Red Wines

• Caitlin’s 2009
  $50 per bottle, limit 3
  60% Petit Verdot/40% Merlot and both Cabernets. 22 months in 100% new French and Polish oak. Extremely deep, powerful aromas of spicy black fruit (blackberry and black cherry), earth and melted chocolate. Deep and powerful in the mouth, with full flavor expression through the mid-palate and finish. Although fairly drinkable now with steak or lamb, this will benefit from another 5-6 years in the bottle. 70 cases produced.
• Padres 2009
  $38 per bottle
  60% Tempranillo, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah. Fleshy, sexy wine. Shows more Grenache influence than one might expect.
• Claire’s 2009
  $38 per bottle
  55% Mourvedre/45% Grenache. 23 months in neutral 500 liter puncheons, sur lie. Expressive aromas of spiced strawberry, cherry liqueur and pepper. Mouth-filling, with some textural sweetness that is tempered by acid/tannin synergy in the finish. Powerful, but fresh and classy.
• Mourvedre 2009
  $31/btl
  85% Mourvedre, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Expressive aromas of red cherry/cranberry, earth, cinnamon. Deceptively light feel in the mouth. Red fruit and “Red Hot” flavors linger. Beautiful choice for turkey.