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OUR
CURRENT RELEASE
William Harrison is a family-owned estate and winery producing
high quality grapes for limited production ultra-premium Napa Valley
wines. The William Harrison Estate Wines come exclusively from our 10-acre
estate in Rutherford, CA
and are comprised of the five Bordeaux
"noble" grape varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,
Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot. Because of our limited acreage, our
estate wine production usually varies from 1200 to 2200 cases, depending upon
the year.
THIS
MONTH (September 2009): Well, harvest is once more upon us. It’s been a slow, cool growing season
and the grapes look terrific!
Currently,
we’re working with the 2005 vintage, but plan to release the 2006 wines
within a few weeks. The 2005 wines did
quite well in the ratings: Our 2005
Cabernet Sauvignon won a double-gold medal in the San Francisco Chronicle Top
100 Wines of California, and our 2005 Rutherford Red was given a score of 94
by the Wine Enthusiast!
Speaking
of the Rutherford Red, we increased the amount of 2005 Rutherford Red and it
hopefully will not run out quite as quickly as it normally does. On the other
hand, the popularity of this wine has skyrocketed, so it still may not last,
even with the increased production. The 2004 Rutherford Red sold out in
only a few months, and that was with a two-bottle limit! For
information about this wine, or about the club, please call our Wine Club
Manager, Rob Monaghan, at (707) 963-8310. It's worth checking into....
If you are interested in ordering wine, visit our ordering page. ( Please be advised
that as supplies become limited, wines may be allocated or sell out )
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2005 ESTATE RUTHERFORD RED
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We are pleased
to release our award-winning 2005 Estate Rutherford Red Bordeaux
Blend. Using the best wines of the vintage, the blend is comprised of
72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 16% Petit Verdot and 8% Malbec.
Possessing vivid dark-fruit aromas: hints of black cherry and huckleberry
mingle with nuances of cassis. Exceptionally concentrated, its rich
mouth-filling style finishes on long-lasting and balanced flavors.
This beautiful blend will continue to develop and pleasure for many years
to come. (only 320 cases produced)
CELLAR
NOTES: The 2005 Rutherford Red varietals were fermented in small
stainless steel tanks after a 2-day cold soak. Twice-a-day pump-overs
were applied and as fermentation temperatures reached 90 degrees more
intensive pump-overs were used to extract the deep color and rich flavors
from the grapes. Careful pressing techniques allowed us to take each
variatal and separate it into three distinctly different lots. These
lots were evaluated, and the best lots of each variatal were used in the
resulting blend.
PRODUCTION:
320
cases produced
PRICING:
$80.00 per bottle.
AVAILABILITY:
NO
BOTTLE LIMITS AT THIS TIME, BUT THAT COULD CHANGE SOON!
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2005 ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
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A big,
bold, intensely flavored wine, our 2005 Estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon
shows why Napa
cabernet is so sought after. Tiers of rich currant and black cherry
mix with the cedar, tobacco and earth notes. In the mouth, dark-red
fruit flavors mix with leather and licorice, while the toasty oak finish
lingers on the palate with moderate tannins. (only 450 cases
produced)
CELLAR
NOTES: The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon was fermented in small stainless
steel tanks after a 2-day cold soak. Twice-a- day pump-overs were applied
and as fermentation temperatures reached 90 degrees more intensive
pump-overs were used to extract the deep color and rich flavors from the
grapes. Careful pressing techniques allowed us to take each Cabernet
block and separate it into three distinctly different lots. These
lots were evaluated, and the best lots of each variatal were used in the
resulting blend.
PRODUCTION:
1050
cases produced
PRICING:
$50.00 per bottle.
AVAILABILITY:
No
restrictions
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2005 ESTATE CABERNET FRANC
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A
wonderfully rich, intense and balanced Cabernet Franc. Our 2005
Estate-grown Cabernet Franc was picked late in the season to fully develop
flavor. In the mouth, tightly focused currant, black cherry, anise
and cedar linger nicely, plus touches of blueberry, coffee and spice.
The long finish ends on moderate tannins. An exceptional food wine.
(only 224 cases produced)
CELLAR
NOTES: The 2005 Cabernet Franc was fermented in a small stainless
steel tank after a 2-day cold soak. Twice-a-day pump-overs were applied and
as fermentation temperatures reached 90 degrees more intensive pump-overs
were used to extract the deep color and rich flavors from the grapes
Careful pressing techniques allowed us to separate it into three distinctly
different lots.
PRODUCTION:
550 cases produced
PRICING:
$45.00 per bottle.
AVAILABILITY:
No
restrictions
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2007 CHARDONNAY
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From
vineyards deep in the Carneros Appellation, we find fruit for this
handcrafted Chardonnay. Aged in French oak, creamy layers of smoky fig and
pineapple part to reveal complex flavors of apricot and honeysuckle with a
light dash of toasty oak. This wine finishes with intensity, concentration
and a pretty floral highlight. (240 cases produced)
CELLAR
NOTES: The 2007 Chardonnay was barrel fermented over the course of
three months and aged in French oak for twelve months; 80% malo-lactic
fermentation occurred, with Sur-lie aging to create complex flavors.
PRODUCTION:
240
cases produced
PRICING:
$32.00 per bottle.
AVAILABILITY:
No
restrictions
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2007 PINOT NOIR
Our 2007 Pinot
Noir was grown
along the Sonoma Coast, in the hills west of the famous Petaluma Adobe built
built in the early 1800's by General Mariano G. Vallejo. Close enough
to the sea for cool, oceanic breezes, yet inland enough for mild warmth from
the sun, this area is ideal for growing Pinot Noir grapes. Delicate and
supple, this wine is rich with the balanced flavors of plum, strawberry and
new French oak.
PRODUCTION: 160 cases produced
PRICING: $38.00 per bottle
AVAILABILITY: No Restrictions
NO PICTURE AVAILABLE
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LIBRARY
WINES
2003 CABERNET
SAUVIGNON
PRODUCTION:
900 cases produced
PRICING:
$200.00/three-pack vertical
AVAILABILITY: Available only in three-pack vertical ($200.00)
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2003
CABERNET FRANC
PRODUCTION:
400 cases produced
PRICING:
$50.00 per bottle.
AVAILABILITY: SOLD OUT!
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2004 ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
PRODUCTION:
450 cases produced
PRICING:
$200.00/three-pack vertical
AVAILABILITY: Available only in three-pack vertical ($200.00)
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2005 RUTHERFORD RED
3-Liter Bottle Etched in Gold
PRODUCTION:
5 bottles produced.
PRICING:
$475.00 per bottle.
AVAILABILITY:
SOLD OUT!
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2005
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 3-Liter Bottle
Etched in Gold
PRODUCTION:
5 bottles produced
PRICING:
$350.00 per bottle.
AVAILABILITY: SOLD OUT!
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2005
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1.5 Liter Bottle
PRODUCTION:
5 cases produced
PRICING:
$150.00 per bottle.
AVAILABILITY: TWO BOTTLES PER PERSON!
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1998 RUTHERFORD RED
PRODUCTION:
650
cases produced
PRICING:
$45.00
per bottle.
AVAILABILITY: -- SOLD OUT ! --
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1998
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
PRODUCTION:
650
cases produced
PRICING:
$40.00
per bottle.
AVAILABILITY: -- SOLD OUT ! --
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1998
CABERNET FRANC
PRODUCTION:
650
cases produced
PRICING:
$35.00
per bottle.
AVAILABILITY: -- SOLD OUT ! --
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