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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
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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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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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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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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