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2003 The Ambassador
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Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec
Firestone Vineyard
(Los Olivos, CA)
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Winemaker: Kevin Willenborg
The individual lots of five varietals were selected after fermentation and aged for 22 months in French oak barrels (75% new oak). At the completion of aging, we identified the finest barrels from each lot, and the final blend was assembled from these barrels after exhaustive trials. Our 2003 Ambassador begins with a warm bouquet of black cherry, raspberry, mocha and cinnamon spice. Rich, toasty flavors of cassis, plum and dark chocolate unfold in seamless layers across a broad, chewy texture. A...
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$80.00
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Phone: (805) 688-3940
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2005 Cabernet Sauvignon "Nucleus"
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Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Babcock Winery
(Lompoc, CA)
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Winemaker: Bryan Babcock
NUCLEUS, on the other hand, is more about diversity. NUCLEUS is a bigger section of the Estelle Ranch. It has four clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, a nice chunk of Merlot, and starting to mature in 2006 will be some very encouraging Petit Verdot. Interestingly, NUCLEUS is located in the crux of a turning point of some of Figueroa Mountain’s foothills. Along Roblar Avenue, these hills, which represent the first point at which the deep alluvial Santa Ynez Valley floor transcends into mountains, run...
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$55.00
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Phone: (805) 736-1455
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Info & Map Lompoc, CA
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