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Hand harvested grapes are picked in March. Once destemmed, grapes are fermented in a combination of stainless steel (80%) and French oak barrels for 21 days, with both inoculated and native yeasts. Batonnage and 20% malolactic fermentation. Aged in stainless steel (80%) and barrique (1, 2, 3 and 4th use) for six months, followed by three months bottle ageing. Intense and complex on the nose, with predominant aromas of peach, pear and green apple, followed by floral notes such as jasmine and white flowers. Hints of minerals contribute to its complexity.
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Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from multiple vineyards in Marlborough, New Zealand from both the Wairau and Awatere Valleys. Texture and complexity comes from components of late harvest fruit, a touch of skin contact and partial use of French oak barriques and hogsheads. Part of the wine also undergoes malolactic fermentation. The nose is expansive, complex and elegant. Guava, orange blossom and lime zest combine to give a lifted yet refined aromatic experience. The wine begins broadly in the palate, seeking all available tastebuds, and then expands further with notes of passionfruit, ripe pepper and candied lemon rind throughout the mouthfeel. Texturally, the wine is full-bodied, accompanied by sublime acidity that counterpoints the abundance of complex flavors. Superb on its own or with your choice of cuisine.
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Criss Cross is a joint venture between LangeTwins Winery and Vino del Sol. The Criss Cross wines are made from our most premium A+ Vineyards in a fruit-forward style that over-delivers for the price. Boot prints, not tire tracks. Grapes are picked at optimal phenological ripeness. Vineyards lots fermented separately. Aging with French and American oak. Blending with Petite Sirah and other Italian varietals for balance, depth and complexity. Deep and persistent aromas of blackberries and raspberry spice; intense juicy and full bodied on the palate.
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This wine begins with aromas of candied walnuts and ripe raspberry jam. Dried cranberries mingle with sweet coconut and vanilla. The palate is bursting with flavors of blueberries and mocha. This wine has a structural core of powdery tannins that are lifted with a touch of acidity. This big, bold Merlot will pair well with many dishes and has amazing aging potential. These grapes were sorted in the vineyard with the selective harvest on our Pellenc harvesters. The fruit was not crushed in order to preserve as much whole berry as possible. At he winery, individual lots were fermented in stainless steel tanks. Twice daily pumpovers allowed gentle extraction of color and tannin. This wine was aged for 20 months in 28% New French & American Oak.
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This Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has spice-driven aromas of cloves, anice and fennel, complemented by notes of dark cherry. The palate holds a fine tannic quality with hints of spice and intense ripe fruit flavors. Following a balanced palate, the finish is long lasting. This stunning, plush red with 4% Petite Sirah aged 16 months in French and American oak. Showing a black-carmine hue, it offers up a fragrance of mocha and nutmeg. Teeth-grabbing, chalky tannins surround concentrated notes of blackberry and fennel before espresso takes charge, wrapping around a core of walnut and purple plum. As the wine opens up and softens, it reaches an elegant stage with persistent grip.