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The fruit for our Elizabeth Rose wines is primarily sourced from a 450-acre vineyard in Yountville, Napa Valley named Block House. Block House is the largest of our vineyards and is planted to several different grape varietals. All 100% Certified Organic.

The vineyard is named for pioneer George C. Yount’s blockhouse, the first Kentucky style blockhouse west of the Mississippi. In the design of a blockhouse, the top floor juts out over the ground floor so that inhabitants can protect the structure. Blockhouses were often constructed for defense in frontier areas.

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2011 Chardonnay, Napa Valley

Our 2011 Elizabeth Rose Chardonnay is bright and vivid with lively acidity to keep the flavors. Beams of green pear and apple with a delicate band of floral and honeydew melon. The unique style in which this wine is crafted provides a mineral mouth feel and the fruit ending tart and firm. Elizabeth Rose Chardonnay is easy to drink now with the perfect balance fresh fruit, nutty warmth and elegance.

The fruit for our inaugural vintage of Elizabeth Rose Chardonnay comes from the Hendry Vineyard. It is located on bench lands west of the town of Napa. The vines grow on thin stony Boomer series soils between 200 and 300 feet above sea level. Morning fog and afternoon breezes from the San Pablo Bay moderate the climate.

The white Flora is a California wine grape. It is a crossing of Semillon and Gewürztraminer. Our Flora comes from a 450-acre vineyard in Yountville, Napa Valley named Block House.

Winemaker: Kristi Koford
Grape Variety: 97%, Chardonnay 3% Flora
Alcoholic Content: 13% Total Acidity: 0.52% pH: 3.87% rs: 0.05%
Aging: Blended with 5% aged lees from 2010 vintage. 100% tank fermented, 40% barrel aged.

2010 Merlot Yountville, Napa Valley

Debuting our first vintage of Yountville Merlot this wine displays savory notes of leather and licorice. The subtle oak influence in the aging process enhances the rich dark fruit favors and delicate smokiness. Full bodied with a velvety tannic backbone. Elizabeth Rose Merlot is easy to drink now with the perfect balance of strength and elegance.

Winemaker: Kristi Koford
Grape Variety: 77%, Merlot 23% Syrah
Alcoholic Content: 13%, Total Acidity: 0.58%, pH: 3.65%, rs: 0.02%
Aging: Tank aged for 12 months, European oak staves used in tank for 10 months with controlled micro oxygenation.

2011 Pinot Noir Yountville, Napa Valley

The Pinot Noir goes straight to barrel after press giving the wine a slight wisp of smoke from the oak influence. Also present are pretty raspberry and strawberry aromas with generous flavors of cherry and plum. The 2011 vintage is light in color but bright in flavor and most importantly is easy to drink now.

Winemaker: Kristi Koford
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir, Dijon Clone Fermentation Assmanhausen Yeast Cooperage Alcoholic Content: 13.5%, Total Acidity 0.48%, pH 3.85%
Aging: Barrel aged 8 months sur lies in 35% new French oak barrels.