guilliams, spring mountain
| An ode to Guilliams' 1995 Cab: Dry blackberry way Sweetened up as the night passed Fastball high & tight From - The Red Wine Haiku Review |
More information on the domain:
Information sheet
A visit to Guilliams Vineyards
A few independent thoughts and
reviews:
Wine Rebel
The Bottle Shop
The Gang of Pour
A visit to Guilliams Vineyards
A few independent thoughts and
reviews:
Wine Rebel
The Bottle Shop
The Gang of Pour
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| Shawn and John Guillams' seven acres of Cab, Merlot and Cab Franc are tucked into the forest near the top of Spring Mountain. High above the Napa Valley floor, their grapes absorb a more those that grow below. One result is smaller berries that tend to have thicker skins; another is delicious, balanced wines that combine ripe fruit with lively acidity. fruit with lively acidity. Opened early in the course of a great meal, Guilliams rewards patience and attention. One sip might suggest ripe dark berries while the next evoke memories of mocha. However you might describe the myriad flavors that come out of these bottles a common theme of elegance and complexity is never far behind. The majority of production goes into the Cabernet Sauvignon, but all wines are a blend of the classic Bordeaux varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. John and Shawn believe that blends are more complex, more interesting and more fun than single varietals. Each vintage is an expression of place. The Guilliams choose not to expand production by purchasing fruit. If they can not grow it, it will never be called Guilliams. For this reason and many more, we are thrilled that John and Shawn agreed to become the first American wine-growers in our portfolio. Every time we open a bottle of their juice, we are reminded that it takes passion and focus to make wine lovers happy. |
Spring Mountain on the net
A great report on Spring Mountain
winemakers tasting their own wines
blind (they liked them).
The Spring Mountain District's Home
Page
A great report on Spring Mountain
winemakers tasting their own wines
blind (they liked them).
The Spring Mountain District's Home
Page
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