May 17, 2011
Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon Winery: Yorkville Cellars Region: Mendocino County Year: 2009 Special Designation: Eleanor of Aquitaine Price: 20-25 Review: Lovely aromas of critus fruits and honey combine on the nose. A sip unfurls flavors of lemon, sweet lime, and grapefruit with suggestions of minerals and honey. Lush fruit is in harmony with ...
May 17, 2011
Grape(s): Malbec Winery: Yorkville Cellars Region: Mendocino County Year: 2010 Special Designation: Sweet Malbec Price: 20-25 Review: A rich nose offers aromas of cherries, raspberries, boysenberries, sweet spice, herbs, and a few floral notes. On the palate, raspberries, boysenberries, and cranberry jam combine nicely with brighter floral suggestions. A round, lush, rather sweet wine ...
May 17, 2011
Grape(s): Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Carmenere Winery: Yorkville Cellars Region: Mendocino County Year: 2008 Special Designation: Richard the Loin-Heart Price: 30-35 Review: The nose has excellent depth as blackberries, currants, and black cherries are complicated by suggestions of earth, floral notes, dark-chocolate, and a hint of oak. Rich dark fruit flavors ...
May 17, 2011
Grape(s): Cabernet Franc Winery: Yorkville Cellars Region: Mendocino County Year: 2010 Special Designation: Rosé de Franc Price: 15-20 Review: Aromas of red berries, rose petals, and an allusion of sweetness greet you on the nose. A sip offers lush strawberry,cherry, and watermelon flavors accented by some lovely floral hints. A lush wine that still ...
May 17, 2011
Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc Winery: Yorkville Cellars Region: Mendocino County Year: 2010 Special Designation: (none) Price: 15-20 Review: Notes of grapefruit, fresh cut grass, and a bit of lemon zest can be discovered on the nose. Lively citrus flavors combine with a few grassy suggestions, and a hint of white pepper on the palate. A ...
May 17, 2011
Grape(s): Semillon Winery: Yorkville Cellars Region: Mendocino County Year: 2009 Special Designation: Late Harvest Price: 35-40 Review: A rich, complex nose greets the senses with aromas of pineapple rind, dried pear, dried apricot, nutty suggestions, honey, and a hint of orange blossoms. The palate delivers layers of flavors, opening with notes of pear, ripe ...
August 26, 2010
Richard the Lion-Heart is carefully blended, using the very best barrels of Yorkville’s certified organic estate grown grapes. The 2006 vintage includes six varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere. This is very likely the only estate grown, California wine blended made with all six of the traditional noble red ...
August 26, 2010
Yorkville Cellars has two main vineyards on our ranch in Yorkville, California. Both are certified organic. The vineyard behind the tasting room is called Randle Hill Vineyard and is planted to Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. A total of 13 acres, it mainly dates back to 1982 and was expanded in 1989. The vineyard along ...
August 24, 2010
Since the planting of their vineyard in 1982, Yorkville Cellars has been commitmented to following organic farming practices. CCOF (California Certified Organic Farm) certification ensures that no pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or synthetic fertilizers are ever used on the property. In addition, they believe their farming practices will ensure a healthy soil that will be ...
August 24, 2010
The Yorkville Highlands viticultural area lies generally along the headwaters of Dry Creek and Rancheria Creek. The vineyards in the Yorkville Highlands area are almost entirely above 800 feet in elevation. The area is a continuous string of high benches and land troughs bordered by even higher ridges with Highway 128 running the middle. ...