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Cabernet Sauvignon – Sawmill Creek and Sunrise Hill

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2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserves

Sawmill Creek Vineyards
Sunrise Hill Vineyards
Finger Lakes

Our limited-production single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon reserves are delicious examples of our ability, developed over the past 20 years, to produce red wines with not only a classic tannic structure but also the Finger Lakes region’s signature berry notes and clean finish.  Tasted together, these two wines display the subtle differences between grapes of the same vintage produced by two premier growers.   

Viticulture

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation: Finger Lakes
Harvest dates: Oct. 23, 2013 (Sawmill Creek); Oct. 29, 2013 (Sunrise Hill)

Viticulture Notes: Grapes wines were grown by our friends at Sawmill Creek Vineyards, Hector, NY and Sunrise Hill Vineyard, Interlaken, NY.     

Winemaking

Winemaker.  Matt Cassavaugh

Primary fermentation. In open containers. 

Malolactic fermentation.  Sequential.
Alcohol by volume. 13% (both wines)

Residual sugar. 0.1% (both wines)

IRF scale.  Dry

Aging. In oak barrels

pH.  3.5 (both wines)

TA.  5.8 g/L (Sawmill Creek); 5.9 g/L (Sunrise Hill)

Bottling dates.  December 4, 2015

Production. 70 cases (Sawmill), 75 cases (Sunrise)

Size.  750mL
Vegan.  Yes.

Wine series.  Winemaker 

UPCs.  0-89815-01762-5 (Sawmill Creek), 0-89800-00293-3 (Sunrise Hill)

Year first produced:  2016

Winemaking notes. Grapes from Sawmill Creek and Sunrise Hill were fermented separately in bins with twice or three times daily punch-downs to ensure proper tannin, color and flavor extraction.  The resulting wines then underwent malolactic fermentation to round out the mouth-feel.    

Enjoying our Cabernet Sauvignon reserve wines. 

  • At our winery in Fairport
  • At CasaLarga.com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 37 states.

Aging: Store at 55º-60ºF and out of direct sunlight. 

Ideal serving temperature:  60º 

Tasting notes (Sawmill Creek):  Fresh ground pepper, lavender and plums leap to the senses, and a strong tannic structure.

Tasting notes (Sunrise Hill):  This complex, well-structured wine exhibits a beautiful cherry nose, lively berry flavors, and a pleasant, toasty oak finish. 

Pairing suggestions.  Hearty beef dishes, aged bleu cheeses, fire-roasted vegetables, grilled chops, and dark chocolates.

Rosé of Pinot Noir

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2018 Rosé of Pinot Noir

Unoaked
Finger Lakes
Estate Grown & Bottled

Add a touch of style to light fare and warm weather gatherings with this crisp dry rosé of 100% Pinot Noir with elegant berry and cherry notes. 

Viticulture

Grapes.  100% Pinot Noir

Harvest date.  October 3, 2018

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Viticulture notes.  Our vineyard crew performs a great deal of hand-thinning & leaf removal on our blocks of Pinot Noir grapes to open up the canopy. The thinner crop allows the vine to focus its nutrients on the primary bunches.  Greater sun exposure enhances ripening and encourages tannin development.      

Winemaking

Winemaker.  Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In stainless steel tanks at low temperature.

Alcohol by volume. 12.5%

Residual sugar. 0.7%

IRF scale.  Dry

Aging. In stainless steel tanks.

Acidity.  pH 3.5, TA 6.8 g/L

Bottling dates.  April 19, 2018

Production. 79 cases 750mL

Vegan.  Yes

Wine series.  Classic 

TTB ID.  17051-001-000185

UPC.  0-89816-00164-7

Year first produced:  2015

Winemaking notes. After we harvest, crush and de-stem our Pinot Noir grapes, we maintain the juice in contact with the skins in a cooler for 24 hours, a technique called “cold-soaking”.  We then direct-press, let the juice settle for 24 hours, rack, and ferment at cool temperature, into order to ensure the natural lightness and freshness of the wine. 

