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Brassfield 2003 High Serenity Ranch Merlot (High Valley)

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Price $19

This is quite an interesting Merlot, not least because it actually lives up to Merlot’s reputation as the soft Cabernet. It’s ripe and juicy in cherry flavor, with a rich, olive-y earthiness enhanced and framed by oak. At the same time, it’s dry. The softness is balanced by wonderfully thick, fine tannins, with a grip that cries out for steak. — S.H. (12/31/2006)

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Brassfield 2003 Monte Sereno Vineyard Syrah (High Valley)

Price $30

Very tannic, a challenge the winemaker will have to deal with, but there’s enormous promise in this new, unexplored appellation of Lake County. Complex, this wine is marked by peppery blackberry fruit and licorice, with a rich vein of sweet new leather. Has that undefinable take-a-second-sip quality. Drink now, but decant for a few hours. — S.H. (12/31/2006)

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Brassfield 2005 High Serenity Ranch Sauvignon Blanc (High Valley)

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Price $15

This is America’s answer to Marlborough, showing true Lake County terroir, with high acidity that gives a minerally, gunmetal lift to the ripe grapefruit, passion fruit, kiwi and lime flavors. Wonder fully good, and the low alcohol makes it easy to drink. — S.H. (12/31/2006)

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Brassfield 2005 Susan's Passion Late Harvest Riesling (High Valley)

Price $25

A very good dessert Riesling, nice and ripe in sweet apricot, honeysuckle and tangerine flavors, with a buttercream vanilla topping and what tastes like rich botrytis honey. Fortunately, it has crisp acidity. — S.H. (12/31/2006)

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Brassfield 2004 Round Mountain Zinfandel (High Valley)

Price $25

What a nice Zin. It has fine acids and tannins that frame deliciously complex flavors of grilled, mashed blackberries and cherries, splashed with balsamic and Worcestershire sauce, with a sprinkle of black pepper and dusty cocoa. Fully dry and balanced, it brings a Cabernet sensibility to Zinfandel’s wild, racy side. — S.H. (11/1/2008)

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Brassfield 2008 Serenity White (High Valley)

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Price $11

A beautiful white blend, one of the best values on the market. Made from Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Gewurztraminer and Sémillon, it shows a near-perfect balance of crisp acidity, clean minerality, dryness and complex citrus fruit, peach, lychee, mineral and honeysuckle flavors. A compelling restaurant by-the-glass wine. — S.H. (11/1/2010)

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Brassfield 2005 Round Mountain Volcano Zinfandel (High Valley)

Price $22

This has been a good bottling for Brassfield. It shows classic mountain intensity, with explosive currant, wild berry, mocha, pine cone, anise and pepper flavors, tucked into firm, sweet tannins. Could benefit from 2 or 3 years in the cellar. — S.H. (7/1/2009)

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Brassfield 2008 High Serenity Ranch Sauvignon Blanc (High Valley)

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Price $14

A beautifully drinkable Sauvignon Blanc, as Lake County tends to give, and one that Brassfield in particular has excelled at over the last three vintages. The wine is bone dry and racy in acidity, with mouthwatering flavors of lemons, limes, grapefruits and gooseberries. — S.H. (8/1/2010)

Most Reviewed Designations

High Serenity Ranch High Serenity Ranch Dry High Serenity Ranch Serenity White Table Wine High Valley Monte Sereno Monte Sereno Vineyard Round Mountain Round Mountain Vineyard Round Mountain Volcano Serenity Volcano Ridge Eruption

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Merlot Pinot Grigio Pinot Noir Red Blend Rhône-style Red Blend Riesling Sauvignon Blanc Syrah White Blend Zinfandel

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