Yorkville Cellars
Yorkville Cellars 1997 Cabernet Franc (Yorkville Highlands)
- $17
This Bordeaux variety more often than not produces a light, fruity wine of charm and early drinkability. Here, the sour cherry fruit is framed in dry, dusty tannins and soft acids. There’s an elegance and spicy aftertaste that are very nice. —S.H.
— S.H.
(9/1/2002)
Yorkville Cellars 2010 Randle Hill Vineyard Sémillon (Yorkville Highlands)
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- $20
A subtle Sémillon that would make for a delightful apéritif or pair expertly with seafood, its crème brûlée and citrus—mostly grapefruit and lime—go easy on the tongue.
— V.B.
(2/1/2012)
Yorkville Cellars 2009 Rennie Vineyard Carmenère (Yorkville Highlands)
- $30
Grown primarily in Chile these days, Carmenère can be akin to Merlot, though this version has the herbal qualities of a Cab Franc and is otherwise quite oaky.
— V.B.
(2/1/2012)
Yorkville Cellars 2010 Eleanor of Aquitaine White (Yorkville Highlands)
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- $25
Yorkville has been making this blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc (for this vintage it’s 60% the first and 40% the latter), for many of its 25 years, and it achieves a nice balance, the Sémillon there for richness, texture and color, the SB for acidity and the wine’s citrus and herb finish. Made from organic grapes.
— V.B.
(4/1/2012)
Yorkville Cellars 2009 Randle Hill Vineyard Petit Verdot (Yorkville Highlands)
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- $28
A Cabernet Sauvignon-like version of Petit Verdot, this has tame tannins and is all around soft and mellow, with straightforward berry and cedar notes. It would make a fine food wine.
— V.B.
(10/1/2012)
Yorkville Cellars 1997 Petit Verdot (Yorkville Highlands)
- $17
This variety, not usually used on its own, has produced an inky dark wine of considerable power and ample tannins. The blackberry and rhubarb fruit has great depth, and is very dry. It’s not a bad wine, but seems better suited as a blender to Cabernet Sauvignon. It just might be interesting in 6–8 years. —S.H.
— S.H.
(9/1/2002)
Yorkville Cellars 2008 Randle Hill Vineyard Sémillon (Yorkville Highlands)
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- $20
Notable for its dryness, crispness of acidity and the brightness of the citrus fruit and honeysuckle flavors. Could be Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, but whatever, it’s a very nice, clean white wine.
— S.H.
(10/1/2010)
Yorkville Cellars 2009 Rennie Vineyard Merlot (Yorkville Highlands)
- $25
Made from organic grapes, Yorkville’s light-bodied Merlot is dry and herbal, with cedar in spades rounded out by elegant plum and chocolate softness. This vintage has 10% Cabernet Sauvignon as well, and would match well with lighter meats, like chicken.
— V.B.
(5/1/2012)
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