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United States: California: Bel Air
Moraga Vineyards
Purchased over 40 years ago by Tom and Ruth Jones, the 16 acre estate of Moraga Vineyards is located in the hills of Bel Air,
a locale better known as a residential community in the suburbs of Los Angeles than a viticultural area. Regardless, eager to maximize the property’s Bordeaux-esk microclimate and soil, the couple decided to pursue winegrowing. The vineyard is located in the hillsides of a canyon bassin, slopes that were once an ancient seabed that was thrust upward by tectonic
movement. The vineyard's soils therefore still contain marine fossils and shells while also sharing some of the deep gravel beds found on the bassin floor. With the help of the late Roberto Quintana, the first grapes were planted in 1978. Today, there are ten small unique plots that each possess a distinct character and whose traits shine through in the wines from Moraga Vineyards.
Winemaker: Scott Rich
Wines:
White 2008
ITEM # MORW08
Varietal:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Viticulture & Vinification Notes: A blend of two different clones of Sauvignon Blanc. The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks with light exposure to oak. The first commercial release was in 2000 of the 1998 vintage.
Red 2006
ITEM # MORED06
Varietal:
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot
Viticulture & Vinification Notes: The wine is barrel aged in top French oak for 20 months and then bottled aged for another 15 months prior to release. The first commercial release was in 1993 of the 1989 vintage. In 1995, Robert Parker stated, “Moraga could easily be mistaken for a top-flight Bordeaux.”
Also available in half-bottle format. For older vintages, please contact the office.
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