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2010 Chardonnay -- Re-set your Palate

Our first Chardonnay was produced in 2010 to create a wine we liked to drink. Our cool climate fruit was barrel fermented, half in French Oak and half in stainless steel, stirred on the lees three times a week, with no malo-lactic fermentation. The result is a Burgundy style wine with bright acid, tropical fruit and honeysuckle aromas, a rich mid-palate, and just enough oak to pull it all together in a long, sweet finish.

This wine will re-set your palate for Napa Valley Chardonnay.

105 cases produced 750 ml $30 -- Sold Out

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2001 Cabernet Sauvignon

Our first year leads off a wonderful string of vintages from our vineyard on Howell Mountain. This full bodied mountain Cabernet is open in the glass, with a floral aroma backed with the richness of chocolate cream, hints of tea leaves and leather. This wine is aging gracefully and is showing the elegance of pure Howell Mountain Cabernet. Very limited availability from our library selections.

72 cases produced 750 ml $120

2002 Cabernet Sauvignon

Initially restrained, our 2002 is a powerful wine now showing the floral, black fruit nose of the '01. Deep garnet color, big chewy mouth feel with a soft, silky texture, ripe black fruit flavors and a potpourri of aromas from tea leaves, sweet clove, orange peel, mint, cocoa and leather. The long sweet finish will leave you longing for another sip, and asking yourself what this wine will be in another 5 years. I am continually struck by the power of this vintage. Limited availability from our library selections.

103 cases produced 750 ml $110

2003 Cabernet Sauvignon

Rich, deep flavored, ripe fruit gives the 2003 a full, creamy mouth feel with that soft, silky tannin structure that characterizes our Cabernet. Aromas of black fruit, cassis, tea leaves, and cocoa brought forward by a rose petal richness. Very rich on the palate, with a long, silky sweet finish. You won't want to miss this limited Wicker vintage.

"This is my NEW favorite vintage" is an expression I am hearing a lot recently.

97 cases produced 750 ml $100

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon -- Current Cabernet Release

Rich, complex and restrained, the 2004 was released a year after our 2005. Much like the 2002, this wine was slow to open up, but the wait was worth it. Deep and rich, this is a powerful wine that is developing its smooth, creamy texture on the palate. The deep, bright garnet color gives you an early glimpse of what to expect. Rich black fruit aromas continue to evolve as this wine sits in the glass, followed by soft, silky fruit tannins on the palate. Balance is the key: fruit, oak, and acid in perfect harmony for a solid structure, creamy rich mouth feel and a lingering sweetness on the finish.

270 cases produced 750 ml $100

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

Deep, rich and full of ripened fruit flavors, our 2005 Cabernet will delight your palate. Rich with black fruit characters, this wine shows the lushness of our 2003, with sweet aromas of cedar, cigar box and fruit. As expected, this wine finishes with a long sweetness that characterizes our balanced wines.

220 cases produced 750 ml $100

15 cases produced 375 ml $56 -- Sold Out

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon -- Not Yet Released

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

The rich and juvenile character of the 2007 make it the new kid on the block. Not officially released, it has leaked into a few restaurant placements. Sound acidity and youthful tannins set this wine well with bold foods that can handle its power.

293 cases produced 750 ml $100

30 cases produced 375 ml $56

2006 Wicker Vineyards "975" Cabernet Dessert Wine: Soon to be Released (We can't call it Port, so we have finally come up with a new name.)

Already in 500 ml bottles, we will be releasing our "975" Cabernet Dessert Wine as soon as our labels are approved and printed. We think you will love the package.

This late harvested, dessert style wine will be the perfect encore to your evening meal. Fruit driven, it is neither cloyingly sweet at 6% residual sugar, nor overly alcoholic at 18% alc. Fortified with incredible high proof, barrel selected from the distillery at Germain-Robin, it has layers of ripe fruit and chocolate with a wonderful Congnac undertone. As with all our wines, balance is the key to the approachability and ageability of this superb bottling. Approximately 40 cases were produced.

Here is a sneak preview of the 500 ml packaging designed by our friend Joe Herdell.

BUY NOW Please download and complete an Order Form (.pdf), and either phone, fax or mail the information to our office.

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