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.
California
Chardonnay 2007 (RV) 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 2005/2006 (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 2006 (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 2006 (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.
-86
points: Wine Spectator (For 2005 vintage)
Russian
River Zinfandel 2006/2007 (RV) 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 2007 (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.
- 87 points: Wine Spectator (For 2006 vintage)
- 90 points: Beverage Tasting Institute
- 93 points: Scott Carpenter’s Food & Wine
Radio
O.F.S
Pinot Noir 2006 (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.
- 85
points: Wine Spectator
O.F.S
Zinfandel 2001/2003/2004 (RV) 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.
Forgotten
Vines Zinfandel 2005 (Limited Qty) Offering vibrant aromas of ripe
raspberry, marion berry and dusty bramble, the dark
fruit carries onto the palate where mouthwatering
flavors of blackberry and cassis are complemented
by hints of earth and barrel spice. Bursting onto
your palate with juicy fruit flavors, this is a supple
fruit-forward wine with great potential for aging.
-
85 points: Wine Spectator
Green
Valley Pinot Noir 2006 (Limited Qty) This quintessential Green Valley
Pinot Noir boasts dark ruby red hues that open to
a bright fruit nose with earthy aromas and a smattering
of spice. Followed on the palate flavors of pomegranate,
cherries, raspberry, leather, and crushed rose petals
that burst in the mouth and continuously evolve as
the wine breathes. A well-structured wine, it is ready
to drink now and will age beautifully for up to 10
years.
-
88 points: Wine Spectator
Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2005 This rich and energetic pale
golden Chardonnay, shows opulent levels of tropical
fruit intermixed with honeysuckle and hints of tantalizing
tangerine that develops depth and intensity with airing
in the glass. The alcohol is completely integrated
so it tastes substantial rather than heavy or warm.
It is full-bodied and well-balanced with a fleshy
mouth feel, a lengthy finish and plenty of intensity.
