Tasting Notes

The nose starts off pure Sauvignon Blanc with vivacious grapefruit and mineral components. After a few minutes, more citrus and lemon grass aromatics develop along with a swirl of vanilla cream. The citrus scents translate into full citrus flavors with a refreshing "zing"; almost a touch of pine that later opens into a creamy pine-nut like texture on the mid-palate. This mid-palate creaminess is quickly followed by a clean, lingering and mineral finish, making this a perfect summer refresher.

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Our 2005 Estate Sauvignon Blanc is our first Bordeaux-Graves style Sauvignon Blanc, except that we blended it with Chardonnay instead of Semillon. This is a crisp, yet complex warm weather wine.

Tasting Notes

This wine shows bright aromatic tropical fruit, with green apple and citrus flavors. It is eminently refreshing and cleanses the palate with each sip. We highly recommend pairing this wine with sharp cheeses, antipasta, and fresh seafood (particularly shellfish like prawns or oysters and clams on the half-shell). It is also a natural compliment to lighter fare and spicy cuisine.

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Egret Chardonnay displays the crispest, fruitiest, most unadulterated flavors of our vineyard thanks to stainless steel fermentation and only a mild hint of oak. Quite simply, this is Chardonnay in its purest, cleanest form - as all of the flavors come directly from our Los Carneros vineyard.

This wine honors the Great White Egret, now predominant in Sonoma County. These magnificent birds...

Tasting Notes

A great example of this late ripening grape variety, our 2004 pure varietal Petit Verdot is dark ruby red in the glass, with a lovely open fragrance of red berries and coffee. The palate is soft and full with a complexity of mixed berries, spice and hints of mocha.

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Vineyard Notes:

Grown at Argyle Vineyards in the sandy clay loam foothills of Monterey County's ninth and newest appellation, the San Antonio Valley, our vines see summer daytime temperatures 10-20 degrees warmer than much of Monterey County, with a cooling nighttime influence, and a little morning fog coming over the Santa Lucia range from the Pacific Ocean, just 15-20 miles away. This gives us a daily heat cycle of 50 degrees, producing the...

Tasting Notes

This fruit forward Cabernet has subtle complexity. The aroma is what one might expect in a great Cabernet. Cherry and berries bring a pleasant mid-mouth flavor finishing with a rich, balanced, soft texture supported by a backbone of tannin. Our 2004 Cabernet has a great long, velvet finish.

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Dorcich Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is the definitive expression of a fruit forward Cabernet and strong tannin structure. Our goal is to craft a consistent expression of our distinctive terroir through a wine that is elegant, complex, and balanced.

Winemaking for our Dorcich Vineyard Cabernet overlooked no detail. All fruit was hand-harvested and immediately transported to the winery while still cool, then hand-sorted before being gently pressed. Using only American oak barrels that were used...

Tasting Notes

This Pinot Grigio is vibrant and refreshing. It has lively aromas of ripe pear, peach and apricots. The wine is full-bodied yet has crisp acidity. Melon and citrus flavors linger on the finish.

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The 2006 Esca Pinot Grigio was made from 100% Sonoma County grapes grown in the Russian River AVA. The wine was fermented in stainless steel and aged for 8 months in neutral French oak barrels.

Esca means "allurement" or "bait" in Italian. Just as the nectar of the Hibiscus flower attracts the bee on the label, these wines entice the enophile.

Tasting Notes

Winemaker's Notes:
This vibrant yet dry wine demonstrates complexity, structure and depth, with refreshing berry and citrus fruit flavors that culminate in a long, robust finish. The perfect compliment to a warm summer's day.

Aromas:
Exquisite aromas of strawberries, raspberries and summer fruits, with a hint of vanilla.

Flavors:
Lively and intense flavors of tangy citrus, guava and ripe strawberries are exuberant and refreshing on the palate.

Finish:
This deliciously invigorating rosé has a spectacularly long yet balanced finish, combining crisp acidity with mouth-coating notes of tangerine vanilla cream.

Pair With:
Serve with grilled beef, lamb, smoked or lightly spiced foods and a side of fried zucchini slices.

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Jeriko Estate produces hand-crafted artisan wines from 100% organically grown and certified grapes from our vineyard...

Tasting Notes

This blend is similar in flavors and structure to traditional Douro field blends. The wines in this blend have melded wonderfully over time and have created a complex and rich-tasting wine with great balance, producing a well- rounded wine that stands up on its own, or is the perfect compliment to a hearty steak dinner.

