, and they a make the case for this gra as convinc c ape cingly as any in California. My advice is to t ry them and bu them while t n y uy they're still unfashionable. They are great value a es. Mr. Ramey is one of thos rare winema y se akers who seem equally adep with both red and whites, but I have a s m pt ds , special fondness for his Chardon f nnays, which seem to me to strike a perfe balance be s o ect etween the elu usive virtues of white f Burgundy and the hedon nistic pleasures of Chardonnays from the G s Golden State. Imagine if Christie Brinkley spoke h, es. s French. Oh wait, she doe Mr. Ramey should consider hiring her as spokesmodel.

Oenofile: Some of David Ram O S D mey's best bottles

2008 Ram Cellars Ru mey ussian River Valle Chardonna ey ay
Honey on the nose, a vibrant, fre esh Chardonnay with bright acidity to balance w o the lush fruit.

2008 Ramey Cellars Hyde y e Vineyard Ch hardonnay

More intensely fllavored than the Ru ussian River, both riche and more chisele er ed, very complex bu still a little too you to ut ung reveal all of its ch harms.

2007 Ram Cellars So mey onoma Coast Syra rah

This shows ve pure cool-weath Syrah ery her characterits ripe but restrained fruit s d leavened with smoky, bacony hig ghtlights. A Cte-Rotie impersonator.

y a 2007 Ramey Cellars Napa Valley Cabe ernet Sauvigno on

A classic Napa c from a great vin cab ntage this is already de elicious, very ripe a and lush, and will ge better with age. et

mey edregal 2008 Ram Cellars Pe Vineyard Napa Valley N Cabernet Sauvignon
c zing with Ramey's cult cab is loadedooz dark fruit, licor rice and mocha flav vors, plus some tobacco and black pepper. Give it o time, if you ca find it. an

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MERLOT Yosemite View 2007 Merlot 750 ml Tightly woven with a core of blueberry, plum, and cherry enveloped by black tea, black pepper, and nutmeg. There is a pleasing undercurrent of mocha and minerals served up on the softly structured finish. NEBBIOLO Palmina 2006 Nebbiolo Santa Barbara County 750 ml IWC 91 Steve Cliftons Palmina is driven by his Nebbiolo habit. Bursting with berries and rose petals, and the stony soil from which it comes. Complemented by warm baking spice, sweet tannins, and a deep molasses thread. A drink-me-now Neb! PINOT GRIGIO Palmina 2010 Pinot Grigio Santa Barbara County 750 ml With a colour of diffused sunlight on an early summer morning, how can you not fall in love with a Pinot Grigio that tastes of nectar and quince? PINOT NOIR Brewer-Clifton 2006 Pinot Noir Rio Vista 750 ml RP 90 Lavender and wild strawberry aromas preceded by flavours of earth, dark plum, and spice box with plenty of tart acidity and body to complete its profile. Copain 2009 Pinot Noir Tous Ensemble 750 ml IWC 90 Its got dark cherry, cinnamon, hints of warm spice, and a pliant texture. Seamless and classy with excellent pedigree. CRU 2008 Pinot Noir 750 ml Rich garnet in hue, this is classic Central Coast Pinot Noir. Cola, black cherry, dried rose petal, and bramble all come through at first whiff. * Littorai 2006 Pinot Noir Hirsch Vyd 750 ml IWC 92 The tweener of the PNs. Neither fine and femine, nor bold and brawny. Plums, raspberry, spice box, green tea, and briary patch. Hirsch fans will find this vintage unusally soft and forward. 1 cs ONLY * Littorai 2006 Pinot Noir The Haven 750 ml IWC 91 A lot going on in this layered PN. Blackberry gives way to raspberry coulis, gives way to redwood, gives way to sassafras, gives way to...follow me? 1 cs ONLY * Small Vines 2008 Russian River Pinot Noir 750 ml WS 88 IWC 90 Velvety textured, exotic, intriguing. Ripe black and red berry fruit dance amidst Small Vines hallmark acidity. If you can exercise restraint and not knock back the bottle, patience will be rewarded (the key word is IF). RED BLEND Arietta 2005 Red Wine Variation One 750 ml IWC 92 RP 92 *LIBRARY OFFERING* The first ever reversal for V1, its entirely co-fermented; a blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Merlot from Hudson Ranch. Bacon fat, earth, smoke, violets, and graphite mingle with plums and wild blackberries, reminding us of a top-class Hermitage. SYRAH * Kongsgaard 2006 Napa Syrah 750 ml IWC 92-95 RP 95 Rich sweet black fruit, espresso, hints of black olive, and roast meat. Dense, sweet, and savoury palate lively and intense. Absolutely incredible! Hold onto it if you can... 2 cs left.
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PRICE $15.95

