Vintners' Collection
Winemaker Bill Anderson highlights select vineyard lots, unique proprietary blends and extremely limited production varietals for this exclusive collection of wines, available only through allocation or at the Wine Estate in Carmel Valley. |
Private Reserve Wine
Château Julien Private Reserve wines signify the heritage of the winery. The label dates back to the first release of 1982 Merlot and represents the highest quality wines produced from each vintage, with only 600 six packs produced annually. Over the years, small production lots and traditional techniques have ensured ultimate quality and consistency. Limited distribution and long aging potential make these wines very sought after by wine lovers worldwide. Aged in new French oak barrels for up to 2½ years, these wines can be cellared for up to twenty years. Varietals include: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and select release Zinfandel, Malbec and Syrah.
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Estate Vineyard Wine
Château Julien's Estate Vineyard wines were released in Spring 2001,
with the first harvest from the winery's vineyard in Lockwood Valley.
Produced from low yield vines within various lots throughout the
vineyard, these wines have been overseen by the winemaker since the
vines were planted in 1996. Each varietal is aged in the winery's
"Chai" (barrel room) in new and one year old French and American oak
barrels, and produced in limited quantities to maintain the quality and
true varietal character representative of the vineyard. Varietals
include: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Syrah.
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Barrel Selected Wine
The Chateau Julien Barrel Selected label was introduced to the Chateau Julien wine portfolio in 1998. These wines typically have mild tannins and forward fruit, making them extremely food-friendly and approachable upon release. The Barrel Selected wines are aged in one-to-three year old French and American oak barrels, and have been awarded numerous value accolades over the years. Varietals include: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio. |
Specialty Wine
Specialty wines consist of select varietals that the Winemaker has chosen based on vineyard partnerships and consumer demand. Bottled in limited quantities, these wines typically sell out vintage-to-vintage and do not have the capacity to age as library wines throughout the years. Some varietals, such as the Gewurztraminer, have been produced by Winemaker Bill Anderson for over 20 vintages. |
Additional Brands Owned
While the Chateau Julien portfolio of wines focuses primarily on the local Monterey County appellation, the Wine Estate's Emerald Bay and Hawk House labels give Winemaker Bill Anderson the flexibility to extend beyond the local region and throughout California for vineyard sources. These additional brands are value-oriented, fruit friendly wines that highlight the Wine Estate's continued focus on sustainability. |
