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<TABLE BORDER=0 TITLE="Cult Wine Central" SUMMARY="Cult Wine Central"> <TR> <TD><A HREF="http://www.cultwinecentral.com" TITLE="Cult Wine Central"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/napawineco/logo.gif" ALT="Cult Wine Central" NAME="Cult Wine Central" BORDER=0></A></TD> <TD>  </TD> <TD><H1><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Category1>Wineries</A> / Laraine</H1></TD> </TR> </TABLE> welcome to Gerber Vineyards crafters of Laraine wines Gerber Vineyards began as a small family-owned vineyard in 1989. Working in the Los Angeles entertainment industry, the Gerbers first saw the vineyard as their retreat from a busy life. They began making Chardonnay in 1993. As these hand-crafted wines gained popularity, the Gerbers wished to share the vintages with others, and expanded the vineyard. Now, their Laraine wines can be found at premier restaurants and shops throughout California. Nestled in its own tranquil valley among the Sierra Foothills at an elevation of 1800 feet are the Gerber Vineyards of Calaveras County. Originally planted in 1989 to 30 acres of Chardonnay, the vineyard thrived on the rocky slopes and it wasn't long before the Gerbers were selling their mountain fruit to the renowned Carneros Creek, Stag's Leap, and Rodney Strong wineries. Under the watchful eye of new Vineyard Manager, Jose Aguilar, who comes to us after 20 years cultivating vines in Napa and Sonoma, the vineyard continues to grow and produce quality fruit. Jose's philosophy of feeding the soil and letting Mother Nature do the work mirrors that of Laraine. The current vineyard, with 100 planted acres, is the largest in Calaveras County and consists of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese, Malbec, and Petite Sirah. the Gerbers Over the years, Laraine and David Gerber would escape their industry paced life in Hollywood by spending time in the idyllic township of Murphys, California. In the 1960's, David, along with some college friends from nearby UOP, bought the historic Murphys Hotel, and in the 1980's he chose the area as the location of his television series Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. It was during this time that they purchased a beautiful parcel of land situated in its own isolated valley. After extensive tests, they found that the valley's microclimate and soil were perfectly suited for wine grape production. Laraine jumped into the viticulture business wholeheartedly, reading extensively, researching, and attending courses at the University of California at Davis while the vineyard was under development. David Gerber, a well known Executive Producer of such shows as the Peabody Award winning mini–series George Washington, the Emmy winning movie The Lindburgh Kidnapping Case and the Emmy winning series Police Story, named the wine after his wife, actress and viticulturist Laraine Stephens. <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product809 TITLE="Laraine 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown">Laraine 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown</A> -- $24.00 -- WINEMAKER NOTES With a seductively complex and compelling style, the 2005 Laraine Cabernet demonstrates an opulence and balance that only comes from using premium fruit and artisan winemaking techniques. Infused with rich oak and heady spices, the aromatics are a beautiful mixture of red fruits, balsam and cedar, chocolate, and hints of creamy vanilla. The palate is an explosion of concentrated core . . . <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product806 TITLE="Laraine 2006 Chardonnay, Estate Grown"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/napawineco/images/06-Chard-Frontt.jpg" ALIGN=left ALT="Laraine 2006 Chardonnay, Estate Grown" NAME="Laraine 2006 Chardonnay, Estate Grown" BORDER=0></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product806 TITLE="Laraine 2006 Chardonnay, Estate Grown">Laraine 2006 Chardonnay, Estate Grown</A> -- $15.00 -- WINEMAKER NOTES A benchmark for Sierra Foothill Chardonnay, our 2006 vintage is a beautifully balanced and complex wine with a delicate core of floral and citrus. Golden yellow and viscous, this delicious white has aromas of freshly baked apple pie, ripe pear, orange zest, juicy mango, violets and honey. On the palate it is round and silky, like chantilly cream, and has rich, buttery notes that develop . . . <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product807 TITLE="Laraine 2006 Petite Sirah, Estate Grown"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/napawineco/images/06-Petite-Sirah-Frontt.jpg" ALIGN=left ALT="Laraine 2006 Petite Sirah, Estate Grown" NAME="Laraine 2006 Petite Sirah, Estate Grown" BORDER=0></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product807 TITLE="Laraine 2006 Petite Sirah, Estate Grown">Laraine 2006 Petite Sirah, Estate Grown</A> -- $26.00 -- WINEMAKER NOTES A red wine of exceptional depth and character, our 2006 Petite Sirah is a stunning example of Sierra Foothill quality. The initial aromas are meaty and pungent, with a combination of dense dark blackberries, loganberries and hints of smoke, spice and caramelized orange peel. Trademark inky and jammy tones fill the mouth with flavors that are full, rich, and supple, featuring ripe plums . . . <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product808 TITLE="Laraine 2006 Sangiovese, Estate Grown"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/napawineco/images/06-Sangiovese-Frontt.jpg" ALIGN=left ALT="Laraine 2006 Sangiovese, Estate Grown" NAME="Laraine 2006 Sangiovese, Estate Grown" BORDER=0></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product808 TITLE="Laraine 2006 Sangiovese, Estate Grown">Laraine 2006 Sangiovese, Estate Grown</A> -- $28.00 -- WINEMAKER NOTES An Italian grape that thrives on sunshine and lots of warmth, our 2006 Sangiovese is a wonderful example of what you can achieve when you match the right growing conditions to the right varietal. Beautiful layers of blackberry, ripe plum and strawberries form this intense and elegant wine. Well structured with earth and tea-like flavors, this is a full, round wine with silky tannins . . . <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product494 TITLE="Laraine, 2002 Merlot, Gerber Vineyards, Murphys, CA"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/napawineco/images/02merlot1.jpg" ALIGN=left ALT="Laraine, 2002 Merlot, Gerber Vineyards, Murphys, CA" NAME="Laraine, 2002 Merlot, Gerber Vineyards, Murphys, CA" BORDER=0></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product494 TITLE="Laraine, 2002 Merlot, Gerber Vineyards, Murphys, CA">Laraine, 2002 Merlot, Gerber Vineyards, Murphys, CA</A> -- $20.00 -- The 2002 vintage has been heralded as the best vintage since 1997 and our winemaker, John Gibson echoes these claims. A nearly flawless growing season with adequate rainfall, warm spring, followed by a hot summer, set the stage for an early harvest. At picking, the grapes were full of ripe flavors, very good sugar and acid balance, and mature tannins. The 2002 Merlot is a delightful and youthful . . . <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product621 TITLE="Laraine, 2004 Syrah, Gerber Vineyards"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/napawineco/images/Syrah-04t.jpg" ALIGN=left ALT="Laraine, 2004 Syrah, Gerber Vineyards" NAME="Laraine, 2004 Syrah, Gerber Vineyards" BORDER=0></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product621 TITLE="Laraine, 2004 Syrah, Gerber Vineyards">Laraine, 2004 Syrah, Gerber Vineyards</A> -- $20.00 -- WINEMAKER NOTES Stimulated by the warmth and abundant sunshine of Calaveras County, our Syrah vines have always flourished and produced wines of exceptional quality ~ 2004 was no exception. Dark ruby in color with inky hues, this wine demonstrates rich fruit nuances of plums, wild berries, and ripe, juicy blueberries. 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