Red ------------- ---	2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Appellation: Santa Barbara County Winemaker: Joey Tensley Opulent and intoxicating, Carina Cellars' 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Robert Craig Vineyard is a wealth of flavor and structure. Located in the Howell Mountain region of Napa Valley, this vineyard enjoys cool breezes and plenty of sunshine, and its high elevation leaves it in a class all its own. The fruit it produces is rich with elegant tannins and robust character, resulting in a wine with a nose full of blackberries, currants, and mocha, followed by a spicy touch of mint and anise. Fina... ...read more 41 cases produced Question? Comment? info@carinacellas.com Visit:	$58.00 Regular as of 01/02
Red ------------- ---	2005 Westerly Syrah Appellation: Santa Barbara County Winemaker: Joey Tensley Instantly fresh and tart, like a homemade berry pie on a summer day, this wine is reminiscent of warm breezes and intoxicating aromas. With an essence of pomegranate that will stain your hands and a mouthfeel bursting with cranberries, blueberries, and raspberries there are plenty of bright fruits to please the senses. A touch of nutmeg on the nose balances the crisp acidity that is characteristic of Westerly Vineyard while a soft structure complements the subtle tannins. Pair with seared duck b... ...read more 238 cases produced Question? Comment? info@carinacellas.com Visit:	$34.00 Regular as of 01/02
Red ------------- ---	2006 Morehouse Syrah Appellation: Santa Barbara County Winemaker: Joey Tensley See the girl with the red dress on/She can do the Birdland all night long. Ray Charles’ “lady in red” is not one to compare with this voluptuous Syrah. Her scent precedes her with a bouquet of ripe red raspberries, cassis and a lingering hint of cinnamon and earth. Then you see her, and that initial sight (err sip) reveals first a smokiness that opens up into a palate of black cherries and cranberries, then lingers with a spicy mix of cocoa and clove. An unparalleled wine such as this will... ...read more 238 cases produced Question? Comment? info@carinacellas.com Visit:	$34.00 Regular as of 01/02
Red ------------- ---	2006 Tierra Alta Syrah Appellation: Santa Barbara County Winemaker: Joey Tensley Deep in the heart of Sherwood Forest, nestled amongst the lush green trees laden with the sweet aroma of morning dew, the rogue awaits his true love. The fair maiden approaches with an effeminate air of lavender and rosemary, which is instantly met by his bold kiss of blackberries and black cherries. Their matches met, the couple steals away with graceful agility, leaving behind lingering hints of strawberries, olallieberries and a moment of peppery love that will not soon be forgotten. As all t... ...read more 198 cases produced Question? Comment? info@carinacellas.com Visit:	$32.00 Regular as of 01/02
Red ------------- ---	2006 Clairvoyant Appellation: Santa Barbara County Blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Winemaker: Joey Tensley Yummy! Delicious! Outstanding! Just a few of the enthusiastic words we’ve heard to describe this blend over the years, and we couldn’t agree more. A favorite among the staff, there is something so satisfying about a wine that offers an intoxicating nose, a smooth palate, and a long smoky finish without any harsh edges or overly tart aspects. Based on the Chateuaneuf du Pape region of the southern Rhone Valley this blend is known for its perfect harmony of acidity and tannins offering a mouth... ...read more 600 cases produced Question? Comment? info@carinacellas.com Visit:	$28.00 Regular as of 01/02
Red ------------- ---	2006 Iconoclast Appellation: Santa Barbara County Unspecified Winemaker: Joey Tensley A rebel without a cause, a “lone wolf”, a true maverick; the Iconoclast continues to defy conventions and perceptions and create a class of its own. An unconventional blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley and 33% Syrah from Santa Ynez Valley, this wine provokes with its intense aromas of rich earth and the deep notes of ripe cranberries and pomegranates. Delving further, your senses are accosted with a palate laden with black cherries and currents, with a long finish of nutmeg and... ...read more 200 cases produced Question? Comment? info@carinacellas.com Visit:	$60.00 Regular as of 01/02
Red ------------- ---	2006 Sibylline Appellation: Santa Barbara County Unspecified Winemaker: Joey Tensley Immediately identified by a resolute fearlessness and fortitude to speak its mind, the Sibylline is a Rhone blend not to be questioned. Named after the Greek prophetesses known as the Sibyls, who professed the future to all passerbys, the Sibylline lures its audience in with a vibrant bouquet of cassis, blackberries and jasmine. Unable to resist these alluring aromas, you become engaged in a decadent palate of bright fruits and vanilla that culminates in a smoky cranberry and white pepper finish... ...read more 214 cases produced Question? Comment? info@carinacellas.com Visit:	$36.00 Regular as of 01/02
Red ------------- ---	2006 Syrah "7 percent" Appellation: Santa Barbara County Unspecified Winemaker: Joey Tensley With Lady Luck perched on his shoulder, winemaker Joey Tensley hit the jackpot when he perfected this blend of seven percent Viognier and ninety-three percent Syrah. Now a Carina Cellars classic, this wine is sure to share its good fortune with all who drink it. Originally a ground-breaking style in the region of Cote Rotie, this blend is quickly becoming a household name. With soft floral aromas and a smooth palate of cranberries, toffee, and orange blossom, this wine will win over the Queen of... ...read more 500 cases produced Question? Comment? info@carinacellas.com Visit:	$38.00 Regular as of 01/02
White ---	2006 Central Coast Viognier Appellation: Santa Barbara County Winemaker: Joey Tensley Like a hummingbird that has found its perfect flower, this Viognier offers all of the traditional flavors one expects from this temperamental grape. Finicky to grow, one must pick the Viognier grape at its peak of ripeness or the balance of acidity and alcohol will be lost in the shuffle of fruitiness and flavor. A Caribbean abyss awaits in every glass, starting with a nose full of orange blossoms and honeysuckles and a palate ripe with apricots and peaches. A hint of pink grapefruit finishes wi... ...read more 1100 cases produced Question? Comment? info@carinacellas.com Visit:	$22.00 Regular as of 01/02
White ---	2006 Stolpman Viognier Appellation: Santa Barbara County Winemaker: Joey Tensley Like a sun-kissed blond running down the beach, this wine conjures up thoughts of summer flings and sweet honey finishes. With a nose full of apricots, peaches and pears there is no denying that this is a true Rhone style Viognier. A smooth, rounded mouthfeel is followed by a long butterscotch finish reminiscent of the Stolpman Vineyard. The limestone soil and sloping terrain add a touch of minerality to the delicious fruit bowl bounding out of the bottle. Enjoy this wine with a spicy Thai dish ... ...read more 300 cases produced Question? Comment? info@carinacellas.com Visit:	$34.00 Regular as of 01/02
White Dessert Wine ---	2006 Late Harvest Viognier Appellation: Santa Barbara County Dessert Wine Winemaker: Joey Tensley The perfect end to a perfect evening! Enjoy this luscious dessert at the end of the night and reminisce about the Dionysian festivities. With a touch of sweetness and a riveting tropical essence, Carina Cellars' first vintage of this wine offers an ending so satiating you will skip the chocolate cake every time. 142 cases produced Question? Comment? info@carinacellas.com Visit:	$26.00 Regular as of 01/02

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