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Iberian varietals. California terroir. Incredible wines.

Barreto Cellars is a Central Coast Winery dedicated to producing premium-quality wines featuring grape varietals from the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal). Having relatives who migrated to America from these regions, we have a strong connection and desire to develop wines utilizing these varietals, a number of which are grown in small amounts in select vineyards throughout California.

The Mediterranean climate...

Tasting Notes

Delicious and well-balanced sums up this terrific value-driven blend. Attractive aromas of fresh berries, cherry and vanilla add a nice dimension to this medium-bodied wine. A lush, full mouthfeel offers up rich berry and vanilla flavors married into a structure of crisp acid and smooth tannins. Our easy drinking Zero has enough character to share with a juicy steak or a juicy date. Take your pick.

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The 2004 Zero is a somewhat Rhone-like blend, and one of our finest to date. Building on its solid core of juicy old vine Carignane fruit, we blended in 12% Zinfandel from the Mengali Vineyard in Alexander Valley. The Zin gives the blend a richness along with solid acids and tannins to strength the its backbone....

Tasting Notes

Compared to the 2003 offering, the 2004 Pinot Noir, Monterey expresses fruit a bit more diffidently. With aeration, aromas of cranberry, red cherry, anise and cinnamon come to the fore. As is customary, subtle hints of wood serve as a foundation for the intensity of the wine's aromatics and flavors. On the finish, this vintage's differences are also obvious in the wine's gorgeous acidity and elegant structure.

From the Winery

Exhibiting the intense dark fruits and beautiful acid balance typical of a Tom Stutz Pinot Noir, the 2004 La Rochelle Monterey Pinot Noir is showing beautifully now and will age gracefully for the next 3-5 years.

Tasting Notes

The beautiful color of this Tempranillo Rosé is complimented with aromas of rose, lime and red raspberry. Slight creaminess balanced by acidity makes this the perfect warm weather and winter holiday wine. The lingering finish is fresh with citrus and berries.

Food recommendations:
The perfect wine to go with a picnic of roasted chicken or with summertime grilling of fish (especially salmon) and chicken. This versatile wine can go from your St. Patrick's day corned beef to a Memorial day picnic, to Thanksgiving turkey and ham.

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Coral Mustang's mission is unique - producing only Tempranillo wines from select vineyards. This noble grape varietal from Spain produces world-class wine, suitable with a wide variety of food pairings. We are making single vineyard...

Tasting Notes

The beautiful color of this Tempranillo Rosé is complimented with aromas of rose, lime and red raspberry. Slight creaminess balanced by acidity makes this the perfect warm weather and winter holiday wine. The lingering finish is fresh with citrus and berries.

Food recommendations:
The perfect wine to go with a picnic of roasted chicken or with summertime grilling of fish (especially salmon) and chicken. This versatile wine can go from your St. Patrick's day corned beef to a Memorial day picnic, to Thanksgiving turkey and ham.

From the Winery

Coral Mustang's mission is unique - producing only Tempranillo wines from select vineyards. This noble grape varietal from Spain produces world-class wine, suitable with a wide variety of food pairings. We are making single vineyard...

Tasting Notes

Winemaker's Notes:
This rich yet refreshingly crisp Chardonnay is completed by a long, creamy and complex finish. The moderate palate weight, when coupled with an intense mouth-feel, creates a perfectly food-friendly Chardonnay.

Aromas:
Intense lemon and tropical fruits dominate the nose but hint at the softness imparted from partial malolactic fermentation.

Flavors:
A burst of crisp acidity is balanced by pear and peach flavors, followed by similar lifted, perfumed aromas.

Finish:
A long and intense finish of crisp fruit is beautifully balanced by creamy developed notes.

Pair With:
Roasted poultry with herbs, plain shellfish, mildly spiced fusion dishes or a medium-flavored herbed goat cheese.

From the Winery

Jeriko Estate produces hand-crafted artisan wines from 100% organically grown and certified grapes from our vineyard in beautiful...

Tasting Notes

Aromas of honeydew melon, almond marzipan and baked apple pie. The palate showcases citrus blossom, mineral and flinty characteristics. Creamy yet tart qualities abound with a lush finish.

