Established in 1991, Bell Wine Cellars is a small family owned winery committed to hand-crafting limited edition bottlings of extraordinary wines that best reflect the terroir of their vineyards and the care and passion of their growers. Displaying exquisite balance and produced in small lots from grapes grown in select vineyards, each varietal displays the unique flavor and personality created by the particular growing conditions nurturing each vine. Talianna Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Production: 500 cases In Talianna, named after Sandra’s daughters, Talia and Anna, we have created a proprietary wine representing the best each vintage has to offer. A blend of the finest barrel lots of Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Merlot, and Petit Verot, the wine captures the unique fruit expressions of our various growers and vineyards. A blend of traditional Bordeaux varietals, the wine is rich and luscious on the palate with an excellent balance between the fruit, oak and tannins and has a long, elegant finish. An expression of vineyard and variety, this rich and complex wine will mature beautifully. 2005 Talianna, Napa Valley        2004 Talianna, Napa Valley        2002 Talianna, Napa Valley        2000 Talianna, Napa Valley        1999 Talianna        Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 6, Rutherford, Napa Valley Production: 1,500 6-pack cases Located on the Rutherford Bench in the heart of the Napa Valley, our Clone 6 vineyard is located on a well-drained, gravelly knoll. The vines receive extensive canopy management during the summer to yield intensely flavored grapes. Aged in barrel for almost two years, and given an additional 18 - 24 months bottle age, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Clone 6 is neither fined nor filtered. Supple and elegant, this wine will age beautifully for many years. 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 6        2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 6        2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 6        2001 Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 6        2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 6        1999 Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 6        1998 Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 6        1997 Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 6        1996 Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 6        1995 Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 6        1994 Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 6        1993 Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 6        1992 Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 6        1991 Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 6        Sonnette, Napa Valley Sonnette - French noun, fem. Transl.- 1. bell Production: 97 cases Sonnette, our "little bell," is a blend of our finest lots of Bordeaux varietals, selected from some of Napa Valley's best vineyards; chosen for their concentration, depth of flavor and supple tannin structure. Rich and luscious on the palate, the elegant mouthfeel is followed by a long, textured finish of sweet oak and rich fruit. Beautifully balanced, this wine will reward those with the patience to age it. 2005 Sonnette, Napa Valley        2004 Sonnette, Napa Valley        2003 Sonnette, Napa Valley        2002 Sonnette, Napa Valley        Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Production: 3,000 cases. Our Napa Valley Cabernet is a Bordeaux blend. A blend of Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Petit Verdot, and Merlot grown in selected vineyards, the grapes originate from several appellations within the Napa Valley. Aged in barrel for eighteen months, and given an additional 6-12 months bottle age, this Cabernet is a blend of several Cabernet clones, and is softened with Cabernet franc and a touch of Yountville Merlot. Petit Verdot adds depth of color and great structure. 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley        2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley        2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley        2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley        2001 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley        2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley        1999 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley        Claret, Napa Valley Production: 512 cases Named by the English centuries ago, Claret was originally a red wine blend of the lighter Bordeaux and darker red wines from elsewhere in France . Our Napa Valley Claret is blended from select barrel lots of our Napa Cabernet. Deep ruby in color, with rich fruit aromas - including licorice, plum, and violets - on the nose. In the mouth it is lively and bright, with toasty oak flavors, supported by supple, elegant tannins. This wine is approachable now, while still having a tannin structure that allows the wine to develop for several years. 