Peggy Fleming
San Jose native, Peggy Fleming and her husband, Dr. Greg Jenkins are serious about wine. In 1999 they planted an acre of Chardonnay in their Los Gatos backyard in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Four years later, the newly formed Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery produced its first vintage – Chardonnay from their backyard and two Syrahs with grapes sourced from a family vineyard near the Pacific Ocean and former Oakland Raiders’ coach John Madden’s Livermore ranch.
Now they produce 2,000 cases a year, including Choreography, a red blend they make with five Bordeaux grapes from Napa Valley, and Victories Rosé, created so the couple can donate $2 from every bottle sold to breast cancer research. Fleming is a breast cancer survivor.
Fleming Jenkins 2006 “Choreography” Napa Valley Red Wine
A blend of four classic Bordeaux varietals — 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot.
Dark ruby color. Bouquet of dark cherry, blackberry and crème de cassis with hints of vanilla, molasses and chocolate. Flavors of red and black fruit with hints of clove, vanilla, cinnamon and cocoa. Balanced finish. Should drink well for 5 to 7 years. 643 cases produced. $50 from the winery.
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