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| OUR WINES We produce small, intimate vintages with outstanding fruit crafted by two of the best current talents in winemaking: Nils Venge and Jeff Fontanella. Our wines grace the best lists in the world, put us on yours. 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Coliseum Block 1998- 150 cases produced
90 points, Wine Spectator
92 points, Wine Enthusiast
92 points, Wine & Spirits Magazine
A massive, broad-shouldered mix of ripe, juicy fruit, currant and blackberry, with raw, intense, mouthpuckering tannins. Picks you up and shakes you. Best from 2002 through 2010. (JL) August 31, 2001
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Fortuna Block 1999 - 125 cases produced
90 points, Wine Spectator
92 points, Wine Enthusiast
Combines ripe, intense, firmly tannic Cabernet fruit with a sense of elegance and finesse. Dark colored, with rich, earthy currant, anise, cedar and pencil lead. Shows plenty of stuffing, with concentrated flavors and ample tannins for cellaring. Best from 2004 through 2012. (JL) April 30, 2003
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Beckstoffer Vineyards 2000 - 186 cases produced
91 points, Wine Spectator
A ripe, juicy, showy style, with high-toned black cherry and blackberry fruit framed by dill and cedary oak flavors that come together nicely on the palate, turning silky smooth and finishing with a chocolaty, mocha-scented aftertaste. Drink now through 2011. (JL) September 30, 2004
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Beckstoffer Vineyards 2001- 221 cases produced
92 points, Wine Spectator
93 points, Wine Enthusiast
A bold, rich and concentrated young wine, with a dense core of currant, blackberry and wild berry fruit. Sharply focused, supported by firm, ripe tannins. Notably svelte, finishing with a touch of mocha-laced oak. Best from 2007 through 2012. (JL)
April 30, 2005
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Merlot, Napa Valley Truchard Vineyards 2001 - 75 cases produced
90 points, Wine Enthusiast
A sleek, smooth wine that serves up plenty of cinnamon and spice flavor backed by a core of blackberry, raspberry, anise, herb and coffee flavors. It's complex and elegant, showing good length on the finish. — J.M. ( 8/1/2004 )
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Coliseum Block 2002 - 125 cases produced
Changes from dark red to black in color. On the palete it has a lovely, silky mouthfeel with primary flavors of black cherry, jam and licorce. It's tannic structure is smooth, and the wine is nicely balanced.
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Merlot, Napa Valley Truchard Vineyards 2002 - 75 cases produced
90 points, Wine Enthusiast
Ripeness obviously wasn't a problem here, to judge by the spectacularly forward cherry and cassis flavors. The winemaker put a lot of oak on top. The result is a huge wine that lacks a bit of finesse. After all, size isn't everything. But it could surprise with a few years in the cellar. — S.H. ( 8/1/2005 )
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 2002
- 165 cases produced
95 points, Wine Spectator
points, Wine Enthusiast
Dense, rich and powerful, with intense, pure Cabernet fruit, offering layers of currant, olive, herb, sage and wild berry, exquisitely balanced, with excellent structure, depth and length. Tightens up on the finish, but should reward cellaring. Best from 2007 through 2016. (JL - 6/15/06)
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Merlot, Napa Valley Truchard Vineyards 2003 - 75 cases produced
91 points, Wine Spectator
Big, ripe and expressive, with aromas of vanilla bean, black currant, mocha and cedar which combine to give this a complex range of flavors. Tight and
focused, it’s rich and concentrated, building depth and concentration on the finish, where it’s both supple and firmly tannic. Drink now through 2011.
