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| Nestled in a quiet canyon in the mountainous Sierra Foothills stand the breathtaking vineyards of Miraflores Winery. We are passionate in our pursuit to handcraft artisanal wines of distinction which reflect both the terroir and the vision of Miraflores. The vineyards are the soul of the winery. Each vineyard is cultivated to infuse its natural characteristics into every bottle. The commitment to excellence continues in our winemaking artistry for each small-lot production. At Miraflores Winery, we strive to emulate the old world tradition of crafting memorable wines, while also being attentive to the creation of gracious surroundings. | Placerville, CA
Phone: 530-647-8505
Website: http://www.mirafloreswinery.com
Appellation: El Dorado
Tasting Room: We invite you to visit Friday through Sunday from 10 AM until 5 PM. Or by appointment. We will gladly arrange for private events and intimate tours.
Map to Miraflores Winery
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Syrah
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2004 Syrah
El Dorado County
Our Syrah was left on the vine for an extra six days to bring out the most ripe fruit flavor. We brought it in just before the flavors would have turned raisiny. The fermentation p ... moreroceeded slowly, and this results in more extraction from the skins. French oak barrels were chosen to accentuate the dark fruit flavors.
The aromas have a distinct caramel tone overlaying deep plum and cassis smells. There is a slight toasty character and some cedar in the nose as well. The flavors are full of intense black currant and black cherry. The barrels add some smokey accents and vanillin texture. This is a powerful wine that should continue to get better with time in the cellar.
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Syrah
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2005 Syrah
El Dorado County
Smokey, gamey, meaty, spicey, blueberry, Santa Rosa Plum, Vanilla toasty, black cherry, cherry pie, anise.
Palate is clean, rich, excellent ripe tannins, focused mid palate ... morefruit, rasberry, plum. Very well balanced and drinkable now, and should age beautifully.
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Zinfandel
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2004 Zinfandel
El Dorado County
Two vineyards provide us with fruit for our Zinfandel. One gives lots of black pepper, and the other loads of ripe fruit flavor. We vinify them separately and decide on the blend a ... morefter at least one year in the barrel. In 2004, the intensity of this Zin and its purity of fruit made us decide not to blend it with any other varieties.
Boysenberries and sweet oak vanilla dominate the nose of this classic Zinfandel, along with just a hint of spice. Ripe raspberry flavors fill the mouth upon entry. The youthful nature of this wine is evident in its body and tannin. A varietal brambly quality comes out with some air. The barrel influence is considerable, with pastry and toast in the mid- palate and finish.
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Zinfandel
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2005 Zinfandel
El Dorado County
2005 Zinfandel El Dorado County has long been known for producing great Zinfandels, avoiding the raisiny and over-ripe flavors found in Zins from the hotter lowlands. Our 2005 Zinf ... moreandel is a lovely example of the power, richness and elegance we enjoy at higher elevations. A blend of herbert Zinfandel from Fairply and our own estate fruit, the wine shows ripe raspberry, spice and mulberry fruit, with toasty oak nuances. The palate is broad and balanced, with ripe red fruit and good acid balance. The wine is delicious now with roast duck, flautas al pastor or Brie cheese, or will soften and develop with 2-4 years of bottle age.
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Zinfandel
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2003 Zinfandel
El Dorado County
The 2003 Zinfandel is from the 25 year old vines of Herbert Vineyard, located in the Fairplay Appellation. The vines are head trained and drip irrigated. Harvest was undertaken aft ... moreer extensive thinning. Any clusters with pink berries were dropped, along with multiple passes to remove any raisins.
The color of the wine is bright ruby and gives aromas of boysenberry and brambly. Some vanilla and alluring freshly baked pastry aromas as well. This shows distinct Sierra Foothill Zinfandel varietal quality – fruit with some spice, both balanced and intense. Cardamom flavors are pronounced, red fruit – cherries and black raspberry. Nice textural quality from the barrel aging. Some smoky and toast complexity to go with the fruit.
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Syrah
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2003 Syrah
El Dorado County
The 2003 Syrah is 100% Firefall Vineyard Syrah, located in the Fairplay Appellation. This is a west-facing slope that is fairly steep. The vines are quadrilateral cordon-trained. W ... moree harvested very small berries on small clusters. The fruit came in clean and the bins smelled of white pepper and berries.
The wine exhibits a dark purple color with slight brick around the edges. Intense aromas of violets, plums and cassis. Lots of licorice, tar and roasted black fruits emerge with time. Fruit tones are fairly developed with hints of leather creeping into the finish. This is medium, big bodied wine with enough weight to smooth out the cedar and leather-tinged finish.
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Updated on April 29, 2008
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