Laraine 2006 Sangiovese, Estate Grown (Wineries / Laraine) -- Cult Wine Central Shopping Cart -- Grown Estate Sangiovese, 2006 Laraine

<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> <H1>Laraine 2006 Sangiovese, Estate Grown -- Cult Wine Central Shopping Cart</H1> $28.00 -- Laraine 2006 Sangiovese, Estate Grown <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/napawineco/images/06-Sangiovese-Front.jpg" ALIGN=right ALT="Laraine 2006 Sangiovese, Estate Grown" NAME="Laraine 2006 Sangiovese, Estate Grown" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> 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 that will flesh out further in years to come. A versatile wine, this Sangiovese is the perfect partner for grilled venison, braised lamb, or chateaubriand. TECHNICAL NOTES Varietal Composition: 81% Sangiovese, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Syrah, 1% Cabernet Franc Residual Sugar .05% TA: 5.3 grams/100liter pH: 3.45 Finished Alcohol: 15.5% Aging Regime: Aged 18 months French oak Total Production: 165 (12/750ml) cases <LI>SKU: LARAINE06SANG Other products in the category <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Category1" TITLE="Wineries">Wineries</A> / <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Category19" TITLE="Laraine">Laraine</A>: <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product809 TITLE="Laraine 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown">Laraine 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown</A> -- 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 HSPACE=10></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product806 TITLE="Laraine 2006 Chardonnay, Estate Grown">Laraine 2006 Chardonnay, Estate Grown</A> -- 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 HSPACE=10></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product807 TITLE="Laraine 2006 Petite Sirah, Estate Grown">Laraine 2006 Petite Sirah, Estate Grown</A> -- 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/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 HSPACE=10></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> -- 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 HSPACE=10></A> <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/napawineco/Product621 TITLE="Laraine, 2004 Syrah, Gerber Vineyards">Laraine, 2004 Syrah, Gerber Vineyards</A> -- 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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