Dehasa La Granja 2004 Tempranillo

In 1998, Alejandro Fernández and his wife Esperanza Rivera, having created Tinto Pesquera and Condado de Haza in their native Ribera del Duero acquired the historic “La Granja” estate: 1800 acres of southfacing hillsides along the Guareña River with enormous hand-carved 18th century cellars. New vineyards totaling 325 acres of Tempranillo clones obtained in Pesquera have reverted this historic wine estate to its original vocation.

THE WINERY

100% Tempranillo from the Pesquera clones. Purity of fruit accompanies generous texture and weight, with excellent balance and expression enhanced by two years in bottle prior to release. 

THE WINE

IN THE PRESS

Dehesa la Granja 2004 “The 2004 Dehesa la Granja offers similar but more expressive aromatics, is rounder and more supple on the palate, and has outstanding depth, concentration, and length. It is more forward than the 2003 but should offer a similar drinking window. It will be at its best from 2010-2020. —92 points

—Jay Miller, Wine Advocate, April 2008

Grapes: 100% Tempranillo

Vineyards: Bordering the Guareña River in the province of Zamora and planted with 325 acres of old-clone Tempranillo from the Tinto Pesquera vineyards.

Winemaking: Malolactic fermentation in new oak barrels, two years in the barrel and two years bottle age prior to release.

Alcohol: 14%

DeLille Cellars D2

2008   DeLille Cellars D2
Appellation: Columbia Valley

Release Dates: November 4-7, 2010

Tasting Notes:

In an outstanding Merlot year coupled with the addition of Red Willow Vineyard Merlot to the blend, the 2008 D2 does not disappoint and can be expected to stand out as a stellar example of the vintage. This wine has an extremely expressive nose of toasted black cherries, violets, lavender, thyme, all encapsulated in subtle mocha espresso from the oak. On the palate, rich dark fruits of blackberries and black cherries co-mingle with chocolate nuances. The 2008 D2 is extremely charming, rich and unusually complex — a truly exceptional vintage for D2.

Varietal Blend:
55% Merlot | 39% Cabernet Sauvignon | 4% Cabernet Franc | 2% Petit Verdot

vineyard breakdown:
13% Red Willow Merlot
12% Boushey Vineyard Merlot
10% Stillwater Creek Merlot
10% Ciel du Cheval Merlot
5% Klipsun Merlot
4% Kiona Merlot
1% Harrison Hill Merlot

23% Grand Ciel Cabernet
5% Ciel du Cheval Cabernet
5% Klipsun Cabernet
4% Red Willow Cabernet
2% Harrison Hill Cabernet
2% Ciel du Cheval Cabernet Franc
2% Boushey Cabernet Franc
2% Ciel du Cheval Petit Verdot

Cougar Crest Dedication 4

The fourth release of Dedication is a blend of four varietals; 44% Syrah, 32% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Luch, ripe plums, red currants, black cherries, and a hint of dried roses and herbs on the nose are balanced by acidity and tannins that are smooth and graceful, not overbearing. Rich on the palate and long on the finish, the overall effect shows balance and finesse, a hallmark of Cougar Crest wines.