$41.32

$25.89

$67.86

$35.84

$26.55

$104.48 P

$123.08 P

$79.57

$152.49 P

$266.76 P

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* Ramey 2008 Syrah Rodgers Creek Vyd 750 ml IWC 94 RP 93-95 Teeny tiny amounts are made. Prepare yourself for purple teeth, as this is one wild and sexy Syrah. Ramey 2008 Syrah Sonoma Coast 750 ml IWC 92 RP 88-90 One whiff and youre smitten. Intensely perfumed with bucket-loads of blue and black berries, spice, and floral stuff. ZINFANDEL * Biale 2009 Zinfandel Monte Rosso 750 ml Biales best aging Zin from a 130-year-old vineyard! Expressive, precise bramble berry and juicy blackberry fringed with pepper and baking spice, minerals and fresh acidity. LIMITED * Biale 2009 Zinfandel Rocky Ridge 750 ml Located at the Northern end of Sonoma, Rockpile AVA has this rustic yet sophisticated thing going on. Intense black fruit and gravel walk the line of power and ethereal grace. 6 cs ONLY * Biale 2009 Zinfandel Southern Trail 750 ml Soft and jammy favouring full fruit over minerality. Think raspberry, blackberry, and cherry fruit. Only 650 cases made. PINOT BLANC Ken Wright 2009 Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc 750 ml Kens labour of love, made for his wife, in small quantities. Lots of citrus in a lemon-lime vein framed by minerality, floral notes, and focused acidity. PINOT NOIR Ken Wright 2009 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 750 ml IWC 89 A blend of 8 of his 10 Pinot Vyd designates. Pure, silky Pinot showcasing the best of Willamette Valley. How can we resist Ken Wright PN at this price?

PRICE $87.82 P $45.16 P

$72.53 P

$72.53 P

$59.22 P

OREGON

$35.48

$38.99

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Drink Pink Year Round

Its a known fact that savvy sippers indulge in good Ros year round. Put your white pants away after Labour Day, BUT continue to drink pink. It technically comes from red grapes, ya know, and will complement more foods tableside than simple picnic fare. So indulge us and be a trendsetting, savvy sipper!

Saint Martin de la Garrigue 2010 Ros - Languedoc

The wine is 50% saigne and 50% direct press, and is a blend of 50% Cinsault, 30% Grenache, and 20% Syrah. The colour is perfection, not too dark, not too light, and the aroma is neither too fruity nor too earthy. Its brilliantly made, with fruit so fresh, lively, and delicious, and full of berries and peach blossoms, that it will keep you in a sunny mindset year round. 12 x 750ml $15.99/bt

Domaine de Fontsainte 2010 Ros Gris de Gris Languedoc

100% saigne Ros produced from 50% Grenache Gris, 20% Grenache Noir, 20% Carignan, and 5% each Cinsault and Mourvdre. The malo-lactic fermentation is blocked so the colour is bright pink and the wine retains the necessary acid for its textbook crisp, fresh delicacy. The aroma is perfumed and grapy, the wine is soft as the alcohol is invariably low -- around 11.5% -- and the finish is smooth and round. 12 x 750ml $17.69/bt

