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Hendry Vineyard
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George Hendry is a small winegrower with a vineyard located on the bench lands between Napa's Carneros and Mt. Veeder viticulture districts. He was raised on the vineyard and has been involved in growing grapes all his life. The 120-acre Hendry Vineyard is known for producing some of the highest quality wine grapes in California. George is a highly regarded grower within the wine industry because of his commitment to quality. He has provided Cabernet to Opus One and is responsible for some of the most intense Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that have gone into Mondavi Reserve wines. Kent Rosenblum receives Zinefandel from the vineyard for his "George Hendry Reserve" designated bottling. Until the 1992 vintage, all of the grapes were sold to other wineries. Hendry Ranch Winery Starting with the 1992 harvest, George Hendry started holding back small lots of fruit from his best vineyard blocks for the Hendry label. Over the past 40 years of growing grapes on the site, George has consistently observed significant differences in the wine made from different parts of the vineyard. He attributes this to subtle differences in soil and climate, or terroir. His goal is to produce wines that reflect the terroir of the vineyard blocks in which they grow. Thus, Hendry wines are block designated. George Hendry and Susan Ridley became partners in Hendry Winery in 1995. The winery produces wines only from the Hendry vineyard. The first release of the Hendry label was in May of that year and consisted of approximately 500 cases of 1992 Zinfandel. Successive releases have included limited quantities of the Block 8 Cabernet Sauvignon, Blocks 9, 19, 20, and 21 Chardonnay, and Blocks 4 & 5 Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Block 7 Zinfandel, Block 28 Zinfandel and Rose'. Currently, total production of all varieties is approximately 10,000 cases.
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Directions
Hendry is located in Napa, approximately 2.5 miles west of Highway 29 on Redwood Road. From Downtown Napa, take the CA-29 North toward Calistoga. Redwood Road intersects Highway 29. Turn left on Redwood Road and proceed 2.5 miles. 3104 Redwood Road is on the right. (Travel time - 10 min from downtown Napa)
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Block 24 Primitivo
This wine is brimming with the flavor of red cherry, chocolate and cinnamon stick. It has good acidity and is fresh and vibrant with floral scents of violet and rose. The French Oak is well integrated and adds a layer of complexity and refinement to the wine. It has supple tannins. The alcohol is 15.8 %.
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Hendry Block 28 Zinfandel
The concentrated dark fruit flavors include black current, black licorice and bay with hints of black pepper. The French oak is well integrated and adds a layer of toast, tobacco and leather. The wine is full bodied, with very fine tannin structure and a long finish. The alcohol is 15.8%.
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Hendry Block 7 Zinfandel
In 2003, the median bud break in Block 7 occurred April 8. Median bloom was June 3 and median veraison was August 12. Harvest was October 16 with the yield of 2.5 tons per acre. The alcoholic fermentation was completed in approximately ten days in closed stainless steel fermentation tanks. The wine was then pressed and put into barrels for malolactic fermentation. Aging was sixteen months in 100% French oak barrels, 35% were new.
The flavors of this wine are reminiscent of bright red cherries, blackberries and milk chocolate with floral notes. Subtle spices are also apparent. The French oak is well integrated, adding a layer of complexity and refinement to the wine. It has a round mouth feel and the supple fine tannins that are characteristic of Block 7.
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Hendry Block 8 Cabernet Sauvignon
The wine contains 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 3% Petite Verdot, and 2% Merlot. It was aged for 20 months in French Oak barrels; approximately 100% of the barrels were new.
This Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and mouth filling with supple tannins. The many layers of flavor include black cherry, black currant, black olive and roasted red pepper. The well-integrated French Oak adds the additional complexity of toast and the subtle spice flavors of bay and sage.
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Hendry Blocks 19 & 20 Chardonnay
This wine has great finesse and delicate fruit flavors of fig and pear, with French oak adding subtle hints of nutmeg and clove. The mouth feel is round and full. It has a long lemon crème brûlée finish. The alcohol is 14.7%..
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Hendry Blocks 9 & 21 Chardonnay
In 2003, median bud break occurred March 11. Median bloom was May 15 and median veraison was reached July 29. Harvest was September 1 through 14 with the yield of 1.5 tons per acre. Fermentation was sur lie in French Oak barrels; 50% were new. The wine was not allowed to go through malolactic fermentation.
The wine has rich exotic fruit flavors of guava, melon and mango. There is a lovely creamy texture with bright acidity and a long, intense lemon/lime and mineral finish. The French Oak adds toast and nutmeg flavors which are integrated in the wine, adding an additional layer of complexity. The fruit, acid and spice are very well balanced and delicious.
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Hendry Red Wine
This blend is rich and mouth filling with supple tannins. The many layers of flavor include blueberry pie and sweet chocolate, with delicate hints of violets and roses. The French oak is well integrated, adding the complexity of toast, cinnamon and vanilla sugar spice.
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Hendry Rose
The 2004 Rose is the result of a saignée of Cabernet Sauvignon. This rosé had a long, cool fermentation in small bins, followed by four months in stainless steel before bottling. Cool fermentation resulted in refreshing and bright clean flavors and aromas of nectarine, banana and white cherry, and a round, delicious mouthfeel. Fermented dry, it is a perfect wine for a warm afternoon or with a meal with slightly spicy foods.
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Pinot Gris
This wine has ripe, delicate peach and nectarine flavors with slight hints of honey and green tea. It is has refreshing acidity and a richness of texture. There are delicate mineral notes on the finish.
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Pinot Noir
This wine has supple tannins and a silky texture. Flavors and aromas of delicious, ripe, dark cherries and hints of candied orange peel, Asian spices, roses and violets combine to create a complex and layered wine. The oak is well integrated and adds and additional layer of complexity. The finish is long and elegant.
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Pinot Noir
This wine has supple tannins and a silky texture. Flavors and aromas of delicious ripe, dark cherries, hints of candied orange spice tea and roses combine to create a complex and layered wine. The oak is well integrated and adds and additional layer of complexity. The finish is long and elegant.
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