Winery
of the Week:
Yorkville Cellars - Mendocino County, Ca
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Yorkville
Cellars, in Mendocino County, California, was one of
the pioneers of Eco-friendly farming in the wine industry. Their
vineyards have been certified by the California Certified Organic
Famers (CCOF) since 1986, and they've made great wine from the
beginning. Recently, our panel tasted a selection of the winery's
current releases.
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Yorkville
Cellars 2013 "Vin Dune Nuit" Rosé
Winery:
Yorkville Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Malbec
Region: Mendocino County
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
A bouquet of bing cherries, cranberries, and fresh minerals
greets the senses. A sip reveals flavors of cranberry,
green apple, and cherry. A vibrant wine with a food friendly
acidity, if you prefer your Rosé with some pizazz,
give this bottle a try. Less than 300 cases produced.
Rating: 90 |
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Yorkville
Cellars 2013 Sparkling Malbec Brut Rosé
Winery:
Yorkville Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Malbec
Region: Mendocino County
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 30-35
Review:
The nose offers aromas of red berries and white peach
that open up into traces of custard and grain. A sip delivers
flavors of cranberries and red grapefruit, along with
hints of citrus zest and grain. Bright, tart, and complex,
it could make a lovely aperitif for your Thanksgiving
meal. Less than 300 cases were made.
Rating: 89 |
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Yorkville
Cellars 2013 Malbec
Winery:
Yorkville Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Malbec
Region: Mendocino County
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 25-30
Review:
Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, and currants meld
with hints of earth and creamy oak on the nose. Flavors
of blackberry, currant, and black cherry come together
with suggestions of sweet spice and earth on the palate.
Dark and supple, with rich tannins, enjoy a bottle with
a hearty Mexican dish. 300 cases were made.
Rating: 89 |
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Yorkville
Cellars 2012 Carmenere
Winery:
Yorkville Cellars
Grape(s): 100% armenere
Region: Mendocino County
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 30-35
Review:
Aromatics of raspberries, blackberries, and cherries mingle
with notes of spice and smoky oak on the nose. The palate
delivers flavors of raspberry and bing cherry that unfol
into nuances of white pepper and herbs. An elegant, yet
bright wine with plush tannins, fans of lively reds will
enjoy this bottle very much. About 300 cases produced.
Rating: 91 |
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Yorkville
Cellars 2013 Sweet Malbec
Winery:
Yorkville Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Malbec
Region: Mendocino County
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
Fragrances of sweet red berries greets the senses. The
palate delivers flavors of raspberry and cranberry, along
with a hint of powdered sugar. A light sweetness and a
fresh acidity, make this a lovely wine to enjoy with a
light raspberry dessert or even (if you're in the mood)
a fine aperitif. Under 300 cases produced.
Rating: 90 |
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Yorkville
Cellars 2011 Late Harvest Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Yorkville Cellars
Grape(s): 74% Sauvignon Blanc & 26%
Semillon
Region: Mendocino County
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 25-30
Review:
A bouquet of pineapple, sweet citrus fruit, and a few
nutty, earthy suggestions rise up from a glass. Flavors
of apricot, sweet pineapple, and lemon meld with notes
of honey and almond paste. A lush, rich dessert wine,
enjoy a bottle with a almond, apricot, or pear torte.
About 100 cases were made.
Rating: 91 |
By
Jason Barlow
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Spectacular |
92
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Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
85
— 88 |
Good |
81
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Solid |
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