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2006 Pinot Noir

Russian River Valley

Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Harvest date: October 1st
Alcohol: 13.4%
Cases Produced: 104
Retail price: $42

Tasting Notes:

This delightful Pinot Noir comes from the heart of Sonoma County's Russian River appellation, an area known for its dense night fogs with cool temperatures and with warm summer afternoons. Lauterbach Vineyard sits on a gentle slope above the valley floor, allowing air currents to flow through the vineyard. It is an ideal site for premium Pinot Noir grapes. Full-time emergency physician Stew Lauterbach tends his outstanding Pinot Noir vineyard and makes wine as a serene antidote to the intense and stressful pace of a busy emergency department. Our 2006 release is limited to 104 cases and is unfined and unfiltered, so some sediment may occur. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have enjoyed growing the grapes and making the wine.

2005 Pinot Noir

Russian River Valley

Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 13.5%
Cases Produced: 58
Retail price: $40

Tasting Notes:

Full-time emergency physician Stew Lauterbach tends his outstanding Pinot Noir vineyard and makes wine as a serene antidote to the intense and stressful pace of a busy emergency department. Our 2005 release is limited to 58 cases and is unfined and unfiltered, so some sediment may occur. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have enjoyed growing the grapes and making the wine.

2004 Pinot Noir

Russian River Valley

Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Harvest date: September 15
Alcohol: 14.3%
Cases Produced: 96
Retail price: $42

Tasting Notes:

This delightful Pinot Noir comes from the heart of Sonoma County's Russian River appellation, an area known for its dense night fogs with cool temperatures and with warm summer afternoons. Lauterbach Vineyard sits on a gentle slope above the valley floor, allowing air currents to flow through the vineyard. It is an ideal site for premium Pinot Noir grapes.

2003 Pinot Noir

Russian River Valley

Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Harvest date: September 15
Alcohol: 14.1%
Cases Produced: 96
Retail price: $42

Tasting Notes:

This delightful Pinot Noir comes from the heart of Sonoma County's Russian River appellation, an area known for its dense night fogs with cool temperatures and with warm summer afternoons. Lauterbach Vineyard sits on a gentle slope above the valley floor, allowing air currents to flow through the vineyard. It is an ideal site for premium Pinot Noir grapes.

2002 Pinot Noir

Russian River Valley

Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Harvest date: September 17
Alcohol: 14.3%
Cases Produced: 96
Retail price: $42

Tasting Notes:

This delightful Pinot Noir comes from the heart of Sonoma County's Russian River appellation, an area known for its dense night fogs with cool temperatures and with warm summer afternoons. Lauterbach Vineyard sits on a gentle slope above the valley floor, allowing air currents to flow through the vineyard. It is an ideal site for premium Pinot Noir grapes.

2001 Pinot Noir

Russian River Valley

Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Harvest date: September 3rd
Alcohol: 13.4%
Cases Produced: 173
Retail price: $42

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of rich black cherry and tea give way to flavors of wild berry. Fruity on the palate, this Pinot Noir finishes long and perfectly complements any meal.

Silver Medal - Sonoma County Harvest Fair

2000 Pinot Noir

Russian River Valley

Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Harvest date: September 17
Brix: 25.5
PH: 3.5
Alcohol: 13.4%
Cases Produced: 190
Retail price: $42
Consulting winemaker: Dan Goldfield

Tasting notes:

Our 2001 Pinot Noir is a lovely ruby color and has a very fruity nose that continues onto the palate. Aromas of chocolate and plum abound in the bouquet followed by flavors of the same. Perfect paired with a range of foods from salmon to lamb, the wine finishes long and memorably.

Silver Medal - Los Angeles County Wine Competition
Bronze Medal - San Francisco International Wine Competition

2007 Syrah Rosé

Russian River Valley

Grapes: 100% Syrah
Harvest date: October 28
Alcohol: 15.0%
Cases Produced: 118
Retail price: $19

Tasting notes:

This is our second vintage rosé . In 2006 we decided a summer wine and produced one barrel (about 25 cases) which sold out in no time. Our 2007 turned out even better than the 2006. Again we made one barrel.

This is incredibly dry with a smooth and lingering mouth feel uncharacteristic of ros&eacute.

We love drinking this on a hot day. Because of the full body it goes well with food including burgers, making it ideal for that summer barbecue.

2005 Syrah

Russian River Valley

Grapes: 100% Syrah
Alcohol: 14.7%
Cases Produced: 118
Retail price: $40

Tasting notes:

The 2005 release, limited to 118 cases, has a deep rich color, intense flavor and full body that lingers on the palate. As with all small production wines some sediment should be expected. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have enjoyed growing the grapes and making the wine.

2003 Syrah

Russian River Valley

Grapes: 100% Syrah
Harvest date: October 27
Alcohol: 15.5%
Cases Produced: 52
Retail price: $40

Tasting notes:

The 2003 release, limited to 52 cases, has a deep rich color, intense flavor and full body that lingers on the palate. As with all small production wines some sediment should be expected. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have enjoyed growing the grapes and making the wine.

2001 Syrah

Russian River Valley

Grapes: 100% Syrah
Harvest date: 2001
Alcohol: 14.8%
Cases Produced: 121
Retail price: $40

Tasting notes:

Dark and lush, smoky blackberry and coffee aromas entice and flavors of sour cherries and licorice continue the romance. Well-balanced yet powerful, concentrated fruit punches through the fulfilling finish.

Score: 89

Ripe and complex, with a medley of spice, black cherry, olive and cola flavors, along with a slight mulchy edge that folds into generous cedar- and mocha-scented oak accented by firm tannins. Drink now through 2009. 121 cases made.
–JL of WineSpectator.co

2000 Syrah

Russian River Valley

Grapes: 100% Syrah
Harvest date: October 21
Brix: 25
PH: 3.48
Alcohol: 14.8%
Cases Produced: 125
Retail price: $40
Consulting winemaker: Dan Goldfield

Tasting notes:

Our 2000 displays an intense purple-red color with luscious aromas of blackberry, fig and blueberry. Berry flavors dance on the palate followed by a slight hint of chocolate. A great wine with red meats or hearty Mediterranean dishes, the wine has a superb, satisfying finish.

Gold Medal - West Coast Wine Competition
Silver Medal - Los Angeles County Wine Competition