Aromas of rich raspberries and plum are accented with notes of cocoa nib, black licorice, coffee and a suggestion of soy. Round smooth tannins and flavors of blackberry and toast with a lingering finish.

On the nose you will find enticing aromas of cherry, blackberry and violet, with evident spice from the oak and a hint of herbs. Tastes of black currant, leather and vanilla with medium-firm tannins.

Rich ruby red color hinting at the warm cherry aromas, accented by distinct notes of mocha, red licorice, sage and toffee. Soft, round and firm tannins, flavors of black cherries and plums, balanced with caramel and toffee.

California. 13.9% ABV

A substantive effort, the creamy, ripe fruited Fetzer Barrel Select Chardonnay make a statement of depth and power; serve with a veal chop!

SILVER MEDAL, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO INT'L WINE COMP. Fine and satiny, the bright-fruited '07 Fetzer Valley Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon is up-front and fine on the palate; juicy in the aftertaste.

A gorgeous lemon and vanilla fragrance followed by toasty, hazelnut, tropical fruits.

A fine effort in an everyday Chardonnay, the Fetzer Valley Oaks comes onto the palate with excellent fruit density; well-balanced; smooth.

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Fetzer Cabernet Sauvignon and Fetzer Chardonnay in a lovely basket with smoked almonds, cheese spread, and 3 pepper water crackers.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. This wine is a drinker, the fruity '08 Fetzer Shiraz serves up smooth textures and plenty of red and black fruit flavors; easy in the finish.

The Fetzer Vyds Valley Oaks Pinot Grigio is a clean, zesty, dry white wine; pert and lively on the palate and in the finish.

86 PTS WILFRED WONG. Excellent density, the ripe and full-flavored '01 Fetzer Barrel Select offers delectable black fruit flavors with a hint of sweet earthiness; enjoy with savory stews.

The '02 Fetzer Coro has hints of allspice, ripe berries and a floral quality reminiscent of violets with a distinct licorice note.

Fetzer Vineyards produces a fine, medium-sweet Gewurztraminer that is soft and easy on the palate; a fine crowd pleasing wine.

BRONZE MEDAL, 2011 LOS ANGELES INT'L WINE & SPIRITS COMP. Pleasantly aromatic and pretty enticing, the flowery '10 Fetzer Moscato is a fresh and friendly white wine; medium sweet in the finish.

Fetzer Quartz reveals the full body of Chardonnay expertly mixed with the floral and spicy notes of Riesling, Gewurtztraminer and Pinot Grigio.

Fetzer Crimson balances the best of Syrah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and petite Sirah into a pronounced oak profile with toasty aromatic componenets.