OUR WINES
Quite melon-y on the nose, with some tropical fruit and lime notes as well. Rich but lively on the palate, with citrus as well as tropical fruit and some melon flavors. Bright acidity leads to a long, clean finish. Reminiscent, in some aspects, of both New Zealand sauvignon blanc and Loire Valley Sancerre...
Our Viognier grapes are picked fairly ripe, to ensure the development of the intense floral and fruit aromas that truly distinguish the varietal. The 2006 Viognier begins with an elegant floral bouquet, suggesting orange blossoms, honeysuckle and hints of citrus and stone fruits...
Our 2003 “W” blanc is a Rhône-style blend that showcases Roussanne with the supporting contribution of Viognier. Roussanne is a varietal that is less about fruit and more about a sense of terroir and texture. Viognier gives a “lift” to Roussanne’s more subtle attributes, filling out the mouthfeel and flavor profile. Our “W” blanc begins with inviting aromas of citrus, honey and roasted nuts, with hints of minerals...
Our 2002 Après is a stunning dessert wine crafted in the classic Southern French “Vin de Paille” (or “straw wine”) style. Vivid aromas of dried apricot and pineapple anticipate rich Viognier fruit flavors with hints of exotic spice...
The 2004 syrah shows off the unique terroir that makes Westerly so special. The nose is full of dark fruits, smoke, spice and pepper, with the palate showing more of the same, with a very rich mouthfeel and nice balance of fruit, oak and tannins. The wine is quite round and rich, with a smooth mouthfeel and quiet finish.
Black cherries, dried herbs and some mocha-y oak notes on the nose. Dark red fruit and varietal merlot flavors (dried herbs, earth), with substantial but smooth tannins and a long, clean finish...
The 2001 Lot 18 merlot is the first and only reserve wine that we have produced at Westerly Vineyards, and is a “reserve” in the true sense of the word. One fermenter was pressed into a lot of eighteen French oak barrels, which repetitively showed more extraction and intensity of fruit than the others. The wine has intense aromas of black cherries and dried herbs, along with some oak spice and dusty earth...
Our “W” is a Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, two varietals that bring synergistic qualities to the wine. The Cabernet Franc component is tannic and earthy, while the Merlot component fills out the palate with smooth, rounded fruit. True to form, our 2001 “W” boasts a bouquet of cassis and plum with accents of dusty earth and spicy oak...