Enjoying our Rosé of Pinot Noir

Availability. 

  • At our winery in Fairport
  • At CasaLarga.com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 37 states.

Accolades. 

  • 2017 World Wine Championships, www.tastings.com (Beverage Testing Institute)
  • 2016 vintage:  91 Points, “Exceptional Wine”, 2017 World Wine Championships, www.tastings.com (Beverage Testing Institute)
  • 2015 vintage:  89 Points, 2016 World Wine Championships, www.tastings.com (Beverage Testing Institute)

Aging: Store at 50º-60ºF and out of direct sunlight.  This wine, like most unoaked wines, has been produced to be enjoyed while young and fresh, i.e. within roughly 2 years of bottling.

Serving temp:  About 50ºF 

Tasting notes.  This crisp dry rosé of 100% Pinot Noir has lively natural acidity and exhibits delicate berry and cherry notes. 

Pairing suggestions. Egg and cheese casserole, tuna sashimi, rice dishes, lamb tagine, grilled fish, fruit and goat cheese.

View Our 2018 Rosé of Pinot Noir Tech Sheet Here

Tapestry

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TapestryRecent Awards:

  • Gold – 2011 New York Wine & Food Classic
  • Silver- 2011 Golden Nose
  • Silver – 2004 Taster’s Guild International

Tasting Notes: Unoaked.  A light-bodied and fruity, rosé-style wine.

Grape Composition: A proprietary blend that may include Cabernet Sauvignon, Vidal Blanc and a Rosé of DeChaunac

Type: Blush

Residual Sugar:  1.7%

Alcohol Content:  11.5%

Bottle Size(s):  750mL, 1.5L

Food Pairings:  White meats, Cobb salad and ham.

Viticulture:  The grapes used in the production of this wine are highly cold-tolerant, making them ideal for New York and the northern Finger Lakes region.

Winemaking:  Cold fermentation is used for this wine.  Tapestry is fermented in stainless steel, bringing out the fruit flavor and aromas in the wine.

Pinot Noir

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Pinot Noir2014 Pinot Noir

Estate Grown and Bottled
Finger Lakes

The cherry aromas and distinctive earthy character of the noble Pinot Noir grape are on full display in this elegant wine, a favorite of our winemaker Matt Cassavaugh.

Viticulture

Grape. 100% Pinot Noir

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Harvest date. October 10, 2014

Viticulture notes. Our vineyard crew performs a great deal of hand-thinning & leaf removal on our blocks of Pinot Noir grapes to open up the canopy. The thinner crop allows the vine to focus its nutrients on the primary bunches. Greater sun exposure enhances ripening and encourages tannin development.

Winemaking

Winemaker. Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In stainless steel tanks at low temperature

Vintage. 2014

Alcohol by volume. 12.5%

Malolactic fermentation. Full, both sequential and co-innocated.

Aging. 14 months in oak barrels

Residual sugar. 0.1%

IRF sweetness scale. Dry

Acidity. pH 3.5, TA 6.3 g/L

Bottling date. August 25, 2016

Production. 225 cases 750mL

Vegan. Yes

Casa Larga wine series. Classic

TTB ID. 16338-001-000076

UPC. 0-89800-00244-5

Year first produced. 1979

Winemaking notes. After we harvest, crush and de-stem our Pinot Noir grapes, we maintain the juice in contact with the skins in a cooler for as long as three days. This “cold-soaking” technique, encourages the extraction of soft tannins from the skins. After pressing, the team uses the “punch-down” technique to ensure full color and flavor, to gently extract tannins and help produce a full, round mouth-feel.

Enjoying our Pinot Noir

Availability.

