ZINFANDEL accounts for 90% of our production.

2005 Collins Vineyard Zinfandel
Dark ruby red colors lead to aromas of redfruit, raspberry, cinnamon, vanilla and barrel char. The palette follows the nose with flavors of raspberry, red currant, vanilla, warm brown spice and white pepper. A beautifully balanced wine with a bold red fruit entry, rich and elegant but not overwhelming. A secure and well structured middle with supple tannins and a spicy, fruity finish. A magnificent example of the restrained use of oak. Another in a long line of food friendly Zinfandels from one of Sonoma County's premier producers.

The wine is priced at $30 per bottle/$360 per case Club Discount Price: $24 per bottle/$288 per case
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2006 Pinot Noir Orsi Vineyard
A translucent dusky red color leads to classic Pinot Noir aromas of strawberry, cherry, hibiscus, forest floor, vanilla, coffee, and smoke. In the mouth, this Pinot Noir reveals flavors of bright cherry, cola, char, vanilla, and brown sugar. A soft approachable entry gives way to lush and full flavors pulling through the middle. The silky tannins and bright acidity dance over the palette and the finish is an assertive flush of mineral infused ripe berries. This wine is understated and feminine, a sexy silky Pinot that seduces rather than bludgeons the imbiber into submission. Think lingerie rather than leather! A low alcohol but complex wine with charm and depth, this first Pinot Noir from Limerick Lane shows that California can grow exceptional Burgundian style wines as opposed to the dark, super extracted, high alcohol, unsubtle Pinot Noirs so common nowadays. Grown on a knoll above the Russian River Bench, 4 miles as the crow flies from Limerick Lane, the Orsi vineyard specializes in low yield high quality fruit and only sells to 4 select wineries, Limerick Lane being one of them.

The wine is priced at $38 per bottle/$456 per case* *We offer a 20% discount for club members! Cases can be mixed.

GOLD MEDAL WINNER ~ Sonoma County Harvest Fair 2007

2005 Molly's Block Zinfandel
Colors of garnet and ruby lead to aromas of red raspberry, brambles and black cherry, followed on the palette by aromas with a bit of smoky nuance, and more vibrant fruit. A juicy rich middle gives way to a finely flavored finish. This is a bold Zinfandel with full fruit flavor and fabulous length. This exuberant Zinfandel expresses the potential of Limerick Lane's Collins Vineyard, and is an enticing prelude to the outstanding 2005 vintage Zinfandels that will be released next year. This is our first red wine in a screw cap finish. We are trying this method as a guarantee against the variability sometimes found in cork finished bottles. Drink now or cellar for 4 years.

2006 Collins Vineyard Deco Zinfandel
A clear dark ruby red color leads to aromas of strawberry, raspberry, vanilla spice and the smell of pastry baking.  Lush flavors of red fruits and berries give way to a well balanced middle with tannins and acid in perfect alignment.  This wine finishes beautifully with lush fruit flavors and notes of vanilla.  From beets and squash, to burgers, steaks and ribs, this is one food friendly Zinfandel; try it with your favorite chocolate dessert!  A sleek, well balanced wine that was made to be shared with friends.

The wine is priced at $38 per bottle/$456 per case* *We offer a 20% discount for club members! Cases can be mixed.

2004 Old Vine Zinfandel
Made from grapes from the oldest vines in the Collins Vineyard this is an exceptional wine. Planted in 1910, the vines are dry farmed, head pruned and yield about one ton of fruit per acre. Deep, dark ruby red color leads to aromas of plum, raspberry, caramel and caramelized sugar with a touch of mint, oak char and spice. This wine enters the mouth with intense fruit flavors of plum and blackberry becoming expansive on the middle palate. Strong tones of native acidity lead to a lengthy and smooth finish. A beautifully balanced wine that shows its heritage and terroir well, it is an elegant expression of the original planting of the Collins Vineyard. This wine is drinkable now, but will benefit from some ageing. A fabulous addition to any serious oenophile's cellar.

SYRAH:
2005 Syrah, Collins Vineyard
Dark, purple, almost inky color is followed by aromas of cedar, tobacco, blueberry, blackberry, bramble, pie, toasty smoky oak and game meat.  This wine enters the mouth softly with large quantities of dark fruit, black currant and blackberry. On the mid-palate it brings flavors of smoky char and tannins bursting with opulent fruit notes and layers of barrel flavor. This is not a fruit bomb from Down Under or an earthy expression from the Old World. This is California Syrah. An intense and deep wine with beautiful fruit, backed with adequate cooperage to elevate and lengthen the feeling as it crosses your tongue. Another treasure from Limerick Lane not to be missed.

The wine was aged in French and Hungarian oak barrels, 36% of the barrels were new. Completely estate grown, the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Gold Medal Winner, 2007 Grand Harvest Awards

1023, A Blend of Syrah and Zinfandel
Winemaker Comments:
1023, A Blend of Syrah and Zinfandel.This wine is called 1023 after the address of the Collins Vineyard on Limerick Lane in Healdsburg. The Zinfandel vines are grown on clay loam soils and are all crown pruned. The average age of these Zinfandel vines is over 50 years old. The Syrah is half crown pruned and half trellised. The Syrah vines were planted in 1987.

Tasting Notes:
Clear, dark colors of red rubies give way to aromas of dark cherry pie, blackberries, vanilla, toasted oak and roasting meat. This wine enters the mouth with red fruit flavors of cherry and raspberry. A delightful mouthfeel starts out soft but powerful, intensifying towards the middle palate. Supple tannins and balanced acidity lead to a smooth, lingering finish. The reliability and consistency of the Collins vineyard shine through. Another winning example of the blend being greater than the sum of its parts.

Only 150 cases were produced. $38 per bottle/ $456 per case* *We offer a 20% discount for club members! Cases can be mixed.

FURMINT:
2005 Dry Furmint

FURMINT:
NV* Late Harvest Furmint, Estate Grown (375ml bottles)

Limerick Lane is probably the only commercial producer of Furmint in the United States. We have grown the grape along with its complementary Hungarian cousin, Harslevelu since the early 1980’s.

The NV Late Harvest Furmint is a blend of three vintages, 2002, 2003 and 2004. All three vintages produced very small crops of very sweet grapes with some raisins and botrytized fruit but not enough quantity to produce a vintage wine each year.

The blend was stored as per tradition in old oak barrels for a minimum of three years. The wine was racked and topped twice per year.

The wine exudes the traditional aromas and flavors of a Tokaji Aszu; a beautiful golden yellow color and aromas of apricots and honey. In the mouth the richness of the fruit comes through, the flavors of dried fruits, toasted nuts and honey. The acidity is well balanced and keeps the fruit flavors alive, all the way to the finish.

On the sweetness scale used in Hungary this wine is a 3 puttonyos or 70 grams per liter. The wine is best paired with cheeses or not very sweet desserts. In Hungary such a wine would also be served with Foie Gras or similar savory dishes. Indeed it is best as dessert itself.

NV* = Non-Vintage

$60 per 375ml bottle, $720 per case (12x375ml) Limit one case per customer

Limerick Lane Cellars
1023 Limerick Lane
Healdsburg, Ca 95448
(707) 433-9211
(707) 433-1652 (fax)
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