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Collier Falls Vineyards
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Collier Falls Vineyard is a 100-acre hillside property, located in the northwest corner of Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County, California. The property was purchased in 1997 by Barry and Susan Collier from Don and Rhonda Carano of Ferrari-Carano Winery. Originally planted in 1982 as an eight-acre Zinfandel vineyard, Collier Falls expanded its vineyards in 1997 with eight more acres of Zinfandel. In 1998, ten additional acres were planted, three to Zinfandel and seven to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot. A sixty-foot waterfall on the property gives this wine its name, but hillside vineyards tucked into the northwest corner of the valley provide its true character. Vines densely planted on terraces of rocky clay soil compete with each other for nutrients, giving the grapes complexity, while hot days and cool nights create the perfect microclimate for Dry Creek Zinfandel. Hand-harvested grapes, delicately crushed, give the winemaker juice concentrated with flavors of red berry and spice. Aging in both French and American oak barrels creates balance and distinctiveness. Collier Falls produces annual private reserve bottlings of 1500 cases of estate-bottled Zinfandel, less than 1000 cases of the "Hillside-Estate" Cabernet Sauvignon and 100 cases of a "Hillside-Estate" Petite Sirah.
Healdsburg, CA
Phone: (707) 433-7373
Website: http://www.collierfalls.com
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley
Tasting Room: We are located at Family Wineries Tasting Room at Timbercrest Farms, 4791 Dry Creek Rd. Healdsburg, Ca. 95448. Phone: (707)433-0100 Our hours of operation are 10:30-4:30 Daily.
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Petite Sirah
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2005 Petite Sirah
Dry Creek Valley

The 2005 Collier Falls Petite Sirah has a dark purple color and displays aromas of blueberry and clove on the nose. On the palate the wine shows an earthy character with hints of w ... morehite pepper spice. A soft tannic structure coupled with a touch of toasty oak, gives the wine an elegant finish. Aged in French and American oak barrels for 20 months, the wine displays a hint of toasty oak. - Mike Lancaster, Winemaker

$36.00  
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Petite Sirah
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2003 Petite Sirah
Dry Creek Valley

This wine reflects its hillside origins, showing a very deep red intense color. Its bouquet is more subtle, with hints of white pepper and violets and a background of black currant ... more jam. On the palate, the wine is bright with lots of liquorice, cranberry and blackberry. Soft, yet firm tannins will allow for mid—term aging but the wine is beautiful now!— Cécile Lemerle—Derbes, Winemaker

$78.00  
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry Creek Valley

This wine shows a dark ruby color... the bouquet has a definitive cassis aroma with hints of blackberry. The mouth feel is rich and full with continued nuances of cassis and chocol ... moreate through the mid-palate. The wine finishes cleanly with red berries, licorice and velvety smooth tannins. The 2002 vintage is well suited for aging. Cecile Lemerle - Derbes, Winemaker.

$36.00  
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry Creek Valley

This wine shows a dark ruby color... the bouquet has a definitive cassis aroma with hints of blackberry. The mouth feel is rich and full with continued nuances of cassis and chocol ... moreate through the mid-palate. The wine finishes cleanly with red berries, licorice, a hint of tobacco and velvety smooth tannins. The 2003 vintage is well suited for aging.

$36.00  
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry Creek Valley

An elegant style wine with intense deep red color... the bouquet blends hints of cassis, fresh tobacco leaves, cacao and blackberries. The mouth is long and soft with opulent flavo ... morers of dark cherries, roasted coffee and chocolate. This is a rich and silky wine with balance, complexity and structure. Firm tannins give the wine potential for aging, but it is pretty even now. — Cécile Lemerle—Derbes, Winemaker

$84.00  
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Zinfandel
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2005 Primitivo
Dry Creek Valley

This inaugural Collier Falls Primitivo has an intense dark red color with aromas of red currant and blackberry on the nose. Black pepper and clove spice coupled with soft tannins g ... moreive the wine an elegant finish. Aging in French and American oak barrels (33% new American oak) gives this wine a hint of toasty oak. Lovely now and will cellar for 5- 10 years.

$32.00  
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2004 Primitivo Port
Dry Creek Valley

Winemaker Notes (Mike Lancaster): This port has a deep black plum color and aromas of dried cherries and plum on the nose. There are hints of floral notes from the Viognier brandy ... morethat was used to fortify the wine. The port is full and rich in the mouth with a lovely finish of dried fruits and cocoa. Aged in two year old barrels for 21 months, the wine shows hints of caramel and coffee on the palate. A perfect balance between alcohol, residual sugar and acid will allow this port to age well for many years. Only available through the Tasting Room at Family Wineries and here.

$36.00  
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Zinfandel
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2003 Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley

This wine shows off a deep, intense red color. The bouquet reflects hints of rose petals and violets with fruit notes of cherry and raspberries. On the palate, the mouth feel is fu ... morell, highlighted by silky vanilla and butterscotch flavors. This is an elegant zinfandel with a moderately long cellar life. Drink now through 2012. Cecile Lemerle-Derbes, Winemaker

$30.00  
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Zinfandel
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2004 Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley

This estate grown Zinfandel has a deep brick red color with aromas of strawberry and cherries on the nose. Aged in French and American oak, this wine shows hints of spice on the pa ... morelate and finishes with a touch of toasty vanilla from the new oak barrels. Drink now and enjoy for the next six to eight years. Aged 15 months in 37% New French and American oak (half French, half American).

$30.00  
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Zinfandel
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2002 Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley

“This wine shows off a bouquet of raspberry, rose petal and spicy cinnamon. On the palate, the wine is silky with vanilla notes and hints of tobacco and cocoa. It's deep red colo ... morer signals the fruit's intensity. An elegant wine now, or to savor over the next six years! ” — Cécile Lemerle—Derbes, Winemaker

$72.00  

Updated on July 7, 2008

CrazyAboutWine recommends contacting Collier Falls Vineyards at http://www.collierfalls.com or calling (707) 433-7373 to verify the winery's location.

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