Le Baron Ranch    

During the period of 1900 to 1929, the LeBaron family owned and operated a family winery in Dry Creek Valley.  During his lifetime Oscar LeBaron enjoyed public notoriety for his innovative and colorful approach to county life.  In 1983 my family purchased a ranch from the LeBarons and started our own family winery.   We created LeBaron Ranch wines to celebrate the rich history of Dry Creek Valley and to honor the LeBaron family.

Le Baron Ranch Petite Syrah

100% Russian River Valley

Winemaker Notes:  School Car Petite Syrah 90% Petite Syrah 10% Merlot  Classic intense purple color, brambly dark fruit nose, cherry and chocolate flavors with a bright acid that will complement food exceptionally well. Low alcohol showcases the really pretty fruit even more.  Interesting combination of new and neutral oak barrels. The prickly tannins are just behind the wild berry taste and give a nice backbone and strength to the blend The layers of dark fruit and go on forever. A palate pleasing wine. 

                                            Le Baron Ranch "3 Sisters" Zinfandel

42% Russian River Valley, 39% Dry Creek Valley, 19% Sonoma Coast

Winemakers Notes:  An inviting deep ruby color with nuances of blackberry and black pepper in the nose.  Layered flavors of dark ripe fruit and nicely integrated oak barrel aging. The acidity and tannins are in perfect balance.  Concentrated small cluster berries produce complex body yet with a decidedly smooth finish. 

Classic Zinfandel characteristics:  Big bold fruit, elegant and sophisticated style.

Fermented in Stainless steel, then barrel aged:  32% new American oak, 3% new French oak and the balance in neutral barrels for a total of 10 months.

 

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Le Baron Ranch "Hop Station" Chardonnay

100% Alexander Valley

Winemaker Notes:  A blockbuster Chardonnay on all fronts.  Fabulous grapes from the Alexander Valley floor, left to linger in the late summer sun.  Fermented entirely in Stainless Steel and then barrel aged for 9 months, where the wine underwent a partial secondary fermentation.  19% new French and American oak barrels.  A true Chardonnay-lovers delight, the wine is very well balanced, with a pleasing citrus acidity that nicely complements the buttery, toasted oak.  Creamy vanilla and crisp pear flavors intermingle on the pallate.  Long and luscious, yet finishes light and bright.  This will make a great summer wine all by itself and also quite versatile with many food pairings.

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