Listening to Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon over & over on his iPod, Mark ventured into new territory in wine making. To capture the intense, brooding character of The Dark Side of the Moon he turned to a classic wine variety, Cabernet Sauvignon. A varietal with a deep, complex character that takes a relaxed environment to fully appreciate, Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the hauntingly dense, timeless character of Pink Floyd's masterpiece album. This Cabernet Sauvignon captures the attitude of Mendocino Countys style. Aromas of black currant & cherry are followed by rich flavours of cassis, toasted vanilla bean, & hints of chocolate. Enjoy this rich dry red wine with hearty chicken dishes, beef & lamb, & red sauced pasta. ...

Quite literally, this wine represents & manifests the notion of Synchronicity as it was interpreted by The Police with their classic album & this wines namesake. While listening to the album, Mark noticed a clear theme of light & dark
- or as the Rolling Stone Magazine reviewer wrote, it is an album of shimmering surfaces & glacial shadows. From a distance the music is pop-like, romantic & has many bright melodies. If you listen closely to the lyrics, you will notice dark, heavy, & sometimes sinister themes of obsession, jealousy, yearning & anxiety. The term Synchronicity, Stings magnetic vocals & the theme of light & dark in the music were the main influences on Mark while making the wine. Synchronicity as a meaningful mix of seemingly unrelated events resulting in a significant sum lead Mark to a red wine blend of varieties not commonly seen together. The playful, seductive, & haunting union of Carignane, Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache & Viognier make this wine a compelling & delicious study. Aromas of fresh rose petals & wild berries. Flavours of juicy strawberry, bright raspberry, with a lush lingering finish. The Grenache & Viognier definitely lighten up the heavy hitters making this a delicious, approachable, & very food friendly wine.
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To capture the essence of Forty Licks, the 40 tracks that cover the Rolling Stones career, Winemaker Mark Beaman chose to work with Merlot. This varietal captures the comfort of turning to a solid classic that stands the test of time. Much like the band itself, Mendocino County winemaking stays true to its roots with a consistent & confident character not caught up in fads or trends. The 2009 Merlot captures the attitude of Mendocino Countys style. Aromas of black cherry, with hints of mint are followed by rich flavours of plum, black cherry, brown sugar, cinnamon, & cedar. This dry red wine is a fine match for herb-roasted chicken, grilled beef or smoky chili. Limited stock. ...

Who doesn't like a Rolling Stones gig! The first set starts with aromas of cherry along with spice & cinnamon on backing vocals. A 'classic hits' second set with flavours of strawberry, raspberry & black cherry on the palate. Brace yourself for a spicy encore. ...

The Woodstock Chardonnay opens with an enjoyable eclectic mixture of rich pear, mineral, & papaya aromas followed by fresh flavours of Asian pear apple, citrus, & tropical fruit with great acid on the finish. Or as Mark likes to say, sunshine in a bottle. Enjoy this rich dry white wine with salmon, chicken, creamy soups, & white sauced pasta. Since it is the 40th anniversary of the famous Woodstock Festival, Mark was excited to revisit the legend that the event is & draw upon it. The music of Woodstock celebrates community, individual expression, & breaking with the past. Inspired by this message, Winemaker Mark Beaman created a naked style Chardonnay. Unlike other regions which grow more muted flavoured Chardonnays (which are then dressed up with oak & malolactic fermentation), Woodstock Chardonnay is an expression of pure fruit character & the land it was grown on. Limited stock. ...

Add slices of fruits & cinnamon sticks if required for visual effect. To warm, heat lightly in a saucepan or in the microwave in a suitable container for 45 seconds on high. Do not boil. A traditional Winter favourite, Winter Warmer Mulled Wine blends the finest ingredients to give a character of subtle cinnamon & clove spices & zesty citrus fruits. This Mulled Wine can be enjoyed cold, or warmed to bring out the fruity aromas & rich flavours. ...

Vibrant gold with green flashes. Pungent aromatics marrying peach flesh, almond kernel, brioche & citrus flowers together to form a very complex, intriguing nose. Subtle hints of background spice, oak & freshly spun cream adds further intrigue. Intensely flavoured with up front lime & grapefruit zest further developing into nutty notes, oak char & lees character. The palate is balanced between acid tightness, tannin influence & textural fruit flavour. ...

A full palate of lemon, grapefruit & white peach is complemented with creamy, savoury character created by natural ferment & time spent on lees. Oak & acidity are carefully weighted, resulting in a textural, supple, well balanced & long palate. A treat with triple cream brie with roasted pistachios, semi-dried apricots & Lavosh crackers. ...

Vivid red with brilliant violet edge. Lifted bouquet of musk, ginger spice & bright blueberry fruits with notes of ripe cherry & raspberry. Touches of cedary oak & some complex pine needle & herbal nuances add to the appeal of the bouquet. Bright, juicy sweet fruit floods the palate with plum & blueberry dominating. The soft silky palate is enhanced by fine tannins & bright acidity. This medium bodied wine is flavoursome with wonderful palate 'joie de vivre'. A wine of vibrant character. ...

Deep plum colour with vivid red hues. Aromatic nose of leaf, cedar, aniseed & clove spices. Fragrant varietal cabernet sauvignon lift with bright red fruit aromatics of raspberry & plum. Rich, generous palate with plush sweet fruit. The wine is full with juicy plums & dark cherries, supported by lingering textural tannins. Oak plays a minor yet complimentary role supporting the wine with cedary complexity & a structural backbone leading to a long lingering fruit finish. ...