PRODUCING ESTATE-GROWN, TRADITIONAL FIELD- & VINEYARD-BLENDS

2002 Heritage Vines Zinfandel, Alegría Vineyards, Russian River Valley

Sweepstakes Red / Best of Class / Gold Medal—2004 Sonoma County Harvest Fair

2002 Axiom-Syrah, Alegría Vineyards, Russian River Valley

“Highly Recommended”—California Grapevine

Gold Medal—Sonoma County Harvest Fair

Gold Medal—San Francisco International Wine Competition

Gold Medal—California State Fair Wine Competition

Silver Medal—San Francisco Chronicle Wine Comp.

Silver Medal—New World International Wine Comp.

Silver Medal—North of the Gate Wine Competition

Silver Medal—West Coast Wine Competition

Silver Medal—Grand Harvest Awards

2002 Medley, Alegría Vineyards, Russian River Valley

Gold Medal—Grand Harvest Awards

Silver Medal—Sonoma County Harvest Fair

Silver Medal—North of the Gate Wine Competition

2002 Sangiovese, Alegría Vineyards, Russian River Valley

Best of Class/Sonoma Appellation—

California State Fair Wine Competition

Gold Medal—Grand Harvest Awards

Silver Medal—Orange County Fair

Silver Medal—Sonoma County Harvest Fair

Silver Medal—West Coast Wine Competition

2002 Dolcetto, Alegría Vineyards, Russian River Valley

Silver Medal—New World International Wine Comp.

Silver Medal—North of the Gate Wine Competition

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2001 Sangiovese Alegría Vineyards Russian River Valley

Best Wine Discovery—2004 Wine Literary Awards Press Tasting, Wine Appreciation Guild

Best of Class/Sonoma Appellation—California State Fair Wine Competition

Silver Medals: Grand Harvest Awards San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition San Francisco International Wine Competition

Orange County Fair Wine Competition Sonoma County Harvest Fair

A single-vineyard field blend of 97% Sangiovese (7 different clones) with 2% Canaiolo and 1% Mammolo.

Tasting Notes: Alluring aromas of cherries, violets, and toasty oak add rich dimension to this lovely textured wine. Subtle flavors of plum, strawberry, coff- ee, vanilla, and ripe cherry join seamlessly to give this wine magnifi cent depth. The wine’s classic Tuscan flavors and balanced acidity make it a perfect complement to Italian and Mediterranean-style meals. (408 cases produced)

2001 Medley Alegría Vineyards Russian River Valley

Gold Medal & Best of Class—Sonoma County Harvest Fair

A single-vineyard blend of 37% Cabernet Franc, 12% Cinsaut, 12% Muscats, 12% Zinfandel, 10% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot, 5%

Dolcetto, 2% Alicante Bouschet, and 2% Petite Sirah.

Tasting Notes: Nine of the grape varieties we grow at Alegría Vineyards harmonize in this unique, intense, and elegant wine. Its complex aromas of cedar, currant, sweet oak, and eucalyptus entice you to taste. Th e full rich flavors of brambly mixed berries, highlighted by notes of cedar, spicy sweet oak, and coff- ee, appear in layers and resonate through the lingering finish. (151 cases produced)

2001 Dolcetto Alegría Vineyards Russian River Valley

Wine of the Week—Th e San Francisco Chronicle

Silver Medals: Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition

West Coast Wine Competition

A field blend of 95% Dolcetto, 3% Fresia, and 2% Barbera.

Tasting Notes: Dry, rich and complex. This wine’s deep purple color and engaging aromas hint at the taste treat that follows. Luscious and intense, our 2001 Dolcetto exhibits plush blueberry flavors complemented by hints of cocoa and orange zest. Sweet dusty tannins and a long dry finish round out this delicious multi-faceted wine. The wine is opulent and well balanced. (158 cases produced)

2001 Heritage Vines Zinfandel Alegría Vineyards Russian River Valley

90 points “A brilliant wine...”—Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

88 points “Smooth textured and ripe, the wine is pleasing to the end.”—Wine Enthusiast

Wine of the Week: The San Francisco Chronicle

Silver Medals: Grand Harvest Awards-Orange County Fair Wine Competition

Jerry Mead Inland Empire Wine Extravaganza-West Coast Wine Competition

Signature field blend of 78% Zinfandel, 10% Alicante Bouschet, 10% Petite Sirah. The remaining 2% of the field blend includes Carignane, Trousseau, Sangiovese, Petit Bouschet, Negrette, Syrah, Muscat Noir, Cinsaut, and Grenache. The grapes, mostly planted in the 1890s, are interplanted, harvested, and fermented together.

Tasting Notes: A lush, velvety field blend with intensely concentrated aromas and fl avors of dark berries and creamy sweet oak. The plush, jammy mouthfeel and long smooth finish add opulence to this luscious wine. Impressions of vanilla, black pepper, and cocoa, layered over blackberries and plums, contribute to the wealth of flavors. Delicious complexity fills every corner of your mouth with its
surprising depth, elegance, and richness. (409 cases produced)

2001 Axiom-Syrah Alegría Vineyards Russian River Valley

Gold Medal & Best of Class—Jerry Mead Inland Empire Wine Extravaganza

Gold Medals: San Diego National Wine Competition

San Francisco International Wine Competition

Silver Medals: Orange County Fair Wine Competition

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Sonoma County Harvest Fair

A single-vineyard blend of 99% Syrah and 1% Viognier.

Tasting Notes: Seductive aromas of lush berries, sweet oak, and cola introduce this richly layered wine. Intense concentrated ripe berry flavor combine with creamy oak to create a solidly structured Syrah. This robust wine's intriguing depth of flavors opens up and unveils nuances of tar, leather, blackberry, and plum that will add enjoyment to your meal. (413 cases produced)