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WHITE WINES
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2010 VINTAGE RELEASED AUGUST 2011
A perfect summer wine - light and fruity with hints of citrus.
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2010 VINTAGE RELEASED JULY 2011, OCTOBER 2011
2007 VINTAGE RELEASED
JANUARY 2008
2008 VINTAGE RELEASED
SEPTEMBER 2009
2009 VINTAGE RELEASED OCTOBER 2010
Semi-sweet
all American white table wine
with flavors
of apricots and hints of pears with honey-like sweetness.
Silver Medal Winner:
Finger
Lakes International Wine Competition
Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition
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RED WINES
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Thoroughbred Red:
RELEASED FEBRUARY 2007,
OCTOBER 2009, JANUARY 2012
A robust, full bodied deep burgundy colored wine
which exhibits hints of berries and vanilla with a
complex finish. This specialty blend of our robust
reds paired with aging in French oak is similar to
a Thoroughbred: proud, strong and yet graceful.
Silver Medal Winner:
Florida State Fair
Indianapolis International Wine Competition
Long Beach Grand Cru
Los Angeles County Fair
Mid-America Wine Competition
Riverside International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner:
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
International Eastern Wine Competition
New World International Wine Competition
Taster's Guild
86 Rating - Highly Recommended
The Beverage Testing Institute |
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California
Cabernet Sauvignon:
2008 VINTAGE RELEASED AUGUST 2011
2003 VINTAGE RELEASED MARCH 2007
2007
VINTAGE RELEASED DECEMBER 2008
An aroma of blackberry and earthiness.
Medium bodied, rich and powerful
with
chocolate notes and velvety
tannins.
From the first taste through the
finish,
this luxurious Cabernet is a
satisfying experience.
Gold Medal Winner:
San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner:
Critic's Challenge
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Grand Harvest Awards
Hilton Head
Los Angeles County Fair
Mid-America Wine Competition
New World International Wine Competition
Riverside International Wine Competition
Tasters Guild Wine Judging Competition
86 Rating - Highly Recommended, The Beverage Testing Institute |
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Merlot:
2007 VINTAGE RELEASED June 2010,
October 2011
2006 VINTAGE RELEASED
May 2009
2004 VINTAGE RELEASED NOVEMBER 2006
Our
Sonoma Merlot exhibits a lingering,
deep spice aroma with notes of leather.
Its deep plum color and soft tannins show
off a balanced flavor of crisp green apple,
cranberry, and just a hint of licorice.
Gold Medal Winner:
International Eastern Wine Competition
Jerry D Meads New World
International Wine Competition
New World International Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner:
Dallas Morning News
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Florida State Fair
San Diego National
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
86 Rating - Highly Recommended
The Beverage Testing Institute.
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2008 California Zinfandel:
2008 VINTAGE
RELEASED MARCH 2011
Huge blackberry aroma. Its gentle acid and
light oak body contribute to a comfortable
well-balanced flavor. It finishes smoothly with
a hint of black pepper and tarragon.
Gold Medal Winner:
International Eastern Wine Competition
San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner:
Mid-America Wine Competition
San Francisco Chronicle
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2007 California 3
Barrel Blend:
RELEASED 2010
Limited to 70 cases. 3 Barrel is the very best wine
Chateau St Croix Winery produces. It is the best three
barrels from a single vintage year. This Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
and Syrah blend has spent two years in
French and American oak barrels. It has no equal.
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2008 California 3
Barrel Blend:
RELEASED
MARCH
2011
Limited to 70 cases. 3 Barrel is the very best wine
Chateau St Croix Winery produces. It is the best three
barrels from a single vintage year. This Merlot and
Cabernet Sauvignon blend has spent two years in
French oak barrels. It has no equal.
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Wild
River Rosé:
RELEASED
MARCH 2007,
JUNE 2008,
OCTOBER 2010,
NOVEMBER 2011
The
scent of flowers matches the rose color of this wine.
Refreshing flavors of berry and tangerine with a light
sweetness make this a great everyday wine.
Double Gold,
Best of Class, Best of Show Medal Winner:
Indianapolis International Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner:
Finger Lakes International Wine
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2003 Grand
Reserve Ruby Port:
RELEASED AUGUST 2008
The
2003 Ruby Port is our medal winning port,
now aged for five years. It has
a brilliant ruby
hue, black cherry and clove aromas and finishes
with hints of
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Jaune
D'Or Port:
RELEASED NOVEMBER 2005,
SEPTEMBER 2009,
JUNE 2011,
DECEMBER 2011
Golden port aged with French oak.
Smooth and silky, an unusual port that
speaks for itself.
