Wines
2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County
Aromas of guava, lychee, melon, and cut grass are surrounded by favors of pear, grapefruit, and herbs. The wine also reveals citrus and tropical notes leading to a mineral laden finish backed by lively acidity. Bottled California sun with a generous dose of terroir.
Retail: $16 Wine Club: $12.80
2008 Pinot Noir
Aromas of wild berry fruit and sweet spices lead to a soft and broad touch on the palate. This wine is medium bodied but still retains its mountainsignature finishing with rich firm tannins and toasty oak notes.
Retail: $45 Wine Club: $36.00
2007 Tempranillo
An elegant, fullbodied wine with charming black fruit flavors of sweet black cherries, blackberries and mission figs. It has excellent depth with flavors of blueberry and spice. Dense, ripe tannins. Approachable now, will improve with age.
Retail: $42 Wine Club: $33.60
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine shows beautifully now with an expressive nose of raspberry, plum, and dark cherry with a rich midpalate. The lengthy finish features its sweet tannins encased in spicy oak.
Retail: $42 Wine Club: $33.60
2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Michael's Vineyard
An elegant wine, smooth and balanced, with charming notes of roasted hazelnut, toast and honeysuckle. A true explosion of citrus aromas such as candied orange peel, Meyer lemon, and grapefruit. Ripe fruit flavors of nectarine, pear, mirabelle and hints of mushroom. The wine is rounded out with a delicate minerality, a creamy mouthfeel, and a long, silky finish.
2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Rooster Vineyard
A delicate wine, fresh and crisp, with ripe aromas of Meyer lemon, grapefruit, and fresh herbs
complemented by fruit flavors of gooseberry and pear. Nice minerality and long clean finish.
2008 Cuvée
An easygoing, medium bodied red blend with bright red fruits that flirt with blackberry and leather in the expressive nose. Multilayered flavors unfold as the four grapes in the blend show themselves: earthy Cabernet Franc, mineral Petite Verdot, deep black Merlot, and classic Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is very approachable but finishes with plenty of dense tannins.
Retail: $18 Wine Club: $14.40
2008 Rosé
Wonderful aromatics of wild berry, strawberry, melon, and fresh baked bread lead to taste of candied apple and citrus in a soft mouthfeel. This wine finishes crisp and dry.
2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Michael's Vineyard
The oak fermentation imparts this wine with aromas of almonds and spice compounded with candied orange peel and hints of Meyer lemon. The wine is balanced by the ripe fruit flavors of
apricot and pear. Its rich creamy mouthfeel is followed by a silky smooth finish.
2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Rooster Vineyard
A fresh and crisp wine with aromas of pear, melon, and grapefruit followed by tropical fruit and citrus notes in the full mouth feel. Hints of herb lead to this wine's racy acidity on the finish.
2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County
An expressive nose of grapefruit, fig and green apple is followed by a mouthful of fresh citrus,
pear and kiwi. Bright and lively with a crisp, dry finish. This wine tastes like bottled California
sunshine.
2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Michael's Vineyard
The oak fermentation imparts this wine with aromas of almonds and spice complementing the bright citrus fruit. The wine is balanced by the ripe tropical flavors and notes of white pepper. Its rich creamy mouthfeel is followed by a smooth, persistent finish.
2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Michael's Vineyard
Filled with melon, orange and lemon rind this wine is complex and rich while still retaining a bright and refreshing mouthfeel. Fig, peaches, and spice fill the profile of this wine that demands to be paired with food thanks to its full bodied style.
Retail: $22 Wine Club: $17.60
