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Orobianco - California 2004
*Bronze Medal Winner San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2005
*Bronze Medal San Francisco Bay Wine Competition 2005
Orobianco is Stony Ridge's special proprietary blend in the dry and fruity Fuili (Italian) tradition. Don?t let the Malvasia peach, pink grapefruit and papaya aromas mislead you into thoughts of sweetness. Orobianco, with its hints of rich Chardonnay, is a dry refreshing dinner wine to serve cool at perhaps a warm summer evening repast.
Chardonnay - Livermore Valley 2005
A lush well-rounded Chardonnay revealing vibrant tropical flavors folded over hints of vanilla and pear. The creamy and buttery finish is enduring, made memorable by notes of delicate oak spice.
White Riesling - El Dorado 2004
*Bronze MedalCalifornia State Fair Wine Competition 2005
Atjust over 3000 feet in elevation our friends' coolEl Dorado mountain vineyard produces well-balanced and flavorful fruit. This slightly sweet wine, through prefermentation skin contact and a kiss of botrytis, carries rich flavors of peach, citrus and honey.
Mourvedre - Livermore Valley 2005
This Livermore Valley wine has flavors of intense blackberry and clove, intertwined with smoke and gamey notes. The meaty richness and wonderful longevity match well with BBQ, grilled meats, Cajun dishes, hearty suppers....relax and enjoy!
Cabernet Sauvignon - Livermore Valley 2003
*Doulbe Gold Medal-San Francisco International Wine Competition 2006
*Doulbe Gold Medal-California State Fair Wine Competition 2006
*Gold Medal-Orange County Fair Wine Competition 2006
*Silver Medal-San Francisco Bay Wine Competition 2006
Our Cabernet Sauvignon uses Livermore Valley's beautifully defined Cabernet fruit. It boasts full body and emphasizes the classic earthy tones of the Cabernet grape.
Ororosso - Livermore Valley 2002
*Bronze Medal-San Francisco International Wine Competition 2006
*Bronze Medal-San Francisco Bay Wine Competition 200
An earthy wine with deep rich color. Notes of black current, chocolate, caramel & coriander. This big wine has the structure to stand up to the biggest meat dishes.
Merlot - Livermore Valley 2004
This rich wine from the Livermore Valley shows hues of garnet with flavors of plums and black cherries, interwined with firm but with smooth tannins. It is a perfect match with grilled meats, Cajun dishes, hearty pastas, or your favorite pizza....a wine for all occasions, enjoy!
Zinfandel - Livermore Valley 2004 **New Release
Bursting with rich, ripe flavors of raspberry and vanilla oak is our Livermore Valley, Sblendorio Vineyard, zesty Zinfandel. A pinch of tannic Cabernet Franc adds some backbone structure. Enjoy with pork loin smothered in a Zinfandel reduction sauce of rehydrated dried black raspberries.
Robusto Port
A delicious Port-style blend based upon our fruity Touriga Nacional 2002; well-resolved five year barrel-aged Estate Sangiovese 2001, depply colored Souzao 2002; and a hint of complexity from our fortified 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon... A rather interesting blend if I do say so myself.
Sparkling Malvasia Bianca
*Silver Metal San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2005 *Bronze Medal San Francisco Bay Wine Competition 2005
In the festive Spumante-Style, this sweet and bubbly is amply laced in flavors of Malvasia peach, dried apricot and clover honey, with an edge of pink grapefruit. It's panoply of fizzy and fruity pleasures will pair nicely with you next mixed stone-fruit fruit upside down cake.
Malvasia Bianca - California 2005
This wine has a lovely nose of sweet apricots, tangerines, a hint of pink grapefruit. These aromas carry through as flavors on the palate. Medium bodied yet mouth coating, the wine's excellent acidity helps balance out the sweet but very clean because of the excellent acidity. The sweet apricot and nectarine flavors gently fade from the palate. Enjoy slightly chilled. Everyone loves the sleek, cobalt blue bottle, so leave it out on display.
How to Taste Wine
Sight
Look at the wine for clarity and color.
Hints: Most wines should be clear almost brilliant in clarity with an appropriate color.
Young White ~ Bright pale yellow color
Mature White ~ Straw color
Young Red ~ Bright and vivid red
Mature Red ~ Deep red with some brick edges
Smell
Swirl and Inhale
Gently swirl the wine in the glass and inhale deeply enjoying the full aromas and bouquet.
Taste
Take a sip
Taste a good sip of the wine and swirl it around your tongue and mouth. Almost chew the wine as you swirl. This will introduce some oxygen to the wine opening up all the flavors.
Swallow and Enjoy!
