Serendipity... spectacular 2015 Eifrig Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon (long ago sold out), was accidentally gravity fed into a tank of Touriga Nacional, Tinto Madeira, and Tinto Cao (rare Portuguese grapes grown in the famous Raymond Burr Vineyard, also in Dry Creek). Thus, a beautiful wine was born; Aged for nearly 4 years in French Oak, a full-bodied red that brings together the beauty of California Cab and traditional Portuguese grapes. Not to be missed…
Our 6th vintage of Dry Creek Valley Cabernet. Gorgeous and probably our best yet. Dark purple, with inviting aromas of red and blue fruit. The oak is once again restrained, balanced and deliciously sweet. There are hints of fresh sawdust, cedar, and sandalwood that segues perfectly to fruit and acid flavors. The after taste goes on for days. The mouthfeel is as elegant as I've had from any California Cabernet - reminsicent of the grand Napa Cabs from 1986 and 2007 vintages. The textures and aftertaste perfect. Could easily age for a decade. We made less than 200 cases.
A Chardonnay that blends old-world with new-world styles... aged in French oak to create a near perfect balance of fruit, texture, and acidity. Not in the mood for fully oaked Rombauer, wish you had the brightness of a French Burgundy. An amazing white - think Meyer lemon with lip smacking minerality. Serious Chard drinkers only! Perfect for holiday food like turkey and ham.
Purple, with alluring aromas of blue fruits, cocoa, and sweet cedar. Perfectly balanced and quaffable. Most similar to the 2012. Gorgeous and through fate... our grower Jim Ricci gave some of his back to us... so we have an extra 30 cases or so left...
Our 6th vintage of Dry Creek Valley Cabernet. Gorgeous and probably our best yet. Dark purple, with inviting aromas of red and blue fruit. The oak is once again restrained, balanced and deliciously sweet. There are hints of fresh sawdust, cedar, and sandalwood that segues perfectly to fruit and acid flavors. The after taste goes on for days. The mouthfeel is as elegant as I've had from any California Cabernet - reminsicent of the grand Napa Cabs from 1986 and 2007 vintages. The textures and aftertaste perfect. We made a limited number of magnums... this will age for another 4 to 7 years and simply get better.
A limited release of 100% DCV Cabernet from Ricci's Vineyard... this 2015 shows integrated fruit, oak and grape tannins in a perfectly balanced Cabernet style halfway between Old and New Worlds... a true masterpiece. $115
Old world meets new world... and as good as any Merlot I've tasted... Ever tried Petrus at $3,500 a bottle, Le Macchiole at $325? My merlot has spice, fruit, cherry cola, black currants and chocolate notes... and an aftertaste that goes on for days... fantastic flavors and absurd pricing... At $100 this stuff is a lay up for serious red drinkers. If you join the Eifrig CellarsSociety, $80 is a steal. WE ARE NOW SOLD OUT
The 3rd vintage of Eifrig... and one that will age for years. Sweet wood tannins, balanced but slightly hidden fruit, but beautiful DCV dust inside the bottle... Buy this to cellar! Best from 2019 to 2024.
The 2nd vintage of Eifrig... And my dear friend Porter Stansberry declares it to be "one of the three or four best wines we've ever tasted, anywhere, at any time."
