Wilson Winery

Older Vintages

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Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

2000 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Sydney Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Sweet aromas of clove, maple and black currant entice the nose while rich supple tannins embrace the mouth. The finish is abundant with ripe cherry, licorice and nuances of vanilla bean with hints of spice.
625 cases produced

1999 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Sydney Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Vanilla, toasty oak and cedar mix with a hint of perfectly ripened fruit to form intriguing aromatic layers. A smooth, rich velvety mouthfeel of sweet cherries, black currants, cedar and vanilla with subtle notes of eucalyptus create a lush taste sensation. This well-constructed wine is an excellent complement to prime rib and other hearty cuisine.
690 cases produced

1998 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Sydney Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Place this Cabernet in your cellar or open it with dinner tonight; either way, you won’t be disappointed. The tannins, fruit and acid are nicely balanced to create a wine that’s food-friendly and packed with premium Cab flavors. Rich dark cherries, sweet oak and cedar, currants, dark chocolate, hints of blackberries and the spiciness of exotic black pepper all contribute to this elegant wine.
715 cases produced

1997 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Sydney Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
A classic Cabernet—dark purple hues with a dense concentration of fruit on the nose and palate against a framework of oak and tannin. Rich flavors of cassis and cedar with a touch of coffee and tobacco. With its complex structure and intense fruit, this Cabernet could be laid down for several years. It is also so smooth and luscious the minute you pop the cork—this is a wine for sipping the night away. The only real dilemma is drink now or cellar for later.
501 cases produced

1996 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Sydney Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
This Cabernet’s luxurious body is layered with cedar, tobacco and dark chocolate truffle nuances. Supple round tannins accessorize its elegant stature having traces of cacao and black plums in the finish.
249 cases produced

1995 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Sydney Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Deliciously smooth, ripe cherry and a hint of tobacco and cedar.
481 cases produced

Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

1999 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Sydney Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
The inky rich hue and dark aromatics spill into your glass, enticing you to quickly sip this big wine. We recommend you go slow, taking in all the wonderful aromas of dark-skinned fruits, cream-ladened coffee, cocoa and vanillin oak. This powerful Cab may need a few more years of cellaring to tame it, yet it is remarkably drinkable now. Concentrated flavors of cassis, mocha, cedar, eucalyptus and that elusive mineral essence found in mountain fruit flow through this solidly structured wine. This delicious colossus can be laid down for many years or opened now—either way you’ll enjoy the experience.
90 cases produced

1997 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Sydney Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Wow! Our ’97 Reserve Cabernet is concentrated, complex and elegant. This intense wine fills your nose and palate with classic Cabernet flavors. It offers rich sweet oak, smoky black currants, dark raspberries and black cherries mixed with cedar. Add in a hint of tobacco, sage and a minerally quality characteristic of mountain fruit from the Dry Creek area. Enjoy some now, and cellar more for years of future enjoyment.
125 cases produced.

1996 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Sydney Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
From the first aroma to the long finish, this wine is a quiet jewel. The ’96 vintage was overshadowed by the bold wines of the following year, yet like so many ’96 wines, this Cab has style and finesse. Smooth, rich flavors of cassis, vanilla, cherry, toasty oak and a hint of dark chocolate overlay a touch of cedar, tar and minerals. This wine reflects the hillside terroir that produces outstanding Cab grapes year after year. It has a structure built to last, yet when the wine reveals itself, a silky, smooth texture brings forth a host of flavors, including a long finishes that leaves you both satisfied and wanting more.
150 cases produced

1995 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Sydney Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
The nose is filled with aromas of black cherry, cassis and mocha. The palate opens with opulent blackberry flavors laced with notes of licorice, cedar and roasted oak and finishes with a powerful tannin structure designed for long-term cellaring.
122 cases produced

1994 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Sydney Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Dark, rich and concentrated yet elegant with black cherry and mocha followed by polished tannins. Perfectly balanced with a long, broad finish.
433 cases produced

