Wine List

The theme of Lost Horizons red wines is soft, velvety texture, deep ruby character and accessibility to drink at an early age.

By using noble cultivars; particularly recently developed, advanced types of noble cultivars, grapes are obtained which are richer : dark and corpulent inside as well as darkly robed.

Once the grapes arrive at the winery, they are gentley conveyed in whole bunches with their stems into fermenters where they slowly undergo intracellular fermentation. They are crushed by their own weight in whole bunches. No yeast is added. The natural yeast in the grapes creates the fermentation. The fermentations takes place in a closed system with an absence of oxygen (it is the oxygen which robs the grapes of their colour). The fermentaiton is slow and takes place under controlled temperature. This advanced technique avoids hard pressing of the skins which eliminates the tannin acids normally found in red wines. It is these acids found in the skins which require long ageing before the wine is ready to drink.

After fermentation, the wines are aged in mild oak which has already been tempered with wine to avoid strong, woody flavor.

As a result of the advanced noble cultivars and careful wine making Lost Horizons red wines are soft and delicious and can be consumed at any early age.

Service : These wonderful wines should be served at cellar temperature (approximately 55⁰F / 13⁰C); not at room temperature (which is about 15^oF higher). To achieve cellar temperature, store the red wines in a cool dry place or if this is not possible put them into a refrigerator for about one half hour prior to serving. This will remove the heat and make them ideal to drink.

Food : Lost Horizons red wines go well with all red meats, roasts, cheeses, red pasta and game.

1995 Classic Red Wine The perfect example of the sum being created than the parts. A light, elegant Hermitage (Cinsaut) married with a smooth Ruby Cabernet to achieve a Classic Red Wine. Impressive, deep colour, rich bouquet, and extremely light mellow taste.
	1995 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot This superb wine is a blend of noble Cabernet Sauvignon with subtle round Merlot. An outstanding taste sensation not possible from each wine individually. Power and elegance. Strength and character with rounded tones.
1996 Majestic Ruby Red Wine This deep red wine has a ruby colour and exceptionally mellow taste. It is made from these noble cultivars; Ruby Cabernet, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The fermentation process is permitted to develop over a long period of time to obtain the maximum succulent quality of the grapes. One of the most profound red wines of the world.
	1995 Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon is the noble grape used in all French chateaux red wines. By using mew culivars and advanced wine making methods Lost Horizons Cabernet Sauvignon is soft and mellow. Careful ageing in select oak casks gives the proper maturation to this hearty, well rounded wine.
1995 Merlot Made from intense, dark blue grapes, Lost Horizons Merlot has more body and deep colour than other Merlots because it is made from vineyards where new cultivars are planted in ideal conditions. These Merlot grapes are extra succulent and corpulent. They yield great texture to the wine. Extremely soft and smooth.