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The Cabernet Shiraz has been a Loxton Cellars favorite since the first version in 2005. The style has changed little over the years except for showing the natural vintage variations.Tasted from barrel, the wine has great color, some of the mulberry fruit of Cabernet which dominates at the moment, while the palate shows some elegance and medium plus body with oak influence that adds to the excellent tannin structure. There is nice fruit sweetness and I expect this wine to be ready to drink in 12 months, but will also reward time in the cellar.
My Zinfandel block at Rossi Ranch still contains a significant portion of the original vines planted in 1910!
Mountain viticulture is indeed a different experience, and I can’t begrudge that these are the most expensive grapes I’ve ever purchased. This is true Mt. Veeder Cabernet sauvignon; excellent tannin structure and brushy fruit notes that seem to reflect the chapparal and high elevations of the mountain. I received fruit from 3 different vineyard blocks, and I think it should be enjoyed with bigger meals. Ready now but can be cellared for another 10-15 years.
After many years I've been fortunate to once again get the fabulous fruit from Hawk Hill vineyard in Freestone which was the source of my first Pinot in 2005!
32 is a special number for me as my dad was born in 1932, so this Bin 32 wine is a subtle nod to my father Bob, using the bin number scheme often used in Australia to designate where wines were stored for later labelling. This vintage is 66% Syrah (some coming from Rossi Ranch Vineyard and some from the Estate Vineyard) and 34% Cabernet sauvignon from McGraw Vineyard. A great food wine, big enough to match bigger meals, yet so balanced you can enjoy by itself. Enjoyable now but will easily improve for another 5-8 years in the cellar if you have patience.
The Cuvée Ellen label, a tribute to my grandmother Ellen is made from fruit grown here in Glen Ellen. The first Ellen Syrah was made in 2007, also with more restrained Syrah components, and that blend continues to show well today. This is a lovely wine that can be enjoyed now but should continue to improve for another 5-8 years. This wine is medium bodied, elegant and with lots of cherry fruit flavors and spice.
Beautifully packaged in gift bags, containing a signed bottle of each of our Family Lot wines. The 2019 Bin 32 named after Chris' Father birth year, the 2021 Cuvée Ellen Syrah named for Chris' Grandmother, and the 2021 Grandfather's Cuvée named for Chris' Grandfather, Herb.
Wrapped in gorgeous giftbags. Enjoy our 2022 versions of the Hawk Hill Vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
The Rossi Syrah is usually the biggest of my Syrah wines and is kept longer in bottle before release for that reason. It is my last release from 2019 and the extra time has allowed the wine to showcase the meaty and gamey side of the Syrah grape. It will be at its best with more sturdy meals and will continue to hold up for another 8+ years for those with cellar space.
Sonoma Valley's Rossi Ranch is an outstanding organically farmed vineyard that was organically planted in 1910 and produces grapes for a number of wineries. The 2019 Syrah comes from one of the replanted blocks and showcases the intensity and density of this special site. Our 2022 Zinfandel comes from one of the heritage blocks and is a field blend of predominantly Zinfandel with some of the vines being the originals planted in 1910.
