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Our Cabernet Franc 2014 has aromas and flavors of dark red and black fruit, herbs, vanilla and toast. This wine is medium bodied with bold tannins following a well-defined mid palate and long bright finish.
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This fruit-forward wine is deep garnet to ruby red in color with woodsy aromas complemented by hints of baker’s chocolate, black cherry and black olive that carry through to the palate. Mouthfeel is expansive but focused on entry with an expansive midpalate that delivers softer more subtle tannins in the finish
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Our Chardonnay has beautiful aromas of ripe citrus, vanilla, and white flowers. Flavors of ripe white peach, pineapple, guava, and a hint of brown sugar that is followed by creamy vanilla and melds with a savory nuance of oak. This wine has a very rich texture that is balanced by bright acidity and is seamless on the palate.
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This wine displays a vibrant peach color with aromas of strawberry, ripe watermelon and hibiscus. Berry, melon and floral flavors dance across the palate with a full textured body and balanced, crisp acidity.
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Dominant red fruit, baked vanilla and cinnamon aromatics lend way to graham cracker crumbles and toasted oak on the nose. This wine has a long, balanced finish with filled with fruit and spice.
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Rich aromas and flavors of cocoa, plum and Bing cherry with a hint of floral complemented by vanilla and mocha. Our Merlot 2014 is well-balanced with gripping tannins and a soft, supple mouthfeel.
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Our Muscat Canelli has beautiful aromas and flavors of citrus, guava, white peaches, and floral. It’s refreshing with a light body and perfect balance of acidity. Muscat Canelli is often appreciated for its beautiful fruit-floral aromatics and will be most appreciated in the first few years of bottle aging. However, with some time, this wine will pick up a bit more body and develop more complex aromas.
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Our Petit Verdot 2014 entices with aromas of rose petals, violet, and crushed blueberry with flavors of dark fruit. This wine is medium-bodied with a balanced structure and powerful, gripping tannins.
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This wine displays aromas of cherry, chocolate, roasted almond, rhubarb, spice, and a dash of citrus.Flavors of black cherry and baking spice lead to a robust finish.
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Our Sauvignon Blanc showcases aromas of citrus, grapefruit, and banana with flavors of mango, herbs, chamomile tea, and mandarin orange. It is lean and light body leaving a refreshing finish on the palate. Sauvignon Blanc is a wine that can certainly be enjoyed upon release and will continue to develop in the bottle and can be enjoyed for at least 4-5 years.
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Our 2015 Tempranillo has aromas and flavors of red cherries, mocha, coffee beans, and ripe blackberries. The wine delivers a silky mouthfeel with lush tannins that draw aromas and flavors through the palate for a long finish. I recommend laying this down for six months.
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The Spur is crafted from blending the classic Bordeaux varietals with Petite Sirah to create a distinctly Livermore Valley fruit expression. Each varietal in this blend is farmed, harvested, and handcrafted individually to achieve their greatest expression. This vintage features aromas and flavors of vanilla, spiced cranberry, and clove with graham cracker and blueberries on the palate. Assertive tannins and round body create a lasting and elegant mouthfeel.
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The Spur 2013 is crafted from blending the classic Bordeaux varietals with a Petite Sirah foundation and offers a distinctively California expression. Each varietal is farmed, harvested, and handcrafted individually to achieve their greatest expression. Beautiful fruit aromas of black cherry and blueberry are highlighted by subtle notes of sweet oak and earthy spice. A ripe tannic structure and balanced acidity make this wine perfect by itself or paired with your favorite recipes from the grill.
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When we create The Whip each vintage, we look to deliver a wine with aromatic appeal that provides a textured and delicious palate, and has the presence and crisp finish to be an excellent food wine. We are fortunate to grow several aromatic white varietals on our estate, such as Viognier and Muscat Canelli, that provide beautiful fruit and floral expressions. We use those varietals and others to accentuate the rich and full palate provided by our estate Chardonnay and Semillon enhanced by the wonderful natural acidity of our Sauvignon Blanc. This helps us deliver a complete wine that tells the story of our estate each and every vintage.
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The Whip 2014 is an elegant and balanced wine, fruit driven with a hint of toasty oak. While this is a Chardonnay and Semillon led style, each grape varietal has a purpose in our blend that I hand select to add elements like structure, texture, floral notes, and acidity. This unique wine showcases juicy fruit flavors of white peach, pear and melon with bright acidity and a touch of sweetness that creates a smooth and creamy finish.
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This wine has wonderful aromatics of rich red and black fruit with notes of fresh blackberry and jam preserves. On the palate, juniper berry, cinnamon and baking spices with coffee bean fill the mouth with a warm round finish.