The dominant notes of raspberry greet the senses, interwoven with a distinct essence of crushed gravel, bestowing a rustic and earthy quality. Subtle yet distinct hints of cured meat add a savory complexity, while the gentle warmth of cayenne pepper adds a tantalizing spicy edge, enticing and adding depth to the olfactory experience.The first sip introduces a silky, soft texture that coats the palate. The wine’s medium to full body showcases excellent acidity, providing a lively and refreshing sensation. The wine culminates with a finish that lingers gracefully.Overall, the Reserve Cabernet Franc showcases the elegance and depth characteristic of awell-crafted wine emphasizing why it is a standout every year!
What an alluring Sangiovese! A juicy bowl of ripe cherries. Its mouthfeel amplifies the fruit forward nature making it so refreshing on the palate. With its light and chill-able character, this red wine becomes a perfect companion for relaxed gatherings and warm weather; where good fruit and great company intertwine to create a tapestry of memories you'll cherish forever.
In every vintage making a blend becomes an annual challenge, highlighting what pieces of the blend excelled, while honing in on our distinct style. 2009 is a prime example of that difficulty - all components were excellent. Thus resulting in a wine that is largly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. These two exceeded our expectations and blended together to make a wine defined in a very classic bordelaise style. Chocolate, coffee, roasted red peppers, crushed black pepper, and tobacco spices permeate the nose. The mouth has a beautiful balance of cigar box and nutmeg-like spices, vanilla, and slight cedar. The merlot itself contributes a beautiful roundness of red fruits, raspberry and even pomegranate. The addition of Malbec and petite Verdot strengthens the mouthfeel and adds complexity to the finish. The biggest challenge in a great vintage as this is to showcase which varietals do well and do so with the signature Coquelicot Estate style. Well when all the parts are terrific, the pieces fit together, the only thing to do is welcome the fact that more will be made. A good thing, since this stellar vintage should be shared with all, we are proud of it
On the nose all the delicious and harmonious blend of dark fruit and red fruit. More specifically blackberry, plum, and raspberry. Secondary aromas dark cacao and slightly peppery. Well integrated tannins and perfectly bottle aged for consumption today or you can lay this down for the next 3-7 years.
Syrah is the overachiever in the Santa Ynez Valley, often times without proper recognition of its beauty. Our climate and soil series are akin to producing world class wine. It comes down to the winemaking style that really allows this grape to blossom. Think of aromas of blackberry, white pepper, and crushed roses. On the palate raspberry, with secondary notes of clove and barrel spice. The wine has soft, delicate tannins, resulting from a winemaking style geared to keep the wine vivacious sans new oak.