(J.L.- 9.20.06)
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Coliseum Block 2003 - 125 cases produced
9/9.5 Vinography
A dense, opaque ruby in color, this wine has a brooding nose of black cherry, tobacco, and cola aromas. On the tongue it has a lovely, silky mouthfeel with primary flavors of black cherry and sweet pipe tobacco. The tannic structure is beautifully smooth, though solid, and the wine is nicely balanced. Tobacco and vanilla notes continue through a nice finish. - Alder Yarrow
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyards 2003
- 175 cases produced
91 points, Wine Spectator
9.5 Vinography
Dark purple in the glass with a thick, nearly black center, this wine has a complex nose of black cherry, nutty, and floral aromas that shift and change over the course of several hours, eventually settling towards an earthy, dark ripe fruit combination that is very enjoyable. In the mouth it is thick and rich with velvet-feeling tannins enclosing a core of dark ripe plum and black cherry flavors that linger in a very long and satisfying finish. -
Alder Yarrow
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Coliseum Block 2004
- 147 cases produced
92 SOMMscores
"...briary berry... cherry, seafoam, ripe black cherry jam, tobacco, earth,
full body, delicate, textured tannins, long, dense fruits and spices, smooth, polished, dense, gripping"
Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyards 2004
- 130 cases produced
96 points, Wine Spectator
Big, rich and expressive, with a broad range of complex, mouthcoating flavors built around ripe currant, black cherry and dark red fruits. Finishes with a long, persistent aftertaste and a touch of heat. Yet this is notably elegant and polished for a wine this size. Best from 2008
through 2015.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Revilo Vineyard 2004 - 233 cases produced
92 points, Wine Spectator
Big, ripe and chunky, with tight tannins wrapped around a core of intense berry, currant and spicyanise flavors. The tannins take hold, ending with a firm grip. Best from 2008 through 2013. (J.L. - 6/15/07)
Merlot, Napa Valley Truchard Vineyards 2004 - 75 cases produced
92 points, Wine Spectator
"Firm, intense and complex. Deeply concentrated and well-structured, with a core
of mineral, currant, pebble and subtle toasty oak that slowly evolves. Finishes
with a tight focus and ripe, firm tannins. Drink now through 2013. (J.L. - 5/15/07)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Coliseum Block 2005 - 147 cases produced
NYR
The Coliseum Block vineyard is dramatically steep to the point that the rows
resemble the seating at an ancient amphitheater. Coliseum Block fruit
was for a long time the backbone of Pahlmeyer’s red wine until Carter
Cellars assumed control of the project. This is serious mountain fruit
showcasing an addictive and spicy crème de cassis profile…very focused, a
true masterpiece! - Vintrust Team
Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyards 2005
- 147 cases produced
95 points, Wine Spectator
This vineyard probably requires very little introduction although it is important to note that Carter’s To-Kalon is sourced from the original section of the now (overly?) expanded vineyard in
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Revilo Vineyard 2005 - 270 cases produced
NYR
Revilo is located just across from the renowned Hundred Acre vineyard. Dark fruits, mineral acidity and plenty of spice are the main characteristics of this seamless Cabernet. - Vintrust Team
Merlot, Napa Valley Truchard Vineyards 2005 - 75 cases produced
NYR
Arguably one the most complete Merlots produced in
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Coliseum Block 2006 - 243 cases produced NYR Continuing a legacy which began with Carter Cellars inaugural release (a ’98 Coliseum Block Cab that, “picks you up and shakes you,” - JL), our ’06 Coliseum Block Cab is another in an impressive line of well-behaved brutes. Massive, dense black fruits pull in alongside currants, dried herbs, plums, and bittersweet chocolate to form a powerhouse Cabernet that brings the senses to attention. |
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This elegant wine shows off a bright, red fruit core, tempered with superbly integrated tannins. A profusion of berries, currant, and spice flavors drape themselves over a fine structure, ending in a stylish, long-drawn finish.
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Red Blend, Napa Valley Hossfeld Coliseum2006 - 244 cases produced NYR An opulent blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Petite Verdot, and Petite Sirah, this fragrant wine plunges the palate into big, luscious blue and purple fruits – plums, blackberries, dark black cherries. The flavors are dense and persistent, yielding to a balanced, long-lasting finish. |
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