Wines Currently Available for Purchase at the Winery or the On-Line Shop

 

2021 Sauvignon Blanc

100% Sauvignon Blanc.

Bronze – San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition

Grapes from San Diego County.

Medium yellow in color.  Aromas of white peach, passion fruit, lemon zest and bell peppers. Fruit forward with medium high acid.  Softens on the palette with flavors of white peach, lemon zest, passion fruit and a bit of slate.  Fresh and sultry – quite the lady!  A long and lingering finish that reminds you of a long summer day and has you asking “may I have another”!

Food Pairings:  Aspargus risotto; Grilled swordfish with wild herb rice; Vegetable spring rolls and cheeses such as Asiago, Gouda and Gruyere.

ALC. 13.8%

$34

 

2020 Vecchio Mondo

100% Barbera

Grapes from San Diego County.

Close your eyes, take in the aromas and taste this wine!  You are carried away to a “piccolo caffe” in Piedmont, Italy!  This is not a California Barbera, it is an “Old World” Barbera!  Medium ruby in color with a red tint.  Aromas of red cherry, dried strawberry, dried herbs, tobacco and earth.  Fruit forward with cherry, dried strawberry, mulberry, dried herbs, earthy notes, and tobacco.  Medium body. High acid which captivates your senses and intensifies the fruit.  A lingering finish with the dried fruits and earthy notes taking the lead in this big, yet delicate wine.  Enjoy your visit to the Piedmont!  Saluti!!

Food Pairings:  Barbecue pizza with grilled veggies such as red and green bell peppers, mushrooms and broccoli; Tajarin pasta (yum, Italian pasta made with a lot of egg yokes) and shaved truffles; Salmon on the plank with grilled asparagus and cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano, Gorgonzola and Taleggio.

ALC. 13.6%

$44

 

2020 The Roguester

100% Zinfandel

Grapes from San Diego County.

The Roguester!  This is a blend of three Zinfandel wines all produced in 2020, each with their own unique characteristic!  Alone, they were missing something.  Blending them brought forth their “super powers” to create a wine that is big, bold, balanced and frankly beautiful!  Dark ruby in color, long legs and aromas of blackberry, black cherry, red cherry, tobacco and vanilla.  Balanced acid and tannins allows the flavors of blackberry, black cherry, jam, sweet tobacco, vanilla and smoke to shine through.  A finish that keeps going and going – “to galaxies and beyond”!

Food Pairings:  Barbecue steak burgers on a toasted bun with spiced potato spears and winter romaine salad;  Roasted pork tenderloin with apricot preserves served with broccoli and sweet potato fries; Lamb stew with potatoes, carrots and onions; and cheeses such as Aged Parmesan, Feta and Stilton.

ALC. 13.8%

$48

 

2020 Malbec

100% Malbec

Grapes from San Diego County.

Deep ruby in color.  Aromas of sweet tobacco, jam, black cherry, blackberry, prune and vanilla.  Fruit forward, medium body, balanced tannins and acid. Oh, so smooth!  Black cherry, black raspberry, prune, jam, cocoa, sweet tobacco, cinnamon and vanilla.  Smooth and velvety, complex and lingering, elegant and mysterious – oh, what a finish!

Food Pairings:  Pizza on the BBQ with mushrooms and sausage; Pork and bean cassoulet with petite green salad with blush dressing; Grilled steak with roasted potatoes and root vegetables and cheeses such as

as Blue cheese, Provolone and Gouda.

ALC: 13.9%

$44

 

2020 My Fair Fella

70% Zinfandel, 20% Syrah, 10% Petite Sirah

Grapes from San Diego County.

An American Zin meets two French gals and is better for it!  Deep ruby in color.  Aromas of strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, boysenberry, blackberry, jam, butterscotch and sweet tobacco. Oh, so smooth!  Fruit forward, full-bodied and spot on acid and tannins.  Strawberry, raspberry, boysenberry, red cherry, cinnamon and sweet tobacco.  STOP! The finish just keeps going and going. A wine, with several personalities yet brings it home in an elegant and captivating way that calls out for summertime bar-b-ques, lazy days at the pool, exciting sailing adventures (Patrick), the celebration of the completion of a 20 mile hike (Jeannine and Ray) – or dinner with friends and family!  A wine that wants to be shared!

Food Pairings:  Lasagna with ground bison; Bar-b-que baby back ribs with Sweet Baby Ray’s sauce and coleslaw; French onion soup with homemade baguettes and cheeses such as Aged Havarti, Feta and Blue.

ALC. 13.8%

$46

 

2020 Cabernet Sauvignon

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Grapes from Alexander Valley, Somona County.

Deep ruby in color.  Nice legs!  Aromas of blackberry, black currant, black cherry, jam, red bell pepper, baking spices and cedar.  Full body, fruit forward, balanced acid and nice tannins.  Flavors of black cherry, blackberry, black currant, prune, jam, baking spices, cedar, leather and a hint of cocoa.  A finish that lingers, lingers and lingers – and it is still going!!  Flavors full of dark fruit, jam, cedar and leather.  A big wine that is smooth, elegant and alluring – it literally seduces you!  This wine is screaming – Date Night with my Sweetie!!!  So, grab your special someone and let the adventure begin!

Food Pairings:  Mac and Cheese (don’t knock it til you try it – delicious!); Oven roasted turkey, mash potatoes, cranberry sauce (thinking Thanksgiving!); Steak and blue cheese salad with apple slices and a strawberry blush wine vinegarette and cheeses such as Gruyere, Aged Cheddar and Blue Cheese.

ALC. 13.9%

$50

 

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