Merlot  

Ensemble

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chardonnay

Vigonier

Black Muscat
   

BookCliff Vineyards Merlot 2001                                                

Fruity nose, which is followed by ripe and jammy flavors. Bright in the middle with hints of raspberries and a round finish.

Varietal: Merlot, estate grown
Appellation: Grand Valley
Production: 148 cases
Alcohol: 14.3%
Harvest: 9/27/01
Aging: Barrel fermented, malolactic fermentation, 
aged for 9 months in French oak barrels.

BookCliff Vineyards Merlot 2000

(Silver medal winner at the Southwest Wine Competition 2002)

This is a full-bodied Merlot with tastes of cherry, vanilla and oak. The tannins taste polished. Haystack Mountain Goat Cheese Herbs de Provence or Rosemary accompanies this wine well.

Varietal: Merlot, estate grown
Appellation: Grand Valley
Production: 178 cases
Alcohol: 13%
Harvest: 9/17/00
Aging: Barrel fermented, malolactic fermentation, 
aged for one year in French oak barrels.

BookCliff Vineyards Merlot 1999
(Gold medal winner and best red of show at the Southwest Wine Competition 2001), (Gold medal winner at the Indiana State Fair International Wine Competition 2001) 

Color is dark red. Rich and intense in flavor, tastes of berries and vanilla. Recommended with steak, venison or rack of lamb and by itself with goat cheese and crackers. 

 

 

BookCliff Vineyards Ensemble 2001

Medium red garnet color. Vanilla, jammy with ripe berry flavors. A touch of black current in the soft finish.

Varietal: 57% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Grand Valley
Production: 403 cases
Alcohol: 14.5%
Harvest: 9/27/01 - 10/12/01
Aging: Barrel fermented, malolactic fermentation. Merlot aged for 9 months in French oak barrels, Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 9 months in French and American oak barrels.

 

BookCliff Vineyards Ensemble 2000

(Bronze medal winner at the San Francisco International Wine Competition 2002)

(Silver medal winner at the Indy International Wine Competition 2002)

This Ensemble shows a touch of American oak coming through and flavors of blackberries and chocolate. The Haystack Mountain Goat Cheese pepper cheese is the best match.

Varietal: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc
Appellation: Grand Valley
Production: 273 cases
Alcohol: 13%
Harvest: 9/17/00 - 10/8/00
Aging: Barrel fermented, malolactic fermentation, 
Merlot aged for one year in French oak barrels, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc aged in American oak barrels.

 

BookCliff Vineyards Ensemble 1999

(Gold medal winner at the Atlanta International Wine Summit 2002)

 

 

BookCliff Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

(Bronze medal winner at the San Francisco International Wine Competition 2003)

(Bronze medal winner at the Indy International Wine Competition 2003)

Classic cabernet bouquet followed by flavors of chocolate and blackberries in the body. Typical black current finish with a touch of vanilla.

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, estate grown
Appellation: Grand Valley
Production: 188 cases
Alcohol: 14%
Harvest: 10/12/01
Aging: Barrel fermented, malolactic fermentation, aged for 9 months in French  and American oak barrels.

 

BookCliff Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

(Bronze medal winner at the Indy International Wine Competition), (Bronze medal winner  at the Southwest Wine Competition 2002)

This cabernet has a smoky nose with a touch of American oak coming through and flavors of blackberries. It can be described as zingy. The Haystack Mountain Goat Cheese pepper cheese is the best match.

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, estate grown
Appellation: Grand Valley
Production: 183 cases
Alcohol: 13%
Harvest: 10/06/00
Aging: Barrel fermented, malolactic fermentation, 
aged for one year in French  and American oak barrels.

 

 

BookCliff Vineyards Chardonnay 2001  

This wine is a light, refreshing and smooth wine. Its fruit and oak flavors are well balanced. It accompanies pasta and seafood prepared with a cream sauce.

Varietal: Chardonnay, estate grown
Appellation: Grand Valley
Production: 320 cases
Alcohol: 13%
Harvest: 9/06/01
Aging: Barrel fermented, malolactic fermentation, 
aged for six months in French oak barrels.

 

BookCliff Vineyards Viognier 2002 
Intense floral bouquet. Full body with strong flavors of apricots and peaches and a lingering spicy finish.

Varietal:  Viognier, estate grown
Appellation: Grand Valley
Production: 199 cases
Alcohol:  13.8%
Harvest:  9/21/01
Aging:  No oak, cold fermented

BookCliff Vineyards Viognier 2001  
Rich floral bouquet, with a crisp, sassy taste and a hint of lime. Complements Haystack Mountain’s plain goat cheese well.

Varietal:  Viognier, estate grown
Appellation: Grand Valley
Production: 165 cases
Alcohol:  13%
Harvest:  9/22/02
Aging:  No oak, cold fermented

 

 

BookCliff Vineyards Black Muscat 2002

This wine smells of roses and tropical fruit with a crisp taste in the finish. The taste reminds of blackberries. This is a fortified desert wine.

Varietal: Black Muscat (Muscat Hamburg), estate grown
Appellation: Grand Valley
Production: 110 cases
Alcohol:  18%
Harvest:  10/19/02
Aging:  No oak  

 

BookCliff Vineyards Black Muscat 2001

This wine smells of roses and tropical fruit. The taste reminds of nectar and blackberries. The Black Muscat is a fortified desert wine.

Varietal: Black Muscat (Muscat Hamburg), estate grown
Appellation: Grand Valley
Production: 40 cases
Alcohol:  18%
Harvest:  10/20/01
Aging:  No oak