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2004 Cabernet
The
Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon hails from the warmer
plains East of Paso Robles. Dark and rich, this seductive wine exhibits
a core of black cherries and currants, married with vanilla and faint
smoke notes from having been aged in 25% new American oak cooperage.
The lingering finish rewards the taster with an aftertaste of
blackberries, dark stonefruit, and soft, approachable tannins.
Two
years of barrel-aging have lent this 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon lovely,
soft oak tannins accompanied by the above-mentioned vanilla and
toasted-oak nuances.
This approachable wine would certainly
benefit from a few years of aging, however its soft tannin structure
makes it easy to enjoy now as well as later.
The 2004 Vintage yielded about 85 cases.
2004 Grenache
The red wines of the southern
Rhone Valley
inspired the Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2004 Grenache.
The
grapes for the Grenache came from vineyards on both the cool
“west-side” of the appellation, and the warmer,
breezier
“east-side.”
A
combination of French oak and
American oak barrel-aging has lent the 2004 Grenache lovely, soft oak
tannins accompanied by subtle toasty-oak nuances. This wine
will
continue to develop wonderful bottle bouquet over the next few years.
Serve
this medium-bodied wine with spicy and moderately hearty
fare.
Suits freshly grilled veggies, as well as a variety of cheeses,
etc. Eggplant Parmesan would certainly be a great match!
The
2004 Vintage yielded just 191 cases
2005 Mixed Black
This full-bodied blend is comprised of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Grenache – all from our Estate-grown fruit.
This
wine, made from 2 barrels each of Zinfandel and Petite Sirah and 1
barrel of Grenache) is very similar to the 2002 bottling which was
extremely well received. American and European barrel-aging has lent
the 2005 Mixed Black soft oak tannins accompanied by subtle spice
nuances. This well-structured wine features a pleasant, round mouthfeel
with dark fruit aromas and flavors. The Grenache provides the blend
with a slight earthiness and pepper character, while the Zinfandel in
the blend really pulls the fruity raspberry notes forward, and the
Petite Sirah lends its’ dark color and abundant soft tannins to the
finished blend. This wine will certainly benefit from 3 to 5+ years in
the cellar.
The 2005 Vintage yielded just 99 cases.
2005 Petite Sirah
The Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2005 Petite Sirah is a blend of our Estate fruit and from a head-pruned vineyard situated west of us in the Clau Mine area. The wine from these grapes is certainly dark with a surprising amount of fruitiness given that Petite Sirah has a reputation for being a cumbersome, tannic wine.
Layers of fruit mingle with well-integrated oak, making this a wonderful wine to accompany strong cheeses and robust fare.
The 2005 Vintage yielded only 9 Barrels
2005 Mourvedre
Mourvedre--while
new to many California wine enthusiasts--is a long-established
winegrape in the France’s Southern Rhone Valley and in Spain (where it
is called Mataro.) In fact, hundreds of years of cultivation stand
as a testament to the integrity of this varietal. Fortunately,
American wine consumers have come to embrace “alternative” grape
cultivars, so with that we are pleased to offer you this example of
Paso Robles Mourvedre.
The Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2005
Mourvedre is a medium-bodied wine which offers dark fruit aromas and
flavors married with a spice component which complements this wine and
lends it more complexity. Soft-tannins and balanced acid make this
Mourvedre a food-friendly wine--ready to accompany a wide variety of
fare.
The 2005 Vintage yielded only 6 Barrels.
2004 Zinfandel
Home
Ranch
Paso Robles
The
Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2004 “Home Ranch”
Zinfandel is another big, blockbuster Zin. Our Estate Zinfandel
vineyard is dry-farmed and head-pruned, and the wine reflects this.
While yields are very low using these farming techniques, the quality
is so high that it is certainly worth the greatly increased expense and
effort.
Loaded with blackberry jam and sweet raspberry aromas and flavors, this wine is another rustic, full-bodied Zinfandel from Nadeau Family Vintners.
The
2004
vintage yielded only 200 cases.
2005 Zinfandel
"The
Epic"
Paso Robles
The Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2005 “Epic” Zinfandel is another powerhouse Zinfandel.
This dense, brash Zinfandel is bound to appeal to those wine enthusiasts who enjoy our BIG Zins like the “Westside” and the “Critical Mass.” Big fruit aromas and flavors framed with a subtle hint of American Oak make this wine a standout.
The 2005 vintage yielded only 183 cases.
2004 Zinfandel
"The Bouncer"
The
Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2004 “Bouncer” Zinfandel is another big,
blockbuster Zin. A boorish brute of a Zin, this wine is a blend of the
Zins from both the warm East side of Paso Robles, and the cooler West
side.