Reserve Cabernet Franc

2003 Reserve Cabernet Franc Sydney Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Concentrated aromas of plum and currant with dustings of cedar and vanilla. Smooth, almost velvety flavors of dark skinned fruit and ripe berry and cherry mingle with nuances of cedar and eucalyptus. Richly textured and full bodied, with the perfect balance of tannin, oak and fruit. The opulent flavors intensify across the palate, finishing with a delicious blend of blackberry, creamy coffee and dark chocolate.
118 cases produced

2002 Reserve Cabernet Franc Sydney Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Creamy, rich, ruby hued delight. Presents with a nose of violets and develops into flavors of cherry mocha with a vanilla clove finish.
113 cases produced

2001 Reserve Cabernet Franc Sydney Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Fragrant aromas of violet, cinnamon and spice delight the nose. Bright red cherry and toffee flavors overlay a supple, complex mid-palate. Fine grain tannins frame a long, smoky licorice finish.
105 cases produced

Merlot

2001 Estate Merlot Sydney Vineyard Dry Creek Valley
Aged to perfection, our 2001 Estate Merlot displays subtle aromas of vanillin oak, dark cherry and dusty tannin. Well-balanced and smooth, the wine exhibits integrated flavors of cedar and rich cherry with hints of cocoa and eucalyptus. The velvety texture dances amid the harmonistic core of tannin, oak and fruit.
366 cases produced.

2000 Estate Merlot Sydney Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Sweet anise and earth aromas lead to toffee and cedar flavors over a rich, extracted mid-palate. The finish is long and balanced, integrating roasted oak and tobacco flavors with the lush tannins.
500 cases produced

1999 Estate Merlot Sydney Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Our ’99 Merlot is in keeping with our philosophy of making BIG wines. Velvety in appearance and on the palate, this Merlot has the intensity of mountain-grown fruit backed by plenty of tannins to create a huge, chewy mouthful. Concentrated flavors of ripe Bing cherries, dark berries and rich bittersweet cocoa linger on the palate.
700 cases produced

Reserve Merlot

2002 Reserve Merlot Hale’s Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
With an ideal balance of fruit, tannin and oak, our ’02 Merlot is a wine of sophistication and finesse. The inviting ripe cherry and vanilla aromas lead to the rich, luscious flavors of cherry and currant with a hint of cedar. Dark chocolate appears mid-palate, and broadens into the smooth, opulent finish. Drinkable now and has good aging potential, this Merlot will convince you to give this noble varietal another try.
98 cases produced

Petite Sirah

2003 Petite Sirah Ellie’s Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Tempting aromas of perfectly ripened cherry, plum and dark chocolate make an inviting and lasting first impression. Deep, lush, robust flavors embrace your palate. The depth and dimensions of this Petite Sirah are expressed in the core of rich cherry, mixed berry and gourmet chocolate, with hints of cedar and eucalyptus filling in around velvety edges. Possessing the forward fruit of a Dry Creek Valley Zin and the finesse and structure of a Cabernet, our ’03 Petite Sirah is delicious now and will develop and soften with age.
120 cases produced

2002 Petite Sirah Hale’s Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
A cornucopia of berries, licorice and violets in the nose reveals an intoxicatingly fleshy masculine body of sweet chocolate, cassis, and spice in the palate. The finish is round and plush with lasting fruity aromas accented by oak.
250 cases produced

Syrah

2002 Syrah Dorothy’s Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Aromas of ginger, toffee and cherry leads to a coffee bean, mocha and spice tea infused mid-palate. The mouth impression is loaded with plush tannins and finishes with leather, smoke and hints of tobacco.
185 cases produced

2001 Syrah Dorothy’s Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Aromas of ginger, toffee and cherry leads to a coffee bean, mocha and spice tea infused mid-palate. The mouth impression is loaded with plush tannins and finishes with leather, smoke and hints of tobacco.
440 cases produced

2000 Syrah Dorothy’s Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
This Syrah greets us with a cornucopia of rich aromas – sweet cedar, smoky oak, dark ripe fruit, and a hint of freshly ground coffee. An intense blend of lusciously rich berries, sweet leather, plums, cherries, smoked game, charred oak with just an ever so light hint of mint and cocoa backdrop. This wine offers soft tannins, chewy texture, full mouth-feel and a long finish.
243 cases produced

1999 Syrah Dorothy’s Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
(Sorry – No tasting notes available)
70 cases produced

Blushing Flamingo Merlot

2006 Blushing Flamingo Merlot, Dry Creek Valley
With an inviting flamingo-colored hue and enticing watermelon, cherry and floral aromas, this rosé is refreshing, fruity and dry. The nicely weighted mouthfeel presents crisp flavors of delicious Queen Anne cherries and white raspberries. Ideally suited for sipping by the pool, enjoying with a picnic or a backyard BBQ.

