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Estate Chardonnay Trio

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:16:00 GMT

Estate Chardonnay Trio
Buy Now: $144.00

The Iron Horse family is passionate aboutChardonnay and the Estate Trio gives you a great sense of thediversity of this grape by featurng three distincly differentChardonnays grown and bottled right here on our estate. Trio includes 1 bottle each of the 2010 Corral Vineyard, 2010Heritage Clone and 2010 Rued Clone.

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2008 Iron Horse Native Yeast Chardonnay

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:19:00 GMT

2008 Iron Horse Native Yeast Chardonnay
Buy Now: $48.00

Winemaker David Munksgard found distinctlydifferent yeast strains at three of our top Chardonnay blocks atIron Horse. He fermented each block separately, then blended themtogether to make this wine, which Wine & Spirits Magazinedescribes as "a combination of depth and delicacy on the level of aGrand Cru."

Food Pairing
Morrel mushrooms, roasted onions, rich, grilled fish (king salmon,swordfish), wood roasted game birds, cream sauces, bacon, Gruyeremacaroni and cheese.

Accolades New vintage, not yet reviewed. The 2005 vintagewas awarded 94 points in Wine & Spirits and named one of their"Top 100" wines of the year.

Total production
295 cases.

Discounts
Limited release - No case or club discounts

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2011 Iron Horse Estate Pinot Noir

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 09:08:00 GMT

2011 Iron Horse Estate Pinot Noir
Buy Now: $50.00

The most distinctive character of Iron HorsePinot Noir is that it goes beyond the bright fruit charactertypical of the Russian River area, showing deeper, earthier flavorsthat are special to Green Valley. This is a very expressive,stylish wine. It has extraordinary depth of character and yet theweight and texture of the wine are so light and silky, it justglides across the palate.

Food Pairing
Favorite parings for this wine include grilled quail flavored withstar anise, tea smoked duck, whole roasted pork loin with rosemary,veal marsala or a seared tenderloin of beef with horseradishcream. The complexity of the estate Pinot Noir also makes ita perfect choice for the richness and wide range of flavors atThanksgiving dinner.

Accolades
New vintage, not yet reviewed. The 2008 vintage was called"Exceptional" by Dan Berger Vintage Experiences, 4 stars by theSanta Rosa Press Democrat. Wine Enthusiast awarded the 2006 vintage92 points and Wine & Spirits gave it 91 points. The 2005vintage was awarded 92 points by The Wine Enthusiast.

Total Production
1275 cases

Discounts
Regular orders 10%on 12 bottles, 5% on 6 bottles
ClubJoy! 25% off retail; Corral Club 20%; 2-Bottle Club 15%.

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2011 Iron Horse Estate Chardonnay

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 09:04:00 GMT

2011 Iron Horse Estate Chardonnay
Buy Now: $28.00

The 2011 Estate Chardonnay is signature GreenValley. 100% Barrel Fermented, 100% “Heritage Clones” and zeromalolactic fermentation. 2010 was a cool and dry year, resulting insmaller yields, but intense and complex flavors. The oak isbeautifully integrated and the finish exceptionally long.

Tasting Notes and Food Pairing
By nose: Vanilla and spice, ripe red apple and a touch of lees onthe finish. By mouth: Savory, complex and satisfying, a touch ofminerality, tarragon and vanilla. Definitely a food wine. Pair thiswine with roast chicken, crab cakes, salmon, halibut, lobster,grilled mushrooms, fava beans and buttered corn.

Accolades
The previous vintage was awarded 93 points by Wine EnthusiastMagazine. Wine Enthusiast awarded the 2009 vintage 92 points. Theyalso awarded the 2008 vintage 90 points.The 2006 vintage wasawarded 91 points each by Wine & Spirits and Wine Enthusiast.The 2005 vintage received 93 points from Wine and Spirits and 90points from Wine Enthusiast.

Total Production
1,828 cases.

Discounts
Regular orders10% on 12 bottles, 5% on 6 bottles
Club Joy! 25% off retail; Corral Club 20%; 2-Bottle Club15%

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2010 Iron Horse Native Yeast Chardonnay

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:18:00 GMT

2010 Iron Horse Native Yeast Chardonnay
Buy Now: $48.00

The native Yeast Chardonnay is a selectionfrom one of the most prized blocks on the estate. Fermentingwith native yeast from the wineyards gives the wine a unique mouthfeel and heightens the expression of the Hyde-Old Wenteclone.

Tasting Notes and Food Pairing
By nose; Stone-fruit, pineapple and lime on the finish. By mouth;lime, kumquat and minerality with a unique mouth-feel (the resultof using native yeast). The depth and complexity of this wineallows it to pair with a wide range of flavors and textures:poached wild salmon with tarragon butter, pappardelle pasta withDunge-ness crab, lemon zest and toasted breadcrumbs, veal picatta,or roasted quail with bacon and wild mushroom stuffing.

Accolades
The current vintage was awarded 92 points from Wine Enthusiast.Wine Enthusiast also rated the previous vintage 92 points. The 2005received 94 points in Wine & Spirits and was named one of their"Top 100" wines of the year.

Total Production
535 cases.

Discounts
Limited release - No case or club discounts

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2010 Iron Horse Rued Chardonnay

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:16:00 GMT

2010 Iron Horse Rued Chardonnay
Buy Now: $48.00

The Rued Clone is a special variety ofChardonnay (some think it's 'native' to Green Valley) with apronounced floral aroma, which matches perfectly with the area'scool, foggy climate and highly prized Gold Ridgesoil.

