2009 Roussane

The Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2009 Roussanne Central Coast is an interesting white wine. A blend of 95% Roussanne and 5% Viognier, it is a great follow-up vintage to the 6 previous Roussanne offerings which were so spectacular. Roussanne is one of the more pronounceable Rhone varieties and is the one which has become our very favorite white wine grape.  

These grapes were whole-cluster pressed using a pneumatic bladder press, cold-settled, inoculated with yeast and barrel fermented in new and one year-old French oak barrels. The resulting wine was aged sur-lie, (with its yeasty lees) and was periodically topped with Viognier.  This delightful wine was cold-stabilized then filtered and bottled.

The 2009 Vintage yielded about 110 cases.

2009 Zinfandel
"The Billygoat"

Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2009 “Billygoat” Zinfandel is an expressive, exciting 100% Zinfandel.  This brash Zinfandel is bound to appeal to those Zin lovers who enjoy our bold Zins like the “TheEPIC” and the “Critical Mass.”  Big fruit aromas and flavors framed with a subtle hint of American Oak make this wine a big hit.

The 2009 Vintage yielded only 114 cases.

2009 Zinfandel
"The Pirate"

Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2009 Zinfandel “The Pirate” is a racy 100% Zinfandel with appealing spicy and peppery aromatics.  “ThePirate” is a bit more of a “traditional” Zinfandel (in contrast with our well-known “fruit bomb” Zins) with its modest fruitiness and appealing mouthfeel. “ThePirate” is undoubtedly the most versatile Zinfandel of our 2009 vintage with regards to pairing with food.

The 2009 Vintage yielded only 110 cases

2008 Viognier

The Nadeau Family Vintners 2008 Viognier is a lovely white wine. It is 100% Viognier and the descriptors are classic Viognier: floral, fruity, and very approachable! Viognier is one of the less pronounceable Rhone varieties but is one which has become a favorite alternative white wine for many American consumers whove grown bored with the ubiquitous offerings of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

This versatile wine is certain to complement just about any traditional white wine fare from Vichyssoise to fish.

The 2008 Vintage yielded only 98 cases.

2008 Zinfandel
"The Billygoat"

The Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2008 “Billygoat” 100% Zinfandel is an expressive, exciting Zinfandel. This brash Zinfandel is bound to appeal to those Zin lovers who enjoy our bold Zins like the “Westside” and the “Critical Mass.” Big fruit aromas and flavors framed with a subtle hint of American Oak make this wine a big hit.

The 2008 Vintage yielded only 102 cases.

2008 Zinfandel
"Critical Mass"

The Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2008 Critical Mass Zinfandel is another big Nadeau 100% Zinfandel brimming with raspberry and chocolate aromas. A wonderful crushed black pepper aroma complements the abundant fruitiness as does the American and French oak used in the aging of this wine. The pronounced black cherry/raspberry aromas follow through to the palate where the taster enjoys fruity flavors framed with an abundance of soft tannins and a slight oak nuance.

This is clearly another “over the top” Zinfandel from a winery whose motto is...”If it’s worth doing, it’s worth over-doing.”

The 2008 Vintage yielded just 9 barrels of finished wine.

2008 Petite Sirah

The Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2008 100% Petite Sirah is an approachable, appealing offering. The wine from the Petite Sirah grape is quite dark yet offers a pretty fruitiness. In this bottling, layers of fruit mingle with well-integrated oak, making this a wonderful wine to accompany strong cheeses and robust fare.

The 2008 Vintage yielded only 83 cases.

2008 RVR
Paso Robles

2007 Mixed Black

This full-bodied blend is comprised of Zinfandel (2 barrels), Petite Sirah (2 barrels), and Grenache (1 barrel) – all from our Estate-grown fruit.

