Bonterra Vineyards Merlot Mendocino County 2005

kennuncorked Tasting Notes

Production Practices:
Made with "Organically Grown Grapes" CCOF Certified.

Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear and transparent. The core is a deep cherry that fades to a medium plus dark pink rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with medium minus intensity red berry fruit with subtle hints of dark chocolate/vanilla and refreshing mint. (swirling of glass brings these aromas to the forefront).

Palate:
Dry, medium minus bodied with low (almost imperceptible) tannins and acidity. The fruit characteristics are low intensity of flavors similar to the nose with the addition of a hint of refreshing bell pepper. There is no perception of alcohol (the alcohol level = 13.9%) indicating the alcohol in well integrated into the wine and all the components are in balance.

Finish/Length:
Clean with medium to short finish.

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$15.00.

Producers Notes:

Nothing contributes more to making great wines than purity of fruit. Our organically grown Merlot benefits from the hospitable climate of Mendocino County in the development of perfectly ripe, flavorful grapes. Barrel aging in handcrafted French oak accentuates the distinctive cherry-berry flavors in this elegant Chardonnay.

Bonterra Vineyards Chardonnay Mendocino County 2006

kennuncorked Tasting Notes

Production Practices:
Made with "Organically Grown Grapes" CCOF Certified.

Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear and transparent. The core is a pale gold that is consistent to a narrow water white rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with medium intensity vanilla with hints of green apple unripe pineapple. A second sniff offers a ripe pineapple aroma. You can be the judge of the aromas.

Palate:
Dry, medium bodied with medium minus mouth-watering acidity. The fruit characteristics are similar to the nose especially the unripe pineapple. There is no indication of alcohol burn (the alcohol level = 13.8%) indicating that the alcohol is well integrated into the wine.

Finish/Length:
Clean with medium minus to short, finish. There is a very slight hint of sweetness on the finish.

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$14.00.

Producers Notes:

Nothing contributes more to making great wines than purity of fruit. Our organically grown Chardonnay benefits from the hospitable climate of Mendocino County in the development of perfectly ripe, flavorful grapes. Barrel aging in handcrafted French and American oak accentuates the distinctive apple-citrus flavors in this elegant Chardonnay.