MSW_Wine&Spirits2018

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Cabernet Sauvignon Dunnigan Hills VA R I E TA L Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Petite Sirah

Chardonnay Dunnigan Hills VA R I E TA L Chardonnay V I N E A G E 3 to 10 years old S O I L Corning Red gravel soils V I N I F I C AT I ON Six clones of Chardonnay were used in this wine. Clone 809 was fermented in steel tanks to retain its Muscat character and the other clones were barrel fermented. The wine was aged on its lees with stirring for eight months in a combination of French and hybrid American and Hungarian oak barrels (22% new/78% neutral oak). TA S T I N G N O T E Lush, full, rich tropical characters with aromas of Crème Brulee, pine- apple and macaroons. Flavors of creamy butter are mellowed by tropical mango and ripe melon. Beautiful structure with a lingering finish. Red Blend Arsonist Dunnigan Hills VA R I E TA L 53% Petit Verdot 28% Malbec 19% Cabernet Sauvignon V I N E A G E 3 to 10 years old S O I L Corning Red gravel soils V I N I F I C AT I O N Blended and aged 22 months in a combination of French, American and European/American hybrid barrels, approximately 30% of which are new. TA S T I N G N O T E Aromas and flavors of violets, blackberry and caramel intermingle with toasty oak and vanilla on the nose. An opulent and luscious wine with a lengthy finish suggesting dark chocolate and truffle tannins.

V I N E A G E 3 to 10 years old S O I L Corning Red gravel soils

V I N I F I C AT I O N Fermented in stainless steel tanks with a combination of selected yeast and native yeast. The tanks were pumped over twice daily until nearly dry, then pressed and aged the wine in a combination of French, Hungarian and American oak barrels for 14 months. TA S T I N G N O T E Aromas of toasty oak, tobacco, dark fruit, clove and nutmeg. Juicy, mouth-filling flavors of blackberry and dried cranberry are followed by firm tannins and a hint of spicy chocolate. 89WE

Chardonnay Arsonist Dunnigan Hills VA R I E TA L Chardonnay V I N E A G E 3 to 10 years old S O I L Corning Red gravel soils

V I N I F I C AT I O N Barrel fermented in a com- bination of American, French, Hungarian and Eastern European oak, with frequent stirring of the lees. 10% of the barrel lots are aged an additional six months with lees stirring. TA S T I N G N O T E Aromas of brown butter and honeysuckle mingle with baking spices and vanilla. Honey, melon and stone fruit flavors bring this rich wine to life with hints of toasty oak in the mid-palate. The Arsonist is big and creamy.

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