2010 Ruby Tuesday Rose Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, Big Ranch Vineyard
20 years ago we visited the South of France and fell in love with the dry crisp Rosé served in Provence.Produced in the same French style by harvesting at 22° brix from 100% whole cluster pressed Syrah, the wine is bright, light and refreshing on a warm summer day.
It is a versatile accompaniment for summer lunch or your Thanksgiving Day turkey.Totally dry, fruity and lower in alcohol, this wine is a perfect choice instead of a white wine.
This summer, fill your glass with this chilled Rosé and toast…
“Goodbye Ruby Tuesday”.
·168 cases produced
·pH 3.15
·TA .67
·Alcohol 12.6%
2010 Sauvignon Blanc Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
Last year we produced a very small quantity of this wine from the first harvest from our friends and neighbors, Cathy & Rick Osgood.The wine turned out fantastic, selling out in 2 weeks.This year we’ve made twice as much so more of our fans can grab some. The wine has notes of tropical fruit flavors with hints of white peach and pear.It is a bright and refreshing wine with a burst of lemon zest and a delicate minerality.Another perfect summer day wine.
·132 cases produced·pH 3.19·TA .58·Alcohol 13.5%
2008 Syrah Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, Big Ranch Vineyard
The 2008 Syrah was harvested from our Big Ranch Vineyard® in the Oak Knoll District.To the Syrah we added 4% Viognier from the Big Ranch Vineyard® and cold soaked the must for six days. The resulting wine is deep, dark and brooding with pepper, menthol and spice. Post fermentation the grapes were pressed into French oak barrelsand aged 14 months. It complements all grilled meat dishes as well as your favorite cheese. 87 Points Robert Parker ·175 cases produced ·pH 3.69 ·TA .65 ·Alcohol 15.2%
2007 Cabernet Franc Oak Knoll District, Big Ranch Vineyard
Our 2007 Estate Cabernet Franc has a shimmering, intense ruby color. The nose is alluring and complex with aromas of blueberry, violets, mocha, current and oak spice. Mouthfilling, well integrated fine grain tannins give was to lush, juicy flavors of berry and sweet cherry are wrapped in sweet tabacco leaf, dark cocoa and black tea. The finish is everlasting with sweet oak spice, red fruits, toffee and anise. 98 Cases Produced
2007 Merlot Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, Big Ranch Vineyard
The 2007 Estate grown and produced Merlot was harvested mid-October from the “A4” Block of our home Big Ranch Vineyard®. The grapes were harvested at 28.6° brix and cold soaked at 50 degrees for 6 days to maximize extraction of color and flavor concentration.
At the conclusion of primary fermentation, the wine was pressed into French oak barrels, 70% new and 30% once used.
After 20 months of aging inNadalie and Taransaud barrels, the Merlot was blended with 10% Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and bottled in August 2009.The wine is a big rich Merlot that has a lot of power. This blend accentuates the black fruit of Merlot with vanilla overtones that express the deep rich flavors of our vineyard.
87 Points Robert Parker
·275 cases produced
·pH 3.53
·TA .66
·Alcohol 14.7%
2007 Big Ranch Cuvee Napa Valley
This proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah is soft, juicy and ready to enjoy.
Made with the assumption that the sum is greater than its partsthe varities were blended to make a structured wine that is also soft with silky tannins
The wine has notes of black cherries and black currants in a straightforward, spicy, peppery style.
The blend of this wine is 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Syrah all aged for 22 months in French oak barrels.
While this wine shows wonderfully now, it will continue to age gracefully over the next 1-3 years.
87 Points Robert Parker
·325 cases produced
·pH 3.74
·TA .53
·Alcohol 14.9%
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
The 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend from two very prestigious AVA districts in the Napa Valley, 75% Oakville and 25% Oak Knoll District.This produces a multi-layered wine with depth of character and bright fruit. Harvested October 30th and November 4th, the grapes were fermented to a high temperature of 89 degrees for full color and flavor extraction.Aged in 70% new, 30% once used French oak for 22 months then blended with 10% Big Ranch Vineyard® Merlot for balance and harmony. This lush Cabernet shows well now but will continue to mature over the next 3-5 years. Robert Parker says that it "reveals aromas of black currants, licorice and spice with silky tannins and a velvety personality." 90 Points 12/10
Enjoy it with your favorite steak, roast or slow cooked stew. ·130 cases produced ·pH 3.72 ·TA .62 ·Alcohol 14.9%
Boyd Family Vineyard
4042 Big Ranch Road, Napa, California 94558 (707) 254-7353
