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Here in the southernmost tip of Alexander Valley, where Knights Valley and Chalk Hill are nearby companions, growing conditions excel as a result of cooler marine influences slipping through the Valley, extending the growing season and allowing traditional Bordeaux varieties to develop elegant structure, age-worthy tannins and vibrant, rich flavors with both balance and power.
In 1995, Lancaster Estate debuted following the acquisition of Mayacama Creek Winery and its estate vineyards. Over the next two decades, with great dedication and an unswerving commitment dedicated to limited release Bordeaux styled wines that are grown, produced and bottled from our 53 estate acres, micro-farmed in small vineyard blocks, each with its own expression.
Wine Advocate 90-92+ "The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, which is 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, is their
Wine Enthusiast 91 A majority of estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon is joined by Merlot and smaller amounts of Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. They make for
Wine Spectator 94 WS TOP 100 2017 Rank 86. A Big, rich Cabernet, with firm, structured tannins that are powerful and edgy, framing the core of blackberry,
Wine Advocate 92 The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon is much more polished than the 2009 tasted alongside it. Asphalt, smoke, tobacco, licorice and tar all flow as
Wine Spectator 90 "Complex aromas of black olive, currant and blackberry are firm, rich and focused. Full-bodied and layered, with hints of mineral, sage, cedar and
Wine Enthusiast 97 "Steadily but surely, they've built up the wine, and the '04 is the best ever. It's a gorgeous Cab, softly complex, rich
Wine Enthusiast 92 "A very fine Cabernet. Not quite in the league of the 04 and 05, but rich and complex, a wine to drink now
Wine Advocate 94 "The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate bursts from the glass with blackberries, cassis, grilled herbs, smoke and licorice, all of which are beautifully woven
Wine Enthusiast 92 Flinty and austere, this is an elegant white wine crafted from 100% Musque clone, dancing in pear and grapefruit. The layered texture
Sauvignon Blanc is the noble white wine of Bordeaux, and Samantha’s honors both its origins and Samantha Simpkins, twin sister to Sophia. Since its first vintage,
Wine Advocate 91-93 The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate showcases the brilliant Cabernet Sauvignon that can be achieved in Alexander Valley. With loads of plum, blackberry and
Wine Advocate 93+ Medium to deep garnet-purple, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate reveals notes of warm blackcurrants, black cherry compote and blueberry preserves with touches of
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