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2006 Laraine Chardonnay    ~   awards submissions pending

A benchmark for Sierra Foothill Chardonnay, our 2006 vintage is a beautifully balanced and complex wine with delicate floral and citrus fruit aromas. Ripe pear, orange zest, juicy mango and tart apple flavors combine with a creamy and lush mouth feel.

Food Pairing: Delicious with a simple cheese omelet, it also pairs beautifully with turbot and leeks, duckling with lavender-honey and lemon, grilled scallops, or a mild English cow's milk cheese.

Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Aging Regime: Aged 10 months in French Oak
Residual Sugar: .05%
Finished Alcohol: 15%
Total Acid/PH: .59g per 100 ml / 3.45
1 bottle - 750ml
$16.00
1 case
@25% WINE CLUB discount
$144.00
1 case
@10% non-member discount
$172.80
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2005 Laraine Sangiovese    ~   GOLD MEDAL WINNER!

2005 Sangiovese

A handrafted Tuscan style Sangiovese, beautiful layers of dark cherries, ripe strawberries and stone fruit form this intense and elegant wine. Flavors are silky, round and opulent, with notes of vanilla, currant, sweet spices, toasty oak and dried herbs leading to a long burnt sugar finish.

Food Pairing: A versatile wine, this Sangiovese is the perfect partner for grilled venison, braised lamb or chateaubriand.

Varietal Composition: 81% Sangiovese, 16% Cabernet, 3% Syrah
Aging Regime: Aged 15 months in French Oak
Residual Sugar: .05%
Finished Alcohol: 14.9%
Total Acid/PH: .53g per 100 ml / 3.45
1 bottle - 750ml
$22.00
1 case
@25% WINE CLUB discount
$198.00
1 case
@10% non-member discount
$237.60
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2006 Laraine Merlot ~ NEW RELEASE ~ DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL WINNER!

Dense, rich and savory, our 2006 Merlot is a gorgeous example of this varietal. Supple tannins wrap around dried cherry and blueberry flavors with a tobacco spice, creating a velvety mouth feel and long, lingering finish. While it is ready to drink now, the firm tannins promise the ability to cellar gracefully for another seven years.

Food Pairing:  Details to come

Varietal Composition: 92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging Regime: Aged 20 months in French oak
Residual Sugar: .05%
Finished Alcohol: 13.9%
Total Acid/PH: .37g per 100 ml / 3.94
1 bottle - 750ml
$20.00
1 case
@25% WINE CLUB discount
$180.00
1 case
@10% non-member discount
$216.00
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2006 Laraine Scarlet Harlot    ~   GOLD MEDAL WINNER!

Named after David Gerber's B-17 Bomber in WWII, the 2006 Scarlet Harlot is an explosive blend of estate grown Syrah, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah. Fruit forward and robust, notes of currant, rhubarb, dark chocolate and blackberry preserves fit seamlessly with the polished tannins and lively structure.

Food Pairing: A beautiful accompaniment to a variety of dishes.

Varietal Composition: 34.2% Syrah, 26.2% Merlot, 17.8% Sangiovese, 11.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10.3% Petite Sirah
Pre-Fermentation Maceration: 5 days @ 50 degrees F.
Maximum Fermentation Temperature: 88 degrees F.
Total Skin Contact Time: 14 days
Bottling Date: August 7, 2008
Aging Regime: Aged 20 months in French Oak
Finished Alcohol: 15.3%
Total Acid/PH: .41g per 100 ml / 3.92
1 bottle - 750ml
$19.00
1 case
@25% WINE CLUB discount
$171.00
1 case
@10% non-member discount
$205.20
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2004 Laraine Red Wine    ~   SILVER MEDAL WINNER!

A beautiful artisan blend of 71% Merlot, 13% Syrah, 12% Sangiovese and 4% Cabernet. This wine has an intense dark cherry color and bursts with aromas of ripe black cherries, blackberries, currant, nutmeg, vanilla bean, black licorice and espresso with hints of cedar and clove.

Food Pairing: A beautiful accompaniment to a variety of dishes including paella, grilled pork tenderloin or spaghetti and meatballs.

Varietal Composition: 71% Merlot, 13% Syrah, 12% Sangiovese, 4% Cabernet
Aging Regime: Aged 15 months in French Oak
Residual Sugar: .04%
Finished Alcohol: 15.3%
Total Acid/PH: .44g per 100 ml / 3.72
1 bottle - 750ml
$14.00
1 case
@25% WINE CLUB discount
$126.00
1 case
@10% non-member discount
$151.20
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2006 Laraine Petite Sirah    ~   SILVER MEDAL WINNER!

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 and dark cherries with a touch of smoke and earth. The final balance is achieved through the voluptuous finish that lingers with notes of toasty oak, minerals and lush fruit. Firm tannins make this a wine that can develop for years to come, but you won’t want to wait that long to enjoy it!

Food Pairing: Try this unique wine with rich meat dishes of lamb, pork or game and their hearty sauces.

Varietal Composition: 96% Petite Sirah, 2% Sangiovese, 2% Syrah
Aging Regime: Aged 20 months in French oak
Residual Sugar: .04%
Finished Alcohol: 15.5%
Total Acid/PH: .47g per 100 ml / 3.88
1 bottle - 750ml
$24.00
1 case
@25% WINE CLUB discount
$216.00
1 case
@10% non-member discount
$259.20
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2004 Laraine Syrah    ~   GOLD MEDAL WINNER!

Barrel aged in French Oak for 18 months to give added complexity and structure, 2004 Syrah is a bold expression of Sierra Foothill quality. Demonstrating rich fruit nuances of plums, wild berries, and blueberry, there is also a delicate undercurrent of spice and herbs that is enveloped by toasty oak.

Food Pairing: A nice accompaniment to a wide range of dishes, enjoy with your favorite red meat, poultry or pasta dishes.

Varietal Composition: 100% Syrah
Aging Regime: Aged 17 months in French Oak
Residual Sugar: .04%
Finished Alcohol: 15.5%
Total Acid/PH: .44g per 100 ml / 3.60
1 bottle - 750ml
$20.00
1 case
@25% WINE CLUB discount
$180.00
1 case
@10% non-member discount
$216.00
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2005 Laraine Cabernet Sauvignon    ~   SILVER MEDAL WINNER!

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 fruit with a delicious, chewy texture and rich, round mouthfeel. Fleshy and ripe, intense flavors of blackberry, cassis, caramel, anise and nutmeg segue into a smooth finish of firmly packed tannins and excellent length. This wine will reward patient cellaring but is also extremely enjoyable in its youth.

Food Pairing: Red meat dishes are the pairing of choice for our Cabernet ~ enjoy with steak, prime rib or a barbecued tri-tip.

Varietal Composition: 97% Cabernet, 3% Syrah
Aging Regime: Aged 20 months in French Oak
Residual Sugar: .05%
Finished Alcohol: 15.5%
Total Acid/PH: .52g per 100 ml / 3.86
1 bottle - 750ml
$24.00
1 case
@25% WINE CLUB discount
$216.00
1 case
@10% non-member discount
$259.20
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