Mourvèdre, 2007
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. $32.00 Limited availibility
Young Vine Zinfandel, 2007 (Just released)
Aged 20 months in American and French oak barrels, 145 cases produced.
Tasting notes: Bright aromas of tart cherry and fresh raspberry with a hint of smoke. Smooth and soft on the palate with a plush flavor of peppery berry compote lingering on the finish. $32.00
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
50% Syrah, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Zinfandel, aged 20 month in French, American and Hungarian oak barrels. 170 cases produced.
Tasting notes: 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, 2008 (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. $55.00
Symphonie des Cepages, 2008 (Just released)
59% Cabernet sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 9% Petit Verdot, aged 20 month in French oak barrels. 245 cases produced.
Tasting notes: Luscious fruitfull aromas of black cherry, cassis and crushed herbs. Mellow oak flavors with shades of vanilla grace the elegant palate and linger on the finish. Supple enough to drink now but will age well. $ 48.00
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, 45% new. 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 Limited availability.
Pinot Noir, Chell Vineyard, York Mountain, 2008 (Just released)
Dijon clone 115, aged 14 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. 72 cases produced.
Tasting notes: Smoky aromas of wild strawberries, earthy and fruity flavors of ripe cherries; rich and silky tannins on the finish. $ 42.00
Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, 2008 (Just released)
From Fiddlestix vineyard, Dijon clones 113, 115 and 667, aged 14 months in French oak barrels, 45% new. 170 cases produced .
Tasting notes: Spicey aromas of dried cherries and rose petals, dense flavors of cherry fruit and blackberry. Soft tannins with a hint of smoke linger with a subtle acid finish. $49.00
Pinot Noir, Maridel Vineyard, Avila Valley 2007
Dijon clones 113, 114 and 115; aged 12 month in French oak barrels, 40% new; 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 Limited availability