2004 Blushing Flamingo Merlot Hales Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Tropical notes of guava and passion fruit entice the nose while round flavors of strawberries and melon with hints of rhubarb adorn the body. Crisp lime rind with a dash of honey frames the finish. Enjoy this one by the pool!
100 cases produced

2003 Blushing Flamingo Merlot Hales Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Tropical notes of guava and passion fruit entice the nose while round flavors of strawberries and melon with hints of rhubarb adorn the body. Crisp lime rind with a dash of honey frames the finish. Enjoy this one by the pool!
400 cases produced

2002 Blushing Flamingo Merlot Hales Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Sweet aromas of peach, pear and passion fruit fill the nose while the palate is graced by a firm core of candied apples, mango and a kiss of lime. The body is round and fleshy finishing with silky tannins, allowing the wine to be enjoyed in its youth.
80 cases produced

Zinfandel

2004 Zinfandel Carl’s Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Opulent black raspberry and spice aromas entice you to sip this rich, smooth and robust wine. Lush flavors of juicy blackberry pie mingle with hints of plum, mocha, licorice and black pepper. These delicious flavors burst open mid-palate and linger through to the long finish.
600 cases produced

2003 Zinfandel Carl’s Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
The gentle aromas of cherry and raspberry mingle with hints of black pepper, caramelized vanilla and cigar box. Intense, concentrated flavors of jammy black raspberry and blackberry blend with spicy pepper and hints of cloves, nutmeg and cherry pie. The wine’s firm structure is framed in a full, rich texture, a smooth, rounded middle and layers of robust flavors. A stellar cellar candidate.
260 cases produced

2002 Zinfandel Carl’s Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Fragrances of allspice, hot peppers and molasses leads to hints of black cherry and currants on the mid-palate. Delicately textured with integrated tannins, mineral notes and finishing with licorice and cedar tones.
520 cases produced

2001 Zinfandel Carl’s Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Textbook Zinfandel. Aromas of ripe plums, white pepper and allspice open to sweet mid-palate flavors of blackberries and cola. Opulently textured with integrated tannins and a long, bitter chocolate and cinnamon finish.
657 cases produced

2000 Zinfandel Carl’s Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
A robust wine tamed by well-balanced flavors, our 2000 Estate Zin fills your palate with the perfect marriage of bright raspberry fruit and subtle black pepper with a hint of vanilla. This wine shows plenty of texture and character to last for a while in your cellar, but its richness of flavors are so tempting you may find yourself drinking it now.
1000 cases produced

1999 Zinfandel Carl’s Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
One sniff fills every corner of your nose with the rich aromas of perfectly ripe raspberries. Rich, intense fruit and spice flavors burst onto your palate and linger there. Deep concentration of raspberry flavors intermingled with hints of black pepper and strawberry create a jammy mouthfeel. This one can be dangerous...one glass just isn't enough.
730 cases produced

2003 Zinfandel Old Vine, Dry Creek Valley
This Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel displays classic aromas of perfectly ripened raspberry and cranberry with a slight dusting of white pepper. The flavors of concentrated raspberry fused with vanilla and white pepper start with the first sip and linger through to the spicy finish. With layers of richness and a full mouthfeel, this elegant wine has endless flavors and finesse.
200 cases produced

2004 Reseve Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley
91 pts “Very Highly Recommended.” — California Grapevine
Gold Medal – 2006 Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Beautiful aromas of rich cherry, raspberry and vanillin oak lead into a velvety mouthfeel with robust flavors of mocha, blackberry and truffle. Rich dark berry and caramel develop mid-palate and expand into a broad lush finish.
439 cases produced

