O
K, I know that I said that “2012 will be the vintage of the decade”… but I am rethinking that now….2013s are beyond bold and flavorful….
We had very little rain… the beginning of the drought. With some water through irrigation, we experienced a VERY hot summer. Perfectly ripened fruit. 2013 will be a contender.
RESERVE
Its deep garnet hue will get your attention while being poured into your glass.
The nose delights with aromas of ripe raspberries while overtones of vanilla and caramel fill your senses.
Earthy flavors with hints of juicy raspberry, oak, black pepper and warm spices have you reaching for that second glass.
ESTATE
A juicy fruit forward Cabernet that fills your taste buds with essences of plums and vanilla.
Your first sips will have you saying out loud, “Oh Wow! This is so smooooooth.” You’ll sense soft tannins presenting as a black cherry kiss. A warm hint of coffee and tobacco undertones then lead you to a finish that is warm and lingering.
Even at this young age, this wine is already so very approachable. Grab some friends and share this one tonight with pasta in a big red sauce.
California Wine Festival
The California Wine Festival in Santa Barbara…our office for the weekend!
2013 Tasting Notes
O
K, I know that I said that “2012 will be the vintage of the decade”… but I am rethinking that now….2013s are beyond bold and flavorful….
We had very little rain… the beginning of the drought. With some water through irrigation, we experienced a VERY hot summer. Perfectly ripened fruit. 2013 will be a contender.
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RESERVE
Its deep garnet hue will get your attention while being poured into your glass.
The nose delights with aromas of ripe raspberries while overtones of vanilla and caramel fill your senses.
Earthy flavors with hints of juicy raspberry, oak, black pepper and warm spices have you reaching for that second glass.
ESTATE
A juicy fruit forward Cabernet that fills your taste buds with essences of plums and vanilla.
Your first sips will have you saying out loud, “Oh Wow! This is so smooooooth.” You’ll sense soft tannins presenting as a black cherry kiss. A warm hint of coffee and tobacco undertones then lead you to a finish that is warm and lingering.
Even at this young age, this wine is already so very approachable. Grab some friends and share this one tonight with pasta in a big red sauce.
Click Here to Pre-Order
Baby Quail, nothing cuter
The baby California Quail have hatched and there are 100s of the running around….
Come visit now, sit in the outdoor kitchen with your glass of Tara Bella Cabernet and watch them run all through the vineyard….
There is nothing cuter…..
Discing the vineyard
Soil in this area has higher levels of sodium…. adding 26 TONS of Gypsum (that is 52,000 pounds of pulverized rock)!! neutralizes the sodium… therefore, USING LESS WATER.
Also, to help prevent dehydration in the fragile grapes closer to harvest…..
It is a VERY dusty job for winemaker, Kevin…….
River’s End
What a beautiful day on the Sonoma County coast…where the Russian River empties into the Pacific.
Thank you Burt, Evan & Kate for such an amazing customer experience at River’s End Restaurant & Inn. Everything was PERFECT!!
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Full Bloom
The warm weather has had the grape flowers go from unopened to in full bloom in a short period of time… our 2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is in full swing…
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Estate Rose in Alaska
Look how pretty that is against the Alaskan background…tastes good too!
Estate Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon!
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Little by Little
The railroad ties retaining the berm along our road is looking better and better… Little by little…. it will be a beautiful entry onto the winery property.
Happy Seis de Mayo
Presley and Thornton were so busy resting up yesterday for the big fiesta, they missed it… so they wanted to wish you a Feliz Seis de Mayo…… OLE!
Filtering and Racking
Kevin and his little boy, Dillon, filtering the 2013s and racking…getting ready for bottlin’ in July…