De Loach Vineyards have, over
time, proven to yield wine of extraordinary depth
and character. Some of these vineyards produce grapes
that exhibit such unique flavour profiles that they
are bottled without blending. This tradition of
producing outstanding wines from a variety of remarkable
vineyards is embodied within the California Appellation
wines, creating wines suitable for near-term enjoyment.
A bright, crisp wine with aromas
of green apple and Casaba melon. On the palate, hints
of citrus flavours and apple mingle with notes of
toasty oak. Mid-palate flavours bring out the creaminess
in this wine. This elegant Chardonnay is well balanced
with a clean finish.
California
Zinfandel 2002 (RV)
A bright, deep ruby colour,
with intense varietal fruit balanced by toasty oak.
The wine has a fragrant nose of strawberry and red
berry aromas. On the palate, plum, raspberry and cranberry
flavours are complemented by hints of spice and oak.
This wine is balanced and full-bodied with a bright,
clean finish.
California
Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 (RV)
Beautiful ruby red colour, with
a soft, classic style. Fruit aromas of cherry and
raspberry blend with chocolate and hints of tobacco.
The wine’s flavours pleasantly complement the
aromas along with slight tannins, good acidity and
a long finish.
Russian
River Chardonnay 2001/2002 (RV)
A distinctive characteristic
true to the appellation; rich, ripe fruit and firm
acidity. Its concentrated aromas and flavours of pear,
apple and vanilla are complemented nicely by toasty
oak components. This elegant wine is rich and clean
with a smooth, long lasting finish.
Deep ruby color and intense,
ripe, varietal fruit aromas of cherry, plum and blueberry.
Flavors of ripe plum and boysenberry fruit mingle
on the palate with hints of tobacco, followed by layers
of vanilla in the long, jammy finish. This wine is
big, rich and very sumptuous with a medium-full body
and firm acidity.
- 89
points: Robert Parker
- Top 100 Wines of 2004: San Francisco Chronicle
O.F.S
Chardonnay 2003 (RV)
Delightfully elegant, offering
aromas of Red Delicious apples, cream and toast. Tropical
fruit flavors of peach and apple blend nicely with
oak complexities. The wine is well-balanced and has
a long, crisp finish.
-
90 points: Beverage Tasting Institute
- 93 points: Scott Carpenter’s Food & Wine
Radio
O.F.S
Pinot Noir 2002 (RV)
Deep garnet color with dark
cherry and berry fruit in the nose. On the palate,
rich fruit overtones are complemented by a slight
smokiness, a hint of spice and layers of creamy cola
notes. This wine is lush with a medium body, a sumptuous
mouthfeel and an elegant, lingering finish. Sit and
explore the evolution of flavours this Pinot Noir
offers in the glass.
Deep ruby color and chocolate
and blackberry aromas. This wine has a velvety smooth
entry into the palate followed with layers of fruit
and spice. The long, lingering finish echoes flavours
of blackberry, chocolate and spice. This wine is big,
rich and sumptuous.
- 93
points: Wine & Spirits
- 89 points: Robert Parker
- 84 points: asiacuisine.com
- Bronze Medal, Old & New World Other Red Varietals
& Blends Category: Lianhe Zaobao: The Wine Review
6th Annual Challenge, 2004
Late
Harvest Gewuztraminer 2000 (RV) (375ml)
Light golden color with aromas
of apricot nectar, peach and hints of pineapple. Flavors
of apricot, tropical fruit, rich honey and citrus
zest follow through to the finish. This is a clean,
crisp wine with the perfect balance of sweetness and
acidity.
