Our Wines
Dry Creek Valley, Healdsburg, CA |
We strive to create hand crafted wines that express both the characteristics of our land, as well as our stylistic preferences. We hope that our wines accurately represent the unique flavors and attributes of the Dry Creek bench on which we live. If you enjoy our wines and plan on traveling to the beautiful Sonoma County Wine Region, please contact us to visit our property and sample the newest releases. Peter & Mary Beth Smiderle |
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Please email us at info@moniclairevineyards.com to order and/or inquire for up to date price quotes. You can purchase our wines on-line through www.winesandmakers.com. You can purchase our wines on-line using PayPal by clicking the Buy Now buttons below. Please note that an $8 handling fee is included in the shipping cost of each package, to cover the cost of packaging materials. |
 MoniClaire Vineyards 2008 Estate Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley |
2008 Estate Zinfandel Winemaker review: beautiful bouquet and a rich, protracted finish. This full-bodied wine is deep and graceful. Cinnamon, berries and violets are all part of this Zinfandel's fruity nose. The berry theme continues through the palate where it plays a large role. Additional fruits, particularly plum join all the berry-laden goodness along with a solid wallop of spices in this wines foundation. Also vanilla and pepper are particularly prominent and they continue through the finish which is long and hearty. Smooth and showy tannins along with solid acidity are both part of the package. 225 cases produced Harvested 10/05/08 and aged in French and Hungarian oak |
 MoniClaire Vineyards 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley |
2008 Sauvignon Blanc Winemaker review: This wine was made in a fresh, non-malolactic style. Crisp and floral with distinct grapefruit and lime overtones. The Musque clone delivers the characteristics typical of fine, old world Sauvignon Blanc. Nice acidity makes this wine perfect for oysters, smoked salmon, grilled chicken or just sipping by the pool. |
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MoniClaire Vineyards 2007 Estate Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley |
2007 Estate Zinfandel Winemaker review: big and viscous, with the signature flavors and textures typical of our estate property in the Dry Creek Valley. This is an intense, mouth filling wine suggestive of raspberries and cocoa. Seasoned with a moderate touch of vanilla and toast, our 2007 Zinfandel boasts a long and rewarding finish. Aged in 30% new oak, this wine has the concentration, makeup and power to last for 8-10 years or more and will continue to unveil its rich complexities with proper aging. 210 cases produced Harvested 10/15/07 and aged in 100% French oak barrels. |
 MoniClaire Vineyards 2007 Estate Petite Sirah Dry Creek Valley |
2007 Estate Petite Sirah Winemaker review: Our ‘07 Petite Sirah is nearly opaque and black purple in color. This full bodied wine offers a rich bouquet of blueberries, earth and plum, mingled with the familiar MoniClaire cocoa. Seasoned for 12 months in French oak, a restrained dollop of vanilla complements the forward fruit flavors. It is both big and elegant. On the palate it offers a velvety mouth feel and a lengthy and complex finish. It is ready to drink now or over the next 6 to 10 years. This is a bottle that will age well and continue to develop more of that earthy cocoa flavor. This wine will pair beautifully with grilled meats. A wine for the true Petite Sirah aficionado. 125 cases produced Harvested 10/13/07 and aged in 100% French oak barrels |
MoniClaire Vineyards 2006 Estate Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley |
2006 Estate Zinfandel Library Selection Click to edit this item. 2006 Estate Zinfandel Library Selection Winemaker review: Big, bold and powerful, exhibiting the unique flavors and textures typical of the Lytton Springs area in the Dry Creek Valley. A wine reminiscent of blackberries and smoky chocolate mingled with a moderate touch of vanilla and toast. This wine has the intensity, structure and depth to last for 10 years or more and will continue to unveil its rich complexities with proper aging. 150 cases produced Harvested 10/13/06 and aged in 100% French oak barrels. |
MoniClaire Vineyards 2006 Estate Petite Sirah Dry Creek Valley |
2006 Estate Petite Sirah Library Selection Winemaker review: Our newly released Petite Sirah is nearly opaque, and black purple in color. This full bodied wine offers a rich bouquet of blueberries, earth and blackberries, mingled with familiar MoniClaire cocoa. Seasoned for 12 months with French oak, a subtle dollop of vanilla complements the effuse fruit flavors. It is big, bold, and elegant. On the palate it offers a velvety mouth feel and a lengthy and complex finish. It is ready to drink now or over the next 5 to 6 years. This is a bottle that will age well and continue to develop more of that earthy cocoa flavor. This wine will pair beautifully with grilled meats. A wine for the true Petite Sirah aficionado. 95 cases produced Harvested 10/13/06 and aged in 100% French oak barrels. |
MoniClaire Vineyards 2005 Estate Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley |
2005 Estate Zinfandel Library Selection Winemaker review: Lovely bouquet and a rich, long finish, this full-bodied wine is deep yet elegant with earthy expressions of raspberries, cocoa, plum and blueberry. Very representative of the flavors and textures of the Lytton Springs bench but with a unique chocolaty palate sensation. Pacini, Hambrecht and Old Vine clones. 150 cases produced Harvested 10/01/2005. Aged in French & American oak; 15% new barrels. Silver Medal 2008 Best of the Bay Wine Competition & Zin Challenge Silver Medal 2007 California State Fair Silver Medal 2007 California Zinfandel Championship Bronze Medal 2007 Orange County Fair |
3 bottle limit |
MoniClaire Vineyards 2005 Estate Petite Sirah Dry Creek Valley |
2005 Estate Petite Sirah Library Selection Winemaker review: A deep, dark, brooding, mouth filling expression of the Petite Sirah variety. Opaque in the glass, the nose explodes with hints of violet, blueberry, olive and oak; for those who enjoy a big voluptuous wine. Somewhat less tannic than many Petite Sirah with an approachable fruit component. All of our Petite Sirah vines are planted on hillsides. 50 cases produced Harvested 10/01/2005. Aged in 100% French oak, 1 year old barrels. Gold Medal 2008 Orange County Fair Wine Competition Silver Medal 2007 Orange County Fair Silver Medal Bronze Medal 2007 S.F. International Wine Competition |
2 bottle limit |
You can find our wines in Healdsburg at The Wine Annex and Zin Restaurant.
In San Francisco, visit Absinthe Brasserie and Bar, 398 Hayes (415) 551-1590 and
Poesia, 4072 18th Street (415) 252-9325.
You can also find us at:
Bottle Barn, 3331 Industrial, Santa Rosa (707) 528-1161
Unwined, 6946 Almaden Expressway San Jose (408) 323-wine
Draegers Market, 4100 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville (925) 736-2751
We can make arrangements (via phone 707 433-4320) to accept checks for payment.