Gold Medal:
Riverside International Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner:
International Eastern Wine Competition
New World International Wine Competition
Tasters Guild Wine Judging Competitions
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2007 Marco V Cigar Wine:
RELEASED MARCH 2010
Specially aged
in American oak barrels to be the perfect complement to Marco V Cigars. A
nutty aroma, hints of cedar, sweet tobacco, clean oak, and a lot of spice - a
premium wine that was matched to exhibit the portfolio of flavors that the cigar
embodies. We introduce to you... The first ever CIGAR WINE
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We have partnered with
Atelier Winery to bring you the following wines |
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2004 Alexander Valley Syrah
Displays a lovely array of perfumed aromatics. Violets, white pepper and
cocoa scents lead to a dense palate that echoes the velvety floral note and
shows a touch of truffled terroir. |
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2006 Alexander Valley Zinfandel
This Zinfandel from the Lammerding Ranch Vineyard displays aromas and
flavors of blackberry jam and strawberry pie with notes of mesquite, ripe figs,
chocolate and spice. |
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2007 Rockpile Zinfandel
The Rockpile appellation typifies both the soul of Sonoma County and that of
the Zinfandel grape. This elegant 2007 Zinfandel reveals crisp strawberry
and cherry fruit, medium body, tart sweet and sour cherry, earth and spice-like
flavors. this vintage again delivers exceptional flavor and complexity in
a refined and elegant wine. |
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These wines are currently
sold out
but they do return from time to time. |
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2007
Sauvignon Blanc
SOLD OUT
RELEASED
March 2009
Crisp, light
citrus flavor with a slight aroma of bananas.
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2007 Chardonnay (European
style - low oak)
SOLD OUT
RELEASED
JULY 2008, OCTOBER 2010
This golden Chardonnay has a gentle pear and apple aroma.
It has a light fruity body with hints of honeysuckle and a lingering smooth
finish.
89 Rating - Highly Recommended,
Best Buy, The Beverage Testing Institute.
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2007 Grand Reserve Chardonnay (oaked)
SOLD OUT
RELEASED OCTOBER 2008, APRIL 2011
Flavors of ripe apples and spice with a buttery
vanilla finish.
Click here to see what Bill Ward of the Star Tribune says about
our Grand Reserve Chardonnay
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2007 Golden Harvest: SOLD OUT
RELEASED
JUNE 2008
SECOND RELEASE JUNE 2009
THIRD RELEASE JUNE 2010
A delicious
blend of Pinot Grigio and Muscat grapes. Serve ice cold and taste the
delicate notes of apricot, peaches and light citrus
Gold Medal Winner:
Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner:
Indianapolis International Wine Competition
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Frontenac Port:
SOLD OUT
2007 VINTAGE
RELEASED NOVEMBER 2008
2008 VINTAGE RELEASED APRIL 2010
Dark crimson
hue, black cherry, clove and spice aromas. Full bodied blend and a very
fruity finish.
Double Gold Medal:
Indianapolis International Wine Competition
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2009 50/50 Blend:
SOLD OUT
RELEASED APRIL 2011
A blend of Wisconsin Marquette and California Zinfandel
is the very best of both worlds! Velvety smooth
Zinfandel and Marquette with dark cherry undertones make
for a well balanced medium bodied wine. This wine is sold
exclusively in Wisconsin. |
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2006
Wisconsin Red Frontenac:
SOLD OUT
RELEASED DECEMBER 2007
Frontenac has a full-bodied aroma of fresh earth and leather.
Its huge black cherry body and bright flavor are balanced by
notes of hickory nut, smoke and dark chocolate.
Gold Medal Winner:
Florida State Fair
Silver Medal Winner:
San
Francisco International Wine
Competition
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner:
Indianapolis International Wine Competition
84 Rating - Highly Recommended, The Beverage Testing Institute.
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Helga's Red: SOLD OUT
2007 VINTAGE RELEASED AUGUST 2008
2008 VINTAGE
RELEASED AUGUST 2009
2009 VINTAGE RELEASED OCTOBER 2010A
robust full bodied American red wine.
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Sonoma Valley Syrah: SOLD OUT
RELEASED
FEBRUARY 2010
A rich
nose of dark sweet cherry and oak with just a hint of vanilla.
The body is well balanced with a full flavor of berry
and notes of leather and spice. |
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Grand Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon:
SOLD OUT
2007 VINTAGE RELEASED FEBRUARY 2010
2003 VINTAGE
RELEASED DECEMBER 2005
A complex full bodied medium dark ruby Cabernet
which exhibits a dark fruit aroma with toasted oak
overtones. Flavors of black cherry, cassis and spice
with hints of chocolate and a vanilla finish.
