Stevenot Winery - Sierra Foothill Wines of Distinction Since 1978

Current Stevenot Vintage Offerings

	2006 STEVENOT DANZA BLANCA Comments: Showing ripeness and concentration, this Albariño is layered with peach, pear and honey blossom flavors accented with mineral and almond. It’s balanced and lively, with firm acidity that is bolstered by a hint of spritz. Food Pairing: A nice accompaniment to a wide range of dishes, serve with stuffed tomatoes, fried shrimp, or a Thai green curry.
	2006 STEVENOT PINOT GRIGIO Comments: A wonderfully crisp and delicate wine, this Pinot Grigio has a beautiful floral nose revealing hints of honeyed lemon, orange rind, and pears. Pure green apple shows vividly on the palate, with rich creamy undertones and herbal nuance. Food Pairing: A nice accompaniment to a wide range of dishes, serve with smoked salmon, pork scaloppini, or mushroom and scallop risotto.
	2006 STEVENOT TORRONTES Comments: A Spanish varietal that is delicate and aromatic, this Torrontes has a striking floral nose with layers of musk, rose petal, orange blossom and lychee. Ripe pear and dried peach show vividly on the pallet, and the finish is dry and smooth with a subtle underpinning of spice. Food Pairing: A wonderful accompaniment to spicy, well seasoned foods such as Thai, Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese dishes.
	2006 STEVENOT PERSUASION Comments: Aromas of orange blossom, fleshy mango and passion fruit are vivid and bright, with a beguiling minerality and spiciness. On the palate, ripe citrus and pineapple notes combine rich and lively fruit with a creamy vanilla core. The finish is long and seamless, showing excellent acid balance and abundant flavor. Food Pairing: This wine makes a great aperitif for a warm summer evening and can also be enjoyed with all manner of fish, white meat or any spicy cuisine.
	2004 STEVENOT CHARDONNAY Comments: A beautifully crisp and clean Chardonnay, this wine demonstrates wonderful fruit aromas of apricot, melon, and pineapple with vibrant flavors of pear, honey and lemon zest. Food Pairing: This wine is best enjoyed lightly chilled. A nice accompaniment to a wide range of dishes, serve chilled with your favorite cheese, pasta, poultry or seafood dishes.
	2006 STEVENOT ROSADO Comments: Aromas of mandarin blossom, peach and kiwi are inviting and lush. On the pallet, the wine is bright with flavors of fresh berry, green apple and cinnamon, showing crisp citrus notes on the finish. Food Pairing: The delicate acidity and light to medium body of this Rosado make it a perfect accompaniment to a wide range of flavors – a perfect summer time wine at the beach or on a picnic. Serve chilled with grilled salmon, BBQ ribs or a crisp green salad.
	2004 STEVENOT MERLOT Comments: Offering rich red fruit in the mouth, cherries, plums, strawberries, and currants are complemented by notes of cassis, licorice, leather, and a hint of green tea. Fully integrated and highly structured, this balanced, dark, full bodied Merlot delivers a creamy texture and supple tannins that linger during a long finish. Food Pairing: A wonderfully food friendly wine, enjoy with an array of dishes including roast lamb, grilled snapper, cheese soufflé, or pesto lasagna.
	2004 STEVENOT TEMPRANILLO Comments: Blended with a small amount of estate grown Graciano to give it added complexity and structure, it demonstrates lovely nuances of dark cherry and blueberry with a delicate undercurrent of mocha and toasted oak. A subtle layering of vanilla and cinnamon in the bouquet is complimented by a rich and lingering finish. Food Pairing: Will improve with proper cellar aging for seven years. You can drink it on its own, but it is also a wonderful accompaniment to a variety of dishes including paella, chicken quesadillas, grilled pork tenderloin or spaghetti and meatballs.
	2004 STEVENOT DANZA ROJA Comments: Potent, complex, and aromatic, this beautiful Spanish blend is rich and fresh in the mouth with an intense dark cherry color and ruby lining. This wine bursts with aromas of ripe black cherries, blackberries, currant, nutmeg, vanilla bean, black licorice and espresso with hints of cedar and clove. Food Pairing: A lovely food wine, serve at room temperature with garlic chicken, spicy beef casserole, stuffed mussels or a simple cheese omelet.
	2005 STEVENOT ZINFANDEL Comments: A hand crafted Zinfandel that is ripe with intense flavors of raspberry and dark cherries; this wine shows subtle layers of vanilla, sweet spices, freshly cracked black pepper, and nutmeg with a long and lingering burnt sugar finish. Food Pairing: A beautiful compliment to pepper crusted leg of lamb or smoked St. Louis style pork ribs.
	2004 STEVENOT CABERNET SAUVIGNON Comments: Aromatically the wine shows a sweet, toasty spiciness, saturated in graphite and red fruits. Cassis, current, cinnamon, and cedary bramble berry flavors are supported by a framework of ripe tannins combining to produce a full bodied, complex wine of outstanding length and balance. Food Pairing: Pair this wine with beef stroganoff, braised pork loin, veal scaloppini, or chocolate truffles. Enjoy now or hold up to five years.
	2004 STEVENOT SYRAH Comments: Our Estate grown Syrah is a big mountain grown wine and not for the faint of heart. Bold and lively in the mouth with a chewy structure, the wine displays dark plum and black cherry fruit, with tastes of cocoa, spice, minerals and subtle smoky notes. On the palate, the texture is smooth and ample with a very long, complex finish created by the rich, yet soft tannins. Food Pairing: Serve this wine at room temperature. A nice accompaniment to a wide range of dishes, enjoy with your favorite red meat, poultry or pasta dishes.
	2005 STEVENOT ORANGE MUSCAT Comments: Packed with flavors of tangy orange blossom and apple spice, the light acidity balances out perfectly the high residual sugar, creating a wine that is seductive, zesty, and rich. Food Pairing: This beautiful late harvested wine makes a perfect partner to a wide range of desserts. It would be wonderful served chilled with a steamed orange and persimmon pudding, apple pie, or a decadent flourless chocolate cake.
	2005 STEVENOT BLACK MUSCAT Comments: This classic Black Muscat dessert wine is superbly balanced with a natural and expressive character. Deep red in color with fruit forward flavors of strawberry, loganberry, and blueberry, it also demonstrates rich notes of chocolate, molasses, vanilla and caramel. Food Pairing: Serve with your favorite desserts including chocolate bread pudding, raspberry crème brulee, fudge tart, or English trifle.

