Wine Tasting Notes of Nan & Michael
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ANDRETTI WINERY
4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa
(888) 460-8463, (707) 259-6776
http://www.andrettiwinery.com

Owned by the famous race car driver, Mario Andretti, we discovered some fantastic wines at this winery. Tasting hours: Daily - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tasting fee: $8.00

Listed wines and/or vintages may no longer be available. Contact the winery for the most recent releases. 2006 Sauvignon Blanc - Napa Valley Aromas include hints of citrus, thyme, and fresh basil. A wonderfully balanced and full mouth feel with added flavors of honey and melon. 2006 Estate Chardonnay - Montona Balanced flavors of apples, pineapples, spices and toasted oak. It feels lush and rich in the mouth. 2006 Sangiovese - Napa Valley Ripe cherry, toasted oak, ripe plum and a hint of new leather in the nose. Great presence on the palate. Lively fruit finish. 2006 Estate Merlot - Montona The nose is filled with berry, slight olive, and chocolate aromas followed by hints of spice. Similar flavors follow the aromas into a robust mouth. 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley Aroma is a combination of black fruit, blackberry, cedar, and hints of mint and spicy oak. Flavor adds hint of plum and coffee. 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon - Montona Wonderful marriage of the aromas and flavors of cedar, berry, anise and olives. Silky, clean finish with lasting fruit impressions.