This wine is quite similar to the 2006 bottling which was very popular indeed. American and European barrel-aging has lent the 2007 Mixed Black soft oak tannins accompanied by subtle spice nuances. This nicely-structured wine features a pleasant, round mouthfeel with dark fruit aromas and flavors. The Grenache provides the blend with a slight earthiness and pepper character, while the Zinfandel in the blend really pulls the fruity raspberry notes forward, and the Petite Sirah lends its dark color and abundant soft tannins to the finished blend. This wine received plenty of oak aging time, so additional bottle aging isn’t necessary, although you may choose to experiment and see for yourself!

The 2007 Vintage yielded just under 130 cases.

2007 RVR
Paso Robles

This full-bodied blend is comprised of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre, and is inspired by the wines crafted in the Southern Rhone Valley of France.

This well-structured wine features a pleasant, round mouthfeel with dark fruit aromas and flavors. French and American oak barrel-aging has given the 2007 RVR subtle oak tannins accompanied by a variety of spice nuances. The Grenache provides the blend with a slight earthiness and pepper character, and the Syrah in the blend really pulls the full-bodied mouthfeel and dark stone fruit notes forward. The Mourvedre lends its dark color and abundant soft tannins to the finished blend. This wine will certainly benefit from several years in the cellar.

The 2007 Vintage yielded just 173 cases.

2007 Syrah

The opulent red wines of the northern Rhone Valley inspired the Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2007 Syrah. The grapes for the Syrah came from two vineyards - both of which are near our ranch in the mountains on Paso Robles’ Westside. 

A combination of French oak and American oak barrel-aging has lent the 2007 Syrah (100% Syrah) lovely, soft oak tannins accompanied by subtle toasty-oak nuances. Aromas of blackberries and currants are married with a noticable oak component which carries this wine from the nose to the finish. This wine will likely accompany any “typical” red wine fare, so we doubt you’ll need any help finding dishes which this wine will compliment.

This is a balanced, approachable wine which might benefit from a brief aging period -perhaps as long as 5 years - however, we believe this wine is showing nicely now and needs no  additional bottle aging.

The 2007 Vintage yielded just 140 cases

2007 Zinfandel
"The Billygoat"

The Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2007 “Billygoat” Zinfandel is another big, expressive 100% Zinfandel. This brash Zinfandel is bound to appeal to those Zin lovers who enjoy our Bold Zins like the “Westside” and the “Critical Mass.” Big fruit aromas and flavors framed with a subtle hint of American Oak make this wine a standout.

The 2007 Vintage yielded only 89 cases

2007 Zinfandel
"The Bouncer"

The Nadeau Family Vintners’ 2007 “Bouncer” Zinfandel is another big, blockbuster 100% Zin. A boorish brute of a Zin, this wine is a blend of the Zins from the West side of the Paso Robles appellation.

This brash Zinfandel is bound to appeal to those wine enthusiasts who enjoy our BIG Zins like the “Home Ranch” and the “Critical Mass.” Big fruit aromas and flavors framed with just a subtle hint of American Oak make this one a very interesting wine.  Don’t forget that these big, fruity Zinfandel wines generally don’t age very gracefully, so please be conservative in cellaring these over-the-top Zins…a year…or two at the most.  Frankly, this wine will likely “peak” in about 18 months and begin “fading” in perhaps 24 months, so cellar accordingly.  Remember: “Drink Up - We’re making more!!!”

The 2007 Vintage yielded only 96 cases.

2007 Zinfandel
"Critical Mass"

The Nadeau Family Vintners' 2007 Critical Mass 100% Paso Robles Zinfandel is another big Nadeau Zinfandel brimming with raspberry and chocolate aromas. A wonderful crushed black pepper aroma complements the abundant fruitiness as does the American and French oak used in the aging of this wine. The pronounced cherry/raspberry aromas follow through to the palate where the taster enjoys fruity flavors framed with an abundance of soft tannins and a slight oak nuance.

This is clearly another "over the top" Zinfandel from a winery whose motto is.... "If it's worth doing, it's worth over-doing."

The 2007 Vintage yielded just 16 barrels.