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Schweiger Vineyards
The Schweiger Vineyards property was purchased by Fred Schweiger in 1960. During the early years, the Schweiger family enjoyed its 54 acre Spring Mountain property as a private Christmas tree forest and for planting pear and prune trees as an agricultural endeavor.
Situated at an elevation of 2,000 feet with rich volcanic soil and a unique microclimate, the Schweiger family realized the potential for successful wine production. The laboring process to clear the heavily forested property began in 1979.
During the two years of clearing, old redwood hand-split stakes were discovered spaced a meter by a meter, reaffirming the stories that the area was once a prime viticultural area in the 1880's. With a "hands on" approach, the Schweiger family laid out and planted the 34 acres of Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon in 1981.
Schweiger Vineyards was successful from the beginning with the first harvest in 1984 bringing great demand for grape contracts from Cafaro Cellars, Stags' Leap Winery, ZD, and other highly esteemed wineries. In 1994, Schweiger Vineyards received its bonded winery permit and kicked off their first release of Chardonnay in the fall of 1995. This was followed a year later with the release of the 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
The Schweiger family is committed to producing the finest wine the three grape varietals offer. The unique micro climate provides a consistent environment during the crucial maturation period before harvest and is especially favorable for Cabernet Sauvignon, the flagship wine for the Schweiger Estate.
Schweiger Vineyards is a family operation, with each family member contributing different areas of expertise in the winemaking process. The family prides itself on growing, producing, and bottling their handmade estate wine with extreme measures of care.
As we move into the new century, the Schweiger family's wines are in high demand. To meet this demand, winemaker Andrew Schweiger left his full time job before the harvest of 1999 so he could dedicate solely to the production of our wines. The year 2000 will see the construction of a new barrel room, new equipment, and an increase in production, while striving to improve quality.
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The 2004 vintage came in hot, hard, and fast with beautifully intense fruit flavors. For our efforts, we have been rewarded with a rich, full-bodied Cabernet, deep in color. The nose of the wine is lively with essences of berries, plum, and toasty oak. The sweet, supple entry crescendos into ... more
BN#238870
The aroma is full of mixed berries and black cherry, with hints of cocoa, cedar, and hazelnut. On the mouth, vibrant fruit shows off a richly layered mid-palate and lingering black fruit finish.
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BN#239862
The aromatics of this wine blend a broad spectrum from lemongrass, citrus, and green apples to gooseberry, melon, and tropical fruits. more
BN#203955
All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
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