2005 Claret, Napa Valley        2004 Claret, Napa Valley        2003 Claret, Napa Valley        2002 Claret, Napa Valley        Syrah Reserve, Massa Ranch, Yountville, Napa Valley Production: 250 cases Our Napa Valley Syrah is produced from the Estrella clone. The grapes are grown by Michael Clark and Patrick Ridder, on the Massa Ranch, our neighbors directly south of the winery in Yountville. Proximity to the San Francisco bay and its moderating influences provide a long, cool growing season, allowing the grapes to reach full physiological maturity (flavor development). This produces wines deep in color with rich, concentrated fruit flavor and lovely acidity and a lengthy finish. This 100% Syrah is aged in barrel for eighteen months, and given an additional 9 - 12 months bottle age before release. 2005 Syrah, Massa Ranch        2004 Syrah, Massa Ranch        2002 Syrah, Massa Ranch        2001 Syrah, Massa Ranch        Syrah, Canterbury Vineyard, Sierra Foothills Production: 2,500 cases Canterbury Vineyard is situated at the 2,000-foot elevation in Calaveras County in the Sierra Foothills. Uniquely situated on a peninsula surrounded on three sides by the large New Mellones Dam, this 4-acre vineyard enjoys a microclimate with warm sunny days, no fog, and moderated by cool afternoon breezes off the dam. Well-drained soils with a shallow layer of schist restrict root growth, resulting in vines yielding intensely flavored fruit. This 100% Syrah is aged in barrel for eighteen months, and given an additional 3 - 6 months bottle age before release. 2006 Syrah, Canterbury Vineyard        2005 Syrah, Canterbury Vineyard        2004 Syrah, Canterbury Vineyard        2003 Syrah, Canterbury Vineyard        2002 Syrah, Canterbury Vineyard        2001 Syrah, Canterbury Vineyard        2000 Syrah, Canterbury Vineyard        1999 Syrah, Canterbury Vineyard        1998 Syrah, Canterbury Vineyard        1997 Syrah, Canterbury Vineyard        Merlot, Yountville, Napa Valley Production: 250 cases Our Merlot grapes are estate grown on the winery's estate vineyard located within the Yountville appellation. Yountville enjoys the early morning fog and cool growing conditions of the maritime influenced southern Napa Valley. Our warm summer daytime temperatures and cool evenings result in grapes with rich fruit flavors and an excellent acid balance. This 100% Merlot is aged in barrel for twenty months, and given an additional 6 - 9 months bottle age before release. 2004 Merlot, Yountville        2002 Merlot, Yountville        2000 Merlot, Yountville        1999 Merlot, Yountville        1997 Merlot, Yountville        Merlot, Napa Valley Production: 1,200 cases Our Merlot grapes are grown primarily in the Yountville appellation. Yountville enjoys the early morning fog and cool growing conditions of the maritime influenced southern Napa Valley - resulting in luscious fruit flavors and great natural acidity. Cabernet sauvignon from Rutherford is blended to add structure to the wine. Syrah from the Canterbury Vineyard heightens fruit perception on the palate and adds depth and length to the finish. Definitely a Cabernet drinkers' Merlot! 2005 Merlot, Napa Valley        2004 Merlot, Napa Valley        2003 Merlot, Napa Valley        2002 Merlot, Napa Valley        2001 Merlot, Napa Valley        Chardonnay, Yountville, Napa Valley Production: 300 cases Our Chardonnay grapes are grown on the winery's estate vineyard located within the Yountville appellation. Yountville enjoys the early morning fog and cool growing conditions of the maritime influenced southern Napa Valley. The early receding fog gives us slightly longer sunlight and warmer daytime temperatures than the Carneros region directly to our south resulting in richly flavored Chardonnay grapes. This 100% Chardonnay is partially barrel fermented, undergoes partial malo-lactic fermentation, is aged 'sur lies' without stirring for up to nine months, and given an additional 6 - 9 months bottle age before release. 2004 Chardonnay, Yountville        2003 Chardonnay, Yountville        2002 Chardonnay, Yountville        2001 Chardonnay, Yountville        2000 Chardonnay, Yountville        1999 Chardonnay, Yountville        1998 Chardonnay, Yountville        Chardonnay, Napa Valley Production: 1,500 cases Our Chardonnay grapes for the Napa blend are sourced from vineyards located within the Yountville and Oak Knoll appellations of Napa Valley. These cool microclimates allow the grapes to ripen slowly, developing beautifully fruit flavors while retaining bright natural acidity. The wine is cold fermented in stainless steel tanks to retain beautiful, crisp fruit flavors. More European in style than Californian, restrained use of oak, minimal malo-lactic fermentation and no stirring during sur lies aging allows pineapple and tropical fruit flavors to flourish. Crisp and refreshing on the palate, this is a delightful wine with food; or as an apertif. 