Girard Winery

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The narrow, winding road up Sage Canyon leads a traveler to one of Napa Valley's best kept secrets: Pritchard Hill, where mountain wineries such as Bryant Family, Colgin and Chappellet have carved a niche into the steep slopes. It's read more...here that you will find the vineyards from which Girard's 93-point Cabernet was born. Girard was founded 35 years ago at the dawn of New Age winemaking in California.

Since its inception, Girard Winery's quest has remained unchanged: to seek out world-class vineyards and produce from them, wines that in every way possible, reflect the breathtakingly rare terroir in which the grapes were grown.

On hillsides high above Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon is king. And Girard winemaker Marco DiGiulio lets terroir - or the vineyard - determine his choice of varietals. It's no wonder Girard's Cabernet ripens well on the rugged terrain of Napa's mountain appellations, with views that stretch clear across the valley.

At lower altitudes, richer soils are more suitable to growing white grapes such as Sauvignon Blanc and red grapes like Merlot. As a result, Girard has dedicated much of its valley floor acreage to these varietals. Additionally, the winery sources a small amount of Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah from individual growers in other parts of the valley. The Chardonnay in the winery's portfolio also comes from grapes grown in Sonoma's upscale Russian River Valley.

For more than three decades, Girard has celebrated its sense of place in the California wine country. With the right grapes from the right locations, this Napa Valley winery offers a line-up that features both power and finesse - the hallmark of great California wine.

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rar8888 reviewed Girard Artistry 2006:

November 2009

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This was a nice Bordeaux style blend that really needs some time decanting before drinking. Dark color and substantial mouth feel. This is nice.

Girard Artistry 2006

Starting at $29^.94 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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JasminaDragoljevic modified this page:

Oct 19

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JasminaDragoljevic added a photo for Girard Winery.

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floatero2 reviewed Girard Chardonnay 2006:

October 2009

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Girard Chardonnay 2006

Starting at $22^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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Ben Berry reviewed Girard Petite Sirah 2006:

October 2009

Ben Berry

superb, rich - powerful, with lots of alc. and imense fruit and structure.

Girard Petite Sirah 2006

Starting at $23^.79 Snoothrank: 4/5

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Derek67 reviewed Girard Zinfandel 2005:

August 2009

Derek67

An elegant and dark zin. Black fruit, bramble and very light pepper spice.

Girard Zinfandel 2005

Starting at $22^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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malahaller reviewed Girard Sauvignon Blanc 2006:

August 2009

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Girard Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Starting at $13^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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kateuber reviewed Girard Chardonnay 2007:

July 2009

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Girard Chardonnay 2007

Starting at $21^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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emk987 reviewed Girard Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain 2005:

July 2009

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Girard Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain 2005

Starting at $63^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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emk987 reviewed Girard Zinfandel Rose Napa Valley 2007:

July 2009

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Girard Zinfandel Rose Napa Valley 2007

Starting at $18^.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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tedh reviewed Girard Napa Red 1999:

July 2009

tedh

Great wine and everything you would like in a blend. Nice lingering finish with very smooth tannins. Has developed well in the bottle. I would rate this 4.5

Girard Napa Red 1999

Starting at $50^.95 Snoothrank: 4/5

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ENLuby wrote in the forum topic: Girard Winery - "Pardon our Dust" Sale

June 2009

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While Girard Winery is undergoing construction on their patio they are offering a "Pardon our Dust" sale. All bottle prices are 10% off and cases are 15% off. Call the tasting room at 707.967.9298 x18 and mention the...

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