Babcock - Merritt Wines - Fine Wine for Fairfield County, Connecticut

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In 1978, Walt and Mona Babcock were seeking a retreat from Walt's dental practice and the rigors of being restaurateurs (Walt's Wharf in Seal Beach and Oysters in Corona del Mar). Their search led them to purchase 110 acres of land on the western edge of the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County. At that time the area was considered a fledgling wine region. This inspired and prompted the Babcock's to plant a 25-acre vineyard in 1980. By the end of 1983, various notable winemakers had purchased Babcock fruit and made compelling wines. It was quickly becoming apparent that the soil and cool climate of the Babcock estate was ideal for producing ultra-premium wine grapes.

Babcock Black Label Cuvée Syrah 2000

BN#227700

The wine is dark, dense, and extremely rich. Ambitious in its ripeness, extraction, and cooperage. Shows lots of fruit and sweetness, but an aldehydic, raisny overripmess goes along with it. This wine's acidity and textural density do a great job of holding its more high-toned Syrah fruit tightly together. The ... more

$34.00/bottle
$30.60/bottle mixed case
SKU475

Babcock Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

BN#149023

This wine has an opaque, deep ruby color with cherry/berry fruit, dark chocolate and a judicious toasty oak character in the nose and on the palate. Full bodied. more

$24.00/bottle
$21.60/bottle mixed case
SKU452

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