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$29
per 750ml bottle
Only
219 Cases Produced
Grapes
are grown without the
use of herbicides, pesticides, or
chemical fertilizers and
our organic farming practices
are certified by the
California Certified Organic Farmers.
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Long
Meadow Ranch
Sangiovese
has been called "California's Best Sangiovese"
by wine retailer and longtime friend, Greg O'Flynn of the
California Wine Merchant and Wine Bar in San Francisco.
Frankly, we have not tasted all of the Sangiovese wines
from California, but we do know that this wine shows the
true varietal character that we have found only in Italy.
This wine expresses the essence of the great Sangiovese
grape with its delicate nose, rich color, and seductively
soft mouth feel.
We find the Sangiovese is perfect for a summer al fresco
lunch under the pergola. At other times during the year,
we have paired this elegant Sangiovese with a first course
of carpaccio made from Long Meadow Ranch Grass-fed Highland
Beef, We also enjoy our Sangiovese paired with roasted chicken
or quail as a main course. We have even served it with rhubarb
and strawberry shortcake for dessert.
Respected
industry leader and organic farming pioneer,
Frank Leeds manages
our small Sangiovese
vineyard (Peter's Vineyard) and our experienced and
talented winemaker is Ashley
Heisey.
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WINEMAKER'S
TASING NOTES
2004 LONG MEADOW RANCH SANGIOVESE
"Peter's Vineyard"
"This wine has a youthful, brilliant ruby color in the glass and is a riper
version of LMR's typical Sangiovese. But, the wine offers plenty of vibrancy and varietal
acidity. The red fruits of cherry plums and black cherry are complemented by
sweet spiciness, minerals, dried orange peel, leather and cocoa powder. The broad, full entry becomes characteristically more focused on the
mid-palate. The finish delivers a mouthwatering burst of red fruit and dried
orange peel, which invites another sip
- Ashley Heisey
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Harvest Dates:
September 10 & 14, 2004
Varietal Composition:
90% Sangiovese, 10% Petit Verdot.
Brix @ Harvest:
24.5°
Cooperage:
Aged in neutral French
oak coopered by Seguin-Moreau
for 25 months. |
Alcohol:
13.6%
Production:
219 cases.
Food Affinities:
Perfect with roasted poultry, wood oven-baked pizza, and pasta. |
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The Vineyards:
In 1994 we began developing a Sangiovese vineyard. Inspired by our family friend, Peter Kraljic, who spent many seasons in the hills of Tuscany, "Peter's Vineyard" is located at a 1000 elevation on a southwest-facing slope. Aspiring to make a truly great Sangiovese in the tradition of Brunello, we believe that we are the first to plant on a site in the Mayacamas Mountains. Employing 3309 rootstock to reduce vigor and using the small-cluster, small-berry clone known as "Rodeno," we hope to produce a rich, full-bodied wine. Now in our third release, we are beginning to explore the possibilities for "Peter's Vineyard."
Long Meadow Ranch Sangiovese will be available to members
of the LMR Corral
Club at the members' only re-order price of $24.65 per bottle.
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