Cottonwood Cellars

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All wines are $18.00/bottle except where noted.
 
        2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
                    This full bodied Cabernet has currant, raspberry, blackberry, cherry and
                     iight smoky oak on the nose, all of which repeat on the pallet, and finish
                     intense. Color is rich and almost black.  Well balanced and integrated,
                     this cab is great with a fatty steak such as rib eye or game.  Try with
                     dark chocolate to lighten tannin.   NEW RELEASE

           2015 Cabernet Franc
                    From Cottonwood Vineyard’s grapes, this wine would go well 
                    with Prime Rib or any red meat.  It has ripe, smooth, soft,
                    attractive aromas of black raspberry, blackberry, and black cherry
                    plus hints of vanilla and smoke.  All repeat as flavors which
                    are light bodied,  are not sweet and are accented with light tannin.


          Classic Blend (non-vintage) - In stores now
                 A medium bodied blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and
                 Cabernet Franc. It has the fruit attributes of all of it's  
                 components in a rich, jammy intensity, which appears in the
                 pallet as well as the nose. Great with any red meat. 
               
       2016 Merlot
                medium bodied Merlot first hits the nose with black
               cherry, blueberry, a cranberry followed by tobacco and a
               mineral note. The fruit flavors come through with nice acidity,
               giving way to light oak and light tannins on a medium broad,
               medium-long finish. Well balanced and structured with nice
               integration. Pairs well with any red meat, and especially
               nice with lamb.  NEW RELEASE

        
                     
       2015 Lemberger 
               An Austrian varietal, Lemberger is rapidly becoming
               Colorado?s grape. A light-bodied dry red, this wine has lots of
               fruit flavor up front, followed by an earthy note and light 
               toasted oak. Designed to go with pork, it is very versatile with
               food and works especially well with BBQ. Bronze Medal - San
               Francisco International Wine Competition 2005 & 2012. Silver

               Medal Pacific Rim International Wine Competition 2006 and

               Bronze Medal Dallas Morning News Wine Competition 2006.
  
       2015 Gewurztraminer
               Opens with a fruity bouquet joined by sweet pear and grape-  
               fruit.  Flavors of pear, grapefruit, and a hint of spice fill the
               mouth then finish broad and short.  The sweetness is well
               balanced by bright acidity making it a very refreshing summer
               quaffer. Crisp with a clean finish with no after taste.  Pairs well
               with Asian and/or spicy food, or nice to sip on a warm summer
               evening.  Off-Dry. 
  
       2016 White Pinot Noir 
               Lovely blush color and slightly Off Dry.  Very fruity with light
               cherry taste.  Goes well with cheddar cheese, spicy and 
               Mexican food.  One of our most popular wines every season.

               NEW RELEASE


          2017 Chardonnay

                    Fermented Sur Lees method in new oak barrels with a light            

                    creamy bouquet of oak, apple, and pineapple. Flavors of apple, 

                    unripe pineapple and oak are laced with firm acidity and moderate

                    tannin.  It finishes medium-broad and medium-long with a

                    lingering spicy oak flavor  Pairs well with a variety of foods, fish,

                    chicken, cheeses etc....


         2016 Carbonated Blush
                   Great fruity flavor with light carbonation.  Slightly off-dry, the ripe

                   strawberry and peach flavors linger with the aroma and on the

                   pallet.  A nice party wine going well with light foods and snacks 

                   or  just as a porch pounder.  Very Popular!

 

       Tawny Merlot (port) 375ml - $40.00

               This wine is only available through the winery tasting rooms.

               It is made from 2005 vintage Merlot.  It is fortified from Merlot 

               which was distilled.  It is 20% alcohol and 8% residual sugar.

               It has been 100% oak barrel aged to perfection.  The lovely

               intense black cherry flavor goes well with ice cream, banana

               bread, dark chocolate and many desserts.  NEW RELEASE

All wines made from 100% Colorado grapes from Cottonwood Vineyards.  $14.00    
                                                   
Claret 

Claret is a great accompaniment to any red meat, especially Buffalo and wild game. This wine is made from the press run of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. It has lots of tannin and will age well.

Lemberger

An Austrian varietal, Lemberger, is rapidly becoming Colorado’s grape.  A medium-bodied dry red, this wine has lots of fruit flavor up front, followed by an earthy note and light toasted oak.  No tannin astringency.  Designed to go with pork, it is very versatile with food and works especially well with BBQ.  Nice with appetizers and light foods. Nice summer red.                   
                                             
Pinot Noir

A lovely European style Burgundy wine which does not have the tannic astringency of a Bordeaux wine.  Aged in French and American oak barrels.  It has a slight cherry flavor with a smooth finish.  This wine pairs well with Italian tomato based foods and salmon.                               
                   
Pinolem

A blend of our Cottonwood Vineyards Pinot Noir and Lemberger.  It is a light bodied medium dry (1.5 residual sugar) red wine.  It provides the benefit of tannins without the astringency.  Lovely fruit flavors.  Nice in summer with light meals.                 

White Lemberger

Off-Dry summer wine; makes a great Sangria.  It has a nose of strawberry, cherry, cranberry and citrus peel.  The aromas are sweet but lead to sweet edged flavors of the same with the additions of lime at the back and nice acidity.  The medium-broad, persistent finish is on the back half of the palate and has lovely peach note at the end. Well balanced, structured and integrated. Very Popular!                          
                       
Chardonnay

A lighter version of our Cottonwood Chardonnay with less oak flavors.                    
                     
Gewurztraminer

Opens with a light bodied fruity bouquet joined by sweet pear and grapefruit.  Flavors of apple, pear, grapefruit, and a hint of spice fill the mouth then finish broad and short leaving no after taste.  The sweetness is well balanced by bright acidity making it a very refreshing summer quaffer. Pairs well with Asian and/or spicy food, or nice to sip on a warm summer evening.  The traditional “Turkey Wine” for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.
                                             


Reserve Wines

2005 Reserve Merlot
BRONZE MEDAL (2012)*
$25.00


As usual, our Reserve Merlot is big, with aromas of black cherry, cranberry, and dark plum. The fruit flavor up front blend into flavors of leather, toasted oak, light spice and moderate tannins.  With good structure and lots of complexity we call these our "cab drinker's Merlot."  It will accompany any red meat, but is best paired with Colorado lamb.


2009 Reserve Cabernet
GOLD MEDAL (2012)*

SOLD OUT

This full bodied Cabernet, with tannin, has currant, raspberry, blackberry, cherry and light smoky oak on the nose, all of which repeat on the pallet. Well balanced and integrated, this cab is great with steak, wild game, and dark chocolate truffles.

2009 Reserve Merlot
BRONZE MEDAL (2017)*
$25.00

As usual, our Reserve Merlot is big, with aromas of black cherry, cranberry, and dark plum. The fruit flavor up front blend into flavors of leather, toasted oak, light spice and moderate tannins.  With good structure and lots of complexity we call these our "cab drinker's Merlot."  It will accompany any red meat, but is best paired with Colorado lamb.

*  San Francisco international Wine Competition
All prices listed on this page are for the winery tasting room in Olathe ONLY.  All other tasting room prices and tasting fees vary by location due to overhead expenses.  The winery tasting room in Olathe is the only location which carrys all of the Cottonwood Cellars and The Olathe Winery brand products.