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VINUM CALIFORNIA: CALIFORNIA CHARDONNAY (NA) CHENIN BLANC / VIOGNIER ROSE OF CABERNET (NA) MERLOT PINOT NOIR (NA) PETITE SIRAH (NA) CABERNET SAUVIGNON |
VINUM VERITAS: > CNW | CHENIN/VIO | VIO WHITE ELEPHANT | ROSE PETS | THE SCRAPPER SLOW LANE CAB RED DIRT RED NAPA CAB LATE HARVEST GEWÜRZTRAMINER |
REVIEWS & PRESS
CNW
Chenin Blanc, Wilson Vineyards, Clarksburg
2007
Wine Enthusiast Magazine, October 1, 2009
88 Points
"Clarksburg might be called the Chenin Blanc capital of California, and this polished wine shows why. It’s completely dry and mouthwateringly crisp in acidity, with interesting flavors of citrus fruits, ripe fresh green beans, spices and vanilla. Try as an alternative to Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc." - S.H.
Wine Spectator, June 15, 2009
86 Points
Fragrant lemongrass and lemon-lime flavors are light-bodied, crisp and refreshing, with fresh-cut grass and herb notes echoing on the finish. Drink now. 4,500 cases made. – MW
2006
Wine Enthusiast, October 31, 2007
86 Points
“Very dry, very acidic and very citrusy-flowery. Clarksburg has been making a reputation for Chenin for many years, and this wine confirms it, for it’s quite elegant and polished. The wine was barrel-fermented and aged nine months…tangy in citrus and wildflower flavors, and quite low in alcohol, just 13 percent. Really shows how well this Loire variety can do in the Delta AVA…”
San Francisco Chronicle, November 09, 2007
"– What sold us: Indeed, Vinum Cellars Chenin Blanc is trying to knock California Chardonnay off its throne. Clarksburg, the home to Wilson Vineyards, is characterized by hot days, and nights cooled by the Sierra winds and bay breezes. Such a distinct climate is ideal for nurturing these low yielding old vines, and developing intensity in a typically cool climate grape. Aged for nine months in French oak, the CNW is balanced, yet lively, with notes of apples and pears, minerals, and a hint of mint and honey. Pair it with a spicy crab cake and mango sauce."– Where to find: The Wine House (San Francisco)
- Elizabeth Gruse
2007 Riverside International Wine Competition
Unanimous Gold and Chairmans Award
2005
2006 San Francisco International Wine Competition
GOLD medal
Wine Enthusiast, October 2006
Best Buy! 85 Points
"Showcases a distinctive approach to Chenin that Clarksburg practically owns, which is to say, very dry...with a flavor of grapefruit zest and tamarind seed.. fills an important niche in California whites."
Wine Spectator, November 2006
"Pretty orange blossom and peach aromas, with crisp, straightforward apricot, melon and juicy nectarine flavors."
2004
30 Second Wine Advisor (Robin Garr) May 2006
Top Wine Values of 2005
"Exceptionally pure and clean expression of fruit, nicely framed by tart, mouth-watering acidity and balance that makes it a very good food wine."
San Francisco Chronicle, September 8, 2005
Top Bargain Wines
"It's in the French style, with a strong stone-granite aroma with hints of apple, passion fruit and flowers a lemon-lime flavor and a mineral note that comes out on the medium-long finish. This food-friendly wine grows on you if you drink it in hot weather with a cool seafood salad."
2001
The Wall Street Journal, June 20, 2003
Best of Tasting! ( Best of American Chenin Blancs)
"Crisp and dry, floral but nicely acidic. Exuberantly fruity and mouth-watering."
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