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Terra Valentine 2010 "Marriage"
Terra Valentine 2010 "Marriage"

Terra Valentine

2010 Bordeaux Style Blend
Bottle Size: 750ml, 12/cs
Region: Napa Valley, CA
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Shipping Notification:
Ground shipments may be delayed if there is risk of damage from high temperatures. Shipments will go out as regional weather permits. Temperature-controlled ground shipping will be used when possible. 

1) Relish in a rare opportunity to have lunch with the winemaker. For all purchases of 2 cases or more, Sam Baxter will host you and up to 4 guests for lunch at the spectacular site of Spring Summit Ranch. Terra Valentine is not open to the public for tastings and you are having lunch at the Baxter's private property Spring Summit Ranch atop Spring Mountain - an unprecedented opportunity! Note: Scheduling is based on winemakers availability.
2) Enjoy a bottle personally signed by Sam Baxter for your collection or to give as a gift when you purchase this wine by the case (12 bottles).
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Tasting Notes:

Spring Mountain wines are quite unique to their location with a lean yet powerful muscularity. At elevations above the fogline, the hangtime is longer which allows for structured and complex fruit. Add to that the volcanic soils and you have a wine displaying profound flavors.

Visually the wine appears dark cherry red in color with beautiful ruby hued edges. Aromas surge from the glass with currants, cranberry, dried herbs, leather and a hint of black licorice. A sip reveals an explosion of black fruit flavors at the onset; black cherry, blackberry, and boysenberry evolve into tertiary flavors of ripe plum, leather and tobacco on the mid-palate. The finish is medium in length with notes of coffee, black tea and earth. This wine is immediately enjoyable now and can age for five to six more years.

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Tasting notes by Denise Cody, Cellar Angels' Chief Operating Angel
  • Grapes
    Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot; Cabernet Franc
  • Region
    Spring Mountain District, St. Helena, CA
  • Production
    477 cases
  • Alcohol
  • Ageability
    Drink now or cellar through 2022
Winemaker:
Sam Baxter
About the Winemaker:
Vineyard:
Wurtele Vineyard and Yverdon Vineyard
About the Vineyard:
Sourced from two estate vineyards, Wurtele Vineyard and the Yverdon Vineyard, this wine captures all that is unique about the Spring Mountain AVA. Each vineyard is distinguished in its own way, providing a unique set of soils, exposures, and microclimates and allowing for wines of distinction and personality. At the same time, both vineyard sites provide a sense of mountain terrain and vines well adapted to the environment. While mountain sites in general present challenges including accessibility, diversity of soils, ripening and hand labor, they produce wines filled with intense flavor and color.
Additional Winemaker Notes:
22 months in 100% French oak, 50% new
Accolades:
Wine Enthusiast - 94 points, Cellar Selection
Blog:
Read about Spring Summit Ranch, the new home estate of Terra Valentine and Foretell wines, on our blog site, The Daily Flight.
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Food Pairing Suggestions:
The pairing of bold red wine with food can be daunting. Think of matching heft and weight when selecting dishes to serve with your Cabernet-dominant wine. Pair with beef, especially grilled, roasted, stewed or braised dishes. A wine with higher tannins works best when it has fattier meat to cut through. Game meats all pair wonderfully with this wine as do dishes with eggplant, mushrooms or pungent herbs. Also pair hard aromatic cheeses like Roquefort, Blue and Camembert varieties.
About the Winery
Terra Valentine The legacy of Terra Valentine's wine program is a remarkable journey for not only the winery, but for the Baxter family as well. Phil Baxter graced these vineyards and put his fingerprint on the exquisite wines from the famed Spring Mountain AVA. In 2002 Sam Baxter took the helm from his father leading the fine wines of Terra Valentine to achieve a cult like status. Learn more