The Vineyard, Fall Edition, 2007RidgeVineyardsPaul Draper, winemakerk Fall Releases k2004 Monte Bello_ _______________________ 134.99Monte Bello Estate Vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mtns.Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Franc - oldestvines planted in 1949.2005 Geyserville_________________________ 29.992005 Geyserville _____________________ mag. 69.99Western edge of Alexander Valley, Sonoma County,Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Carignane - old vines planted1881.Rich blackberry layered with plum. Full-bodied, greatcomplexity, a lengthy finish.2005 Zinfandel Pagani Ranch________________ 34.99The old Pagani Ranch on the east side of Sonoma Valley.100-year-old Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Alicante, Mataro, andCarignane vines.Classic old vine zinberry spice. Concentrated and complex.A wonderfully balanced and complete wine.2005 Zinfandel York Creek_ _________________ 25.99York Creek Vineyard situated high atop Spring Mountainoverlooking the Napa Valley. Zinfandel and Petite Sirahvines, planted 1970-1990. Deep berry fruit with hints ofcandied plum and mountain bramble. Lively acidity and afull structure. Displays a fine mountain vineyard character.k Cellar Selections k2003 Monte Bello_ _______________________ 119.992003 Monte Bello_ ____________________ mag. 239.992000 Monte Bello_ _______________________ 114.991999 Monte Bello_ _______________________ 114.991997 Monte Bello_ ____________________ mag. 299.991987 Monte Bello_ _______________________ 249.991992, 1994 & 1996 Monte Bello (2 each in Wood)__ 1599.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountain_ __ 34.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountain half 17.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountain___ 31.992005 Lytton Springs_ _____________________ 30.992005 Lytton Springs_ ___________________ half 17.992005 Lytton Springs_ __________________ mag. 69.992005 Lytton Springs_ _________________ 3.0 liter 229.992004 Lytton Spring_ ____________________ half 17.492004 Zinfandel York Creek_ _________________ 24.992005 Zinfandel Ponzo Vineyard______________ 23.992004 Zinfandel Ponzo Vineyard_ _____________ 24.992005 Zinfandel Paso Robles_ ________________ 27.992004 Zinfandel Paso Robles_ ________________ 26.99PG. 26 | Phone 1-800-491-3438 • Local 417-883-4066 • FAX 417-881-0036
The Vineyard, Fall Edition, 2007Mark Herold& Erika GottlMark Herold andErika Gottel“Some of the best Cabernet Sauvignons to emerge from California over the last two or three years have been the responsibilityof winemaker Mark Herold. His own wine, Merus, is a no-holds-barred, full-throttle Cabernet Sauvignon. He’s also doing exquisitework for such up-and-coming new wineries as Buccella, Hestan, Harris Estate, and Kamen, with a few more coming on boardsoon. This is modern California winemaking at its best, taking full advantage of extraordinary fruit potential in selected microclimatesin Napa Valley.” Robert ParkerHarris Estate Vineyards“<strong>Wine</strong> consultant Mark Herold is making the wines at this estate, which he considers to havesome of the greatest terroir potential he has seen in Napa Valley. The vineyards are locatedon Diamond Mountain, in the distinctive micro-climate of the Franz Valley School Road (48acres protected on three sides by forests). there are three single vineyard offerings…Theseare impressive newcomers that merit serious attention.” Robert ParkerStanley and HelenCheng, proprietorsof Hestan Vineyards2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Jake’s Creek Vineyard_ ____________ 99.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Jake’s Creek Vineyard_ _________ mag. 219.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon Jake’s Creek Vineyard_____________ 79.99Rated 90/100, <strong>Wine</strong> AdvocateRated 91+/100, <strong>International</strong> <strong>Wine</strong> Cellar2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Jake’s Creek Vineyard _ ____________ 79.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Lakeview Vineyard_ ______________ 99.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Lakeview Vineyard_ ___________ mag. 219.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Treva’s Vineyard_ ________________ 99.992004 Cabernet Sauvignon Treva’s Vineyard_ _____________ mag. 219.992003 Cabernet Sauvignon Treva’s Vineyard VSR_ _____________ 99.99Rated 92/100 <strong>Wine</strong> AdvocateHestan Vineyards“Napa’s Impressive Newcomers -10 names you should know and search out in your questfor the best.” <strong>Wine</strong> SpectatorHong-Kong born, Stanley Cheng has, over the past two decades, built up one of theworld’s biggest cookware empires, controlling such brands as Kitchenaid, Farberware andAnolon. In 1996, he moved his world to Napa, buying a 127-acre ranch, much of which hedevoted to vineyards. With the help and winemaking skills of Mark Herold of Merus, thetwo are producing some of Napa Valley’s most compelling wines.Mike Harris, proprietorof HarrisEstate Vineyards2003 Hestan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon_ ______________ 89.992003 Hestan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon_ ___________ mag. 199.992003 Hestan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon_ __________ 3.0 liter 549.99“Performing even better than it did from cask, the 2003 CabernetSauvignon (288 cases of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon made by up-and-comingwinemaker Mark Herold for proprietors Stanley and Helen Cheng) looksto be sensational. Its inky/blue/purple color is followed by an explosivenose of blueberry liqueur intermixed with white chocolate and acaciaflowers. Full-bodied, opulent, and dense with high but sweet levels oftannin, marvelous purity, and a layered finish that lasts for 40+ seconds,this superb 2003 can be drunk young or cellared for two decades.” RobertParker, rated 93/100.2003 Meyer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon_ _________ 3.0 liter 549.99“Firm, intense and concentrated, with complex blackberry, tobacco, cassisand anise flavors that are tightly wound and sharply focused, finishing withchewy tannins and a delicious burst of fruit. Best from 2008 through 2012.”<strong>Wine</strong> Spectator, rated 92/100Merus“What an inspirational story this small garage (literally) winery is! This classic ‘seat of thepants’ winemaking operation is already producing thrilling Cabernets, largely because ofthe extraordinary enthusiasm and uncompromising ferocity of the husband/wife team ofMark Herold and Erika Gottl. Their objective is to eventually produce 1,000 cases of a fullthrottle,brilliantly etched, ageworthy Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena, Stags Leap, andCoombsville vineyard sources…are among the most exciting new reds to come out ofnorthern California in the last several years… Readers wanting to have a chance to purchasea few bottles should contact the winery as virtually all of these wines are sold via a !mailing list.” RobertParkerMark Herold andErika Gottel2004 Cabernet Sauvignon_ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 179.99“Rich and concentrated, with a generous mix of currant, blackberry, wild berry and mocha-laced oak. While intense and concentrated,it avoids being heavy, turning sleek and elegant. Deftly balanced and tightly focused, with a complex and lingering finish marked byhints of herb and black olive. Drink now through 2015. 875 cases made.” <strong>Wine</strong> Spectator, rated 96/100“The home property of the successful husband and wife team of winemaking guru Mark Herold and his graphic designer wife, ErikaGottl, Merus has produced a blockbuster 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon.” <strong>Wine</strong> Advocate, rated 94/100info@brownderby.com • www.brownderby.com PG. | 27
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