Home Wine U The Buzz Wine Reviews   Review Archive   Rating System Calendar Fun Stuff About Us Feedback Key Contacts Search FAQ Links		2005 Vintage Summary. The 2005 growing season ended with a crop larger than previous years. 3.15 million tons of wine grapes were estimated for this crop. The year was generally cool and is being compared to the acclaimed 1997 vintage, but only time will prove this true. The long and cool growing season preceded by heavy winter rains and without heat spikes resulted in fruit with good extraction but lower sugar levels and subsequent excitement over the quality of wines to be produced. The slow ripening of the fruit is expected to make for elegance and balance in the wines of this vintage. The Santa Maria valley experienced mild temperatures, budbreak in late February. Limited rain in early spring yielded to dry, sunny days during the season which ended in a later, generally cool and dry harvest season. A later harvest usually means that the grapes had a longer time to ripen and mature. However excess rains can damage a crop at several critical points during the season. In general, the Central Coast was able to escape rain-related problems. The 2005 growing season started with spring rains which led to robust vine growth. With a higher risk of mildew, growers had their hands full managing irrigation, fertilization and very intensive canopy management starting early in the season. As a result of this robust growth, growers had to be more aggressive about dropping fruit to control yields later in the season. There were no serious heat spikes which allowed even and steady development of grapes. Reading the yearly state vintage reports, it would seem every year is a vintage year. Even in a relatively constant and minimally varying climate like the Central Coast, that is not necessarily guaranteed. Best wines, in terms of balance and integration, still come from long and even growing seasons. redwinebuzz.com has been speaking to many winemakers and wine growers in the Central Coast and at this time, the hype really does reflect reality. However, the finished wines reflect wine making skill and style as much as they do quality of the raw materials. While some 2005 offerings display beauty and grace, others show dizzying (litterally) alcohol levels. 2005 Vintage Wines: 2005 Bernardus Chardonnay, Monterey County 2005 Byron Pinot noir, Santa Maria Valley 2005 Cambria Late Harvest Viognier, Tepusquet Vineyard, SMV 2005 Carina Cellars Clairvoyant, Santa Ynez Valley 2005 Carina Cellars Grenache, Central Coast 2005 Carmel Road Pinot noir, Monterey 2005 Carr Pinot gris, Turner Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills 2005 Carr Pinot noir, Clos Pepe Vineyards, Sta. Rita Hills 2005 Carr Pinot noir, Three Vineyards, Sta. Rita Hills 2005 Casa Cassara Estate Pinot noir, Sta. Rita Hills 2005 Clos Pepe Vineyards Estate Pinot noir, Sta. Rita Hiills 2005 Cold Heaven Cellars Viognier, Le Bon Climat Vineyard, SBC 2005 Consilience Grenache blanc, Santa Ynez Valley 2005 Consilience Grenache Rosé, Santa Ynez Valley 2005 Consilience Pinot noir, Santa Barbara County 2005 Consilience Pinot noir, Bien Nacido Vineyard, S.M.V. 2005 Consilience Pinot noir, Solomon Hills Vineyard, S.M.V. 2005 Costa de Oro Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley 2005 Costa de Oro Pinot noir, Santa Maria Valley 2005 Cottonwood Canyon Syrah, Bistro Classic, Santa Maria Valley 2005 Cottonwood Canyon Estate Syrah, Santa Maria Valley 2005 Daniel Gehrs Cabernet sauvignon, Paso Robles 2005 Daniel Gehrs Late Harvest Sauvignon blanc, SBC 2005 Daniel Gehrs Merlot SBC 2005 Daniel Gehrs Pinnacles Chenin blanc, Monterey County 2005 Daniel Gehrs Riesling, Santa Barbara County 2005 Daniel Gehrs Syrah, Paso Robles 2005 Daniel Gehrs Un-Oaked Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County 2005 Daniel Gehrs Zinfandel, Santa Ynez Valley 2005 Departure Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley 2005 Epiphany Cellars Grenache Rosé, Santa Barbara County 2005 Five Rivers Chardonnay, Monterey County 2005 Five Rivers Pinot grigio, Monterey County 2005 Five Rivers Pinot noir, Central Coast 2005 Foxen Cuvée Jeanne Marie, Williamson-Doré Vineyard, S.Y.V. 2005 Foxen Syrah, Williamson-Doré Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley 2005 JanKris Cabernet sauvignon, Re-release 2005 JanKris Cabernet sauvignon 2005 Jekel Gravelstone Chardonnay, Monterey County 2005 Jekel Gewürztraminer, Monterey County 2005 Jekel Pinot noir, Monterey County 2005 Jekel Riesling, Monterey 2005 Kendall-Jackson Seco Highlands Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco 2005 Kendall-Jackson Seco Highlands Pinot noir, Arroyo Seco 2005 Koehler Chardonnay, Santa Ynez Valley 2005 Koehler Grenache, Santa Ynez Valley 2005 Koehler Pinot noir, Santa Barbara County 2005 Koehler Pinot noir, Sta. Rita Hills 2005 Koehler Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Ynez Valley 2005 Koehler Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley 2005 Koehler Viognier, Santa Ynez Valley 2005 Lafond Syrah Santa Rita Hills 2005 Lucas & Lewellen Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Lucas & Lewellen Viognier, Santa Barbara County 2005 Mandolina Malvasia bianca, Santa Barbara County 2005 Marilyn Remark Wines, Late Harvest Viognier, Arroyo Seco 2005 Marilyn Remark Wines Marsanne, Loma Pacific Vineyard, Monterey Cty 2005 Marilyn Remark Wines Roussanne, Lockwood Valley Vineyard, Monterey Cty 2005 Marilyn Remark Wines Viognier, Loma Pacific Vineyard, Monterey Cty 2005 Queen of Hearts Pinot noir, Santa Barbara County 2005 Rotta Muscat Canelli 2005 Rotta Zinfandel Rosé 2005 Rusack Pinot noir, Santa Barbara County 2005 Tensley Late harvest Syrah, Tierra Alta Vineyard, S.B. Cty 2005 Tensley Syrah, Colson Canyon Vineyard, Santa Barbara Cty 2005 Ventana Vineyards Dry Rosado 2005 Ventana Vineyards Gold Stripe Chardonnay 2005 Ventana Vineyards Riesling 2005 Ventana Vineyards Sauvignon blanc 2005 William James Cellars Grenache, Central Coast 2005 William James Cellars Pinot noir, Santa Barbara County 2005 William James Cellars Pinot noir, Gary Ranch Vineyard 2005 William James Cellars Syrah, Hampton Vineyard Back to top. Search our wine reviews archive by: review date, vintage and winery.			Get the gear! click here   Get the buzz: Wine reviews Great stories Interviews Wine education tools New content every month It's FREE! Click here                     Get the buzz: Wine reviews Great stories Interviews Wine education tools New content every month It's FREE! Click here
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