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2006 AHLGREN Chardonnay

Monterey, Ventana Vineyards

Big rich complex Chard.  Bouquet suggests butterscotch and pineapple layered with perfectly ripened melon.  Flavors galore burst out in the mouth: again a suggestion of melon plus a tease of citrus rather like orange zest.  It is rich and full in the mouth and the finishe seems determined to keep on keeping on.  Balanced, crisp though rich and dry.

We like it lightly chilled as an aperitif.

Unfiltered. Fermented in French oak barrels.  171 cases produced.

$25 per Bottle

 

 

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2004 AHLGREN  Semillon

Livermore Valley

 

Aromatic, bright Semillon bouquet w/hints of spice. Classic, clean, crisp flavors, fine balance. Long finish, barrel fermented. Dry. 

$16.50 per bottle

 

 

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2004 AHLGREN Cabernet Sauvignon

Santa Cruz Mountains Bates' Ranch

Bates Cabs continue to impress. Consistent, this vintage is reminiscent of '03, but is a bit more intense and is definitely delicious!

 

Unfined and Unfiltered.  226 cases produced.

$35.00 per Bottle

 

 

 

DOUBLE GOLD

San Francisco Chronicle

Wine Competition 2008

2004 AHLGREN Pinot Noir

Santa Cruz Mountains

Fragrant, rich, smoky, toasty, floral bouquet.  Rasberry/cherry flavors. Mouth filling, elegant and balanced.  Long finish

Bottled August 24, 2005

$35.00 per bottle.

 

 

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2003 AHLGREN Cab Franc

Bates Ranch

90% Cab Franc, 10% Cab Sauvignon, all from Bates Ranch.

Soft, rich, spicy, blackberry bouquet.  Bright complex fruit.  Silky and elegant, Balanced with firm structure.  Luscious

Unfined and Unfiltered.

139 cases produced.

$26.00 per bottle.  

 

 

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2003 AHLGREN Pinot Noir

Santa Cruz Mountains

Fragrant, rich floral bouquet. Violets? Dark in color with deep Pinot flavors. Mouth filling. Elegant and balanced. Aged in French oak barrels.

Unfined and unfiltered. A mere 46 cases produced.

$35.00 per bottle.

 

 

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2003 AHLGREN Zinfandel

Livermore Valley

Big, Big classic Zin. Aromatic, fruity, spicy bouquet, Rich, soft and ripe Zinfandel flavors. Complex, massive, mouth-filling, long finish. This is a huge wine: 17.3% alcohol with .5% residual sugar. The high alcohol adds sweetness.

Definitely great with anything chocolate, nuts, big blue cheese, dried fruit. 195 cases produced.

$26.00 per bottle.  

 

 

Sorry!  Sold Out!

 

 

 

2003 AHLGREN Merlot

Santa Cruz Mountains Bates' Ranch  

Dusty, flowery, aromatic and fruity bouguet.  Supple, rich, round, well-balanced.  Complex, elegant flavorful and mouth-filling.  Good finish.   90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet. All from Bates Ranch.

Unfined and Unfiltered. Only 60 cases produced.

   $26.00 per bottle.  

 

 

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2003 AHLGREN Cabernet Sauvignon

Santa Cruz Mountains Bates' Ranch

Reminiscent of '01 and '02, but somewhat richer, deeper , and a bit more intense. Definitely delicious.

$40.00 per Bottle

 

 

 

Gold Medal, 2007

Santa Cruz Wine Judging

2001 AHLGREN Cabernet Sauvignon

 Santa Cruz Mountains Bates' Ranch

Dusty, earthy \, briary, floral, elegant bouquet. Silky rich, forward fruit flavors. Fine balance, Mouth-filling, long finish with hints of chocolate. Unfined/unfiltered. Won a Best of Show at Santa Cruz County Fair wine judging.

Very Limited Quantities.

$45.00 per bottle  at the winery

 

 

Received best of Show and a Gold Medal at the 2006 Santa Cruz Wine Judging

 

* The Ahlgrens are holding some small supplies of these Cabs for direct sale from the winery to their fans, which is why these older wines are available.

2001 AHLGREN RESERVE Cabernet Sauvignon

Santa Cruz Mountains Bates' Ranch

This wine from a fabulous vintage and a vineyard with a reputation for excellence with the Ahlgrens has been given an extra year of barrel age over the regular and spectacular 2001 Bates'which lifts the RESERVE to another level of complexity. Definitely not ready to drink yet. Needs another two or three years minimum of bottle age. Only 81 cases produced.

Very Limited Quantities.

Three bottle limit.

$65 per bottle

 

 

 

 

* The Ahlgrens are holding some small supplies of these Cabs for direct sale from the winery to their fans, which is why these older wines are available.

 

2001 AHLGREN Syrah

Ventana

Spicy, Black pepper, smoky bouquet, soft rich, well-balanced, complex and mouth-filling.  Unfined and Unfiltered.

 

 $24.00 per bottle. SPECIAL $15

 

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