Chteau de Lascaux 2010 Coteaux du Languedoc Ros

This is a Ros from the direct to press process and is a blend of 40% Cinsault, 20% Syrah, 20% Grenache, and 20% Mourvdre. Its delicate in style, with a lovely pink colour. The malo-lactic fermentation is blocked here, so the acid is high and the wine is well-balanced, crisp, and fresh. The flavours are in the red fruit vein; think raspberry and strawberry. 12 x 750ml $18.99/bt

Charles Joguet 2010 Chinon Ros

The blend is 100% Cabernet Franc and the wine is a result of 100% saigne method. The colour is bright ruby, the aroma is jammy with sweet fruit of berries and peach, and the flavour is soft but fresh with an enjoyable crispness. Simple lovely wine! 6 x 750ml $26.22/bt

Champions of TRUE Pink Drink!

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13th Street Winery Focusing on the best of Ontario!

PRICE

RETAIL PRICE LIST - SEPTEMBER 2011

SPARKLING WINE
NV Cuve 13 Ros 750 ml $21.90

WHITE TABLE WINE

2009 Junes Vineyard Chardonnay 750 ml 2009 Gewurztraminer 750 ml 2010 Pinot Gris 750 ml 2010 White Palette 750 ml 2008 Funk Vineyard Riesling OV 750 ml 2010 Junes Vineyard Riesling 750 ml 2009 Riesling Old Vines 750 ml NV Riesling, 13 Below Zero 375 ml 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Essence by Jean-Pierre Colas $17.48 $17.48 $17.48 $13.05 $21.02 $15.71 $21.02 $19.00 $30.75

750 ml

ROS AND RED WINES

2009 2010 2009 2009 2010 2010 2009 2007 2010 Cabernet Franc Niagara Peninsula 750 ml Cabernet Ros 750 ml Sandstone Vineyard Gamay Old Vines 750 ml Gamay Noir 750 ml Gamay Noir 750 ml Merlot 750 ml Pinot Noir Essence by Jean-Pierre Colas 750 ml Funk Vineyard Pinot Noir 750 ml Red Palette 750 ml $21.02 $13.94 $24.56 $15.71 $17.48 $15.71 $39.60 $33.26 $13.05

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READ Y T O P OU R COLL ECTION

This collection is comprised of wines that are continually in stock from vintage to vintage, and ready for immediate enjoyment. Our Ready to Pour collection is your what-to-drink-now guide. Offering the perfect house or party wine, these crowd-pleasers are overachievers!

Redefining Cheap, the Barrel Select Way!

I have had the privilege of managing some of the biggest and best wine cellars in Toronto over the last two decades. If I had a nickel for every btg Cab Sauv, Merlot, Syrah, etc., that has been put before me over the years that disappointed, I'd have a castle in the Caymans. Conversely, had I had the opportunity to purchase and serve the Ready to Pour wines from Barrel Select over the years, I'd own the islands. Chris Papamandjaris

Ready to Pour Collection Yosemite View Sierra Foothills Merlot

Ced ar, Spice, V anill a, Lic orice, Blac k C herr y, Plu m, Blueb erry, Bl ac k T ea

$15.95 $15.95 $15.95 $17.95 $19.95

Yosemite View Sierra Foothills Cabernet Sauvignon

Swe et C her ry, Va nilla, Hi nts of C edar

Castle Rock Central Coast Chardonnay

Citr us-y wit h a T ou ch of V anill a, Rip e Melo n, P ea r

Castle Rock Mendocino Pinot Noir

Str awb erry, Raspber ry, Viole t, Rose Pe tals

Castle Rock Washington Cabernet Sauvignon

Blueb erry, C assis, Blac kbe rry, Hin ts of Bl ac k Pepp er

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The Wines of Kermit Lynch

FRANCE
BEAUJOLAIS

PRICE

Beaujolais

Domaine Dupeuble 2010 Beaujolais 750 ml This vintage is not to be missed! Gushing with purple-flowered perfume, bright, textural fruit, and smooth-as-velvet tannins. Vin de Pays Lapierre 2010 Vin de Pays Raisins Gaulois 750 ml Organic, sassy young vine Gamay (100%). Light and juicy with vibrant acidity. Gushing with minerals, raspberries, and cranberries. ETA end/mid-Sep. Cru Bourgeois Chateau Aney 2007 Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc 750 ml This has all the charm and grace of a wine that sells for much more. The Chteau sits between Margaux and St. Julien, with a clear view of the vines of Ch. Margaux from its cellar door. Graves Chteau Graville-Lacoste 2010 Graves 750 ml Crisp, lively, great minerality, delightfully flavourful fruit. 60% Semillion, 35% SB, 5% Muscadelle. Corbires

