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• REDS
Heringer
Estates 2005 Merlot
• Appellation: Clarksburg,
CA
• Vineyard Source: Tierra Del Rio Vineyards
• Harvest Date: October 11, 2005
• Release Date: October, 2006
• Oak: aging in 100% French & American oak
• 98 Cases Created |
• Vintage: 2005
• Harvest Brix: 25.5%
• Wine pH: 3.5
• Wine Acidity: 6.7 g/L
• Alcohol: 14.5%
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This Merlot was crafted with the finest grapes hand selected
from the best spots in the Teirra Del Rio Vineyards, a neighboring
vineyard to our own. This well-rounded Merlot is complex and easy
to drink. It has a soft full mouth feel with aromas and flavors
of eucalyptus and cranberries combined with other spices. This
wine would pare well with lighter dishes of pasta’s, salads,
and roasted chicken.
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Heringer
Estates 2005 Barbera
• Appellation: Davis, CA
• Vineyard Source: Glaser Vineyards
• Harvest Date: October 17, 2005
• Release Date: October, 2006
• Oak: aging in 100% French & American oak
• 84 Cases Created |
• Vintage: 2005
• Harvest Brix: 26%
• Wine pH: 3.55
• Wine Acidity: 6.5 g/L
• Alcohol: 14.2%
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We love Barbera and these hand selected grapes from the Glaser
Vineyards were so good we just knew we had to plant some of our
own. The first wine we have produced from other than Estate grapes,
this wine is light, crisp and complex from head to toe. It has
old world aromas as well as giving you a lingering sensual experience
once it hits your mouth. Because of this wines extreme balance
and complexity it would pare well with any food you desire. However
if you open it to enjoy while preparing your meal I am not sure
it will ever make it to the dinner table. We trust that this Barbera
will bring you as much pleasure in the drinking as it has brought
us in the making.
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Heringer
Estates 2003 Petite Sirah notes:
• Appellation: Clarksburg, CA
• Vineyard Source: Heringer Holland Vineyards
• Harvest Date: September 29, 2003
• Release Date: November, 2005
• Oak: 22 months in French and American
• Wine pH: 3.70 |
• Vintage: 2003
• Harvest Brix: 27.5%
• Wine Acidity: 6.3g/L
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• 404 (750ml) cases created
• 195 (375ml) cases created
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This Petite Sirah is an outstanding example of the fruit forward
wines that the upper Delta produces. Our goal is to reflect the
appellation and to let the fruit it bears become the dominant
characteristic in our wine. The selection and blend of oak enhances
the full-bodied fruit flavors in this wine. You will find that
this Petite Sirah teases the mouth with soft and smooth tannins,
has a delightfully fruity nose, an intense and vibrant deep blackberry
character and color. We trust that this Petite will bring you
as much pleasure in the drinking as it has brought us in the making.
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Heringer
Estates 2004 Petite Sirah notes:
• Appellation: Clarksburg,
CA
• Vineyard Source: Heringer Holland Vineyards
• Harvest Date: September 31, 2004
• Release Date: November, 2006
• Oak: 22 months in French and American
• Wine pH: 3.6 |
• Vintage: 2004
• Harvest Brix: 27 %
• Wine Acidity: 6.2g/L
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• 750 cases created
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This Petite Sirah is an outstanding example of the fruit forward
wines that the upper Delta produces. Our goal
is to reflect the appellation and to let the fruit it bears become
the dominant characteristic in our wine. The selection and blend
of oak enhances the full-bodied fruit flavors in this wine. You
will find that this Petite Sirah teases the mouth with soft and
smooth tannins, has a delightfully fruity nose, and vibrant deep
blackberry character and color. We trust that this Petite will
bring you as much pleasure in the drinking as it has brought us
in the making.
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WHITES
Heringer
Estates 2004 Chardonnay notes:
• Appellation: Clarksburg,
CA
• Vineyard Source: Heringer Holland Vineyards
• Harvest Date: September 7, 2004
• Release Date: October, 2005
• Oak: aged in 100% French oak
• Wine pH: 3.45 |
• Vintage: 2004
• Harvest Brix: 25.5%
• Wine Acidity: 6.8 g/L
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• 316 cases created
• No Malolactic Fermentation |
Our Chardonnay vines have been the foundation for the family
vineyard operation. This 100-acre hallmark vineyard, with grapes
of gold, produces fruit of remarkable intensity and balance. Our
fermentation style creates light crisp wines aged in 100% french
oak to add many layers of complexity and to compliment the luscious
fruit characteristics. We trust that this Chardonnay will bring
you as much pleasure in the drinking as it has brought us in the
making.