From the Winery

Vinum, cantus, amor - wine, song, love. Trademark words for Ceja Vineyards and the Ceja Family, third generation winegrowers in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. We match vines to terroir, planting each variety where it grows best. Fruit is handled gently to create our limited collection of hand-crafted wines. Enjoy with family, friends and your favorite dishes. ¡Salud!

Tasting Notes

"Mandrake? You listening? Purity of Essence. That's what this Verdelho has. You'll never catch a Commie drinking this Verdelho. Why, Mandrake? Because it's full of exotic aromas of bananas, citrus, lilac. And, it is bursting with crisp, fresh fruit flavors of apricots and honeydew melon. Mandrake, this is the purest expression of fruit from a vineyard as you will ever taste. Drink it now, like a man!"

Food Pairings: By itself! As an aperitif - clam chowder - oysters and other aphrodisiacs - Spanish and Asian foods!

Click HERE to read reviews of the 2005 vintage!

From the Winery

We've found that most people cut straight to the chase and call this Verdelho simply, "Bordello." While it is true that this sinfully delicious wine...

Tasting Notes

Our Enjoie Dry Rosé is a unique blend of Grenache and Barbera, and it's a great wine for any time! Enjoie is a true rosé, made in the tradition of Southern France. Picked at a low brix for a better balance of acidity and less alcohol, it is the perfect compliment to a wide variety of food.

In the glass, you'll find a true rose pink, crystal clear and vibrant. On the nose, there are pronounced aromas of citrus, with subtle cherry and strawberry notes. On the palate, Enjoie Rosé is dry and crisp, with fresh berries up front and a grapefruit citrus finish. It's equally suited for holiday turkey as it is with salad nicoise!

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VinRoc derives its name from our rock-strewn...

Tasting Notes

Our 2007 Clements Hill Albariño exhibits its distinctive varietal character with delicate aromas of Bosc pear, Fuji apple and mandarin rind. It is medium-bodied in the mouth with a pleasing tropical lushness, followed by a lingering finish. This Albariño shows excellent balance, and its vivid, crisp acidity makes it a wonderful accompaniment to seafood.

About Albariño:

Albariño is an aromatic white wine that is straw-gold in color with a green tinge. It is typically found in the Rias Baixas area of Galicia in Northwestern Spain and known as Alvarinho in Portugal. Thick-skinned and small-berried, this varietal has aromatics similar to a Riesling and is thought to actually originate from Germany. Documentary evidence suggests that German monks planted the grape in 1185 on the pilgrimage route to Santiago...

Tasting Notes

Our 2007 Mokelumne River Albariño exhibits its distinctive varietal character with delicate aromas of cantaloupe, pineapple and apricot. It is medium-bodied in the mouth with a pleasing tropical lushness, followed by a lingering finish. This Albariño shows excellent balance, and its vivid, crisp acidity makes it a wonderful accompaniment to seafood.

About Albariño:

Albariño is an aromatic white wine that is straw-gold in color with a green tinge. It is typically found in the Rias Baixas area of Galicia in Northwestern Spain and known as Alvarinho in Portugal. Thick-skinned and small-berried, this varietal has aromatics similar to a Riesling and is thought to actually originate from Germany. Documentary evidence suggests that German monks planted the grape in 1185 on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. This...

Tasting Notes

Boysenberry and a more savory game and herbs de Provence nose. A sweet, darker fruited core, firmed up with a tar note and a stony grip on the finish. A step more restrained than the '05 in terms of ripeness and oak-- less mocha and more meat and spice. Closer to the '04, but a bit more Rhone-like. For me, the most interesting Syrah release to date. This wine has been purposely bottled without a foil capsule.

Click HERE to read reviews of the 2005 vintage!

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Kendric Vineyards is a vigneron's operation, making wine from the ground up. We've tended our wines through every stage of their development, from site selection, to planting, to farming the vineyards, to making the...

Tasting Notes

The flavors of fresh strawberries and watermelon, combined with a slight hint of sweetness, make Crozé a favorite for sipping or dining. Served chilled, it's the perfect hot weather refresher. As the wine warms, its flavors expand on the palate and it becomes the perfect compliment to lighter foods.

Crozé is perfect for a mid-day picnic. Pair it with cold meats, black olives, creamy cheeses and crisp apples. For dinner, sip Crozé with watermelon salad, roasted chicken with pineapple salsa, and strawberries dipped in white chocolate.

