Mourvèdre, 2007 (Just released)
100% Mourvèdre, aged 20 months in Neutral French oak barrels. 72 cases produced.
Tasting notes: Quintessential aromas of Mourvèdre: Lush plum and cherry fruit, smoke, and earth dominate the nose. The smooth texture emphasizes fruit flavors that linger on a silky finish. $32.
Enfant Prodigue, 2006
38% Mourvedre, 37% Syrah and 25% Zinfandel, aged 20 months in French and American oak barrels. 235 cases produced.
Tasting notes: Very earthy with sweet aromas of fresh wild mushrooms and spicey charred meat. Flavors of roasted dark plum; Firmly structured with lively tannins and tangy acidity giving it a lasting juicy finish. $35.00
Cuvee des Artistes, 2007 (Just released)
50% Syrah, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Zinfandel, aged 20 month in French, American and Hungarian oak barrels. 170 cases produced.
Tasting notes: Upon release this young wine shows aromas of red and black curran with a hint of sage; Soft in mid palate with licorice and blackberry flavors that linger elegantly on the finish with peppery anis notes. $ 38.00
Cuvée des Trois Cépages, 2007 (Just released)
67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc and 16% Merlot, aged 20 months in French oak barrels. 145 cases produced.
Tasting notes: Classic Bordeaux style wine; From the aroma on, there is a cascade of black fruit, blackberry, cassis and licorice; Structured firm tannins promise a great aging potential. $49.00
Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, 2006
From Fiddlestix Vineyard, Dijon clones 113, 115 and 667. 15% Whole cluster fermentation; aged 14 months in French oak barrels. 145 cases produced.
Tasting notes: Spicy aromas of dried rose petals, violets, and a hint of smoke lead to blackberry and cherry fruit flavors on the palate. The elegance and harmonious balance of acidity shown by this young wine are a promise of great aging potential. $48.00
Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, 2007
From Fiddlestix vineyard, Dijon clones 113, 115 and 667. aged 12 months in French oak barrels. 120 cases produced .
Tasting notes: Aromas of wild strawberries, violets and rose petals with luscious flavors of black plums and dark red cherries; Lingering silky tannins with a subtle hint of smoke. $55.00
Pinot Noir, Maridel Vineyard, Avila Valley 2007
Dijon clones 113, 114 and 115; aged 12 month in French oak barrels; 120 cases produced.
Tasting notes: Earthy aromas of dried cherries, lean and elegant, very Burgundian in style with smoky flavors of raspberry and dark plum. $45.00
Late Harvest Viognier, 2008
Picked at 31 brix, fermented half way on skins then pressed, fermentation finished in neutral french oak barrel. 4.6% RS, 14.7% Alc. 30 cases produced.
Tasting notes: Aromas of exotic flowers, honeysuckle and almond with luscious lingering flavors of white peaches, apricots and banana. $ 32.00 ( 375 ml)