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Currently available wines


BoaVentura de Caires 2005 Maroon Label Cabernet Sauvignon  $75   BoaVentura de Caires 2005 Maroon Label Cabernet Sauvignon)

Harvested from our Front Vineyard, this intense Cabernet bears a nose of cedar and earthiness.  With rich, bright fruit and firm tannins in the finish.  Barrel aged 31 months in new French Oak Barrels.

Production:  100 cases

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BoaVentura de Caires 2006 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon  $34   BoaVentura de Caires 2006 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon

This batch of Black Label has a little more uniqueness to it than previous years.  With 80% of the fruit harvested from our Flat Rear Vineyard, 20% harvested from our Front Vineyard, and 20% of the wine in this vintage being Naturally Fermented, really gives this wine a luscious dark sweet cherry mouth, with rich earth and mineral notes.  Aged 20 months in new French Oak.

Production: 150 cases

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Nelson Syrah 2006  

BoaVentura de Caires 2006 Nelson Vineyard Syrah


This Syrah, harvested from the Nelson Vineyard in the Southwest corner of the Livermore Valley, has a smokey, bold fruit flavor with hints of vanilla.  It’s medium tannins provide a luscious well rounded body with a smooth lingering finish.

Production:  150 cases

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  BoaVentura de Caires 2007 White Table Wine

This unique blend of 79% Alvarino from San Joaquin County, 17% Sauvignon Blanc from the Livermore Valley, and 4% Orange Muscat of California, lend a real refreshing quality to this summer wine.  Stainless steel fermented, this wine has a big nose with hints of apple, peach and melon, with a slight effervescent spritz. 

Production: 200 cases

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White 2006  

BoaVentura de Caires 2006 White Table Wine


We are very excited to offer this global blend of varietals, a ballet of fruit, floral and mineral attributes. The predominate Alvarinho (60%, San Joaquin Valley) rings of bright acidity and clean fruit, suited well with the great grape of Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc (36%, Livermore Valley), imparting a crisp, dry, herbal quality. Our inclusion of Orange Muscat (4%) presents some real tropical fruit and balance. Expect aromas of pineapple and mango with nectarine flavors. The bracing minerality of the main grapes, a hint of effervescence, along with stainless-steel fermentation results in a harmonious white wine that stands up well to spicy foods.

Production: 220 cases

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  BoaVentura de Caires 2006 Green label Cabernet Sauvignon 

This Naturally Fermented vintage (60%) was harvested from both our vineyards, 60% Front and 40% Rear, giving it a more harmonious structure.  With lighter fruit flavors and a plum nose, it’s still reminiscent of past Green Labels.   This wine was aged 19 months in new French Oak.

Production:  150 cases

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Black 2005   BoaVentura de Caires 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Black label) SoldOut

Our estate-grown, Black Label Cabernet features grapes from both vineyards, imparting qualities of each into this captivating red. Tobacco, leather and earthy scents flood the nose, while the palate mingles with dark cherry and rich smoky notes. Twenty months in new French Oak accounts for a silky texture, medium tannic structure, and a warm, rounded finish. This unfiltered, limited release red pairs well with rich, savory dishes.

Production: 150 cases


Green 2005   BoaVentura de Caires 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Green label) SoldOut

This single-vineyard, estate-grown Cabernet benefits from partial natural fermentation (16%), utilizing local yeasts to better express our grapes and their surrounding terroir. Aromas of cedar and earth are balanced by blazing tastes of cherry and tart blueberry on the palate. Smooth tannins hold all together, resulting in a melodious finish. Our Green Label Cabernet is best paired with lighter dishes such as BBQ or pasta.

Production: 150 cases


Platinum label   BoaVentura de Caires Non-Vintage Platinum Cabernet SoldOut

The true spirit of Cabernet is witnessed in this devilishly smooth non-vintage blend of our naturally fermented 2003 Blue Label Cabernet (50% -- aged 33 months) and 2004 (50% -- aged 21 months). Bursting red fruits rush the nose as raspberry and black cherry fill the mouth. Roasted coffee and dark chocolate flavors swirl in the background. This complex blend is rich in flavor, yet light on its feet, elegant and balanced with relaxed tannins and an enticing, smoky finish.

Production: 90 cases.
White table wine  
BoaVentura de Caires 2005 White Table Wine
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This delightfully crisp, effervescent white blend of Italian and Portuguese varietals shows lush citrus (60% Monterey Pinot Grigio), peach, and apricot flavors – as well as fresh floral (36% Yolo County Albariño) aromas, thanks to a hint of Muscat. Stainless-steel fermentation ensures a rich acidity and purity of fruit in this delicately balanced vintage that has a mouthwatering, unique finish.

Production: 90 cases. 


 
BoaVentura de Caires 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon SoldOut

Our Blue Label 2003 Cabernet is a naturally-fermented, small-lot wine that was barrel-aged for 26 months in new French oak. We hand selected the grapes for this decadent vintage from our lower vineyard, thus giving it a smooth, supple body with rich, fruity tones and a long, full finish.



 
BoaVentura de Caires 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon-SoldOut

A special 2003 batch of Cabernet aged four months longer than its sister Cabernet (above), the grapes that make up this vintage were harvested from both the front and back vineyards, making it a more complex wine with properties of both the 2002 and 2003 vintages. Naturally fermented, this sturdy table wine is medium-bodied with a sweeter taste, a subtler floral bouquet, and a smoother finish than its sister wine.
Production: 55 cases.

 
 
BoaVentura de Caires 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon-SoldOut

This 100% estate-grown and bottled vintage explodes with tart cherry and bright raspberry on the palate. Barrel aging for 21 months in all new French oak allows rich tannins to develop, creating a harmoniously structured wine with sweet blueberry notes clinging to a long, mesmerizing finish. A naturally fermented vintage, this is a truly great picnic red that can hold up to any spice or grilled meat rub. Production: 125 cases.

Burgundy Label   2005/2006 Non Vintage Label Cabernet Sauvignon (Platinum)
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The true spirit of Cabernet is witnessed in this devilishly smooth non-vintage blend of 20% naturally fermented 2006 Front Vineyard (aged 14 months) and 60% 2005 Front Vineyard(aged 26 months) and 20% 2005 rear Flat Vineyard (aged 14 months). Bursting red fruits rush the nose as raspberry and black cherry fill the mouth. Roasted coffee and dark chocolate flavors swirl in the background. This complex blend is rich in flavor, yet light on its feet, elegant and balanced with relaxed tannins and an enticing, smoky finish.

Production: 125 cases

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