This
dense, brash 100% Zinfandel is bound to appeal to those wine
enthusiasts who enjoy our BIG Zins like the “Home Ranch” and the
“Critical Mass.” Big fruit aromas and flavors framed with just a subtle
hint of American Oak make this one of our best yet!
Don’t forget that these big, fruity Zinfandel wines generally don’t age
very gracefully, so please be conservative in cellaring these
over-the-top Zins…a year…or two at the most. Frankly, this wine will
likely “peak” in about six months and begin “fading” in perhaps 18
months, so cellar accordingly. Remember: “Drink Up - We’re making
more!!!”
The 2004 Vintage yielded only 179 cases.
2004 Zinfandel
"Critical
Mass"
The Nadeau Family
Vintners’ 2004 Critical Mass Zinfandel is another big Nadeau
Zinfandel brimming with raspberry and chocolate aromas. A wonderful
crushed black pepper aroma complements the fruitiness as does the
American and French oak used in the aging of this wine.
The
appealing black pepper and cherry/raspberry aromas follow through to
the palate where the taster enjoys fruity flavors framed with an
abundance of soft tannins and a slight oak nuance.
This
is clearly another “over the top” Zinfandel from a
winery whose motto is…”If it’s worth
doing, it’s worth over-doing.”
2004 Late Harvest Zinfandel
The Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2004 “Late Harvest” Zinfandel is intended to resemble the “wood-aged” wines of Oporto, with its noticeable residual sugar (2.6%,) slight tawny character, and soft tannins. We did not want the overpowering alcohols normally associated with Port wine (which is usually about 20 percent,) so we opted not to fortify this cuvee with spirits (brandy) which is the normal process. Rather, we let the fermentation stop naturally at 16.1% alcohol.
This wine’s sweet black-cherry aromas and flavors, which are intertwined with subtle oak and a slight nuttiness, make this wine is an ideal accompaniment to chocolate desserts and stimulating conversation. This wine is ready to drink now and will not likely benefit from significantly more bottle age.
The 2004 Vintage yielded about 100 cases of 375 ml bottles.
2005 Late Harvest Zinfandel
The
Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2005 “Late Harvest” Zinfandel is a very bright,
fruit-driven wine (made from 100% Zin) which has WOWed all who we’ve
allowed to preview it. Its deep color invites the taster to smell the
abundant Black Cherry and Raspberry aromas. The first sip reveals a
dense yet lush, fruity wine with just enough residual sugar to
complement any chocolate dessert as well as strong cheeses, fine
cigars, and stimulating conversation. This wine is ready to drink now
and will not likely benefit from significantly more bottle age.
The 2005 Vintage yielded approximately 195 cases of 375 ml bottles.
2005 Grenache
The
red wines of the southern Rhone Valley inspired the Nadeau Family
Vintners’ 2005 Grenache. The grapes for this 100% Grenache came from
vineyards on the cooler “west-side” of the Paso Robles appellation.
A
combination of French oak and American oak barrel-aging has lent the
2005 Grenache lovely, soft oak tannins accompanied by subtle toasty-oak
nuances. This wine will continue to develop wonderful bottle bouquet
over the next few years.
Serve this medium-bodied wine with
spicy and moderately hearty fare. Suits freshly grilled veggies, lamb,
mild sausage (from the grill) as well as a variety of cheeses, etc.
Eggplant Parmesan would certainly be a great match!
The 2005 Vintage yielded just 175 cases.
2005 Zinfandel
"The Bouncer"
The
Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2005 “Bouncer” Zinfandel is another big,
blockbuster Zin made from 100% Zin. A boorish brute of a Zin, this wine
is a blend of the Zins from both the warm East side of Paso Robles, and
the cooler West side.
This dense, brash Zinfandel is bound to
appeal to those wine enthusiasts who enjoy our BIG Zins like the “Home
Ranch” and the “Critical Mass.” Big fruit aromas and flavors framed
with just a subtle hint of American Oak make this one a very
interesting wine. Don’t forget that these big, fruity Zinfandel wines
generally don’t age very gracefully, so please be conservative in
cellaring these over-the-top Zins…a year…or two at the most. Frankly,
this wine will likely “peak” in about six months and begin “fading” in
perhaps 18 months, so cellar accordingly. Remember: “Drink Up - We’re
making more!!!”
The 2005 Vintage yielded only 100 cases.
