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Date: April 12, 2007
Winery: Staglin Family Vineyards
Winemaker: Luc Morlet
Tasting: Tasting by Appointment
Contact: 707.944.0477
Second visit to this property, located in Rutherford, west of Hwy 29 off Bella Oaks Lane.
The tour/tasting appointment here will last about 60-90 minutes, depending on the group dynamic. Standard cave tour and sit-down tasting.
2005 Salus Chardonnay
Standard, typical California Chardonnay. Oak bomb with some fruit.
2004 Salus Cabernet Sauvignon
Made up of primary younger vines from the esate vineyard. Large amount of dried fruit aromatics, think those you can buy from Trader Joe's, raspberries, strawberries, etc. Just a bit too ripe for my taste, one dimensional with lots of cherries. Does not have depth and complexity, especially coming back to the wine after tasting the 2003 Staglin Estate.
2003 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Darker color, much deeper aromatic. Pencil shaving and dark fruits. Meaty, smoky, good weight. Firm tannin, good structure and depth. Solid wine.