Today's Tastings -- September 29, 2007
Today's wines are from Spann Vineyards. Nestled among the majestic coastal redwoods of the Mayacamas Mountains lies the steeply-terraced mountainside property of Spann Vineyards. These idyllic Glen Ellen vineyards yield small amounts of richly flavored Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Sangiovese grapes. Peter and Betsy Spann craft limited quantities of European-style wines that reflect the masterful blends and techniques of Bordeaux, the Rhone Valley and Tuscany.
Spann Vineyards 2006 Chardonnay-Viognier -- Although this is a blend of 59% Chardonnay and 41% Viognier, it's the Voignier that takes center stage in this white varietal blend! This wine combines the voluptuous dried apricot and honeysuckle aromas and flavors of the Vionier with the apple-crisp acidity of Chardonnay to create a richly textured, well balanced wine that is both foods friendly and incredibly refreshing. All of the Viongnier and 1/4 of the Chardonnay was barrel fermented and aged in neutral French oak for 6 months, while the remaining 3/4 of the Chardonnay was fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks.
Spann Vineyards 2004 Sonoma County MO ZIN -- A blend of 60% Zinfandel, 27% Mourvedere and 13% Petite Sirah, this wine has a dark garnet color and ripe aromas of blackberries and raspberries. On the palate, flavors of dried currants and lush black fruit combine with a top note of rose petals. The luxurious mouth feel is complimented by big, well integrated tannins and a subtly spicy finish. Aged 18 months in a mix of French and Hungarian oak barrels. So when you run out of Zin, get MO ZIN! 90 point ranting - International Wine review.
Span Vineyards 2003 Russian River Valley Syrah - An opaque, dark ruby in color with aromas of blueberry and plum, this wine features rich flavors of stone fruit - particularly black cherry and plums - wrapped in a lush palate of big, yet supple tannins and nuanced oak. A blend of 89% Syrah and 11% Grenache, it was aged for 28 months in a neutral French oak barrels. 88+ point rating - International Wine Review
Spann Vineyards 2004 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon - This "Left-Bank", Bordeaux-style wine is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. An elegantly structured wine with lush mouth feel, it exudes powerful aromas and flavors of cherry and black currant. Aged for 20 months in 1/3 new, 1/3 two-year old and 1/3 four-year old French oak barrels.
Spann Vineyards 2004 Sonoma County MO JO - A complex, multi-faceted Super Tuscan blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignojn, 23% Merlot, 20% Sangiovese, 8% Syrah and 3% Cabernet Franc. This full-flavored wine was aged for 28 months in 1/3 new, 1/3 two-year old and 1/3 four-year old French oak barrels.
Thanks to Miles from Vinum Ventures, Inc!
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