2005 Zinfandel
"Critical Mass"
The
Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2005 Critical Mass Zinfandel is another big
Nadeau 100% Zinfandel (from super secret Paso Robles vineyards)
brimming with raspberry and chocolate aromas. A wonderful crushed black
pepper aroma complements the abundant fruitiness as does the American
and French oak used in the aging of this wine. The pronounced
cherry/raspberry aromas follow through to the palate where the taster
enjoys fruity flavors framed with an abundance of soft tannins and a
slight oak nuance.
This is clearly another “over the top” Zinfandel from a winery whose motto is…”If it’s worth doing, it’s worth over-doing.”
The 2005 Vintage yielded just 285 cases.
2005 Zinfandel
Westside
Paso Robles
The
Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2005 “Westside” Zinfandel is another powerhouse
Zinfandel. This dense, brash Zinfandel is bound to appeal to those wine
enthusiasts who enjoy our BIG Zins like the “Epic” and the “Critical
Mass.” Big fruit aromas and flavors framed with just a subtle hint of
American Oak make this one of our best ever!
Like most of our Zins, this wine is ready to drink upon release, so further aging is unnecessary.
The 2005 Vintage yielded about 250 cases.
2005 Syrah
The
opulent red wines of the northern Rhone Valley inspired the Nadeau
Family Vintners’ 2005 Syrah. The grapes for the Syrah came from a
vineyard near the site of the long-gone community of Adelaida, located
in the mountains on Paso Robles’ Westside.
A combination of
French oak and American oak barrel-aging has lent the 2005 Syrah
lovely, soft oak tannins accompanied by subtle toasty-oak nuances.
Aromas of blackberries and currants are married with a generous oak
component which carry this wine from the nose through to the
aftertaste.
This wine will likely accompany any “typical” red wine fare. I think of grilled lamb chops with rosemary when imagining a nicely paired dinner with this wine, but you won’t likely need any help finding dishes which this wine will compliment.
This is a soft,
approachable wine which might benefit from a brief aging period…perhaps
5 years…however, to suit my taste, I’d let it sit for a couple of
months then try a bottle.
The 2005 Vintage yielded just 158 cases.
2005 Tempranillo
The
Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2005 Tempranillo hails from the warmer plains
northeast of Paso Robles. Dark and opulent, this racy wine is redolent
of bright fruit aromas married with spicy undertones from having been
aged in 20% new American oak cooperage. The long finish displays an
interesting phenolic profile which seems to span the tongue with
abundant-yet-soft tannins. The wine displayed pronounced cedar/cigar
box aromas earlier in its development, and more than a hint of this
remains to this day.
18 months of barrel-aging (20% new American
oak) has softened this sometimes hard-edged varietal into a delightful
food wine which is easy to pair with just about any red wine fare.
It
may take several more years of cellaring for this wine to really
develop. Admittedly, we are not experts with the Tempranillo grape, so
we’ll all learn together! 225 cases of this wine were bottled, so -
unlike many of our super-limited offerings - we will have enough to
accommodate some re-orders for those who would like to cellar some (as
we will) to see how this amazing wine develops.
The 2005 Vintage yielded about 225 cases.
2005 Viognier
Central Coast
The Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2005 Viognier “Central Coast” is a lovely white wine. It is 100% Viognier and is especially welcome since we were not able to produce a Viognier from the 2004 vintage. Viognier is one of the less pronounceable Rhone varieties and is the one which has become a favorite white wine for many American consumers who’ve grown bored with Chardonnay.
These
grapes were whole-cluster pressed using a pneumatic bladder press,
cold-settled, inoculated with yeast and fermented in chilled Stainless
Steel tanks. The resulting wine was aged sur-lie, then
barreled
down to new and 1 year old French-oak barrels. This delightful
wine was cold-stabilized then filtered and bottled in spring, 2006.
The
2005 Vintage yielded only 112 cases.
2006 Roussanne
Central Coast
The
Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2006 Roussanne Central Coast is an interesting
white wine. It is 94% Roussanne; 6% Viognier and is a great follow-up
vintage to the 4 previous Roussanne offerings which were so
spectacular. Roussanne is one of the more pronounceable Rhone varieties
and is the one which has become our very favorite white wine grape.
The 2006 Vintage yielded only 119 cases.
2006 Viognier
The
Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2006 Viognier is a lovely white wine. It is
100% Viognier and the descriptors are classic Viognier: floral, fruity,
and very approachable! Viognier is one of the less pronounceable
Rhone varieties but is one which has become a favorite “alternative”
white wine for many American consumers who’ve grown bored with the
ubiquitous offerings of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
This versatile wine is certain to complement just about any traditional “white wine fare” from Vichyssoise to Fish
The 2006 Vintage yielded only 112 cases.