2003 Reserve Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley
Flavors of jammy blackberry and black cherry jump out at you while the subtle undercurrents of black licorice with vanilla and toasty oak round out the long lingering finish. This rich, full-bodied wine exemplifies the characteristic varietal qualities of Dry Creek Valley Zinfandels.
260 cases produced

2002 Reserve Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley
Aromas of black cherries, cassis jam and maple syrup dominate the nose with luscious ripe tannins framing the body. This full-figured Zinfandel finishes with black plum jam, cacao, vanilla and a touch of spice.
200 cases produced

2001 Reserve Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley
Exquisite fragrances of fresh-crushed cherries, blackberry and toffee lead to a dense core of licorice, cola and cayenne pepper palate. The finish has a seamless integration of toast and tannin with opulent textures and a long, allspice-imbued finish.
270 cases produced

2004 Zinfandel Sawyer Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
This quintessential Dry Creek Zin showcases the perfect marriage of spicy black pepper and raspberry aromas. Juicy blackberry and spice fill the palate, with raspberry, white pepper and anise filling in around the edges. Full flavored without being overpowering, this velvety smooth wine engages all your senses from the mouth-watering aroma to the lingering luscious finish. Bold, spicy and definitely delicious sums up our ’04 Sawyer Zinfandel.
335 cases produced

2003 Zinfandel Sawyer Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Creamy vanillin oak, red ripe raspberries and a touch of black pepper blend to create alluring Zin aromas. Luscious berry flavors flow across the palate intertwined with a touch of cocoa. Ideally balanced and velvety smooth with a tannic backbone. A wine that is built to last, but this temptress will be hard to resist.
150 cases produced

2002 Zinfandel Sawyer Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Raspberry Jam aromas accented with cinnamon and caramel delight the nose, while spicy hot peppers, brown sugar and Mexican chocolate grace the palate. Lush tannin structure with hints of roasted almonds frame this well-balanced Dry Creek Zinfandel.
900 cases produced

2001 Zinfandel Sawyer Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
A colossal treat! Delight your senses with this full-bodied very well rounded Zinfandel. Cola highlights accented with ripe plums and sweet spice aromas open to a core of black cherry fruit on the palate bound with a touch of oak.
445 cases produced

2000 Zinfandel Sawyer Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
We are proud of the first release from our Sawyer Vineyard. Our 2000 Sawyer Zin captures the distinctive raspberry and black pepper characteristics renowned in Dry Creek Valley Zinfandels. Not to be overshadowed by its big brother, the Carl’s Zin, the Sawyer Zin offers a more delicate, almost perfumey rendition of the classic Zin aromas and flavors. With a lovely bright nose of ripe raspberries and black pepper, it has a spicy mouthfeel with flavors of freshly picked raspberries, gourmet white and black pepper and the subtle sweetness of rich oak. This smooth and delicious Zin is the perfect complement to meals or served as an aperitif.
470 cases produced

2004 Zinfandel Tori Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Deep aromas of perfectly blended raspberry, creamy oak and black pepper lure you in. Then the rich, smooth and concentrated flavors capture your palate. Blackberry and freshly roasted coffee with cream are joined by chewy plum, smoky bacon and hints of cocoa mid-palate. The layers merge, then linger through to the long and lovely finish.
360 cases produced

2002 Zinfandel Tori Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
The nose speaks of blueberries and violets while the palate has traces of red chilies and cayenne pepper. The finish is long and in balance, integrating the roasted oak and bright berry flavors with the fine tannins and crisp acidity.
650 cases produced

Late Harvest Zinfandel

2002 Late Harvest Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley
Concentrated crème de cassis liqueur with essence of nutmeg, cloves and allspice in the nose. A rich and dense body frames this most delectable Late Harvest Zinfandel, finishing with dark cacao and butterscotch flavors.
195 cases produced

2001 Late Harvest Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley
Nectar of the Gods! This delightfully divine Late Harvest Zinfandel has concentrated aromas of black currant, Bing cherries and ripe dates in the nose. The palate is bursting with extracted fruit flavors, smooth tannins and a hint of French oak.
238 cases produced

1999 Late Harvest Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley
(Sorry – No tasting notes available)
191 cases produced

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