Tasting Notes and Food Pairing
By nose, ripe red apple, vanilla and lemon zest. By mouth, classic“Rued” profile: a hint of “musque” lemon zest and lime. Serve withgrilled sea food such as trout, sea bass, red snapper, swordfish orlobster. Adding floral citrus flavors to finish your fish, such asMeyer lemon, Rangpur lime or Buddha’s hand would accentuate thewine’s characteristic aroma.

Accolades
The current vintage received 93 points from Wine Enthusiast. WineEnthusiast also rated the 2009 vintage 92 points. The 2006 received90 points in Wine & Spirits and 90 points in Wine Enthusiast.The 2005 vintage received 94 points in Wine Enthusiast and 92points in Wine & Spirits. Dan Berger called this wine"simply one of the greatest examples of California Chardonnay Ihave ever tasted."

Total Production
531 cases.

Discounts
Limited release - No case or club discounts

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2010 Iron Horse UnOaked Chardonnay

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:13:00 GMT

2010 Iron Horse UnOaked Chardonnay
Buy Now: $27.00

Bright, crisp, mineraly and richly fruity. Totaste with the winemaker, click on this YouTube video.

Food Pairing
Fantastic with seafood salads, fresh seasonal vegetables, Picholineolives, anchovies and cured meats, eclectic, exotic, fusion, panAsian, East-meets-West cuisines that have difficulty carryingoak.

Accolades
The current vintage was awarded 90 points by Wine Enthusiast. The2008 vintage received 90 points from Wine Enthusiast. StevenHeimoff said " There is no oak in this Chardonnay, but it is sorich you don't even notice. It's all pure, ripe, pineapple, rangeand lime fruit, accompanied by tart, clean Green Valley acidity.Tremendously versatile with food." Vintage Experiences' Dan Bergersaid that the 2007 vintage was "Exceptional" and Wine Enthusiastawarded it 89 points.

Total Production
2,750 cases

Discounts
Regular orders 10%on 12 bottles, 5% on 6 bottles
ClubJoy! 25% off retail; Corral Club 20%; 2-Bottle Club 15%.

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2010 Iron Horse Corral Vineyard Chardonnay

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:11:00 GMT

2010 Iron Horse Corral Vineyard Chardonnay
Buy Now: $48.00

Sitting amongst our southern-most vineyardblocks is an romantic old cattle corral, which explains why we callthose blocks the Corral Vineyard. The 2010 Corral Vineyard was madefrom 75% Old Wente Clone and 25% Rued Clone, two of our favorite‘Heritage Clones’ which explains the elegant, impressive longfinish.

Tasting Notes and Food Pairing
By nose and mouth; minerality, savory and ripe pear, with animpressive long finish. Definitely a formal dining wine. We suggestFrench classics, such as Sole Meunière, Coquilles St. Jacques,blanquette de veau and American classics, like chicken anddumplings.

Accolades
The current vintage recieved 93 points by Wine Enthusiast. The 2006vintage received 91 points from Wine Enthusiast. Wine Enthusiastalso rated the previous vintage 92 points. The 2004 received 93points in Wine Enthusiast and 90 points in Wine Spectator. The 2003was named an "Editor's Choice" with a "93-point" rating in WineEnthusiast and Andrea Immer chose it for her select wine club. Wine& Spirits awarded the 2000 91 points.

Total Production
474 cases.

Discounts
Regular orders 10% on 12 bottles, 5% on 6bottles
Club Joy! 25% off retail;Corral Club 20%; 2-Bottle Club 15%

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2010 Iron Horse Thomas Road Pinot Noir

Wed, 1 Aug 2012 10:17:00 GMT

2010 Iron Horse Thomas Road Pinot Noir
Buy Now: $85.00

The most distinctive character of Iron HorsePinot Noir is that it goes beyond the bright fruit charactertypical of the Russian River area, showing deeper, earthier flavorsthat are special to Green Valley. This is a very expressive,stylish wine. It has extraordinary depth of character and yet theweight and texture of the wine are so light and silky, it justglides across the palate.

Food Pairing
Enjoy with seared lamb tenderloins, caramelized chicories, a coneof pomme frites with sea salt and cracked black pepper, mesquitegilled quail with rosemary and warm figs, slow roasted pork ribs,crispy Sonoma duck, Tellegio cheese, mushroom brie, red waxGouda.

Accolades
New vintage, not yet reviewed. The 2008 vintage was called"Exceptional" by Dan Berger Vintage Experiences, 4 stars by theSanta Rosa Press Democrat. Wine Enthusiast awarded the 2006 vintage92 points and Wine & Spirits gave it 91 points. The 2005vintage was awarded 92 points by The Wine Enthusiast.

Total Production
450 cases

Discounts
Limited Production- no club discounts.

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2009 Iron Horse Rued Chardonnay

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:34:00 GMT

2009 Iron Horse Rued Chardonnay
Buy Now: $48.00

This is a very special bottling from IronHorse, representing a great vintage, one of the most prized singleblocks of vineyard on the estate, and a single clone. itexemplifies the extraordinary balance of gorgeous fruit, weight,texture and depth of character, with clean, bright, zingy flavorsthat make Green Valley so special.

Food Pairing
Soft shell crab and fruit salsa, monk fish with new potatoes, favabeans, spring peas, braised chicken, crispy fried rabbit, anythingwith garlic, butter or cream, smoked ham, steak tartar.

Accolades
The previous vintage received 90 points from both Wine Enthusiastand Wine & Spirits. The 2005 vintage was honored with 94 pointsbyWine Enthusiast and 92 points by Wine & Spirits. MasterSommelier Ronn Weigand's Restaurant News gave this wine 4+ Stars(out of 5). Laurie Daniel, San Jose Mercury News, says this wine is"Worth the splurge..." and Dan Berger states that this is "simplyone of the greatest examples of California Chardonnay I have evertasted."

Total Production
375 cases

Discounts
Limited release - No case or club discounts

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