Wines by Vintage
2000 Wines
Vintage Notes
The harvest started on August 31st with Sauvignon Blanc from the Jardine Vineyard. Our Bordeaux varietals from the Jardine Vineyard — Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon — were all very ripe with high sugar levels. This year marked our first harvest of Syrah, selected from Pleasant Valley and Huerhuero vineyards. All fruit was hand-picked then crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. The wines were then aged in French and American oak for up to 16 months.
2000 Cabernet Sauvignon
Estate
Medium ruby red. Floral Cabernet bouquet, fine fruity flavors. Full, elegant body with a long, soft finish. Ripe Tannins. Flavors of dark chocolate and toasty vanilla oak.
2000 Merlot
Estate
Medium ruby red. Very complex bouquet, red cherries, blue and blackberries. Lots of fruit in the mouth, slightly peppery with good acid balance and well formed tannins. Will age well.
2000 Syrah
Estate
Dark ruby red. Big bouquet of ripe cherries, hint of roasted coffee beans, walnuts and some chocolate. Big and elegant wine with lots of ripe fruit. Long finish.