Current Stevenot Gran Reserva Offerings

	2005 STEVENOT GRAN RESERVA CHARDONNAY Comments: With a creamy, buttery mouth feel it lingers on the palette with a rich and lush intensity. Fruit forward and delicately balanced, it demonstrates wonderful tropical fruits with mango, pear, peach, and citrus nuances, all interwoven with a subtle yet crisp acidity. Food Pairing: Offering an amazing versatility towards food pairings, serve with seared scallops, mushroom risotto, or savory chicken crepes.
	2006 STEVENOT GRAN RESERVA MARSANNE Comments: The nose begins with light floral and vanilla notes, developing into an intense display of ripe peach, apple blossom and honey. Flavors are rich and lush on the palate, demonstrating layers of green apple, citrus, mango and a clean, soft minerality. Food Pairing: An incredible food wine, served slightly chilled with your favorite dishes including roast chicken, grilled halibut, or a creamy seafood fettuccini.
	2006 STEVENOT GRAN RESERVA PINOT NOIR Comments: Simply delicious, this wine has amazing depth and richness with concentrated flavors of strawberry, black cherry, blueberry and exotic spice. Elegant and vibrant, it dances on the palate demonstrating fine-grained tannins and a mouth feel that is succulent and ripe. Food Pairing: Serve with roasted rack of lamb, seared salmon, or braised portobello mushrooms with tomato, basil and garlic.
	2004 STEVENOT GRAN RESERVA ZINFANDEL Comments: The warm nose of black tea and mint spice leads to a dried fruit bouquet with notes of coffee and oak. Dense and concentrated, this wine coats the palate and saturates the tongue with wild berries and dark jammy blackberries, perfectly balanced by a soft backbone of silky tannin structure. Food Pairing: A versatile wine, this Zinfandel is the perfect partner for grilled venison, braised lamb, or chateaubriand.