2009 Cherry Red
62% Zinfandel, 20% Mourvèdre, 18% Syrah
Big and juicy, with a constant backbone of black cherry. When you look up Zinfandel in the dictionary, there should be a picture of Cherry Red with a scratch-and-sniff next to it.
Fall 2011 release - Sold Out.
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2009 Problem Child
76% Zinfandel, 15% Syrah 9% Mourvèdre
The one and only Problem Child. Born in 2009, this uncontainable fruit explosion of sweet cranberries, currants and plum quickly lunges to center stage. Managed gracefully by the soft and lush syrah and animal instincts of mourvedre, this Problem Child is not out of control, but expressing its desire for individuality. A trivial pursuit of flavors that continue to dance gracefully around the ring and, as expected, triumph over all challenges of submission. The Problem Child is great now, but will become victorious in the months to come. Drink through 2014.
Spring 2011 release - Sold Out.
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2009 Outsider
78% Zinfandel, 20% Syrah, 2% Mourvèdre
Outsider is a descendant of lower lying areas with heavier topsoil that create
rounder wines with less acidity. Hints of curry, cumin, white pepper lend
themselves to this spicy Zinfandel blend.
Fall 2011 release - Sold Out.
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2009 Sticks & Stones
64% Grenache, 29% Mourvèdre, 7% Syrah
Sitting in the dark corner of the upper deck, watching with a steady eye, Sticks and Stones studies the ring and finds that gracefulness is king. While young and exuberant, the bright grenache screams to be heard and contained. Not often do you see a wine so balanced that not even a heavyweight can knock it off its feet. Raspberries spill from the glass with quenching acidity and purity of focus. Drink now through 2016.
Spring 2011 release - Sold Out.
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2009 Rising Tides
40% Mourvèdre, 30% Syrah, 30% Grenache
Neatly disguised as an underdog, this vintage shows it has been working out with mourvedre dominating the blend. This will will hit its mark with boysenberry liquor, fig, and leather. This wine drinks nicely now and for the next six years.
Spring 2011 release - Sold Out.
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2009 Slacker
65% Syrah, 25% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre
A savory departure from the 2008, the 2009 shows a textural quality of violets, stone, and boysenberry. Robust and subtle in the same sip, the Slacker is a decoy wine. The wine is not judged by the cover or name, but by the contents that lie inside. When you taste this wine, you will realize the name is not about the wine, but the winemaker himself.
Fall 2011 release - Sold Out.
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2009 Nemesis
87% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 3% Grenache
From our most aromatics hint at ripe blackberries, blueberries, graham cracker crust, and nuances of cigar. The wine is firmly structured to create pleasure over the next 4-8 years.
Fall 2011 release - Sold Out.
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2009 Overthinker
45% Grenache, 33% Syrah, 22% Mourvèdre
The Estate - An elegant blend that shows the passion of planting and nurturing vines for the grand prize of a product that more and more reflects who you are. A dark and lively wine with a texture of violet petals and hints of blackberry, toast and orange zest. Big and bold yet extremely refined, this is LC to the next level. Bottle aged for one year in the LC cellar. Ready to drink now or over the next 7 years.
Spring 2012 release.
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2009 Booker Red
67% Syrah, 17% Mourvèdre, 16% Grenache
Spring 2012 release.
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2009 Contrarian
62% Viognier, 18% Roussanne, 12% Grenache Blanc, 8% Picpoul Blanc
Tangy, rich, floral. The 2009 Contrarian smells like Spring flowers and fruits: apple blossom and honeysuckle, lychee nut and white peach all mingle with hints of flint and slate, macadamias and cashews. Upon tasting, the most endearing characteristic is its mouth-coating, creamy, glycerin-like texture. Flavors of green apple and lemon pound cake jump out front and are complimented by a finish that once again showcases a limestone minerality and honeyed nuttiness. With crisp acidity and medium body, this wine promises to hold its own as a glass by itself but would be complemented by acidic cheeses (goat's milk!), stone fruits or fresh shellfish.
Summer 2010 release - sold out.
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