$18.50

$16.20

BORDEAUX

$30.11

$22.36

LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
$17.69

Domaine de Fontsainte 2010 Corbires Ros Gris de Gris 750 ml The colour is striking, the aroma is unmistakable, and the flavours are irresistible. Coteaux du Languedoc Chteau de Lascaux 2010 Coteaux du Languedoc Ros 750 ml Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvdre give a lovely, well-balanced pink with flavours of raspberry, strawberry, and blackberry. Saint Martin de la Garrigue 2008 Cuve Tradition Rouge 750 ml Made primarily from Grenache, this little wine is soft and agreeable showing whispers of dried herbs, white pepper, and minerals. Give it half an hour to breathe and you will see what an overachiever it is! Saint Martin de la Garrigue 2010 Ros 750 ml Bursting with berry and orange fruit, yet it somehow manages to express sublime elegance and restraint. Cheverny

$18.99

$15.17

$15.99

LOIRE VALLEY
$18.10 $16.78

Domaine du Salvard 2010 Cheverny 750 ml 85% SB, 15% CH. Charming, lively, and fresh with a textured mid-palate. Domaine du Salvard 2010 Pinot Noir Unique 750 ml Plenty of charm and emminently drinkable. The colour is pale ruby, the nose is hauntingly evocative of a light-bodied Santenay, with a trace of grape jam and earth.

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PRICE $16.36

Domaine du Salvard 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Unique 750 ml Ebulliently fresh, almost upliftingly youthful. 100% SB grown just outside the Cheverny AOC. The flavours are soft and piquant, and the low alcohol makes it easy -- almost necessary -- to enjoy an extra glass. Chinon * Charles Joguet 2010 Chinon Ros 750 ml This is 100% Cab Franc from its spiritual birthplace, Chinon. Fresh and lively fringed with exotic spices. Muscadet ric Chevalier 2010 Muscadet Ctes de Grand Lieu 750 ml This wine will remind you of a morning by the seashore! Bright, light, and briny, with loads of limestone and moderate acidity that keeps it crips. Farmed lutte raisonne. ETA end of Sep. Pouilly Fum Rgis Minet 2009 Pouilly Fum Vielle Vignes 750 ml Lively SB that shows the concentration of its old vines, rounded out by nice, sweet fruit skipping in the back ground with distinct minerality. Sancerre Domaine Hippolyte-Reverdy 2010 Sancerre 750 ml Michel Reverdy has become the benchmark domaine of our times for the appellation. Very pure and generous. This is a lipsmacking SB. Vouvray Champalou 2009 Vouvray Sec 750 ml RP 88-89 This is an ethereal Chenin Blanc that is sec tendre - dry but soft and supple in the mouth. With a round, almost buttery texture, a kiss of honey is cloaked by apple and quince flavours. Chteauneuf-du-Pape * Henri Brunier 2009 Chteauneuf-du-Pape Telegramme 750 ml ETA end of Sep. Ctes du Rhne Cuvee Kermit Lynch 2008 Ctes du Rhne Rouge 750 ml Enormously appealing, aromatic, charming, and soft. Loads of black pepper and nutmeg. Cahors

$26.22

$17.84

$26.93

$30.95

$22.58

RHNE

$54.66

$17.53

SOUTHWEST
Clos La Coutale 2009 Cahors 750 ml Among the oldest and the best Cahors (Malbec from its spiritual birthplace) stands this wine! This chewy wine is tamed by the addition of the affable Merlot. $16.99

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