VIN NYHEDER

The Verge Chardonnay 2021 fra Goldschmidt, Sonoma - Californien

The VERGE comes from a 5 acre parcel in the northern part of the Russian River Valley. Key factors as a winemaker are the age of the vines being planted before Phylloxera wiped out many vineyards in 1989 and the plant material which is an old field selection chosen for its sub tropical aromas. This gentle east face slope and morning sun exposure vineyard, avoids the hot afternoon temperatures. East-facing slopes are important to maintain acid and fresh fruit flavors that hold true in tasting the wine as well.

2021 showed us a very long ripening season, probably the longest for the past twenty years.

With smaller berries and smaller clusters vineyard yields were lowers.

These factors make for a bright, fresh and full-flavored Chardonnay.

This wine has an attractive aroma of lemon curd with a bit of tropical fruit, but its greatest feature is a richness in the mid-palate.

Alc. 13.9%, Lagring: 9 months in new French barriques

Drue: 100% Chardonnay fra Russian River Valley.

 

Red Blend Reserve 2019 fra Koenig Vineyards, Snake River Valley - Idaho

100% Estate grown from the two blocks that sit on either side of the driveway. Picked after the early freeze, we left these grapes to hang until the leaves fell off. Technical ripening stops but “Desiccation” continues. Basically water evaporates out of the berries but the sugar stays, increasing the Brix, or potential alcohol.

Enjoy dark, brooding fruit flavors, rich mouthfeel, and an expansive finish.

Alc. 14.6%, Druer:  50% Petite Verdot, 50% Petite Sirah.

 

 

The Verge Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 fra Goldschmidt, Sonoma - Californien

The VERGE comes from a 7 acre parcel just east of Geyserville. The vines are set in a stony volcanic slope bringing classic Cabernet flavors. However the winemaking is firmly set in the present providing a modern thinking to an ancient art. This gentle east face slope and morning sun exposure vineyard, avoids the hot afternoon temperatures. Eastfacing slopes are a relatively rare occurrence in the Alexander Valley, as most are too steep to plant.

The VERGE is cane-pruned, which technique produces smaller berries, less dense clusters, and a more open canopy. The benefit is more even ripening. Black fruit, depth, and more power is the signature of these much sought after east-facing sites.

Light yields with small berries and small clusters led to great concentration.

This wine is deep purple with a pleasing red middle with aromas of dark cherry and blueberry. Concentrated blackberry, chocolate and maple on the palate.

Alc. 14.5%, Lagring: 15 months in French oak barriques

Drue:  100% Cabernet Sauvignon fra Alexander Valley.

 

 

 

Zinfandel Embankment 2021 fra Goldschmidt, Sonoma - Californien

From the rise of the Embankment you get to see vineyards with a distinct balance of aspect, sunlight, water and micro-climate. With the gentle flowing river, east-facing slope and glacial soil once again we have a vineyard perfect for making great wines.

This final result was that yields were on the lighter side due to smaller clusters and berries. The advantage is that small berries mean intense wines!

The color is a vibrant purple with nuances of ripe cranberry and Asian spice on the nose. It carries the zinfandel character of loads of lovely fresh fruit making this a straight forward and classic varietal. The mouth has flavors of dark bramble fruit with layers of fresh cocoa and vanilla. The vibrant acidity balances beautifully with the opulent fruit and it carries through to a long and elegant finish

The color is a vibrant purple with nuances of ripe cranberry and Asian spice on the nose. It carries the zinfandel character of loads of lovely fresh fruit making this a straight forward and classic varietal. The mouth has flavors of dark bramble fruit with layers of fresh cocoa and vanilla. The vibrant acidity balances beautifully with the opulent fruit and it carries through to a long and elegant finish

Alc. 14.9%, Lagring: 12 months in French, American and Hungarian oak Barrels.

 

 

 

 

Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Game Ranch fra Goldschmidt, Napa Valley - Californien

Winemaker Nick Goldschmidt makes his Oakville Game Ranch in a very approachable, elegant style. Sourced from the eastern-end of Oakville Cross Road, the soils here transition from volcanic red clay to brown, gravelly loam. This is the only knoll within the valley itself. The soil offers exceptionally good drainage which controls vigor, producing smaller berries and ultimately, wines with deeper concentration. Soil waterholding capacity is sufficient enough to prevent dehydration, thus protecting the critical balance of fruit flavor to alcohol. The Game Ranch Cabernet shows gorgeous fruit, ripe tannins, and a savory minerality.

Vintage 2021 was one of the longest ripening seasons for the past two decades. Seasons are starting earlier due to lack of water; creating early warm Spring soil temperatures. This is evened out with the August cooling trend at veraison. However, there was the heat spike over Mother's Day weekend which restricted the berry expansion. Yields were lighter with small berries and small clusters. All this led to unusually dense concentration.

Purple to red garnet in color. Aromas of ripe raspberry, cedar, black cherry, plum and crème caramel on the nose are perfectly balanced and intense to ready the pallet. The flavor opens candied fruits such as cherries and dark peach. Cocoa powder deepens mid-palate into a more complex blend of plum, red earth, essence of vanilla and creamy supple tannins. It's pretty and refined. Pair with surf and turf, braised short rib risotto and a beautiful sunset.

 Alc. 14.9%, Lagring:  17 months in New French oak barriques.

Drue:  100% Cabernet Sauvignon fra Oakville.

CELLARING POTENTIAL up to 25 years.

FILTERING Unfined / Unfiltered / Vegan

Drue:  100% Zinfandel fra Alexander Valley.