Teatown Cellars Wine List

2004 NAPA VALLEY MERLOT

The 2004 Merlot carries on the continuity of previous vintages. A dark, plum red wine bright and intense black fruits and spices (garrigue) on the nose. On the palate intense black fruits with balanced oak followed by soft tannins and good acidity. A long, ripe, lush Merlot finish of black fruits, soft tannins and oak. I love the added complexity that blending brings into the 2004 Merlot. Drink now and over the next 3-5 years.

2003 NAPA VALLEY MERLOT The 2003 Merlot is a dark, plum red. Bright and intense black fruits and spices (garrigue) on the nose. On the palate intense black fruits with balanced oak followed by soft tannins and good acidity. A long, ripe, lush Merlot finish of black fruits, soft tannins and oak. Drink now and over the next 3-5 years. What was Miles saying about Merlot?

2002 NAPA VALLEY CHARDONNAY

The 2002 Chardonnay to some great degree mirrors the 2000 and 2001 and shows the consistency of fruit produced by this vineyard. Fairly deep yellow in color. Honeyed - melon with some oak. Deep full-bodied honey suckle flavors with hints of tropical fruits backed up by toasty oak. This wine is pervaded by ripe, sweet, full throttle fruit that is compounded by low yields. Long ripe slightly oaky finish.

2002 NAPA VALLEY MERLOT

The 2002 Merlot is a dark, plum red with sweet black fruit and spices on the nose along with but not overcome by the usual (oak) suspects. On the palate varietally perfect extraordinarily intense Merlot fruit framed and balanced by oak. Moderate soft tannins and good acidity. A long, lush finish of blackberry fruit, soft tannins and oak. Drink now and over the next 3-5 years.

2001 NAPA VALLEY MERLOT

Very similar to the 2000 Merlot, with a bit more intensity, a little more extract and structure. Dark red/ruby color. On the nose blackberry and currant; underbrush with a touch of chocolate and toasty oak. In the mouth intense fruit flavors dominated by Bing cherry and dark raspberry flavors, lush and supple with moderate tannins and balanced, well integrated oak. A long, lush finish of blackberry fruit, soft tannins and toasty oak.

2001 NAPA VALLEY CHARDONNAY

The 2001 Chardonnay to a great degree mirrors the 2000 and shows the consistency of fruit produced by this Rust Ridge Vineyard. This wine is a light yellow in color. On the nose it is creamy and oaky with a touch of vanilla along with ripe, lush Chardonnay fruit, a touch tropical. In the mouth tightly focused ripe, intense Chardonnay fruit, again a touch tropical with balanced oak, malo-lactic, and acidity. The finish is long, and balanced with clean Chardonnay fruit and oak

2000 NAPA VALLEY MERLOT

Dark red/ruby color. On the nose blackberry and currant; underbrush with a touch of chocolate and toasty oak. In the mouth intense fruit flavors dominated by Bing cherry and raspberry flavors, lush and supple, with moderate tannins and balanced well integrated oak. A long, lush finish of blackberry fruit, soft tannins and toasty oak.

2000 NAPA VALLEY CHARDONNAY

Light yellow in color. On the nose it is creamy and oaky with a touch of vanilla, along with ripe, lush Chardonnay fruit, a touch tropical. In the mouth, tightly focused, ripe, intense Chardonnay fruit, again, a touch tropical, with balanced oak, malo-lactic, and acidity. The finish is long, and balanced with clean Chardonnay fruit.

1999 NAPA VALLEY MERLOT

Dark ruby color. On the nose black cherries and raspberries with a touch of chocolate and toasty oak. In the mouth intense fruit flavors dominated by black cherry and raspberry with soft tannins and subtle nicely balanced oak. A long intensely fruity finish balanced with oak and soft tannins.

1998 NAPA VALLEY CHARDONNAY

The wine is a deep yellow color. A round, fat spicy nose with citrusy-leesy aromas, a touch of tropical fruits, clean intense Chardonnay fruit, some mineral notes, creamy and buttery and nice balanced oak. In the mouth the fruit is assertive, intense Chardonnay flavors, fat, round and balanced with great acidity and mineral characteristics. Oak is subdued and in balance. Long, crisp, creamy finish.

1997 NAPA VALLEY MERLOT

A dark cherry red color, with aromas of black raspberry and garrigue, and a touch of chocolate, as well. In the mouth bright, clean fruit redolent of cherry and raspberry with a distinct note of garrigue. Very elegant with well balanced oak and nicely resolved tannins. A long finish with good fruit intensity, nice lingering oak and soft tannins.

1997 NAPA VALLEY CHARDONNAY

The wine is a light yellow color. An attractive nose opens with aromas of tropical fruits, citrus and some mineral notes. In the mouth the fruit is assertive, yet lean and minerally with good acidity and forward fruit. The finish is long creamy with nicely balanced toasted oak flavors.

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