Stratton Lummis Varietals

2004-2005 Stratton Lummis Cabernet Sauvignon

Stratton Lummis Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the very heart of the Napa Valley. It is a blend of Oakville and Rutherford. Because of the price that we sell this wine, we are not allowed to discuss the name of the primary vineyard. The wine has to do its talking for us. Taste it and tell us if you think there is a better Cabernet Sauvignon for the price.

Tasting notes: Both wines share the concentrated perfume of cassis, violets and tobacco complimented by rich French oak. They are full flavored. The 2004 is slightly more elegant, while the 2005 is a little bigger and heavier in tannin.

2006 Stratton Lummis Carneros Chardonnay - No Oak

The grapes are whole cluster crushed directly to press. The juice is then fermented completely dry in a stainless steel fermenter. Fermentation is between 55F to 70F and lasts for a period of eight weeks. After fermentation, the wine remains on its initial fermentation lees for approximately 60 days. The wine is then racked and inocculated with malo-lactic bacteria. Because of the temperature of the wine, the malo-lactic fermentation takes almost six months. The remaining lees are stirred continually. The wine is chilled to 40F where it rests until bottling.

Tasting notes: A light color is matched by zesty natural acidity which balances the richness and depth this wine has on the finish. Because NO OAK is used in aging, the delicate aromas of pears, lemons and peaches shine through. This wine is the perfect marriage of the best of Chablis and Carneros.