Available Wines
1997 BLANC DE BLANC - Cuvee de
Chardonnay- Au Natural Santa Cruz Mountains
This cuvee of 100% chardonnay is blended to reflect the multi-faceted character
of the variety.
All EQUINOX cuvees are produced from hand-harvested, whole- cluster pressed,
that is barrel-fermented and barrel-aged "sur-lie" for six months prior to "tirage".
All EQUINOX Cuvees receive a minimum of four years aging "en tirage" prior to
hand-riddling and disgorging, and an additional six months "on cork" prior to
release.
Golden hued, with intense aromas of yeast,
honey, citrus and hazelnut. A very fine and persistent mousse complements a
richiy textured mid-palate with flavors of citrus peel, caramel and fresh
bread. the cuvee finishes bone-dry and clean with lingering notes of hazelnut.
- Paired Foods
| Equinox
pairs well with seafood, particularly sushi, whole roast
chicken and asian cuisine. recommended cheeses are: beaufort,
fresh chevre, soft-ripened double and triple cream cheeses, gruyere,
parmigiano-reggiano, pecorino toscano and vermont shepherd. More food pairings. |
- Harvest Parameters
| Vineyards
and Harvest: |
Sourced
from the trout gulch vineyard above, Aptos |
Harvested 22
October 1997 |
(20.9° brix)
3.11 ph 0.98 grams
|
| Cellaring: |
Barrel-aged "sur lie" for eight
months |
| Tirage Date: |
14 may 1998. There were 3421 bottles produced (570 six
bottle cases) Ten years ageing "en tirage" (in contact with
the yeast) elapsed before riddling and disgorging. |
| Disgorge Date: |
November
2008 |
| Finish: |
"Au natural" (no dosage[sugar syrup]
added to the finished wine) |
* More EQUINOX Methode Champenoise wines coming this fall.
BARTOLO WINES
"Classic
Mediterranean Varietals"
BARTOLO 2007 Minerva
Santa clara valley Grenache 47% - Syrah
33% - Mourvedre 20%
Grown on the mann vineyard in the foothills east of gilroy, from grenache and
mourvedre vines. Barrel-aged for nine months
in neutral oak. Minerva was bottled 15 august 2008.
Production was
limited to 231 cases.
Heady, aromatic, floral notes of rhubarb, orange peel and Allspice. Sleek and
supple entry flavors of cranberry, peppery Mid-palate, with hints of smoke
in the finish. Minerva pairs well with roast turkey, virginia-cured ham and
Grilled pacific salmon. Recommended cheeses: english cheddar; French beaufort;
vermont shepherd; spanish manchego and zamorano.
- Paired Foods
Minerva
pairs well with roast turkey, virginia-cured ham and
Grilled pacific salmon. Recommended cheeses: english cheddar;
French beaufort; vermont shepherd; spanish manchego and zamorano. |
BARTOLO 2005 Syrah
Grown on the Mann Vineyard in the foothills east of Gilroy,100%
Syrah,
aged one year in American & Hungarian Oak. The wine was bottled
5 December 2006. Production volume was limited to 385 cases. The wine was released
to market in March 2007.
Bright, berry-like aromatics coupled with characteristic
flavors of white pepper supported by notes of oak and sleek
tannins on the mid-palate. Crisp, clean finish.
- Paired Foods
This Syrah pairs well with grilled fare
and tomato-based dishes.
Recommended cheeses: French Beaufort and Perail; English Caerphilly
and Double Gloucester; Fiscalini Farms San Joaquin Gold from Modesto.
Sheep's milk cheeses include: English Berkswell; Spanish Manchego and
Zamorano; Vermont Shepherd. |
BARTOLO 2006 Merlot
Grown
on the mann vineyard in the eastern foothills of gilroy 100%
Merlot - Aged two years in American Oak.
Harvested 19 october 2006 and was bottled 15 august 2008.
Production was Limited to 149 cases.
Effusive aromas of ripeplum, spice and oak. Sweet entry flavors
Of black cherry, sleek, well-knit tannins on the mid-palate are
Framed by notes of dark chocolate and vanilla. Firm, warm finish.
- Paired Foods
This rich merlot will pair well with prime
rib, leg-of-lamb,
Ragout of wild mushrooms. Recommended cheeses: swiss hochybrig and gruyere;
british lancashire and cheshire; italian asiago and Pecorino toscano; spanish
manchego, roncal and zamorano; Fiscalini Farms san joaquin gold. |
BARTOLO Il Quattro
Grown
on the mann vineyard in the eastern foothills of gilroy. A blend
of the principle Bordeaux varietals, 80%
Merlot -13% Petite Verdot - 5% Cabernet Sauvignon - 2% Cabernet Franc. Aged
19 months in New American. Production was limited to 201 cases.
Broad aromas of ripe plum, ollalieberry and oak. Expansive -
Entry flavors of ripe fruit and vanilla. Solid mid-palate of finely
Textured tannins and dense cassis-blackberry flavors framed by
Well integrated oak. Lingering, clean,warm, slightly edgey finish.
- Paired Foods
Il
quattro pairs well with full-flavored fare: beef tenderloin, Venison,
grilled lamb. Recommended cheeses: english cheddar, cheshire, Lancashire
and spenwood; french pave d'affinoise and triple-cream Pierre robert;
spanish mahon, manchego, roncal and zamorano; italian Asiago, grana
padano and pecorino toscano; swiss appenzellar; Fiscalini farms three-year-old
bandaged cheddar. |
