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Angeline Winery
North Coast
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www.angelinewinery.com |
In 1990, Courtney Benham was walking through an old warehouse in San Jose when he chanced upon a forgotten treasure---some 1,500 cases of library wines, dating back nearly four decades, made by California wine pioneer, Martin Ray. Feeling as if he were on an archeological dig, Courtney explored further and found several old wooden crates filled with letters, press clippings, winery brochures, and price lists from Ray’s four decades as a winemaker. Martin Ray was an innovator who rejected mediocrity and was one of the first to produce 100% varietal wines in California. Ray is also well known for developing mountainside vineyards and his use of grapes from the Santa Cruz Mountains region to make ultra-premium wines. It was clear that Martin Ray had quite a history and that here was an intriguing opportunity. Knowing the significance of his find, Courtney contacted the Ray family and purchased the entire wine library and the Martin Ray trademark.
Today, Martin Ray Winery continues the tradition of making 100% varietal wines from mountain vineyards using the same winemaking practices that made Ray a legendary figure in the wine business.
The new line of Angeline wines is composed of an array of varietals sourced from renowned California wine regions like Russian River Valley, and other notable appellations within Sonoma County; as well as Napa Valley, Mendocino County, Santa Barbara County and the Paso Robles and Santa Maria Valley wine regions.
Head winemaker, Bryan Davison, is no stranger to Sonoma County and has made wine for over twenty years. Bryan’s intuitive approach to winemaking nurtures the perfect conditions where wines develop naturally. The Angeline wines embody a commitment to produce structured, elegant wines, which are abundant with layers of fruit.
Wine & Spirits, June '06, named Angeline as one of the 15 Top American Value Brands. |
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Angeline Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Characteristics: Layered aromas of ripe cherry, cocoa, cedar, anise and baking spices lead into a soft, richly textured mouthful of cherry, vanilla and spice flavors. This wine is elegantly balanced, yet immensely approachable.
Tasting note from the winery
Origin: USA California - North Coast
Average Rating: 4 out of 5
Type: Red
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$16.00/bottle |
Bottle size: 750 mL
Bottles Per Case: 12 |
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Angeline California Pinot Noir 2011
Characteristics: "Our Pinot Noir is produced from fruit that abounds with intense
fruit and rich aromas. By “cold soaking” the crushed grapes and fermenting at moderate
temperatures, bright fruit flavors are extracted from the grape, without harsh tannins. This Pinot Noir is a lively garnet color with aromas of intense fruit, luscious vanilla and spice. Bright fruit flavors of fresh strawberry, cherry, raspberry and ripe plum are layered with creamy vanilla, earthy overtones, tea spice and sweet toasty oak on the finish."
Tasting notes from the winemaker
Origin: USA California - North Coast
Average Rating: 4 out of 5
Type: Red
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$13.00/bottle |
Bottle size: 750 mL
Bottles Per Case: 12 |
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Angeline Chardonnay 2012
Characteristics: Coastal Californian Chardonnay retains the brighter charms of Chardonnay with fresh and firm guava and papaya notes on the nose that round out with a ripe fruit on the palate. Although dry it almost comes across as sweetly fragrant on the mid-palate in a way that makes this a natural with savory cuisine from India to Thailand as it can handle density and heat.
Wine review by Nicholas Livingston, April 2013
Origin: USA California - North Coast
Average Rating: not available
Type: White
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$13.00/bottle |
Bottle size: 750 mL
Bottles Per Case: 12 |
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Angeline Merlot 2010
Characteristics: Our Angeline Merlot is crushed in small lots and fermented in stainless steel open top tanks. The juice is then cold-soaked for two days, followed by gentle punchdowns to accentuate the rich fruit character, pressed to barrels and aged in French and American oak for twelve months. This Merlot has a deep, dark purple hue with brooding, layered aromas of sage, vanilla, black cherry and blackberry. Rich, full-bodied flavors of ripe plum, black cherry, spice, earth tones, herbal tea and tobacco are touched with subtle accents of toasty oak and vanilla.
Tasting note from the winery
Origin: USA California - North Coast
Average Rating: 5 out of 5
Type: Red
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$13.00/bottle |
Bottle size: 750 mL
Bottles Per Case: 12 |
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Angeline Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Characteristics: BECAUSE I LOVE THIS SO MUCH I WRITE THIS UP AGAIN:
Grassy notes open onto the telltale fragrance of hearts of palm and a welcomed gunflint high note. Yellow and ruby grapefruit are plush on the palate with an impressive mineral throughout the mouth and long onto the finish –a really impressive bottling from a stellar vintage.
Wine review by Nicholas Livingston, April 2013
Clearly Russian River Valley which one can tell apart from the Dry Creek for its steely –more grassy nuance above orchard and citrus fruit with a chalky, limey mineral . Really delicious in a place between California and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc –really impressive and invigorating.
Wine review by Nicholas Livingston, March 2012
Origin: USA California - North Coast
Average Rating: not available
Type: White
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$13.00/bottle |
Bottle size: 750 mL
Bottles Per Case: 12 |
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