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Available Wines
1994 Blanc de Blanc Cuvee de Chardonnay -
Au Natural Santa Cruz Mountains
This cuvee of 100% chardonnay is blended to reflect the multi-faceted character of the variety. Trout Gulch Vineyard fruit is showcased by the fine, acid structure, firm middle palate and citrus highlights. The Christie Vineyard provides the bright apple-honey flavors and the creamy-textured palate. FOUR YEARS "en tirage" enhances the toasty-hazelnut aromas.
All EQUINOX cuvees are produced from hand-harvested, whole- cluster pressed, that is barrel-fermented and barrel-aged "sur-lie" for six months prior to "tirage". All EQUINOX Cuvees receive a minimum of four years aging "en tirage" prior to hand-riddling and disgorging, and an additional six months "on cork" prior to release.
1994 Blanc de Blanc Fine Print
- Awards and Reviews
Wine Spectator (October, 1999)
Creamy-textured, pretty blend of citrus and honey, fans out into layers of toasty hazelnut and pear. | 88 Points |
1999 California State Fair
Best-of-Class, Greater Bay Appellations | 91 Points |
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2000 Orange Country Fair | Silver Medal |
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2000 San Francisco International Competition | Silver Medal |
- Harvest Parameters
| Vineyards and Harvest: |
Christie Vineyard, Aptos
Trout Gulch Vyd, Aptos |
27 September
27 September |
(21.2*Brix)
(19.8*Brix) |
| Cellaring: |
100% Chardonnay cuvee, barrel-fermented and barrel-aged sur-lie for six months in 4 and 7 year-old French oak barrels. |
| Tirage Date: |
5 April, 1995; 300 cases produced |
| Disgorge Date: |
12 May, 1999; four years en tirage. |
| Finish: |
Au Natural, 0.10 % R.S., No Brandy |
Harmony Cuvee - Brut - Non Vintage -
Au Natural Santa Cruz Mountains
71% Chardonnay - 29% Pinot Noir
Harmony Cuvee reflects the traditional assemblage of wines for "Brut" styled Champagne. Chardonnay provides the structure and backbone for the euvee, as well as the crisp ripe- apple and tropical fruit undertones in the aroma. Pinot Noir brings voluptuousness to the palate and a supple texture to the very dry finish.
All Equinox euvees are produced from hand harvested, whole cluster pressed fruit that is barrel-fermented and barrel-aged 'sur-lie' for six months prior to "tirage". All Equinox euvees receive a minimum of three years aging 'en tirage" prior to hand-riddling and disgorging, and an additional six months age "on cork" before release.
Equinox produces only "methode champenoise" sparkling wines, exclusively from the Santa Cruz Mountains, California.
Harmony Fine Print
- Awards and Reviews
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1999 Santa Cruz County Fair | Silver Medal |
| Tastings Magazine (December, 1999) | 90 Points |
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Wine Spectator (October, 1999) | 83 points |
Wine Enthusiast (December, 1998)
Complex, smoky-yeasty aromas, taut, concentrated palate.
Lengthy, dry finish, has an assertive character. | 90 points |
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1998 Santa Cruz County Fair | Silver Medal |
- Harvest Parameters
| Vineyards and Harvest: |
Montmartre Vyd., Saratoga
Trout Gulch Vyd., Aptos
T. Fogarty Vyd., Woodside |
25 September 1993
10 October 1993
28 September 1994 |
(20.9*Brix)
(19.0*Brix)
(20.2*Brix) |
| Cellaring and Blending: |
71% Chardonay and 29% Pinot Noir cuvee. |
| Tirage Date: |
5 April, 1995; 300 cases produced |
| Disgorge Date: |
12 May, 1999; four years en tirage. |
| Finish: |
Au Natural, 0.10 % R.S., No Brandy |
1995 Blanc de Blanc Cuvee de Chardonnay -
Au Natural Santa Cruz Mountains
Golden-hued from five years aging "En Tirage", the 100% Chardonnay cuvee yields a complex aroma of spice, fresh sourdough, hazelnut and citrus. An induced partial malo-lactic fermentation, to reduce acidity, broadens the mid-palate and softens the finish. The richness of the cuvee allows the '95 to be finished with ZERO dosage.
All EQUINOX cuvees are produced from hand-harvested, whole-cluster pressed fruit, that is barrel-fermented and barrel-aged for six months prior to "Tirage". This 1995 cuvee received FIVE years aging "En Tirage" prior to hand-riddling and disgorging.
1995 Blanc de Blanc Fine Print
- Awards and Reviews
| Tastings Magazine (December, 2001) | 90 Points |
- Harvest Parameters
| Vineyards and Harvest: |
Thomas Fogarty, Woodside
"The Pond" Block |
October 25 |
(20.5*Brix)
3.11 pH
1.25 TA |
| Tirage Date: |
April 3, 1996 |
| Disgorge Date: |
Arpil 5, 2001; five years en tirage. |
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