From the Winery

The 2005 Crozé grapes came from Suisun Valley, just across the Eastern Hills from Napa Valley. Here, the daylight hours are just a bit warmer, without the cooling marine influence of the San Francisco Bay. Soil...

Tasting Notes

Our 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon has a nose of plum, almond, vanilla, pipe tobacco and sweet oak. This fine wine will greet your palate with a beautifully layered mouth feel, a gentle body, smooth tannins and a lingering finish. It is the perfect accompaniment for roast beef or a grilled lamb.

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Our estate bottled Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from mountain vineyards high in the Sierra Nevada foothills. This vintage was produced from handpicked, manually sorted grapes, harvested at full maturity and aged in small French and American oak barrels for 15 months. This elegant, rich and full-bodied wine will develop gracefully for many years to come. Blended with 4% Cabernet Franc.

Tasting Notes

Rich and smooth, this gold winning Merlot is our best to date! This full-bodied, elegant wine has beautiful notes of rich cherry, chocolate and berry flavors. These flavors are complemented by a rich texture and a solid backbone of soft tannins, acid, and French oak. Enjoy with pork chops, turkey, and pasta.

Tasting Notes

This mellow, fruit forward Syrah has subtly all around. The aroma is savory with deep cherry flavors, bringing a pleasant mid-mouth finish with a rich, balanced, soft texture of poised tannins. This wine also expresses the earthy elements of a coastal Syrah.

Tasting Notes

Our 2004 Fumé Blanc is a blend of 88% Sauvignon Blanc and 12% Viognier. Ripe with flavors of grapefruit, citrus and vanilla, this wine is as flavorful as is promised by its aromas. Barrel fermented and aged in new and used French Oak for 7 months, this wine has a smooth and rounded texture with a crisp dry finish.

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Hannah Nicole Vineyards is a family-owned winery producing award-winning Bordeaux and Rhone varietal wines in the eastern portion of Contra Costa County, California. On the edge of the California Delta Waterways, we enjoy long warm summers with cool evenings. During the average growing season, we receive less than 1 inch of rain! We enjoy daytime temperatures that occasionally rise to triple digits and...

Tasting Notes

2006 Croze Sauvignon Blanc is light, crisp and well balanced. The moderate structure compliments its bright fruit character, which is in keeping with the winemaker's philosophy and style. Its bouquet reveals fresh aromas of citrus and grapefruit with a hint of newly-mown grass. As the wine warms in the glass, melon and pineapple flavors emerge. The finish is agreeably long and full.

This Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with poultry, fish and pasta dishes. It's perfect with rich sauces and soft cheese. It's also great for sipping - share a cool, refreshing glass with a friend!

From the Winery

Sauvignon Blanc is said to be one of the parents of Cabernet Sauvignon - the other being Cabernet Franc. Our premier Croze Sauvignon Blanc is an elegant...

Tasting Notes

Crisp acidity, highlighted by aromas of honeysuckle and passion fruit, make this easy-drinking wine a great choice as an aperitif or the perfect accompaniment to spicy Asian, seafood or chicken.

From the Winery

Iberian varietals. California terroir. Incredible wines.

Barreto Cellars is a Central Coast Winery dedicated to producing premium-quality wines featuring grape varietals from the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal). Having relatives who migrated to America from these regions, we have a strong connection and desire to develop wines utilizing these varietals, a number of which are grown in small amounts in select vineyards throughout California.

The Mediterranean climate and soil is very similar to much of California, providing us with the opportunity to create new varietal wines and blends unfamiliar to many wine...

Tasting Notes

Our Garnacha is reminiscent of the dense, spicy, Spanish red wines produced from this variety in its area of origin – Aragon. Due to minimal irrigation and severe pruning, its smaller berries and higher skin-to-juice ratio give it a deep color showing bright red hues with a tinge of blue. Subtle notes of pomegranate and cassis reveal themselves along with a slightly floral quality in the nose. Complex layers of strawberry and bright fruit combine in the palate for a delicious, lengthy finish. A medium-bodied wine, this Garnacha shows excellent balance, fresh acidity and bright flavors.

About Garnacha:

Garnacha, known as Grenache in France, originated from Aragon, Spain. From there, it moved along the medieval highway of the Ebro River, spreading eastward, and finally north of the...

