
2006 Adastra Pinot Noir We recently released our 2006 Adastra Pinot Noir. It tastes terrific. Enticing aromas of strawberries and plums herald a silky-smooth mouthfeel crowned with a long succulent finish. Delicious now and over the next decade! What's more, it's available in 750ml and 375ml formats. Only 194 cases crafted
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Adastra 2005 "Regulus" Pinot Noir -- For the 2005 vintage there are two Adastra Pinot Noirs: "Proximus" and "Regulus". Both are grown on our estate vineyard, both are farmed organically and both taste great. The "Regulus" is a delicious, balanced, medium-bodied Pinot Noir. The "Proximus" is a bigger, more intense wine, an ultrareserve, our best of the best. We are releasing the 2005 "Regulus" now, the "Proximus" will come a little . . .
Adastra 2007 Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley -- A delicious, enticing wine with aromas of apple, pear, freshly-baked pie crust, lemon meringue, honey, mineral and roasted almonds.
Only 330 cases produced.
Grapes: Chardonnay Old Wente, Dijon 76, 95 & 96, 4
Harvest Dates: October 2 and 11, 2006
Alcohol: 14.9% by volume
pH: 3.57
Barrel Aging: 10 months in oak
Bottling Date: Friday, August 10, 2007
Cooperage: 100% French . . .
Adastra 2005 Merlot, Carneros, Napa Valley -- This estate-grown Merlot is blended with 11% Syrah; the result is a fascinating and highly aromatic wine. Cherry-violet in color with a nose of raspberries, cherries and vanilla. On the palate a full-bodied wine with plums, chocolate, licorice and a mineral element.
Harvest Dates: October 8, 11, 18
Maceration: 15 days on average
Alcohol: 14.9% by volume
pH: 3.55
TA: 0.58
Bottling Date: . . .
Adastra 2006 Merlot, Carneros, Napa Valley -- This 100% Merlot is ruby in color with aromas of plums, cherries, blueberries, chocolate, cocoa powder, cola and a hint of cardamom.
Very well balanced, it is delicious for quaffing and an excellent food wine; long, lingering finish.
Grapes: Merlot clones 3, 6
Harvest Dates: October 23
Yields: 2.97tpa (cl 3), 3.66 tpa (cl 6)
Alcohol: 14.4% by volume
pH: 3.68
TA: 0.53
Bottling Date: August . . .
Adastra 2006 Syrah -- Deep maroon in hue, the 2006 Adastra Syrah has aromas that include plums, dark cherries, brambles, cinnamon, all spice, coal tar, mineral and tarragon. On the palate the wine has a mouth-watering combination of fruit, spice and earth flavors.
A complex Syrah that rewards those who take the time to savor it; a full-bodied wine of character that pairs well with substantial dishes.
Only 94 cases . . .