Raymond Burr vineyards is pleased to announce the opening of their tasting room.
Check times and days at
The Raymond Burr
Vineyards web site. Wines can also be purchased online.
Arguably the top vintage of the decade, this full bodied, flavourful wine will gracefully augment any filet mignon or tomato-pasta dinner.
Dry Creek Valley's glorious Indian Summer of 1995 allowed for the late harvest (October) of the vineyard's Cabernet Sauvignon - adding to the already sumptous depth of flavour a mature complexity. Nearly one year in American oak cooperage, this Proprietor's Reserve was bottled May 16, 1997.
Marked by the imprint of Raymond Burr's taste and the clarity of his dream, the discerning talent he brought to his wines as to his acting, this seventh vintage bearing his name celebrates his generosity and amplitude; pays tribute to his imagination and joy in life. Cellared in American oak barrels for 13 months before being bottled on April 4, 1998.
A later harvest than usual provided extra hang time and added intensity. The winemaker notes "Big and rich, showing concentrated layers of blackberry, plum and cherry, this classic red melds smooth tannins into a lingering finish". The wine aged 18 months in small oak cooperage.
Various elements have contributed to the rich texture of this golden wine; Raymond Burr's
planting of dijon and wente clones on his well-drained, south-facing
hillside and 1998's El Nino weather, which made for the most extended - and beneficial -
"hang time" in recent memory. Coupled with winemaker John Quinones' meticulous
attention to detail, maximum potential was extracted from the grape by barrel
fermenting.
This clean, fresh Chardonnay was aged on the lees and is 100% barrel fermented. The winemaker notes "Weaving together notes of peach, citrus, honeysuckle, melon and delicate toast, this wine keeps focused through a long bright finish".
Below are some of the restaurants that serve Raymond Burr Vineyards wine. If you find yourself in one of these locations, dine at the restaurant and ask for Raymond Burr Vineyards wine. Also we have included web links to some of the restaurants.
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Santi Restaurant Geyserville, CA 95441
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Fifes Guerneville, CA 95446
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Granada Room, Desert Inn Lancaster, CA 93534
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The Grill Beverly Hills, CA 90210 |
The Left Bank Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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Musso & Frank Grill Hollywood, CA 90028 |
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Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill, CA 94253 |
Sea Cliff Inn, Best Western Aptos, CA 95003
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Triangles San Diego, CA 92122
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La Cucina Alessandria, Italy
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Bardi's Steak House Toronto, ONT. |
Bishop's Restaurant Vancouver, B.C.
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The Left Bank, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Locanda Toscana, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Gallagher's Steak House New York, NY
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The Old Swiss House Lucerne, Switzerland
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The Palace Hotel Lucerne, Switzerland
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Verdi's-An American Bistro Marco Island, FL
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Arturo's Italian Restaurant Marco Island, FL
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Big City Tavern West Palm Beach, FL
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Big City Tavern Boca Raton, FL
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Chop City Grill Naples, FL
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Palio d'Asti San Francisco, CA
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".....from the vineyards of the late Raymond Burr--TV'S Perry Mason....just 1,000 cases were made available nationally...... Don't overlook this wine!" (1990 Cabernet Sauvignon) Wines & Vines Magazine, August 1995
"....this Cabernet picks up the Dry Creek Valley characteristics of jammy fruit, black pepper and currents, found to be of truly exceptional quality......." Key Magazine, October 1995
"Perry Mason solved no case before its' time and now Raymond Burr Vineyards is
issuing its Cabernet Sauvignon....Look for it in better wine and liquor stores..."
Dallas Morning News, June 1995
So, pick up a few bottles today. Have one with Perry and Della's favourite meal - steak and lyonnaise potatoes. Put a tape in the VCR and enjoy Raymond's wine. If you make your way to Sonoma County you can visit the winery, at 1220 Canyon Road, Geyserville, and purchase the wine there. Check the winery for cellar door times.