Mourvèdre, 2005
100% Mourvèdre, aged 20 months in Neutral French oak barrels. 122 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 availability

East Knoll Cuvee, 2005
58% Syrah cofermented with 42% Zinfandel and aged 20 month in American and French oak barrels. 220 cases produced.
Tasting notes: Fermenting these two varietals together created magic. The aroma is a pot-pourri of dried flowers, violets and dark spices with earthy tones. A silky texture with hints of wild raspberries leads to an elegant finish with balanced acidity. $32.00

Enfant Prodigue, 2006 (Just released)
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

Cuvée des Trois Cépages, 2006
71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 14% Merlot, aged 20 months in French oak barrels. 170 cases produced.
Tasting notes: Classic Bordeaux style wine; From the aroma on, there is a cascade of black fruit, blackberry, cassis and licorice; Supple tannins with hints of tobacco leaf and vanilla lead to a gracious finish. $45.00

Cuvée des Artistes, 2005
52% Syrah, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Zinfandel, aged 20 months in American, Hungarian and French oak barrels. 258 cases produced.
Tasting notes: Aromatic bouquet of dark spices and blackberry. A dusty cedar note leads to complex oak flavors in the mouth, complemented by a peppery licorice finish. $38.00


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 (Just released)
Tasting notes:
This purely dessert wine has aromas of exotic flowers, honeysuckle and almond with luscious lingering flavors of white peaches, apricots and banana. $ 32.00 ( 375 ml) 360 bottles produced.