<H1>2006 Benziger 'Oonapias' Estate Sonoma Mountain Red, Sonoma Mountain (750ml) -- Benziger & Imagery Online Store Shopping Cart</H1>
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-- <I>The concentrated and structured flavors are of dark berry, rich earth, coffee, current and toast. It is a powerful wine with an intense body and texture. The tannins are big, but soft. Drink now, but it will improve until 2015.</I>
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<p><font color="#800000"><strong>VINTAGE</strong></font><br />2006</p>
<p><font color="#800000"><strong>CASE PRODUCTION <br /></strong></font>2,712 Cases</p>
<p><font color="#800000"><strong>AVAILABILITY</strong></font> <br />Winery Exclusive<br /></p>
<p><font color="#800000"><strong>APPELLATION <br /></strong></font>Sonoma Mountain </p>
<p><font color="#800000"><strong>VINEYARDS <br /></strong></font>Benziger Estate Vineyard <br /></p>
<p><font color="#800000"><strong>VINEYARD</strong></font>: Our Sonoma Mountain Estate Red is a Demeter-certified Biodynamic® wine produced entirely from the Benziger Family Estate. The Sonoma Mountain appellation is one of the smallest and most exclusive appellations in California. We produce three red wines from our estate: Tribute – the winery’s flagship wine, Sonoma Mountain Red and Joaquin’s Inferno Estate Zinfandel. The four Aristotelian elements: earth, water, air and fire believed by ancient civilizations (and supported by today’s science) to make up all objects in the universe are the icons and benchmarks of this wine. We believe that every place on earth has a different combination of earth (soil), water (bonds a plant to its environment), air (light) and fire (warmth). When these elements are united in ideal ratios, the fifth element (spirit) appears – the ultimate expression of our connection to the land.</p>
<p><font color="#800000"><strong>WINEMAKING</strong></font>: Oonapais showcases the diverse and healthy environment in and around the Benziger Family Estate. In 2005 the blend is made up of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot, 14% Cabernet Franc. This wine is made with the most traditional hands-on methods. The grapes were hand sorted in the vineyard, fermented in small tanks and serviced by hand with love and care. Native yeast and malolactic bacteria were employed throughout. The wine was aged for 19 months in French oak - about 30% of the barrels were brand new.</p>
<div>TA .60, pH 3.81, Alcohol 14.5% </div>
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<LI>SKU: 598806
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