Double Gold Medal Winner:
Tasters Guild Consumers Wine Judging Competition
Gold Medal Winner:
Critic's Challenge International Wine Competition
Tasters Guild Wine Judging Competitions
Florida State Fair
Silver Medal Winner:
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
San Diego International Wine Competition
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
89 Rating - Highly Recommended
The Beverage Testing Institute
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2006 Grand
Reserve Zinfandel:
SOLD OUT
RELEASED
JANUARY 2008
This Old Vine Zinfandel
exhibits lush jammy
dark fruit. It has luscious vanilla tones from
aging in 100% French Oak. This is our best
two barrels of Zinfandel with a berry fruit forward
of flavors on your palate, yet smooth and balanced.
Double Gold Medal:
Indianapolis International Wine Competition
Silver Medal Winner:
Finger
Lakes International Wine Competition
Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition |
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Twin
Stallion:
SOLD OUT
RELEASED
APRIL 2008
The Twin Stallion Meritage is a blending of
all noble grapes.
It exhibits a spicy nose and a rich body of fresh spring cherries
with hints of plum A lingering, pepper finish completes this satisfying
wine.
Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. Limited Estate Reserve.
Silver Medal Winner:
Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition |
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2006 California 3
Barrel Blend:
SOLD OUT
RELEASED JUNE 2009
Limited to 70 cases. 3 Barrel is the very best wine
Chateau St Croix Winery produces. It is the best three
barrels from a single vintage year. This Merlot,
Zinfandel and Syrah blend has spent two years in
French oak barrels. It has no equal.
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2004 Buckhunter Red:
SOLD OUT
RELEASED NOVEMBER 2007,
AUGUST 2008, OCTOBER 2010,
OCTOBER 2011
Big, full-bodied taste that finishes with a deeply
satisfying,
smoky mouthful of taste. It will have you seeing red!
Silver Medal Winner:
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Indianapolis International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal Winner:
Florida State Fair
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
89 Rating - Highly Recommended
The Beverage Testing Institute. |
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Chateau Rouge:
SOLD OUT
RELEASED
MARCH
2008, JUNE 2010,
NOVEMBER 2010
This specialty blend
of our Zinfandel, Syrah,
and Muscat creates a rich full bodied sweet
burgundy colored wine that exhibits flavors of
fresh berries, black cherries and vanilla. |
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Ruby Port:
SOLD OUT
2006 VINTAGE RELEASED AUGUST 2008
2008 VINTAGE RELEASED APRIL 2010
A
brilliant ruby hue, sweet black cherry
and clove aromas. This medium blend
has very ripe fruit flavors and a finish
that has hints of vanilla. |
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2008 Ice
Wine:
SOLD OUT
RELEASED SEPTEMBER 2009
Silky, sweet,
pure essence of this Vidal Blanc grape's nectar. Intense flavors of
apricot and honey. This traditional ice wine was harvested and pressed
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AWARD WINNING WINES
We have entered several of our wines in various wine competitions. We are pleased to announce that several of our wines have received awards at the following competitions:
DALLAS MORNING NEWS WINE COMPETITION
The 2006 competition marked the 22nd anniversary of The Dallas Morning News Wine Competition.
The judges are selected from people who work with wine on a daily basis; restaurateurs, wine stewards, retail wine buyers, wine and food writers, enologists, as well as a few very knowledgeable consumers. Each judging panel includes a mix of those disciplines so different viewpoints will be considered in the evaluation of the wines.
FINGER LAKES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition is open to commercial wineries from the United States, Canada, and all other wine-producing countries. In 2005, the event attracted more than 1600 wines from across the U.S. and around the globe!
A diverse, highly skilled group of judges are invited to participate, including sommeliers, educators, wine makers, writers, importers, retailers, and industry consultants. Gold and Silver medals are awarded, and there is special recognition of Double Gold (unanimous panel vote) wines.
All net proceeds from the competition and its special events benefit Camp Good Days and Special Times, Inc. This not-for-profit organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and families whose lives have been touched by cancer and other life-threatening challenges. Located in the heart of New York State's Finger Lakes wine country, the Camp offers residential programs, year-round activities, and events for adults and children.
FLORIDA STATE FAIR INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
This competition received 1,239 entries from 28 states and 9 foreign countries. Medals awarded included 50 Double Gold, 163 Gold, 391 Silver and 422 Bronze.
INDY INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
The Indy International Wine Competition's goal is to identify, reward and promote excellence in winemaking at the commercial and amateur levels. As one of the largest wine competitions in the entire country and the largest outside of California, the Indy International is prominently recognized throughout the United States. More than 3,600 of the world's best wines were judged by 80 wine experts. Entries were received from 41 American states and seventeen countries including: Canada, Greece, Austria, Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Chile, Italy, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Hungary, Romania, Argentina, Israel, and Republic of Georgia.