Tasting Notes

The 2005 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is a delightfully flavorful and complex wine that pairs perfectly with seafood and poultry. It possesses a complex nose redolent of cantaloupe, cream, lime, tangerine, vanilla and oak. A long refreshing finish complements the viscous, full-bodied mouthfeel. We blended in 2% Semillon from the Granite Hills Vineyard to maximize complexity and enhance that full-bodied texture.

Tasting Notes

The 2005 Chardonnay is fruity, crisp and full-bodied. Focused aromas of light pear, ripe cantaloupe, and a touch of honeysuckle are woven between earthier elements. The flavors are complex and savory, revealing tropical and citrus fruit intertwined with a mineral quality. The palate is balanced, with a backbone of acidity evident in the lingering finish. This makes for a fresh, crisp and refreshing Chardonnay. Drink from mid-2006 onwards.

From the Winery

Dorcich Vineyard Chardonnay is the definitive expression of a fresh, crisp Chardonnay. Our goal is to craft a consistent expression of our distinctive terroir through a wine that is elegant, complex, and balanced. The fruit is blessed with rich floral and citrus fruit flavors from this 45-acre vineyard.

Winemaking for our Dorcich Vineyard...

Tasting Notes

Our 2006 Viognier jumps from the glass with hints of peach, apricot, honeysuckle and pear. The addition of Sauvignon Blanc lends a citrus note that finishes crisply, leaving you thirsting for more! Grown in a region quickly being recognized as one of the best sites for Viognier in California. Enjoy!

From the Winery

Hannah Nicole Vineyards is a family-owned winery producing award-winning Bordeaux and Rhone varietal wines in the eastern portion of Contra Costa County, California. On the edge of the California Delta Waterways, we enjoy long warm summers with cool evenings. During the average growing season, we receive less than 1 inch of rain! We enjoy daytime temperatures that occasionally rise to triple digits and then drop more than 40 degrees in the evening,...

Tasting Notes

This interpretation of the king of Spanish wines dares to break from tradition by capturing the upfront fruitiness of the variety and presenting it to the palate with a smooth, velvety texture that adds to its pleasant finish.

From the Winery

Iberian varietals. California terroir. Incredible wines.

Barreto Cellars is a Central Coast Winery dedicated to producing premium-quality wines featuring grape varietals from the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal). Having relatives who migrated to America from these regions, we have a strong connection and desire to develop wines utilizing these varietals, a number of which are grown in small amounts in select vineyards throughout California.

The Mediterranean climate and soil is very similar to much of California, providing us with the opportunity to create new...

Tasting Notes

Aromas of cherries, plums, cocoa and toasted vanilla. The Pinot Noir brings crisp acidity and soft tannins while the Syrah showcases a sexy mid-palate and long end-finish. Overall this wine speaks of red and dark fruit infused with blueberry and mineral qualities.

From the Winery

Vinum, cantus, amor - wine, song, love. Trademark words for Ceja Vineyards and the Ceja Family, third generation winegrowers in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. We match vines to terroir, planting each variety where it grows best. Fruit is handled gently to create our limited collection of hand-crafted wines. Enjoy with family, friends and your favorite dishes. ¡Salud!

Tasting Notes

This is a Pinot that tastes like a Pinot, not a "quasi-Syrah!" Medium ruby in color, it shows aromas of raspberry, pomegranate, red cherry, oak vanilla and light mineral-white pepper notes. Rich and ripe, yet structured with good acidity, the palate is filled with spicy raspberry-cherry fruit, sublime mineral notes throughout, and finishes with a round, integrated oak fatness in the background. Deceptively full-bodied, it should reveal more layers with additional bottle age.

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"Redline" is a term for maximum engine revolutions. Used in the context of auto racing & harkening back to winemaker Larry Roberts' racing photographer days - it also implies top performance, which Larry is dedicated to achieving with Redline Wines.

Balance, density, richness, structure, complexity - the Redline winemaking...

Tasting Notes

Our 2005 Merlot exhibits a lovely dark ruby color in the glass. On the nose, you'll find complex aromas of cherry, cigar tobacco, red plum and currant. The palate is dense, with loamy mocha-cherry, currant, plum, toasty oak and a touch of blueberry. This is a Merlot with concentration, complexity and classic structure.

From the Winery

Established in 1996, our artisan vineyard is 40 acres of beautiful hilltop overlooking the east side of Paso Robles. The property was previously home to two other premium labels, and judging from Penman Springs releases since, the tradition of fine wine production is in good hands!