Coyote Crest produces limited quantities of hand crafted Estate red wines.
All winemaking is done at the estate in small lots in open top fermenters. Grapes are hand punched down 3 times a day during fermentation. No pumps are used to move wine; instead a gravity feed system is used to insure the gentlest treatment. Exposure to the atmosphere is kept to a minimum to guard against unwanted oxidation. Extreme care and sanitation procedures are adhered to.
Dos Rojos & Alexander Valley Estate Wines
Dos Rojos, Spanish for "Two Reds", is a blend of distinctive mountain top
and hillside Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
From the bold label, designed by Phil and Marilyn, to the rich premium
fruit within… Dos Rojos and Estate wines have been honored with awards and praise
since their first vintage release.
Coyote Crest, the Alexander Valley Wine Estate, produces fewer
than 500 cases of hand-crafted wine from our steep south facing hillside
vineyards. Our vineyards yield fruit that creates wine of balanced
concentration and intensity layered with flavors of dark cherry, cedar,
blueberries and cassis. We age in the finest new French and American
barrels for up to 26 months. Our wine is unfined and unfiltered, drinkable
upon release and will improve with additional cellaring.
2005 Syrah, Alexander Valley, Estate Bottled
2005 Merlot, Alexander Valley, Estate Bottled
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Estate Bottled
2005 Dos Rojos 90% Merlot/10% Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Estate Bottled
2004 Syrah, Alexander Valley, Estate Bottled
2004 Merlot, Alexander Valley, Estate Bottled
2003 Dos Rojos (50%Cabernet Sauvignon/50%Merlot), Sonoma County,
Estate Bottled
Only the finest fruit from our mountaintop and hillside
vineyards is selected for Dos Rojos, Spanish for two reds. From open top
fermentation, to barrel, then bottle… all wine movement is by gravity to
ensure the gentlest handling.
The Cabernet and Merlot were aged individually for 12 months in new French
and American oak barrels then an additional 14 after blending. Bottled
unfiltered and unfined to allow the character of the two varietals to
stand out.
Dos Rojos is full bodied with cinnamon, black cherry and licorice flavors.
With fewer than 200 cases produced you won’t find this wine in every
store200 cases produced
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon,
Sonoma County, Estate Bottled
Only the finest fruit from our mountaintop and hillside
vineyards is selected for our Cabernet Sauvignon. From open top
fermentation, to barrel, then bottle… all wine movement is by gravity to
ensure the gentlest handling.
Hand picked fruit was punched down, fermented to dry and has completed
malolactic fermentation. Aged for 26 months in new French and American oak
barrels it was bottled unfiltered and unfined to allow the full Cabernet
character to stand out. Coyote Crest Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant wine
with aromas of blackberry, anise and tobacco. With fewer than 220 cases
produced you won’t find this wine in every store.
2002 Dos Rojos, Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot
Harvest date Merlot: Sept. 7, 2002 / Harvest date Cabernet: Sept. 26, 2002
Cabernet fruit with small berry and cluster size was selected from our best mountaintop and hillside vineyard blocks. Merlot fruit from our steep hillside was harvested at the peak of ripeness. Fruit was gently separated from the stems and placed into open top fermenters for a 24 hour cold soak before adding yeast to begin fermentation. Cap punch down was done 3 times a day through out the 12 day primary fermentation period. Maloactoic fermentation had completed in mid and late December. The Cabernet and Merlot was aged individually for 12 months then another 14 after blending in 50% new and 50% two year old French oak barrels. At Coyote Crest all wine movement is done by gravity, never pumped. Bottled unfiltered and unfined allows the full character of each varietal to stand out.
“The 2002 Dos Rojos (Spanish for two reds) is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot. It exhibits a rich robust flavor and a dense garnet color. Bouquets of menthol, spice and oak with layers of black cherries, leather and licorice on the palate lead to a smooth lingering finish.”
2002 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Harvest date: September 26, 2002
Fruit with small berry and cluster size was selected from our best mountaintop and hillside vineyard blocks. The berries were gently separated from the stems and placed into open top fermenters for a 24 hour cold soak before adding yeast to begin fermentation. Cap punch down was done 3 times a day throughout the 12 day primary fermentation period. Maloactoic fermentation had completed in December. At Coyote Crest all wine movement is done by gravity, never pumped. Bottled unfiltered and unfined allows the full character of the varietal to stand out. This Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for 26 months in 50% new and 50 % two year old French chateau barrels from the finest coopers.
