TAZI - Vintage '10 - Current Release

 

TAZI - Aromatic White Blend
Eldest son of Cochise and peacemaker for the Chiricahua Apache
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Malvasia Bianca, Pinot Gris & Riesling

 

Luscious and sunny, evoking tropical fruit and cornucopia of citrus flavors, all beautifully displayed against a finely integrated structure. Very well-balanced, this has energy and lingers with a floral note on the finish. Reminds us of a summer rain in Arizona...starts off gentle and ends with a punch.

SUGGESTED FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS
Enjoy with Oysters, Shellfish, Caesar Salads,Thai Curried Vegetables and Fettuccini Alfredo

 

Vintage: 2010
Vineyard: Arizona Stronghold and Bonita Springs Vineyards
Grapes: Malvasia, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay
pH: 3.47
TA: 6.8
Alcohol: 13.9
Ageing: Stainless and neutral oak
Bottled: 5/22/2011
Cases: 1909
Winemakers: Eric Glomski and Tim White

 

Retail Price: $18.00

TAZI - Vintage '09

TAZI - Aromatic White Blend
Eldest son of Cochise and peacemaker for the Chiricahua Apache
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Malvasia Bianca, Pinot Gris & Riesling

 

Slightly chilled, Tazi restrains itself offering notes of lemon, green peppercorns, fresh herbs, and almond biscotti. As the wine comes to room temperature, it reveals racier aromas of lychee, perfume, ripe honeydew and vanilla bean. The palate is medium weight and focused with flavors reminiscent of bartlett pears mingling with raw almonds, finishing with lively acidity and light tropical fruit.

SUGGESTED FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS
Enjoy with Oysters, Shellfish, Caesar Salads,Thai Curried Vegetables and Fettuccini Alfredo

 

Vintage: 2009
Vineyard: Arizona Stronghold, Bonita Springs
Grapes: Sauv Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Malvasia
pH:3.32
TA:7.4
Alcohol: 14.1
Ageing: Stainless and neutral oak
Bottled: 4/13/2010
Cases: 1384

 

Retail Price: $17.99

TAZI - Vintage '08

TAZI - Aromatic White Blend
Eldest son of Cochise and peacemaker for the Chiricahua Apache
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Malvasia Bianca, Pinot Gris & Riesling

 

Arizona Stronghold is planted to five white varietals ranging in ages from seven to twenty-five years. Four of these five, which include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Malvasia Bianca, all play part in TAZI. The Chardonnay, although picked early to avoid too much softness, adds body and texture to the blend. The Sauvignon Blanc contributes acidity and freshness. Riesling certainly boosts the fruit characters of the wine as well as the finish. Malvasia is all about aromatics. This vino-quattro is both fruity and floral, deep and complex, at times revealing, in other instances, elusive.

Aged in a mixture of stainless steel and neutral oak, this wine shows best at cellar temperature – about 58 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. If over chilled, the Sauvignon Blanc tends to dominate and the wine is sharper. With a little more warmth, the mandarin orange from the Riesling and the floral, tropical flavors from the Malvasia shine. Like all serious wines, time in the glass also helps this wine to open up like the peeling of petals from a flower. This is quintessential Arizona.

 

Vintage: 2008
Vineyard: ASV, Scheid Viento
Grapes: Sauv Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Malvasia
pH: 3.34
TA: 7.4
Alcohol: 13.7
Ageing: Stainless and neutral oak
Bottled: 4/30/09
Cases: 1967

 

TAZI - Vintage '07

TAZI - Aromatic White Blend
Eldest son of Cochise and peacemaker for the Chiricahua Apache
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling,Malvasia Bianca

Arizona Stronghold is planted to five white varietals ranging in ages from seven to twenty-five years. Four of these five, which include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Malvasia Bianca, all play part in TAZI. The Chardonnay, although picked early to avoid too much softness, adds body and texture to the blend. The Sauvignon Blanc contributes acidity and freshness. Riesling certainly boosts the fruit characters of the wine as well as the finish. Malvasia is all about aromatics. This vino-quattro is both fruity and floral, deep and complex, at times revealing, in other instances, elusive.

Aged in a mixture of stainless steel and neutral oak, this wine shows best at cellar temperature – about 58 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. If over chilled, the Sauvignon Blanc tends to dominate and the wine is sharper. With a little more warmth, the mandarin orange from the Riesling and the floral, tropical flavors from the Malvasia shine. Like all serious wines, time in the glass also helps this wine to open up like the peeling of petals from a flower. This is quintessential Arizona.

 

Vintage: 2007
Vineyards: Arizona Stronghold
Pick Brix: Components from 19.9 to 25.2
Harvest Dates:Components from 8/16/07 to 9/12/07
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Malvasia Bianca (and negligible amounts of Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer)
pH: 3.45
TA (g/l): 6.89
Alcohol:13.5%
Ferment:All Stainless Steel – Temperature Controlled
Ageing: Mixed Stainless and Neutral Oak
Bottled: March 5, 2008
Bottles:Tall Claret (WCO)
Corks: Synthetic – Nomacorc Premium
Cases: 764