  • At our winery in Fairport
  • At selected wine and spirits stores
  • At com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 37 states

Aging. Store at cool temperature (55º-60ºF) and out of direct sunlight. Like most French Pinots, this wine is produced to be drunk relatively young, within roughly 3 years of bottling.

Serving temperature. Cool room temperature (60º-65ºF).

Tasting notes. Our lovely Pinot Noir exhibits classic cherry aromas, soft tannins, and distinctive earthiness that is characteristic of this noble variety.

Pairing suggestions. Turkey, duck, roasted or lightly smoked meats, mushroom sauces, hearty pasta dishes, goat cheese.

Petite Noir

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Petite NoirPetite Noir

Unoaked
Finger Lakes

Petite Noir is a unique, medium-dry, unoaked red wine, fresh, fruity, very low in tannins, and with a tiny bit of sweetness in the background. It’s the perfect introductory red for white wine drinkers!

Viticulture

Grapes. Petite Noir is a unique blend of two red grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon and DeChaunac) and one white (Vidal Blanc). The proportions depend on the growing season.

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Viticulture notes. For this and several other wines, our vineyard crew chooses vine management techniques that bring out and preserve the naturally vibrant fruit flavors in the grapes.

Winemaking

Winemaker. Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In stainless steel tanks. No malolactic fermentation is performed.

Alcohol by volume. 11%

Residual sugar. 1.8%

IRF scale. Medium Dry

Aging. In stainless steel tanks.

Acidity. pH 3.4, TA 7.2 g/L

Bottling dates. April 6 and 19, 2017

Production. 516 cases 750mL

Vegan. Yes

Wine series. Vineyard

TTB ID. 16340-001-000408

UPC. 0-89800-00213-1

Year first produced: 1987

Winemaking notes. The grapes fermented for Petite Noir receive moderate skin contact to enhance the red fruit aromas while limiting tannin extraction. Fermentation occurs at lower temperatures common

to red wines yet higher than those used for white. An abbreviated aging period occurs only in stainless steel tanks to allow for maximum expression of fruit. We conduct extensive blend trials and choose a unique proportion of the various component wines to maintain as consistent a flavor profile from year to year as possible.

Enjoying Petite Noir

Availability. At our winery in Fairport; at selected wine and spirits stores and restaurants in New York State; at CasaLarga.com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 37 states.

Aging: Store at cool temperature (55º-60ºF) and out of direct sunlight. This wine, like most unoaked wines, was produced to be enjoyed while young and fresh, i.e. within roughly 2 years of bottling.

Serving temperature: Enjoy Petite Noir at cool room temperature or lightly chilled (55º-60ºF).

Tasting notes. Unoaked and fresh, Petite Noir has many of the characteristics of white wines, especially lower tannins and crisp fruit flavors, but with the heartiness of red wines, reminiscent of Beaujolais Nouveau.

Pairing suggestions. Grilled meats, pizza or pasta with tomato-based sauces, salads with sweeter dressings.

Meritage

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Meritage

Finger Lakes

Our winemaker hand-selects the highest quality grapes from different vineyard blocks and clones as the foundation for this complex wine with dark berry notes, firm tannins, and a long velvety finish.

Viticulture

Grapes.

55% Cabernet Sauvignon

28% Cabernet Franc

17% Merlot

Viticulture notes. We balance the vine and position the fruit by hand to ensure proper ripening of these three red Bordeaux grapes. We hand-pick them very late in the growing season to maximize ripeness and tannin development.

Winemaking

Winemaker. Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. After primary fermentation (yeast), each component wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in stainless tanks and is racked into barrels.

Vintage. NV. Our winemaker can select the best from among different vintages of the component wines to optimize the harmony and complexity of the blend.

Alcohol by volume. 13%

Residual sugar. 0.1%

IRF scale. Dry

Aging. 12-14 months in a variety of oak barrels to add nuance and complexity.

