Current Release:
Molnar Family Chardonnay 2007
Molnar Family Pinot Noir 2007
Release Window: **CLOSED**
Upcoming release:
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
Obsidian Ridge Syrah 2007
Fall 2009
Upon release, first crack at the wines is given to those on the mailing list.
Kazmer & Blaise Chardonnay 2006: 95 points, Wine Spectator "Deliciously complex, rich and layered, with a mix of fig, apricot,
spice and smoky, toasty oak, all fanning out to subtle nuances and ending with a wonderful finish."
Molnar Family Chardonnay 2007: "Sophisticated...seductive and fascinating...this one should be at the top of your list.." -- Pointlesswines.com
Molnar Family Chardonnay 2007: Gold Medal – 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Molnar Family Pinot Noir 2007: Silver Medal – 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Molnar Family Pinot Noir 2006: 91 points, Wine Enthusiast
Molnar Family Chardonnay 2006: 90 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
Kazmer & Blaise Pinot Noir 2006: 94 points, Wine Enthusiast
Kazmer & Blaise Chardonnay 2006: 91 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
Kazmer & Blaise Pinot Noir 2006: 91 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
Kazmer & Blaise Pinot Noir 2006: What We're Drinking, San Francisco Chronicle
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2006: 89 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2006: Top 100 Wines of 2008, San Francisco Chronicle
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2006: "California Cabs To Watch", Food & Wine Magazine
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2005: 90 points, Wine Spectator
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2005: 93 points, Wine News Magazine
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2005: 90 points, Wine Enthusiast
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2005: 90 points, Anthony Dias Blue for The Tasting Panel Magazine
Molnar Family Chardonnay 2005: 91 points, Editor's Choice, Wine Enthusiast
Molnar Family Pinot Noir 2005: Gold Medal – 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Molnar Family Chardonnay 2005: Top 15 Carneros Chardonnays – San Francisco Chronicle
Kazmer & Blaise Pinot Noir: “The generous red fruit offers a texture as round as a Gevrey, the deep color and spiciness foretelling strong development to come” 91 pts Wine & Spirits.
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2004: Gold Medal – 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2002: 90 points, Wine Enthusiast
Obsidian Ridge: “These are the best high-impact wines I’ve tasted for this price in quite some time.” – Daniel Dawson, Back Room Wines, Napa, CA
2007 Molnar Family Chardonnay
1,942 cases produced
14.2% alcohol
3.41 pH
6.2 g/L titratable acidity
The growing season of 2007 was dryer than normal. Low rainfall in the winter and practically no rainfall in the spring left soils at a deficit in moisture. In response to the dry vintage, the Chardonnay vines pushed forth a sparse canopy of vegetation allowing for sun penetration onto the grape clusters. This dappled light added the perfect amount of golden hue to grape skins at harvest.
The sun-kissed clusters were pressed whole, and the juice was fermented in our signature Kádár Hungarian oak barrels. A cool primary fermentation protected the delicate aromas of the grapes, while a long malolactic fermentation tamed the high natural acidity of the young wine. Multiple sessions of lees stirring built body and a creamy character while avoiding excessive buttery flavors.
Our 2007 Molnar Family Chardonnay has an inviting aroma of kaffir lime and lemon custard. Upon first sip the wine is lively and fresh with the pinpoint acidity of green apples and lime. Ever-present notes of flint and minerality maintain the focused character. As the wine blossoms, flavors of crème brulée and custard fill out the palate, and a kiss of oak char adds a final touch of complexity to the wine's finish.
Alex Beloz, Winemaker
Michael Blaise Terrien, Founding Winemaker
Click here to download the complete 2007 fact sheet
Click here to download the 2006 fact sheet