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Storrs Winery
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Storrs is the creation of two people who firmly believed in the potential that the Santa Cruz Mountains held for truly great wine. Using their knowledge gleaned in years of winemaking at other operations and in their studies at UC Davis, Stephen Storrs and Pamela Bianchini-Storrs began the winery with the vintage of 1988. With the release of their very first wine - an excellent White Riesling - they were capturing Gold medals (at the prestigious San Francisco National Wine Competition, in this case). When Steve attended UCD, he specialized in viticulture. Both Steve and Pamela agree that Steve's intimate knowledge of grapes is the key to much of their success. Pamela's emphasis (outside of dance) was enology and food microbiology... do not get her started about salmonella. And like most Davis winemaking grads, she has carefully forgotten the "stuff" that seems to get in the way of good winemaking, and adopted a much more laissez-faire Burgundian approach that allows wines to achieve their greatest potential. Their gift lies in their ability to blend wines that are a sum greater than its parts. When they began, their case production totalled 1,200 cases. Over the years, they have steadily improved their facility and their equipment and now they have grown to a comfortable 10,000 cases just right for two winemakers.
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Directions
From San Jose & Highway 280: Take Highway 17 south over the mountain. When you reach Santa Cruz, exit onto Highway 1 North. Turn left at the first stoplight onto River Street (at the interesection of Highways 1 & 9) and proceed two blocks to the first stoplight at Potrero Street where you turn right. Travel approximately two blocks (over the railroad tracks) to the Old Sash Mill, stay on Potrero Street until you arrive at the second Sash Mill entrance. From San Francisco & Half Moon Bay: Travel south on Highway 1 into Santa Cruz. Continue on Highway 1 south until you reach the River Street intersection. Turn right (toward the ocean) onto River Street and continue to the first stoplight at Potrero Street where you turn right. Travel approximately two blocks (over the railroad tracks) to the Old Sash Mill, stay on Potrero Street until you arrive at the second Sash Mill entrance. From Los Angeles/Santa Barbara: Travel north on Highway 101 until you reach the Highway 156 turn-off to Monterey and Highway 1. Travel west on Highway 156, when you reach Highway 1 (near Castroville) go north. Stay on Highway 1 North until you reach the River Street exit (just past the infamous fish hook - be sure to stay on Highway 1 North, signs indicate to Half Moon Bay). At the River Street stoplight, make a left so that you are travelling toward the ocean, then proceed to the first stoplight and make a right onto Potrero Street. Travel approximately two blocks (over the railroad tracks) to the Old Sash Mill, stay on Potrero Street until you arrive at the second Sash Mill entrance.
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Ben Lomond Mountain Chardonnay
Fragrant aromas of pineapple and mountain pear combine with notes of butter and vanilla owing to its fermentation and aging in French oak.
Mouth:
The flavors in this wine are bold and forward with prominent pear, pineapple and butter. All are nicely balanced with a firm backbone owing to this wine's high-elevation mountain heritage.
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Christie Vineyard Chardonnay
Aromas of ripe apple and bosc pear combine with light toasty notes of French oak and vanilla to rise out of the glass and captivate.
Mouth:
Mountain pear, ripe gala apple, a touch of pineapple with notes of French oak to accent, all complemented by a creamy moughfeel (owing to sur lie aging) balanced by a firm structure which will allow the wine to age for several years.
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Riverview Vineyard White Riesling
Bright aromas of peach, apricot and orange blossom.
Mouth:
Notes of peach and apricot and honeysuckle follow through on the palate balanced by a firm acidity which allows for a clean and refreshing finish.
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Rusty Ridge Petite Sirah
Jam packed with ripe black raspberry and cherry fruit, with accents of pepper, spice and moderate oak.
Mouth:
Full-bodied, with a lush texture and generous flavors of black cherry, ollallieberry and notes of vanilla. Supple tannins under the fruit
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Rusty Ridge Zinfandel
Ripe brambleberries -raspberry, loganberry and boysenberry -with accents of black pepper and vanilla.
Mouth:
Quite full-bodied, with a very supple palate. You'll again encounter the rich brambleberry notes especially boysenberry complemented by soft vanilla owing to long-term aging in small oak cooperage.
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San Ysidro District Merlot
Black cherries, ripe plum, black currant and sweet oak, with an accent of granite.
Mouth:
Bold and full-bodied, yet soft on the palate. You'll discover generous fruit -black cherries, raspberry and black currant -and soft vanilla owing to long-term aging in small oak cooperage. Complex with a lush texture and firm tannins that will permit aging.
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Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay
Fragrant aromas of mountain pear and ripe apples, combined with vanilla, French oak and light toasty notes remind one of a French Chablis.
Mouth:
The nose of this wine is echoed in the mouth - elegant with generous fruit, and a mineral accent. Given this wine's mountain heritage, it should age gracefully for the next four to six years.
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Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
Earthy with vibrant aromas of raspberry, strawberry and cherry.
Mouth:
Cherries, mint, and strawberry define the palate followed by soft notes of vanilla. A velvety softness underpins the mouthfeel and offers a wine that is exquisitely approachable, yet able to age gracefully for several years.
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Sunnyknoll Ranch Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
Earthy with vibrant aromas of raspberry, cherry and a hint of mint.
Mouth:
Cherries, mint, and raspberry define the palate followed by soft notes of vanilla. An earthy richness underpins the mouthfeel and is complemented by soft tannins that will allow this wine to age youthfully for many years.
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Viento Vineyard Gewurztraminer
Lychee nut, rose petal and varietal spice.
Mouth:
Lychee nut, honeysuckle and spice with a touch of oak and an underpinning of creaminess -all complemented by a firm acidity which allows for a clean, bright finish.
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