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A Word from the Winemaker

(aka The Mad Scientist of Idyllwild)


“Preserving the aromas and flavors of the grapes is what it’s all about.  I always start with really good fruit.  Next is the cooperage – the barrels I use.  I’m very picky about barrels.  I use only French oak and specify the forest from which it comes along with the thickness of the staves, the toast level on the inside of the barrel, and whether or not the heads of the barrels are toasted.  My passion is to make 'fruit forward' wines.  I want my merlot to smell like a merlot.  My zinfandel smells like a zinfandel.  I like hints of oak, but I don’t want them to be so heavy that they mask the smell of the fruit.”

When Chris isn’t making wine or running experiments in the lab, you’ll find him meeting with wine bloggers or sending off samples to wine reviewers and wine competitions. It’s time well spent since his wine has been featured in Wine Enthusiast and Tasting Panel magazines and won numerous awards at international competitions, including Sweepstakes for the best red wine at the Long Beach Grand Cru, a Double-Gold Award at the San Francisco International Wine Competition, and a Platinum Award at the Sommelier Challenge.

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Aromas of red currants, Asian plum, dried flowers and a hint of tobacco. Smooth tannins with medium long finish.   

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SKU: 2017 Tempranillo

Ruby red color. Aromas of Plum and Blackberry, with a hint of Violets and a dash of Earthiness.

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SKU: NV Merlot

This beautiful garnet colored wine has aromas of Black Current, Dried Cranberry and a hint of Olives. On the palate you will get the same flavors along with delicious Herbal notes and a touch of Tobacco.

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SKU: 2017 Cabernet Franc

Aromas of boysenberry pie, thyme and black cherry, with lush velvety tannins and great acidity.

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SKU: 2017 Syrah

Beautifylly clear with aromas of Tobacco and Chocolate Covered Cherries. Your first luscious sip is full of Baking Spices and a hint of Smoky Oak

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SKU: 2016 Mourvedre

beautiful Deep Ruby color with aromas of Tobacco, Bing Cherry, Mexican Coffee and Leather. You will also find flavors of Black Currents, Ripe Plum and Chocolate, with a Subdued Smokey Finish.

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SKU: 2017 Cab Sauv
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