2006 Chardonnay, Napa Valley        2005 Chardonnay, Napa Valley        Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, California Production: 1,166 cases Our Sauvignon blanc is grown in Lake County, located to the north of Napa Valley and away from the fog and moisture that characterize the coastal counties. The moderate elevations found in the area contribute to the favorable growing conditions. The unique variety of soils make for a geologically rich region, heavy in volcanic and mineral content, and ideal for growing grapes. The county experiences a 50-degree differential between its daytime and nighttime temperatures, producing very warm days and cool, clear nights. The area is known for producing world-class Sauvignon blanc – with lively crisp and bright fruit flavors, which are more melony than grassy and herbal. Our Sauvignon blanc is cold fermented in stainless steel tanks to retain beautiful, crisp fruit flavors. 2006 Sauvignon blanc, Lake County        2005 Sauvignon blanc, Lake County        Sauvignon Blanc, Groote Poste Vineyard, Darling, South Africa Production: 500 cases Groote Post (www.grootepost.com), an historic farm outside Darling, South Africa, was one of the original land grants in South Africa. Formerly a hunting lodge, the homestead was built in 1808. The owners, the Pentz family, have overseen the conversion to vineyards in this area that is rapidly gaining fame as a rising star in South Africa. This award winning cultivar (variety) rivals the best of the New World. From elevated, cool climate vineyards in the hills of Darling, with close proximity to the cool breezes from the Atlantic Ocean, the wine delivers exeptional varietal flavors. Owners Peter and Nick Pentz, and winemaker Lukas Wentzel worked closely with Anthony Bell to produce this 100% tank fermented varietal wine. Our Sauvignon blanc has a brilliantly clear, beautifully pale color with slight hints of green. Cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks has preserved the fresh flavors, vivid aromatics and brisk acidity, underlain with hints of flinty minerality. A delicious accompaniment to shellfish, poultry, line fish and mild pasta dishes, this wine will brighten any celebration. Or, enjoy a cold glass on the patio, on a warm summers day - and wonder! 2006 Sauvignon blanc, South Africa        2004 Sauvignon blanc, South Africa        Viognier, Tanimura & Antle Vineyard, Santa Cruz Production: 180 cases Located barely 8 miles from the Pacific Ocean in a small inland valley, the T&A Vineyard enjoys a unique microclimate influenced greatly by the cool morning fog and constant ocean breezes. This unwooded 100% Viognier is cold fermented in stainless steel, aged on the yeast lees for several months and bottled in the early spring. 2005 Viognier        2004 Viognier        2003 Viognier        2002 Viognier        2001 Viognier        2000 Viognier        1999 Viognier        Zinfandel, Napa Valley Production: 350 cases Our 2005 Zinfandel was chosen for its rich flavor profile, with fruit showing beautifully. Grown in the warm northern eastern end of the Napa Valley, this wine is ripe and delicious with layers of plum and blackberry fruit. Peppery black fruit on the palate is integrated with balanced tannins and vanilla oak notes. Good acidity keeps the wine bright on the palate while concentrated fruit flavors linger into the long finish. The perfect accompaniment to spicy foods, game, braised dishes and steak. 2005 Zinfandel, Napa Valley        2004 Zinfandel, Napa Valley        Big Guy, Red Wine, California After eight years of faithfully welcoming guests to the winery, Ty (our Soft-Coated Wheaton Terrier who Anthony calls “Big Guy”) felt it was time to share a little secret – his own favorite wine for those lovely BBQ dinners he so enjoys. Our Big Guy Red blend pairs beautifully with spare ribs, pork tenderloins, burgers, rib eyes – you get the idea! Don’t forget to share a tidbit with your faithful friend, and ENJOY! Our Big Guy Red Wine is a blend from select lots drawn from California appellations. Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec & Petit Verdot are blended with Syrah, a Rhone varietal. These lots display lively fruit aromas and flavors; enjoyable while young. The tannin structures will allow the wine to develop gracefully for several years. 2004 Big Guy, Red Wine        2005 Big Guy Red Wine, California        Port, Lodi (non-vintage) Our port was created especially for chocolate-based desserts. With a hint of sweetness to satisfy the sweet tooth in everyone, this wine is a wonderful accompaniment to many desserts. This wine is produced from some of the classic Portuguese varieties. The wine was aged in small oak barrels for approximately 40 months. The Port varieties used in the production of this wine were grown in the Lodi viticultural region of California. Located east of San Francisco Bay, the Lodi area enjoys a reputation for producing grapes rich in varietal character with great flavors. Many Old Vine vineyards are located within the region and the well-drained soil and warm summer climate, moderated by cooling bay breezes blowing in from the Sacramento River delta, makes the area ideally suited for port varieties. Deep ruby in color with rich fruit aromas, this wine has a rich, luscious mouth feel and soft, elegant tannins. The fruit concentration balances well with the alcohol and grape acidity to yield an appealing, elegant wine, bright on the palate, with great depth and concentration. Port, Lodi (non-vintage)        = Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file for printing