 
Three Saints wines are all
crafted from Dierberg Family estate grapes, each grown to
reflect the unique characteristics of the three appellations
within Santa Barbara County. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines
hail from the cool coastal climate of the Dierberg Santa Maria
vineyard. Bordeaux and Rhone varietals, which need a warmer
climate in order to ripen to perfection are grown in our Star
Lane vineyard at the very eastern end of the Santa Ynez Valley.
In the future, Pinot Noir from our vineyard under development
in the Santa Rita Hills will join the Three Saints portfolio.
For notes on previous vintages of these
wines, please visit the Library
section.
2005 Three Saints Chardonnay,
Santa Maria Valley |
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Our Three Saints Chardonnay is characterized
by its strong impression of acidity and by a finish that lingers
on the palate. Striking papaya, grapefruit and lemon oil aromas
are balanced with a creamy hazelnut impression. On the palate
the wine is all citrus: lemon rind, lemon curd and lemon blossoms.
With its bright but lushly textured mouthfeel, the Three Saints
Chardonnay drinks deliciously now and should evolve for three
years in bottle.
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2005 Three Saints Cabernet Sauvignon,
Santa Ynez Valley |
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Intense aromas of blackberry, dark cherry
and graphite are accented by hints of mocha and a haunting
sage note. This dense & dark wine offers up juicy flavors
of black fruit, wild berry and plum and an intriguing “sauvage”
character that is the hallmark of the Star Lane Vineyard.
Rich and structured, our 2005 Three Saints Cabernet Sauvignon
is delicious presently with your winter meals and will improve
with 4 to 5 years of careful cellaring.
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2005 Three Saints Merlot,
Santa Ynez Valley |
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Full aromas of black cherry and plum are
accented by the characteristic licorice note we find in all
of our Merlots. This lush and generous wine offers up juicy
flavors of black fruit, wild cherry and plum and an earthy
undertone that is the hallmark of the Star Lane Vineyard.
Rich and velvety in texture, our Three Saints Merlot is delicious
presently and will reward a few years of careful cellaring.
2006 Three Saints Pinot Noir,
Santa Maria Valley |
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A very rich and complex wine, the Three
Saints Pinot Noir features aromas fleshy blackberry and delicate
hints wild raspberry and tea leaf. The palate is all raspberry,
reminiscent of a walk through a wild berry patch in the early
autumn, with juicy, flattering fruit and sparkling acidity.
The wine finishes with an amazingly complex array of flavors
for a value priced wine.
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