“The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich robust wine with a deep concentrated ruby color. Bouquets of menthol and vanilla with layers of black cherries, chocolate and licorice on the palate lead to a smooth long finish.”
LIBRARY WINES
2001 Dos Rojos, Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot
Harvest date Cabernet: Sept. 13, 2001 / Harvest date Merlot: Oct. 8, 2001
Cabernet fruit with small berry and cluster size was selected from our
best mountain top and hillside blocks. Merlot fruit was harvested at the
very peak of ripeness. Fruit was gently separated from the stems and
placed into open top fermenters for a 24 hour cold soak before adding
yeast to begin fermentation. Cap punch down was done 3 times a day through
out the 15 day primary fermentation. Malolactic fermentation was
completely finished in mid and late December. Bottled unfined and
unfiltered allows the full character of the varietal to stand out. Aged
for 21 months in 50% new and 50% 2 year old French Oak chateau barrels
from the finest coopers. 100 cases produced.
"The 2001 Dos Rojos combines rich fruit flavors of the Merlot with
outstanding tannins and deep color of the Cabernet. Aromas of black cherry
and chocolate excite the nose before filling the palate with complex
tannin and fruit flavors. A smooth structure leads to a lingering refined
finish. Enjoyable now and worthy of cellaring for years to come.” Phil Cool,
winemaker
2001 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Harvest Date September 13, 2001
Fruit with small berry and cluster size was selected from our best
mountain top and hillside blocks. The berries were gently separated from
the stems and placed into open top fermenters for a 24 hour cold soak
before adding yeast to begin fermentation. Cap punch down was done 3 times
a day through out the 15 day primary fermentation. Malolactic fermentation
was completely finished in mid December. Bottled unfined and unfiltered
allows the full character of the varietal to stand out. Aged for 21 months
in 50% new and 50% 2 year old French Oak chateau barrels from the finest
coopers. 235 cases produced.
"The 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon expresses jammy aromas, cherry and blackberry
flavors on the front of the palate with smooth structure and flavor for a
refined finish. Enjoyable now and worthy of cellaring for years to come."
Phil Cool,
winemaker
2000 Dos Rojos, Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Harvest Date October 20, 2000
Fruit from each block was gently crushed into small open top fermenters, undergoing separate inoculated fermentations to develop their rich fruit flavors and deep colors. All wine has completed malolactic fermentation, is unfined and unfiltered to allow the full character of the varietal to stand out. Aged for 19 months in new and 2 year old French Oak chateau barrels from the finest coopers. 187 cases produced.
"The 2000 Dos Rojos is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that combines spicy jammy aromas, concentrated plum and berry like flavors. This wine fills the mouth with powerful structure and flavor with a rich concentrated finish. Enjoy it now or cellar age for years to come."
Phil Cool, winemaker
1999 Dos Rojos, Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Harvest Date October 7, 1999
Fruit from each block was gently crushed into small open top fermenters, undergoing separate inoculated fermentations to develop their rich fruit flavors and deep colors. This Cabernet Sauvignon has completed malolactic fermentation, is unfined and unfiltered to allow the full character of the varietal to stand out. Aged for 28 months in new and 2 year old French Oak chateau barrels produced a silky smooth well balanced wine. 151 cases produced.
"The 1999 Dos
Rojos 100% Cabernet Sauvignon has a beautiful deep garnet color and an
incredibly inky texture. The aromas are expressive and bold with an
overall bouquet of blackberries and toasty oak. This wine fills the mouth
with powerful structure and flavors reminiscent of black cherries, plums
and a lingering finish. Enjoy this wine for years to come; it is a
stunning example of California’s Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon which
will develop beautifully with bottle aging."
Phil Cool, winemaker
© 2002, Coyote Crest Vineyards & Winery, LLC
5314 Tre Monte Lane, Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-2272 | fax: (707) 433-8448 | phil@coyotecrest.com