Conn Creek Winery - AVA Series

2006 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak, Stagecoach Vineyard

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:34:00 GMT

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2006 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak, Stagecoach Vineyard
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"This Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Atlas Peak ischaracterized by bright black cherry aromas with hints of cassisand sweet spice. Subtle wild sage and sandalwood notes add depth,and invoke the eponymous trail on which the vineyard sits. Gracefuland lush, the “rounded” tannins give this Cabernet a somewhatsofter, more elegant finish than might be expected from mountainfruit, yet the finish is firm and lingering, ensuring dividends forthe patient investor."
– Mike McGrath, Winemaker

BLEND: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINEYARDS:
Owned by the Krupp Family, Stagecoach Vineyard (named afterthe horse drawn carriages that once traveled its hills) is locatedhigh above the valley floor in the easter Vaca Mountains atelevations of 900' to 1,700'. Rocky,well-drained soils and cool morning fog that turns to long warmdays combine to create wines of great complexity.

2006 was marked by a wet, chilly spring, which delayed bud breakby two weeks. Warm, dry conditions prevailed in June and July,allowing the vines to make up for their late start. Mild weatherfrom August through October, without any desiccating heat spikes,allowed us to harvest grapes with an ideal balance of fruitconcentration, firm acidity, and ripe tannins.

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2006 Stanton Vineyard, Oakville AVA Cabernet Sauvignon

Fri, 14 May 2010 10:39:00 GMT

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2006 Stanton Vineyard, Oakville AVA Cabernet Sauvignon
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"Awonderfully rich, complex nose of cherry, subtle oak and spiceleads to a textured, layered palate with similar flavors that areenveloped in velvety tannins. The finish is remarkably long andsatisfying. This wine has tremendous aging potential, with thebalance, finesse, structure and acidity to last for a decade ormore."
- Mike McGrath, Winemaker

BLEND: 100% Cabernet Sauvigon

VINEYARDS:
The Stanton family has grown grapes in theOakville AVA since 1947. This valley floor vineyard has gravelly,sandy clay and loam soils deposited from the nearby MayacamasMountains. The climate is moderately warm, with summer daytimetemperatures in the mid-90s and cooling evening fog that refreshesthe vines and allows the grapes to retain their natural acidity.The result is wines of rich suppleness and texture.

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2006 Collins Vineyard, St. Helena AVA Cabernet Sauvignon

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:28:00 GMT

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2006 Collins Vineyard, St. Helena AVA Cabernet Sauvignon
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"Thedeep red-violet hue is indicative of the intensity of the fruitthat goes into this wine. The nose offers black cherry aromas witha hint of caramel. On the palate, there is a bright concentrationof berries and plums, with hints of oak and cinnamon toast. Therichly postured tannins complete the experience with a balancedfruit spice finish."
- Mike McGrath, Winemaker

BLEND: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINEYARD
Bill and Kathleen Collins, the founders of Conn Creek Winery, farmthis vineyard on the valley floor in the St. Helena AVA to thesouth of Calistoga. This block-selected Cabernet Sauvignon isemblematic of a microclimate that produces ripe and jam-flavoredwines with distinctive fine tannins. Because of its valleylocation, locked between the hills, this AVA tends to be very warmwith minimal fog intrusion. The soils are primarily sedimentary andgravelly clay loam with medium to low water retention.

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2005 Hozhoni Vineyard, Rutherford AVA Cabernet Sauvignon

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 11:02:00 GMT

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2005 Hozhoni Vineyard, Rutherford AVA Cabernet Sauvignon
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"Driedspice and cigar box aromas mingle with mixed berry and fresh blackplum. Righ and elegant, the polished tannins are sweetened withunctuous cassis, black fruit, and mocha flavors. The velvetytexture ensures immediate gratification, while the power andstructure reward the collector."
– Mike McGrath, Winemaker

VINEYARDS:
Hozhoni Vineyard is located on the eastern side of the SilveradoTrail in the Rutherford benchland. The soils are of volcanicorigin. The westerly aspect basks in the afternoon sun, resultingin mature fruit and sweet tannins. The Navajo word "Hozhoni" means"That which is good. That which is peaceful. That which isbeautiful." It is owned by John and Lois Mueller, a former owner ofthe Arizona Diamondbacks Major League Baseball team.

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2005 Hughes Vineyard, Howell Mountain AVA Cabernet Sauvignon

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:33:00 GMT

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2005 Hughes Vineyard, Howell Mountain AVA Cabernet Sauvignon
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"Darkchocolate, mineral, dried spice and blackberry aromas are tingedwith an earthy tree bark influence. Layers of berry fruit &plum jam are finely tuned to the richly integrated tannins. Aslight drying on the finish leaves the lasting impression that thisfirmly structured, tightly wound behemoth will showcase HowellMountain attributes to those with three to five years ofpatience."
- Mike McGrath, Winemaker

BLEND:
Hughes Vineyard is located on the western rim of Bell Canyon in theHowell Mountain AVA. The soils are of volcanic origin, shallow andinfertile, and irrigation is often essential. Small berries offerdensely colored concentrated wines. Warm, dry days followed by coolnights due to the higher elevation help maintain the fruit'snatural acidity and character.

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2005 Newton Vineyard, Mt. Veeder Estate AVA Cabernet Sauvignon

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:08:00 GMT

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2005 Newton Vineyard, Mt. Veeder Estate AVA Cabernet Sauvignon
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"Frenchvanilla and white pepper spice dance around the mixed berry core ofthis wine. Cherry plum flavors are enriched with a wild sage spiceelement and finishes with a fudge flavored kiss."
- Mike McGrath, Winemaker

BLEND: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINEYARDS:
The thin rocky soils, steep slopes, and ruggedterrain on Mt. Veeder make farming the vineyard a challenge.Cultivation and harvesting are done entirely by hand. At 1,400feet, this block rises above the fog line. Its nights are warmerand days cooler than the valley floor. The vines grow slowly andproduce small berries giving us extremely low yields. But we arerewarded with wines that are intense and chewy, with magnificentspice, rich, earthy tannins and bold, dark fruit flavors.

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2005 Collins Vineyard, St. Helena AVA Cabernet Sauvignon

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:36:00 GMT

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2005 Collins Vineyard, St. Helena AVA Cabernet Sauvignon
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"Densely concentrated aromas of plums, black cherries, oak bark andcinnamon toast are nicely displayed in an elegant oakframework. Supple, black fruit flavors crest toblackberries, then ebb to a rich lingering finish. Enjoyable now,will age best over the next 4 -6 years."
– Mike McGrath, Winemaker

BLEND: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINEYARDS:
Bill and Kathleen Collins, the founders of Conn Creek Winery, farmthis vineyard on the valley floor in the St. Helena AVA to thesouth of Calistoga. This block-selected Cabernet Sauvignon isemblematic of a microclimate that produces ripe and jam-flavoredwines with distinctive fine tannins. Because of its valleylocation, locked between the hills, this AVA tends to be very warmwith minimal fog intrusion. The soils are primarilysedimentary and gravelly clay loam with medium to low waterretention.

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