Acidity. pH 3.5, TA 6.0 g/L

Bottle volume. 750ml

Bottling dates. March 31 and August 4, 2017

Production. 201 cases

Vegan. Yes

Casa Larga wine series. Winemaker

TTBID. 17062-001-000451

UPC. 0-89800-00373-2

Year first produced: 2001

Winemaking notes. Harvested grapes for this wine are pressed into one-ton fermentation tanks. The juices ferment on the skins and caps are punched down twice daily. They are then racked and placed into barrels. Each component wine in the blend is fermented and aged separately. From a series of options, a blend is selected that maximizes the nuances of each grape while maintaining harmony. The chosen blend is then racked back into barrels where it ages for up to several more months.

Enjoying our Meritage

Availability.

  • At our winery in Fairport
  • At select wine and spirits stores in New York State
  • At com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 39 states.

Aging. Store at cool temperature (55º-60ºF) and out of direct sunlight. Meritage can age gracefully in bottle for another 3-5 years, depending on the year.

Serving. At cool room temperature (60-65ºF).

Tasting notes. Dark berry notes, rich oak, a hint of pepper and a velvety palate make this limited edition wine among the most prized at Casa Larga.

Pairing suggestions. Beef and lamb dishes with rich sauces like hollandaise, béarnaise, bourguignon, poivrade or stroganoff; goat cheeses and Manchego.

Tramonto

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TramontoTramonto

Finger Lakes
Estate Grown & Bottled

A hearty, dry, oak-aged red with berry notes and a touch of pepperiness, Tramonto (“sunset” in Italian) was created by our founder, Andrew Colaruotolo, in 1986 in fond remembrance of the wines of his youth in Gaeta, Italy.    

Viticulture

Grapes.  Cabernet Sauvignon, DeChaunac and Cabernet Franc

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Viticulture notes.  The grapes used in the production of this wine are relatively cold-tolerant, making them suitable for the northern Finger Lakes region.   

Winemaking

Winemaker.  Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. Depending on the component wine, either in bins or in stainless steel tanks at a cool temperature.

Alcohol by volume. 12.5%

Residual sugar. 0.5%

IRF scale.  Dry

Aging. In oak barrels.

Acidity.  pH 3.4, TA 6.4 g/L

Bottle volumes. 750mL

Bottling dates.  April 20, 2017

Production. 463 cases

Vegan.  Yes

Wine series.  Vineyard 

TTB ID.  17019-001-000423

UPC.  0-89800-00623-8

Year first produced:  1979

Winemaking notes. We ferment each of Tramonto’s component wines separately and at cool temperatures, and oak-age them only lightly, to accentuate the fruit aromas and flavors in the wine. 

Enjoying our Tramonto

Availability. 

  • At our winery in Fairport
  • At selected wine and spirits stores and restaurants in New York state
  • At CasaLarga.com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 37 states

Aging: Store at cool temperature (about 55º) and out of direct sunlight.  This wine, like most lightly oaked and tannic red wines, was produced to be enjoyed while relatively young, i.e. within roughly 2 years of bottling.

Serving temperature:  At cool room temperature (about 60-65º). 

Tasting notes.  Tramonto is a smooth, dry, oak-aged red wine with cherry notes and a touch of pepperiness.

Pairing suggestions.  Perfect with a wide range of Italian cuisine, especially pasta with tomato-based sauces and light poultry, pork and fish dishes.

Dolci Rosso

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Dolci Rosso

Finger Lakes

Dolci Rosso is a fresh, fruity, medium sweet red wine with vibrant Finger Lakes grape flavor, perfect to enjoy at cool room temperate or lightly chilled. 

Viticulture

Grapes.  Cayuga, Colobel and Niagara.

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Viticulture notes.  The grapes used in the production of this wine are cold-tolerant, making them ideal for the northern Finger Lakes region.  We train their vines higher on the trellis than other varieties and they grow downward in an umbrella-like pattern. 

Winemaking

Winemaker.  Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In stainless steel tanks at cool temperature.

