Current Release:
Kazmer & Blaise Pinot Noir 2006
Kazmer & Blaise Chardonnay 2006
Release Window: CLOSED
Upcoming release:
Molnar Family Chardonnay 2007
Molnar Family Pinot Noir 2007
**COMING Spring 2009**
Upon release, first crack at the wines is given to those on the mailing list.
Kazmer & Blaise Chardonnay 2006: 91 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
Kazmer & Blaise Pinot Noir 2006: 91 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
Molnar Family Chardonnay 2006: 90 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
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 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
2006 Obsidian Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
5,048 cases produced
14.2% alcohol
3.81 pH
5.7 g/L titratable acidity
This year's Cabernet Sauvignon was a blend of four select blocks from the Obsidian Ridge vineyard. In previous vintages we picked primarily from the steep slopes that rise from 2300' to 2600'. In 2006 we decided to pick some complimentary fruit from the flatter block at the very bottom of the the vineyard (2200'). Historically ripening later than the fruit from the slopes, the fruit off the flats was found to contribute aromatic nuance along with elegant structure on the palate in the final blend. A small percent of Cabernet Franc was also included from a small block at the top of the vineyard to add further aromatic intensity to the final blend. Winemaking was simple; pick fruit at optimal ripeness, careful destemming, warm fermentations and gentle pressing at dryness. The young wines were placed in our signature Kádár Hungary oak barrels where they aged for 18 months.
The resulting wine is an elegant expression of Cabernet Sauvignon. The bouquet is filled with spices of bay, clove and anise amidst a core of red cherries, dried cranberries and ripe red plums. With each sip we're reminded of the terroir at Obsidian Ridge with the subtle hints of chaparral throughout. This is a rich and densely structured wine. It maintains appropriate acidity that carries forth the flavors of dark cherries finishing with espresso beans coated in dark chocolate. This is undeniable mountain Cabernet Sauvignon with ample tannin to secure its longevity for ten or even fifteen years.
Alex Beloz, Winemaker
Michael Blaise Terrien, Founding Winemaker
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