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CLARKSBURG > EL DORADO COUNTY NAPA VALLEY, CALISTOGA SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SAN BENITO COUNTY |
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El Dorado
"The Goldbud Philosophy"
The main feature of our El Dorado Vineyards is the high elevation, mountain fruit. The soils are volcanic red with good drainage and are farmed by Ron Mansfield, who has a degree from our Alma Matter UC Davis in Renewable Agriculture. He is a “sunlight into the canopy” guru owns and operates the very successful Goldenbud Farms - a fresh market produce company. Ron knows how to grow fruit, but most importantly when it’s ripe! Our fruit is always delivered as cosmetically stunning as the fruit is expressive. Our Red Dirt Red is our shout out to Chateauneuf du Pape, while our Cabernet Franc a salute to Chinon.
Winemakers: Richard Bruno & Chris Condos
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2007 THE SCRAPPER
CABERNET FRANC
Wine Enthusiast Magazine, April, 2011
92 Points
"A 100%-Cabernet Franc from mountainous El Dorado County! This wine’s crazy good with tons of varietal character — woodsy tannins, touch of green pepper, vials of violets — that’s also packed with plenty of great plum, cassis and savory notes of leather and mocha, all in a memorable package. With plenty of grip and acid, enjoyed over a meal, it gets better by the minute and has the depth to age 5 - 10 years, too." - V.B.
2006 THE SCRAPPER
CABERNET FRANC
The Tasting Panel, June, 2011
90 Points
"Smooth and silky with plum, spice and hints of smoke and mocha; sipple, dense and balanced with good length" - Anthony Dias Blue