This wine shows classic Russian River Valley traits. First, are the deep dark fruit aromas with flavors of blackberry and spice. It has a smooth texture that is rich and inviting, full body, and a lingering finish.
Pellegrini 2004 Cloverdale Ranch Merlot
The Pellegrini family is better known for Pinot from its Olivet Laneproperty, but it deserves credit for crafting memorable Merlot - no easy task for a grape thats sometimes prized for its plain-vanilla ways. This bottling from their Cloverdale Ranch plot in Alexander Valley begins with subtle dried cherry, pebbles ...
2005 Pellegrini Cloverdale Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
The 2005 Cloverdale Ranch Cabernet is a beautiful deep red color with purple highlights. The cooler weather in September gave us a wine with classic Cabernet aromatics and structure. Ripe black cherry and current aromas dominate the nose with chocolate, coffee and spice notes adding complexity. The vintage once again ...
