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Welcome to Rush Wines
Rush Wines is a small, Birmingham-based distributor of limited-production wines from around the world. Founded in August of 2002 by entrepreneur Rush Garner, Rush Wines seeks to bring some of the world’s finest wines to its local markets, thereby promoting fine wine awareness in Alabama. Argentina, California, Chile, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Oregon, Portugal, Spain, and Washington figure among the viticultural areas whose wines the company represents. Rush Wines also distributes its own private-label chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon, which embody the company’s focus on higher-quality, handcrafted wines made by small-scale, family-owned wineries.
Current Happenings...
This fall, winemakers and
representatives from the following wineries and importing houses are set to
present the Alabama market with the latest releases from their portfolios. During their visits, they will host
a variety of fun events around the state. Please check this page regularly for a
current schedule of tastings, wine dinners, etc., that have been scheduled for
each visit...
On Monday, December 8, and
Tuesday, December 9, several representatives from Napa Cellars
will be in Alabama to present this winery's lineup of classic Napa Valley wines.
While here, they will introduce two brand-new Napa Cellars wines, including a
chardonnay from Mount Veeder
–
the smallest and most distinct
appellation in the Napa Valley
–
and a cabernet sauvignon
from the renowned Stagecoach Vineyard
–
a site
that boasts a
collection
of the best selections and clones of cabernet sauvignon in California.
Stagecoach Vineyard
is rugged
and dramatic,
stretching from eastern Oakville to Atlas Peak, and climbing all the way to 1700
feet above the valley floor. Cabernet sauvignon thrives in this seemingly
inhospitable
environment,
which allow the grape to develop extraordinary character and complexity.
One of the factors that makes
Stagecoach Vineyard unique is the cool fog that rolls off the hills each morning
during the summer. Even though during the key period of ripening, temperatures
average a full 1-2 degrees Celsius below the Oakville mean, sun shines on the
vines here for an amazing number of hours each day. This combination of cool
nights and lengthy warm days allow for great complexity and optimal hang-time.
The other factor that distinguishes this site is the rocky, well-drained soils.
Boulders the size of SUVs dot the landscape, while
smaller gravel and tiny pebbles
break up the few feet of soil that vine roots find purchase in until being
forced to make their way through broken volcanic rock.
The 2006
Napa
Cellars “Stagecoach
Vineyard”
Cabernet Sauvignon
is a deep
garnet-colored
wine that
offers beautifully integrated flavors of wild blackberry, currant, and ripe
plum, with hints of bittersweet
chocolate.
Finely knit tannins lead to a long, rewarding finish in a medium- to full-bodied
style.
Napa Cellars was founded in 1996 by Richard Frank, former Chairman of Walt Disney Television and Telecommunications, and Koerner Rombauer, of Rombauer Vineyards. The Best of 2003 Judging Book lists Napa Cellars as winning more competitions than any other winery in California. For more information, visit www.napacellars.com.