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| Only 25 minutes from Palo Alto or San Jose, or 50 minutes from San Francisco, Cooper-Garrod is a family owned and operated 28-acre estate vineyard and winery specializing several varietals and its own Bordeaux-style blend. Located above Saratoga on unirrigated hillsides in the eastern Santa Cruz Mountains, the vineyards capitalize on the sunny days, moderate nights, and a long growing season which bring this appellation due recognition for world class wine production. | Saratoga, CA
Phone: 408-867-7116
Website: http://www.cgv.com
Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
Tasting Room: M - F 12:00 - 5:00, weekends 11:00 - 5:00
Map to Cooper-Garrod Vineyards
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Viognier
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2006 Viognier, Finley Vineyard, Randall Grahm clone
Santa Cruz Mountains
This wine is made from unblended, 100% estate-grown, cellared, and bottled grapes. The color is golden straw. The nose evokes honeysuckle, peaches, a note of the tropics. In the mo ... morenth, honey, white peaches, violets, lemon drops, and mangoes. The finish is sunny and bright, lingering like the colors of a summer sunset. Start with it well-chilled and enjoy!
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Syrah
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2004 Syrah, Finley Vineyard
Santa Cruz Mountains
This 2004 vintage contains 5% estate Viognier and pours a purple-red in the glass. The nose brings borth blackberries, plums, some eycalyptus and cozy campfires. On the palate, one ... more senses blueberries, blackberries, figs, and smoked meats with thyme. The finish lingers easy and pleasant.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, George's Vineyard
Santa Cruz Mountains
The color is a dark, rich purple-red. The nose is jammy, revealing blackberries and dark cherries. In the mouth, cassis, dark purple plums, ripe dark cherries, and rich berries. Th ... moree long finish has the elegance of richly tanned leather.
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Claret
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2002 R.V.s Fine Claret
Santa Cruz Mountains
This wine is our only blend, made from four of our estate vineyards: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Cabernet Franc, and 24% Merlot, all aged in French Oak for 22 months and blended du ... morering the second year.
Rich garnet in the glass, leading into a nose reminiscent of dried plums, blueberries, raspberries, and - yes - dark grapes! The palate finds ripe bing cherries, lush berries laced with a kiss of cassis, and richly tanned leather with hints of fine pipe tobacco. The velvety, smooth finish lingers with the wine's easily elegant structure.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lone Oak Vineyard
Santa Cruz Mountains
This wine is made from unblended, 100% estate-grown, cellared, and bottled grapes. The color is a deep garnet. The nose evokes notes of plums, currants, dark cherries, and a hint o ... moref richly tanned leather. In the mouth, cassis, blackberries, cherries, a touch of cedar on the finish, and easy tannins – lovely to enjoy even now. The finish has a lilting softness that lingers long.
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Cabernet Franc
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2004 Cabernet Franc, Francville Vineyard
Santa Cruz Mountains
This wine is made from unblended, 100% estate-grown, cellared, and bottled grapes. Lovely garnet color. In the nose, lingonberries, carnberries and spice. The wine has as soft, smo ... moreoth mouth-feel with raspberries, cranberries, allspice, and that telltale signature of briar that distinguishes Cabernet Franc. The finish is lovely and looooong. A wonderfully versatile wine that pairs nicely with a wide range of foods, including poultry, pork, lamb, and even some beef entrees!
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Chardonnay
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2005 Chardonnay, Gravel Ridge Vineyard
Santa Cruz Mountains
The golden straw color leads into a nose of pears, starfruit, and notes of butterscotch. On the palate, tart apple, pear, and ripe apricot are laced with hints of vanilla cream. Th ... moree easy finish lingers long and lovely! Barrel fermented and aged in French oak for 10 months; 100% malolactic.
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Updated on November 7, 2008
CrazyAboutWine recommends contacting Cooper-Garrod Vineyards at http://www.cgv.com or calling 408-867-7116 to verify the winery's location.
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