Anomaly – 96
Tuesday, June 14th, 2005
Continuing in the theme of learning about small production wineries who are members of the St. Helena Viticultural Socity, it is with great pleasure that I met the proprietors of Anomaly Vineyards. I have to admit to cheating a bit on their pictures as the ones I took of them personally were too blurry and, sadly, their facilities are not open to the public. But this is a wine worth looking for and I was especially charmed to meet Linda, who is also a women wine blogger.
I did not determine WHY they have named their winery Anomoly and intend on further investigation. At this time, this a wine that is only available through some of the finer restaurants (like French Laundry) and to those on the Anomaly mailing list. At a mere 500 cases produced, this is a wine that doesn’t last very long.
2002 Anomaly Cabernet Sauvignon – Herb and green bell pepper notes up front in the nose with a bright cherry entry that teases with its petulance. Depth in its longevity, showing cedar and cinnamon on the finish. No price as none are available for sale.
Anomaly Vineyards ~ P.O. Box 741 ~ St. Helena ~ CA ~ 94574 ~ 707-967-8448