Red Carpet Wine - Macauley Vineyards

RED CARPET WINE Since 1964 400 E Glenoaks Blvd Hours: Mon-Thur 10-8
wine & spirits merchants (800) 339-0609 ^{Glendale, CA 91207 Fri & Sat 10-9,
Sun 11}

Home Wine Shop Beers Spirits Gifts Beverage Catering Cigars Staff Picks Wine Bar/Events Map About RC

On our recent visit to Napa Valley we had the opportunity to visit with and taste the wines of one of Napa’s rising stars Mac Watson of Macauley Vineyards. This, without a doubt was the highlight of our trip. The Macauley Vineyard label was originally established in St. Helena in the early 1980s by Ann Macauley Watson and for several years produced a very well received late harvest Sauvignon Blanc with help from renowned winemaker, Rick Forman. In the late summer of 2000, Ann’s son Mac went to work for Rudd Estate in Oakville. After several months of winery work and education he was inspired to revive the family label, and, working with winemaker and childhood friend Kirk Venge, crushed his first grapes in October of 2001. Mac and Kirk have one goal: to source the highest quality fruit in Napa Valley and make wines of extraordinary depth and personality. The grapes they choose showcase the terroir of the vineyards and create a remarkable wine-drinking experience. We know you will enjoy these wines as much as we do.

2005 Macauley Zinfandel Napa Valley $35.00

The 2005 Macauley Zinfandel exhibits a captivating purple hue. This wine begins with beautiful front notes of cherry vanilla and clove. Deeper in the nose is a presence of black berry, briar spice and edges of black pepper. It's as rich and hedonistic as a Hayne or Monte Rosso Vineyard. The mouth feel, while young, is showing great promise with full, coating tannin and a fine acidic structure. 89% Zinfandel, 11% Petite Sirah.

2004 Macauley Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley $71.88

The story behind this bottle is where the grapes are sourced from. 80% of the grapes come from Beckstoffer To Kalon vineyard in Oakville. The other 20% are from the Kelham Estate vineyard also in Oakville. Kelham Vineyards are bordered by Harlan, Martha’s Vineyard, Mondavi’s Opus One, Paradigm, and Swanson. This wine has a deep reddish-black color and black cherry, espresso bean and dark chocolate aromatics. The black stone fruit and mineral flavors have a balanced acidity and a sweet tannin backbone. Enjoy now and for the next 10-14 years.


	Home Wine Shop Beers Spirits Gifts Beverage Catering Cigars Staff Picks Wine Bar/Events Map About RC