CALIFORNIA
KNIGHTS BRIDGE
It took 20 years of searching to discover this magical property for Knights Bridge Vineyards – a stone’s throw from the fabled Peter Michael vineyards and just north-west of Chateau Montelena. Bridging the counties of Sonoma and Napa, Knights Bridge Vineyards are located on the southern boundary of the stunning Knights Valley AVA of Sonoma County. Cool wind from the Pacific blows through the gap in these mountains, providing the grapes with longer hang time to develop richer flavors. Blessed with a combination of iron-rich and white-ash tufa (calcium carbonate) soils, the terroir of Knights Bridge, combining the perfect blend of climate and location, provides an ideal environment for the 15 year-old chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and sauvignon blanc vines to thrive. Taking a sustainable approach, these carefully farmed hillsides share open space with wildlife habitats and riparian corridors, helping preserve nature’s delicate balance. In September 2011 we were certified sustainable by the California Sustainable Winemaking Alliance.
Region: Knights Valley Winemakers: Douglas Danielak url: www.knightsbridgewinery.com
2014 Knights Bridge Chardonnay Pont de Chevalier
Our 2013 Knights Bridge West Block Chardonnay is intriguing and opulent. A lusty perfume of fresh citrus, smoky vanilla, almond praline and baking spice, which is echoed on the palate, is carried on by a wash of bright acidity and framed by toasted oak notes. Flavors of baked spiced apples and dark caramel linger on the clean finish.
2013 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Intense, complex and fresh. Alive on the nose with notes of cassis, blackberry, violets and cedar, the aromatics are mirrored in the mouth with soft tannins and exceptional length.
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon To Kalon
The 2012 Knights Bridge bottling from this vineyard expresses aromatic impressions of dark red fruits, toffee, leather, and floral notes. A rich entry in the mouth with a long finish of vanilla, cassis, and sweet oak extend the lingering character of the varietal.
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Dr Crane
The 2012 Knights Bridge bottling from this vineyard expresses aromatic impressions of dark red fruits, toffee, leather and floral notes. A rich entry in the mouth with a long finish of vanilla, cassis and sweet oak extend the lingering character of the varietal. Many savory dishes would pair well with this abundant wine such as French cut pork chops rubbed with fresh herbs.
PONT DE CHEVALIER
2013 Estate Sauvignon Blanc
The 2013 Pont de Chevalier Estate Sauvignon Blanc possess vibrant aromas of lemon custard, kaffir lime leaves, fresh mint, white peach and river stones. The bright, full palate offers ripe, focused flowers, lime, and flint carry on long through the mouth-watering finish.