Wines Currently Available for Purchase at the Winery or the On-Line Shop
2023 Sauvignon Blanc
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Medium gold in color. Aromas of lemon peel, lemon grass, green bell pepper, white peach and wet stone. WOW! Fruit forward and high acidity which captivates the palette. Lemon, white peach, slate, a hint of grapefruit and green bell pepper. Crisp, clean and classy – this wine is “always on the ready” for a Saturday lunch with your besties, a quiet fall afternoon with good friends or a fun packed dinner with Lisa’s spaghetti and clams! Let the memory making - BEGIN!
Food Pairings: Lisa’s spaghetti and clams (and garlic!); Grilled salmon on a bed of fresh romaine; Nannette’s vegetable quiche and cheeses such as Brie, Goat and Camembert.
ALC. 12.9%
$38
2022 Cabernet Franc
100% Cabernet Franc
Grapes from San Diego County.
Deep ruby in color. Aromas of strawberry, raspberry, tart cherry, black cherry and green bell peppers. Fruit forward, full bodied, balanced acid and tannins. It is sweet and savory – oh, what a journey we are on! Tart cherry, raspberry, black cherry, green bell pepper, dried herbs, black pepper and sweet tobacco. The finish lingers with both red and black fruit and then it hits with green bell pepper and then the sweetness of tobacco. Wait – it’s still going with a final touch of leather and earthiness! WOW! What a ride! Such the gentlemen – elegant and so expressive! Did you know? Cabernet Franc is the father to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carménère (half-siblings)! We just love the entire family! Wine should breathe 30 minutes before enjoying – there is a lot going on in this bottle!
Food Pairings: Thanksgiving dinner – turkey, dressing, gravy, etc. (it will be perfect!); Grilled salmon with rice pilaf; Pasta with meat bolognaise and cheeses such as Chevre, Cheddar and Stilton.
ALC. 13.5%
$48
2021 Merlot
100% Merlot
Grapes from San Diego County.
Deep ruby in color. Cherry, boysenberry, black cherry, blackberry, cedar, baking spices, and violet. Balanced body, acid and tannins - they are singing in harmony! Fruit forward – black fruits galore – black cherry, blackberry, blueberry. Adding to the gang is cedar, baking spices, violet, chocolate and earth (aka potting soil). If I closed my eyes, I would think this is a Cabernet Sauvignon!! This Merlot has a long and lingering finish of black fruit, cedar and baking spices. I haven’t had a Merlot like this since before the movie “Sideways”!! Hello Merlot … Welcome Back!!
Food Pairings: Grilled chicken with wild rice and grilled veggies; Grilled lamb chops with dauphinoise potatoes and blanched asparagus; French onion soup (Julia Child”s recipe – if you have never made it – you must!!) and cheeses such as Blue cheese, Jarlsberg and Parmesan.
ALC: 14.5%
$48
2021 Zinfandel
100% Zinfandel
SILVER – San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition
Grapes from San Diego County.
Medium ruby in color. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, boysenberry, sweet tobacco, cinnamon and butterscotch. Fruit forward, full-bodied, balanced acid and tannins. NICE! Is this an Old World or New World Zin?! Boysenberry, blackberry, brambles, sweet tobacco, cinnamon, raisin and butterscotch. A long and lingering finish of warmth - black fruit, sweet tobacco, cinnamon and raisin. The finish is so smooth and warming, it is like dessert in a glass!! Whether alone or with food, this wine is an experience for your senses. So, relax, sip and enjoy the adventure!
Food Pairings: Barbecue baby back ribs with sweet BBQ sauce; Roasted turkey – think Thanksgiving!!; Stuffed green bell peppers with ground bison, sautéed onions and tomato sauce and cheeses such as Aged Parmesan, Feta and Stilon.
ALC. 14.3%
$46
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes from San Diego County.
Deep ruby in color. An explosion of aromas – black cherry, boysenberry, blackberry, green bell pepper, pencil lead, baking spices and smoke. WOW! Fingers crossed it tastes just as captivating! WOW! And the adventure continues! Full body, fruit forward, balanced acid and tannins – big and yet demure, smooth and yet intense – your senses are on an adventure! Black cherry, blackberry, green bell pepper, cedar, smoke, baking spices and a hint of black pepper. A long and lingering finish – I stopped counting at 10! This wine is perfect on its own and paired with food, would only enhance the experience! A late lazy afternoon, sun low in the sky, cool breeze from La Jolla, a few friends over, Ray’s making salmon on the plank – the perfect evening with the perfect wine and for croquet!
Food Pairings: Ray’s olive oil and lemon pepper salmon on the plank (seriously!); Bison stuffed green bell peppers with mushroom risotto; Dessert - old-fashioned bread pudding - and cheeses such as Aged Gouda, Blue cheese and Camembert.
ALC. 13.5%
$48
2022 Jeannette Late Harvest Syrah (Port-style)
100% Syrah
Grapes from San Diego County.
Smooth and sultry, rich and full-bodied, with a finish that captivates from the get-go! Notes of black and red fruits, baking spices, espresso and chocolate. This late harvest Syrah is a 2022 vintage, aged for two years in French oak. Named to honor Jeannine’s mother, Jeannette O’Brien, this wine is as captivating and grand as its namesake.
Food Pairings: Apple crisp with drizzled caramel; Diane’s pumpkin cheese cake; Chocolate, bitter-sweet chocolate, dark chocolate; and cheeses such as Gorgonzola, Roquefort and Stilton.
ALC. 20.0%, Residual Sugar 6%
$44 (375ml)
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