2002 Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon - Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon is slow to ripen and needs an exceptionally good year to produce an exceptionally good wine. Fortunately, this was the case in 2002. We ferment this wine at much lower temperatures than is usual with hot climate cabernets and blend just enough Old Vines Merlot, malbec and cabernet franc to round out this sumptuous wine. The 2002 OV Cabernet Sauvignon is round, lush and smooth across the palate with flavors of tangy red currants, rich black cherries and creamy raspberries. This Old Vines Cabernet will improve in the cellar for 15-20 years. 670 Cases
2001 ‘Old Vines’ Merlot - Unfiltered 2001 was one of a series of near-perfect growing seasons. Steady warmth throughout the year allowed our low-yielding vines to ripen beautiful fruit packed with flavor and soft tannins. Warm earthy aromas of plum and mushroom awaken your senses to this complex merlot with a—seemingly paradoxical—Burgundian style. Well-structured, with broad, penetrating flavors of dark plum and cherry, the 2001 OV Merlot shows great depth and longevity. In March of 2006, OV merlot from the 2000, 2001 and 2002 vintages were compared with the same vintages of Château Pétrus at a professional blind tasting. The tasters awarded the 2001 Pétrus 89.5 points and this 2001 Lenz OV Merlot 90.7 points, more than a point more. 628 Cases
2005 ‘Old Vines’ Chardonnay – NEW RELEASE Warm days with low humidity and very little rain made the 2005 growing season close to ideal. As a result, the 2005 OV Chardonnay exhibits all the finesse and seamless elegance of the finest white Burgundies. The wine has a broad palate structure, with well-integrated oak. The flavor profile has a classic chardonnay ‘pears-and-apples’ quality. This well-balanced wine is toasty with a long velvety finish. 400 cases
2001 "Estate Selection" Merlot Rich and complex, the 2001 “Estate Selection” Merlot has flavors of black cherry and plum with a long silky finish. Unfiltered, this wine is ready to drink now or over the next 3-5 years. 950 Cases
2003 Merlot This merlot exhibits warm Autumn flavors of plum, cranberry, mulberry, and cherry. Mild tannins give this wine a pleasant structure. Unfiltered and ready to drink now. 2,436 Cases
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon This wine has a beautifully perfumed nose, with cranberry and strawberry notes clearly discernable. Unfiltered and ready to drink now.
2005 Gewürztraminer This dry, Alsatian-style gewürztraminer is enticingly aromatic with floral nuances of lilies and rose petals. Bright fresh pineapple flavors are intertwined with soft ginger and clove spice.
2005 Blanc de Noir 100% Pinot Noir. Fermented completely dry, this classic Rosé has the bright flavor of ripe red cherries and a yeasty, nutty nose. 160 Cases
2005 "White Label" Chardonnay Dry and crisp with a slight nutty finish, this no-oak “east coast” style chardonnay is lively with vibrant tropical, citrus and pineapple flavors.
2005 "Gold Label" Chardonnay - NEW RELEASE The 2005 Gold Chardonnay exhibits the toasty oak flavors of a “west coast” style chardonnay. Well-balanced, the oak flavors are seamlessly integrated with layers of bright lemon and fresh apple. The finish is long and smooth with hints of vanilla and coconut. 507 cases
2001 Cuvée - NEW RELEASE (Traditional Méthode Champenoise) 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay The 2001 Cuvée is crisp and refreshingly dry. Bright flavors of white cherry and green apples lead on to a long finish with hints of lime zest to keep your palate busy while you reach for another oyster. 309 Cases
1994 Cuvée RD - SOLD OUT Sparkling wines improve with age in the bottle before they undergo the finishing steps that precede corking. But once these steps have been taken they should - - like beer - - be drunk relatively soon. When we sell out of a particular sparkling wine vintage, we usually hold back 60 or 70 cases to continue aging and improving in the bottle. We recently sold out of the small quantity from the excellent and well-aged 1993 vintage. The French refer to Champagnes made using this 'late-finishing' process as 'RD', or Récemment dégorgé (recently disgorged). The 1994 is rich and sumptuous where the current-release 1999 is fresh and vibrant. Like RD wines in general, the 1994 has certain nutty earthiness that comes with the process, overlaying the original - - but muted - - fruit base of the wine 356 Cases