Don Bryant, who has spared no expense in promoting the terrior of Pritchard Hill, has recently hired Philippe Melka (Helen Turley led many successful vintages prior) whose Bordeaux background and experience with labels such as Quintessa and Constant should add austerity and structure to Bryant's already flamboyant and opulent style. Enologist Michel Rolland has also signed on as consultant.
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Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
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BN#207588 |
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As for the grand vin, there are 600 cases of the beautiful 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (100% Cabernet Sauvignon), which is scheduled to be bottled in November, 2007, is about six months later than former winemaker, Helen Turley, used to bottle this cuvee. Philippe Melka, who now oversees the winemaking, believes ... more
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| $675.00 |
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Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
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BN#232870 |
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The 2005 continues to exhibit a European-styled finesse, elegance, and a certain austerity. The wine also shows considerable new oak, lots of acidity, which is almost atypical for this vineyard site, and a deep ruby/purple color with notes of cedar, bay leaf, cigar box, and copious quantities of black currant ... more
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