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DeLoach Vineyards pioneered Pinot Noir wine growing in the Russian River Valley when Cecil DeLoach, a firefighter from San Francisco with a passion for winemaking, first planted the grape in 1973. In 2003, DeLoach Vineyards was purchased by the Boisset Family from Burgundy, France, when Jean-Charles Boisset fell in love with the Russian River Valley on his first visit to the area, immediately recognizing the similarities between Sonoma County and Burgundy: each boast a confluence of river, mountains, and soil that is perfect for growing world-class Pinot Noir. A recognized authority on biodynamic, organic, and sustainable winemaking, the Boisset Family had been using these eco-friendly practices in their estate vineyards in Burgundy and understood the positive effects they had on the health of the land and the quality of the wine. In 2004 the family brought that vision to DeLoach Vineyards. Showing dedication to the environment, they tore up award-winning, highly-lauded vineyards after the 2004 vintage and replanted with cover crops designed to revitalize the soil. New vines were planted in 2006, and the first vintage grown with biodynamic farming techniques will be the eagerly-awaited 2010 vintage. In the meantime, they continue to produce world-class wine by partnering with winegrowers who are equally dedicated to and passionate about eco-friendly farming practices and the production of high-quality wines of distinction.

 

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'Heritage Reserve' California Pinot Noir, 2011
De Loach

Per item: £11.50

Aromas of cherry and eucalyptus. Red fruit mingles with hints of black pepper on the palate and a round mouthfeel is accented by smooth tannins and a nice acidity. This is a balanced wine with a lengthy finish.

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'Heritage Reserve' California Chardonnay, 2012
De Loach

Per item: £12.00

This is a wonderful, easy drinking wine with a lovely soft style running throughout with subtle oak, smooth apple, butterscotch and citrus fruit flavours with a hint of creamy vanilla. Very more-ish!

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Independent Wine Retailer of the Year 2007

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Member of the Top Merchants Programme

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Small Independent
Merchant of the Year
2005
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Regional Merchant of the Year
South East England
2005

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Ian Jarman is an Associate of the Institute of Wines & Spirits

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