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Heringer
Estates 2005 Chenin Blanc notes:
• Appellation: Clarksburg,
CA
• Vineyard Source: Stillwater Oaks Vineyard (Managed
by Heringer Estates)
• Harvest Date: September 25, 2005
• Release Date: June, 2006
• Aging: 100% Stainless Steel
• Wine pH: 3.45 |
• Vintage: 2005
• Harvest Brix: 22.5%
• Wine Acidity: 7.7 g/L
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• 339 Cases Created
• No Malolactic Fermentation |
After more than 140 years and 6 generations of farming, it gives
us great pleasure to share with you the characteristics that the
Stillwater Oaks vineyard imparts to this wine. Our extended controlled
cold fermentation preserves the fresh and crisp mineral and fruit
flavors obtainable with this varietal. This wine has been fermented
completely, so that there is no residual sugar and aged in stainless
steel to further preserve the wines natural bouquet. This incredible
Chenin Blanc is medium weight, balanced and elegant. It boasts
passionate citrus fruits and lingering mineral characteristics.
We trust that this Chenin Blanc will bring you as much pleasure
in the drinking as it has brought us in the making.
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Heringer
Estates 2005 Chardonnay notes:
• Appellation: Clarksburg,
CA
• Vineyard Source: Heringer Holland Vineyards
• Harvest Date: October 1, 2005
• Release Date: June, 2006
• Oak: aging in 100% French & American oak
• Wine pH: 3.52 |
• Vintage: 2005
• Harvest Brix: 24.2%
• Wine Acidity: 7.5 g/L
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• 524 Cases Created
• No Malolactic Fermentation |
Our Chardonnay vines have been the foundation for the family
vineyard operation. This 100-acre hallmark vineyard, with grapes
of gold, produces fruit of remarkable intensity and balance. You
will find this Chardonnay has a delightful bouquet of luscious,
elegant fruit and finishes soft and full. This wine was held back
from malolactic fermentation to preserve it's natural acidity.
This enhances the natural fruit forward bouquet and provides
a crisp and lingering wine experience. We trust that this Chardonnay
will bring you as much pleasure in the drinking as it has brought
us in the making.
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DESERT WINES
Heringer
Estates Non Vintage Petite Sirah Port notes:
• Appellation: Clarksburg,
CA
• Vineyard Source: Heringer Holland Vineyards
• Harvest Date: October 14, 2005/October 7, 2004
• Release Date: Feb 1st 2007
• Oak: aging in 100% French & American oak
• 150 (500 ml) Cases Created |
• Vintage: NV
• Harvest Brix: 28%
• Wine pH: 3.52
• Wine Acidity: 5.7 g/L
• Alcohol: 18%
• 185 (187 ml) Cases Created |
This Port is a desert in itself; no need for cake because it
has arrived. Our Petite Sirah Port will fill your nose with aromas
of dark cherry, blueberry, and hints of sweet blackberry pie.
This port explodes in your mouth and finishes soft, luscious and
seductive. We decided to combine our 2004 and 2005 exceptional
vintages in order to make a more complex and robust wine than
either were alone. This will be our first Petite Sirah Port bottling
and it promises to be a memorable one. We trust that this desert
wine will bring you as much pleasure in the drinking as it has
brought us in the making.
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Heringer
Estates 2005 Late Harvest Chardonnay:
• Appellation: Clarksburg,
CA
• Vineyard Source: Heringer Holland Vineyards
• Harvest Date: December 7, 2005
• Release Date: Feb 1st 2007
• Oak: aging in 100% French & American oak
• 370 Cases Created
• No Malolactic Fermentation |
• Vintage: 2005
• Harvest Brix: 32.3%
• Wine pH: 3.7
• Wine Acidity: 7.5 g/L
• Alcohol: 16.5% |
Our Chardonnay vines have been the foundation for the family
vineyard operation. This 100-acre hallmark vineyard, with grapes
of gold, produces fruit of remarkable intensity and balance. You
will find this Late Harvest Chardonnay has a delightful bouquet
of luscious, elegant apricot and finishes soft and full. This
late harvest tastes of honey apricot and pear. We trust that this
desert wine will bring you as much pleasure in the drinking as
it has brought us in the making.
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LIBRARY
Heringer Estates 2002 Petite Sirah
notes:
• Appellation: Clarksburg,
CA
• Vineyard Source: Heringer Holland Vineyards
• Harvest Date: September 24 2002
• Release Date: January, 2005
• Oak: 25 months in French and American
• Wine pH: 3.80 |
• Vintage: 2002
• Harvest Brix: 27.5%
• Wine Acidity: 7.5g/L
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• 375 (750ml) cases created |
This Petite Sirah is an outstanding example of the fruit forward
wines that the upper Delta produces. Our goal is to reflect the
appellation and to let the fruit it bears become the dominant
characteristic in our wine. The selection and blend of oak only
enhances the full-bodied fruit flavors in this wine. Let your
personal pallet decipher several of the aromas and characteristics
of this complex and exceptional Petite Sirah especially handcrafted
for you. Fruit from this vineyard has also improved wines made
by Turnbull Cellars, Joel Gott Wines, Branham Estates, Sonoma
Port Works, Michael David Wines, Bennett Lane Winery, Bogle Winery,
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