Wines
of the Week: Yorkville Cellars - Mendocino County
By FBWorld Team
Yorkville
Cellars, in Mendocino County, was one of the pioneers
of Eco-friendly farming in the wine industry. Their vineyards
have been certified by the California Certified Organic Famers
(CCOF) since 1986, and they've made great wine from the beginning.
Recently, our panel tasted a selection of the winery's current
releases.
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Yorkville
Cellars 2012 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Yorkville Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Mendocino County
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 15-20
Review:
Aromas of tropical fruit meld with citrusy notes and hints
of minerals on the nose. Flavors of lime, grapefruit,
and pineapple emerge on the palate. A clean, crisp wine
balanced by a slightly creamy mouthfeel, it's ideal or
sipping on a warm afternoon or to pair with crab. 1,000
cases produced.
Rating: 90 |
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Yorkville
Cellars 2010 Cabernet Franc
Winery:
Yorkville Cellars
Grape(s): 75% Cabernet Franc & 25%
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Mendocino County
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 25-30
Review:
Aromas of blackberries and cherries mingle with suggestions
of oak and sweet spice on the nose. A sip reveals flavors
of bramble fruit and bing cherry accented by hints of
earth and oak. A lighter wine, with mellow tannins, fans
of brighter, livelier reds will enjoy this bottle. Less
than 300 cases produced.
Rating: 88 |
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Yorkville
Cellars 2012 Rosé de Franc
Winery:
Yorkville Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Franc
Region: Mendocino County
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 15-20
Review:
Aromatics of cherries, strawberries, and watermelon greet
the senses. Flavors of cranberry, strawberry, and watermelon
mingle with hints of rose petal on the palate. A rather
dry Rosé with bright, tart flavors, it's a perfect
bottle for a picnic. 300 cases produced.
Rating: 88 |
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Yorkville
Cellars 2012 Sweet Malbec
Winery:
Yorkville Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Malbec
Region: Mendocino County
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 15-20
Review:
A bouquet of raspberries, blackberries, and stewed plums
rises up from a glass. Flavors of sweet boysenberry, raspberry,
and powdered sugar emerge on the palate. Lighter and not
overly sweet, it's a wine that's bright and approachable.
Enjoy a bottle with a blueberry torte or raspberry cheesecake.
300 cases were made.
Rating: 90 |
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Yorkville
Cellars 2011 Hi-Rollr Red
Winery:
Yorkville Cellars
Grape(s): 45% Zinfandel, 29% Carignane,
20% Petite Sirah, 2% Malbec, 2% Merlot, 1% Carmenere,
and 1% Cabernet Franc
Region: Mendocino County
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 15-20
Review:
Aromatics of black cherries and blackberries are accented
by suggestions of vanilla and sweet spice. The palate
offers flavors of cherry, plum, and boysenberry along
with hints of spice and toasty oak. A smooth, fruit-driven
wine, enjoy it on pizza night or with a Spanish chicken
dish. About 1,000 cases were made.
Rating: 88 |
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Yorkville
Cellars 2011 Late Harvest Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Yorkville Cellars
Grape(s): 74% Sauvignon Blanc & 26%
Semillon
Region: Mendocino County
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 25-30
Review:
A bouquet of pineapple, sweet citrus fruit, and a few
nutty, earthy suggestions greet the senses. Flavors of
apricot, sweet pineapple, and lemon meld with notes of
honey and almond paste. A lush, rich dessert wine, enjoy
a bottle with a almond, apricot, or pear torte. About
100 cases were made.
Rating: 91 |
By
Jason Barlow
96
— 100 |
Spectacular |
92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
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