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Star Viognier 2004 |
From Mendocino’s Mc Dowell Valley Appellation east of Hopland. Viognier is naturally high in sugar and acidity, giving this white wine varietal the ability to age. Aged in stainless steel (no age aging) and retaining the original Malic acid (no ML fermentation), this wine is crisp and fruity and a great compliment to seafood, especially oysters.
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Star Chardonnay 2003 |
This 3-acre vineyard
about the Ukiah Valley is part of
the old Yokayo Ranch. Pamela Ricetti
is an opera singer who farms this
isolated spot and serenades her vines
as she tends them. Barrel fermented
in French oak - we're told even chardonnay
haters - love it.
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Star Pinot Noir 2004 |
Sideways aside, Pinot
has always been a favorite varietal
of both seasoned wine lovers and
novices. Lush fruit, French oak and
a body to die for –that can age nicely
for ten years. Great with grilled
salmon and easily stands up to powerful
sauces. This is a blend of 5 vineyard
sites and only 350 cases were produced.
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Star Merlot 2004 |
Pamela's
Vineyard thrives right in the
heart of the Ukiah Valley as
part of the historic Yokayo
Ranch. Private roads lead to
this peaceful and spiritual
places where Pomo tribes held
their ceremonies and the charcoal
of their fire pits is still
visible among the vine rows.
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Star Carignane 2004 |
Huge trunks of these
old head-pruned vines tell the story
of multiple generations of the Ricetti
family. Tom & Pamela recognize
the winemaker's need for fruit flavor
intensity and prune this vineyard
severely to allow a yield of only
3 to 4 tons per acre. Hard to say,
but easy to drink - an easy pick
for sipping.
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Star Charbono 2005 |
Common 50 years ago, acreage hit a low of 47 in the world only 10 years ago - all the remaining vines were old and weakened by disease making ripening difficult and propagation uneconomical. Vulnerable to rot from early rains, we can thank only the most dedicated growers for Charbono’s existence. Inglenook, one of Napa Valley’s original wineries, produced memorable Charbono, still retaining drinkability 30 years later. Our flagship wine, this lovely relic is enjoying a rebirth. We’ve received a GOLD MEDAL every vintage so far.
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Star Dad's Daily Red 2002 |
Sally's tribute to her
Dad, Fred, who's a healthy 84 and
always ready to help out at the winery.
It's become everyone's favorite blend
- old vine Carignane, Grenache, Zinfandel,
Petite Sirah and the rare Charbono.
Don't let the moderate price fool
you, it ages beautifully for many
years but we suggest you drink it
now and lift a glass to Dads everywhere!
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Star, It's My Fault |
A
new non-vintage multi-varietal
blend commemorating the announcement
of the Pacific Star Fault, named
for and running directly under
our winery. The fault is a part
of the San Andreas system and
may well be the northern extension
of the Hayward Fault located
in the East Bay region of San
Francisco.
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Star Coro 2004 |
In 2000 Pacific Star
joined with 8 other wineries to bring
recognition to Mendocino County’s
rich heritage of fine vineyards.
Strict production protocol was developed
to define a sophisticated blending
program. Each winery’s blend is,
by rule, based upon 40% to 70% Zinfandel
and 9 other varietals can be added
as components in lesser amounts – but
all grapes must be grown in Mendocino
County.
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Star Zinfandel 2004 |
Favorite barrels were
selected for this bottling, an additional
6 months of coddling weaves in nuances
of French, and Yugoslavian oak, adding
a subtle dimension to an intricate
Zin. Rich without huge alcohol -
its food friendly and fits the bill
when only Zin will do.
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Star Barbera 2003 |
Native to the Piemonte
region in Northwest Italy, Barbera
is uncommon in the US market with
a shortage of plantings in appropriate
sites. Its naturally high acidity
needs to be tempered by a slow ripening
season made up of hot days and cool
nights – we’re fortunate to find
this ideal temperature range in the
benchlands of Mendocino County. Try
Barbera with your favorite Italian
style foods.
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Star Charbera 2003 |
| A 50 – 50 blend of Charbono
and Barbera in a style from northern
Italy where blending is commonplace.
The name is also a blend of the two
varietals. This wine will complement
grilled meats, salamis, smoked and
aged cheeses, sausages and other
high fat content (its tannins dissolve
the fat without being too rich and
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Star Petite Sirah 2005 |
With the science of
DNA identification applied to
grape varieties, we now know
that Petite Sirah is a cross
between French Syrah (Shiraz
in Australia) and an obscure
grape called Pelorsin.
Created in the 1880’s
by a plant biologist named Dr.
Durif – the grape is known
as Durif in France and traveled
to California with immigrants
at the turn of the century.
Susceptibility to rot due to
its tightly packed clusters,
it is notoriously difficult
to grow. Producing acres dipped
to a low of under 2,000 in the
90’s - a comeback is alive
and well among winemakers who
cherish its versatility in blends
as well as its sturdy dark beauty. A
great alternative to Cabernet
Sauvignon for steak.
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