Alcohol by volume. 11%

Residual sugar. 5.2%

IRF scale.  Medium Sweet

Aging. In stainless steel tanks for approximately 6 months.

Acidity.  pH 2.9, TA 9.2 g/L

Bottle volumes. 750mL and 1.5L

Bottling dates.  April 21 and September 6, 2017

Production. 325 cases 750mL and 171 cases 1.5L Magnums

Vegan.  Yes

Wine series.  Vineyard 

TTB ID.  17019-001-000448

UPC.  0-89800-00253-7 (750mL), 0-89800-00263-6 (1.5L)

Year first produced:  2005

Winemaking notes. We ferment each of Dolci Rosso’s component wines separately in stainless steel tanks at low temperature, to bring out the fruit aromas and flavors in the finished wine. 

Enjoying Dolci Rosso

Availability. 

  • At our winery in Fairport
  • At selected wine and spirits stores and restaurants in New York state
  • At CasaLarga.com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 37 states

Aging: Store at cool temperature (about 55º) and out of direct sunlight.  This wine, like most unoaked white wines, was produced to be enjoyed while young and fresh, i.e. within roughly 2 years of bottling.

Serving temperature:  At cool room temperature or lightly chilled (about 55º). 

Tasting notes.  Dolci Rosso is a fresh, fruity, medium sweet red wine with vibrant grape flavor, fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel tanks.   

Pairing suggestions.  Pizza, and meats with barbecue, ketchup and other sweet and sour or sweet and salty sauces.

Cab-Merlot

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Cab-MerlotThe classic flavor profile, smooth tannins, versatility with food and outstanding value of Cab-Merlot® have made it our perennial best-selling wine.

Viticulture

Grapes: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot

Appellation: Finger Lakes

Viticulture notes: We balance the vine and position the fruit by hand to ensure proper ripening of these three red Bordeaux grapes. We hand-pick them very late in the growing season to maximize ripeness and tannin development.

Winemaking

Winemaker: Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation: After primary fermentation (yeast), each component wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in stainless tanks and is racked into barrels.

Vintage: NV. Our winemaker can select the best from among different vintages of the component wines to optimize the harmony and complexity of the blend.

Alcohol by volume: 12.5%

Residual sugar: 0.2%

IRF scale: Dry

Aging: 14-18 months in a variety of oak barrels to add nuance and complexity.

Acidity: pH 3.5, TA 7.7 g/L

Bottle volume: 750ml

Bottling dates: January 12, 2018 & May 16, 2018

Production: 1204 cases

Vegan: Yes

Casa Larga wine series: Classic

TTBID: 16338-001-000072

UPC. 0-89800-00033-5

Year first produced: 2002

Winemaking notes: Harvested grapes for this wine are pressed into one-ton fermentation tanks. The juices ferment on the skins and caps are punched down twice daily. They are then racked and placed into barrels. Each component wine in the blend is fermented and aged separately. A blend is then created that maximizes the nuances of each grape while maintaining harmony. Cabernet Sauvignon provides much of the fruit character and tannin. Cabernet Franc adds spice, and Merlot provides additional body and dark berry notes. This blend is then racked back into barrels where it ages for up to several more months.

Enjoying our Cab-Merlot

Availability: At our winery in Fairport; at selected wine and spirits stores and restaurants in New York State; at CasaLarga.com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 37 states.

Aging: Store at cool temperature (55º-60ºF) and out of direct sunlight. While we produce Cab-Merlot to be enjoyably balanced shortly after bottling, the wine can continue to age gracefully in bottle for another 3-5 years, depending on the year.

Serving: At cool room temperature (60-65ºF).

Tasting notes: Dark berry notes, rich oak, a hint of pepper and a velvety palate have made this delicious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot our perennial best-selling wine.

Pairing suggestions: Grilled meats, dishes with red sauces, chocolates, cheddars and goudas.