Artesa Vineyards and Winery

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  November 2009

  Artesa Elements 2005

  Snoothrank: Starting at $19^.99

  - Tasted at Lee's Wine Experience 11/7/09

  Wine review by VegasOenophile

  
  
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  October 2009

  Artesa Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2004

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  No written review

  Wine review by Bay Area WineO

  
  

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• October 2009

  Great overview! My wife and I were in Napa Valley around roughly the same time but it looks like we hit completely different wineries. It was a beautiful time of year to be out there but I will say I was a bit surprised to see 100 degree temps at the end of September. The wineries... Read moreGreat overview! My wife and I were in Napa Valley around roughly the same time but it looks like we hit completely different wineries. It was a beautiful time of year to be out there but I will say I was a bit surprised to see 100 degree temps at the end of September. The wineries that my wife and I hit were: Cliff Lede Pride Mountain Artesa Pine Ridge Heitz Masonry Larkmead Joseph Phelps Sequoia Grove Our favorite experiences were the tour and pairing at Cliff Lede, the summit tasting at Pride Mountain, and the tasting at Larkmead. Cliff Lede was a small group of 4 couples lead by a very knowledgeable guide (Tom). We toured the winery and took a brief stroll through the vineyards before our tasting. It was a lot of fun but it was a little pricey. The summit tasting at Pride Mountain was amazing. It was a private tasting with one of the wineries senior staff members. We had Jason the head chef and trained sommelier. The tasting started with a tour of the caves, and we ended with tasting out of the barrel. It was great. Larkmead is on our list first of all because their wines were fantastic. Secondly, the tasting experience was a ton of fun as well. We got a brief tour from Susan through the winery and got to see cabernet grapes being sorted and de-stemmed. The tasting itself was very relaxed and intimate. This is a definite must do for the next time.    (hide)

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  September 2009

  Artesa Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley 2005

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  Very elegant, long soft tannins. Very nice blackberry, dark chocolate, cassis and blueberry. Very nicely balanced cab.

  Wine review by rar8888

  
  
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  September 2009

  Artesa Haire Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006

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  Spicier pinot, chewy medium long finish, soil earthy. My wife was not a fan. More tannins than the 2007.

  Wine review by rar8888

  
  
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  September 2009

  Artesa Pinot Noir Carneros 2007

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  Cherry, tobacco, and notes of spice. Short to medium length on finish. Easy to drink pinot noir.

  Wine review by rar8888

  
  
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  September 2009

  Artesa Chardonnay Carneros 2007

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  I am just in general not an Oaky chardonay fan. This is an oaky chard with buttery flavors and a fair amount of residual sugar. Not at all cisp due to the malolactic fermentation.

  Wine review by rar8888

  
  
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  September 2009

  Artesa Tempranillo Reserve 2004

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  Bright red cherry color and flavor. Medium finish, hints of tobacco, leather. Burst of fruit at the beginning tapering off to a smooth finish.

  Wine review by rar8888

  
  
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  September 2009

  Artesa Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2005

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  Tasted at the winery 9/21/09

  Wine review by VegasOenophile

  
  
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  September 2009

  Artesa Limited Release Merlot Napa Valley 2005

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  Tasted at the winery 9/21/09

  Wine review by VegasOenophile

  
  

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