INTERNATIONAL EASTERN WINE COMPETITION AWARDS
The International Eastern Wine Competition is one of the oldest and largest wine competitions in America. The IEWC takes place on the East Coast and features wines from around the world marketed in North America. Sweepstakes wines came from 11 states in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, with a wide range of varietals and blends including non-vinifera and fruit wines. Geographic and viticultural diversity is a strength of this competition.
LONG BEACH GRAND
CRU WINE COMPETITION
The Long Beach Grand
Cru is considered one of the top international wine competitions in the U.S. The
major public tasting event attracts more than 1,400 wine and food aficionados
every August. Since its inception in 1995, the Competition has grown in size and
prestige, attracting wineries from across the United States and from around the
world.* Because of the increase in the number of
entries each year, the competition was expanded in 2000 and now takes place over
two days. In 2007, there were 447
wineries from 23 states and 12 countries submitting 1,960 entries. Medals were
awarded in categories as follows: Sweepstakes, Best of Class, Gold, Silver and
Bronze.
The Competition is held approximately
four weeks prior to the awards and tasting. The format is a retain-eliminate of
major categories, similar to the California State Fair and other major
competitions in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Riverside.
Each year, the Grand Cru makes
improvements to ensure a professional, competitive arena for wineries who enter.
Dan Berger, Chief Judge, selects the panel of judges. The Steering Committee
will assist in the selection and recruitment of panel judges for the
competition, thus ensuring the continuity of exemplary judges. These judges are
recruited from a pool of winemakers, restaurateurs, wine store representatives,
noted wine writers, educators and recognized wine connoisseurs. The judging
process is structured as a double-blind and follows the concepts found in
"Wines: Their Sensory Evaluation", by Amerine and Roessler.
The number of panels is determined by the number of wines entered. A panel
consists of four (4) judges who evaluate the wines assigned to them by vintage,
type, style, class, and wine making techniques. Each panel member judges
approximately 120 wines per day. The flights are structured so that each panel
has a variety of white and red wines to avoid palate fatigue. Wines are not
judged in price categories as judges may be swayed which could lead to faulty
results. Judges are asked to pay attention to all styles of wine and to award
medals based not only on power but to consider subtlety, delicacy, varietal
character, terroir and breeding. The judges discuss their findings and a vote
is taken to determine if the wine is worthy of a medal. The judges' decision is
final and results are never altered when this decision is made. It is during
this process that a determination is made to award Gold, Silver, Bronze or
Chairman's Best of Class medal and a Sweepstakes nomination.
NWIWC (NEW WORLD INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
This competition pits the best wines from each price class against each other resulting in a Best of Variety award. The competition is open to wines produced anywhere in the "New World", including all of North America, Central America, and South America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. It is open to all varietals, generic and proprietary wines grown in those regions and made from traditional grapes or other fruits and/or berries.
Wines are judged by price category, ranging from inexpensive through moderate to premium or super-premium prices. Each wine is judged against others of its type and also against its price peers. Consumers are informed as to best wines in each price category. It is the only competition in America, and perhaps the world to pit the best wines from each price class against each other to determine an overall best of variety or type.
All wines judged "double-blind", that is, the judges not only do not know the identity of the wines they are tasting, neither do they have a list of entered wines, which might enable them to guess the wines identities.
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE WINE COMPETITION
The 2006 and 2007 professional judging took place in Cloverdale, CA. 55 judges from around the country participated in evaluating over 3800 entries. This judging which began over twenty years ago with a few entries from local wineries is now the largest competition of American wine in the world.
Entries were submitted from across the United States, though the overwhelming majority originated with wineries in California. The competition is tough and not everyone walks away with a medal. But those that do, especially the coveted Best of Class and Sweepstake awards, have a year's worth of bragging rights and a valuable promotional story.
The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is the largest competition of American wines in the world.
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
The San Francisco International Wine Competition is the largest and most prestigious wine competition in America.
TASTERS GUILD WINE JUDGING COMPETITION
Nearly 1,800 wines from 13 countries and 32 states/provinces were evaluated by 35 judges from around the country. The judging panels were comprised of a mix of retailers, winemakers, wine writers, restaurateurs and experienced consumers/collectors.
TASTINGS, THE BEVERAGE TESTING INSTITUTE
Tastings started life as the Beverage Testing Institute, which was founded in 1981 with the objective of producing fair and impartial wine reviews for consumers. To make their information as consistent as possible, the Beverage Testing Institute uses a dedicated tasting lab in Chicago. This room was specially designed to minimize external factors and maximize panelists' concentration.
The scores reflect the quality of products in today's market. It roughly corresponds to a five-star system:
96-100--Superlative
90-95--Exceptional
85-89--Highly Recommended
80-84--Recommended
less than 80--Not Recommended
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