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

 

 

2023 Sauvignon Blanc

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Grapes from San Diego County.

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

 

 

2020 Barbera

100% Barbera

Grapes from San Diego County.

Deep garnet in color. Aromas of red cherry, blackberry, dried strawberry, black pepper and dried herbs.  WOW!  This is a big wine with bright acidity!  Fruit forward, full-bodied and high acidity.  Tart cherry, blackberry, smoke, tobacco, black pepper and licorice.  Bellissima!  A lingering finish that captivates all your senses!  Picture this - a beautiful summer sunset, a slight ocean breeze, sipping a glass of Barbera with your sweetie or better yet, with the whole gang!  This wine wants to be shared!

Food Pairings: Grilled pork chops with mushroom risotto; Pizza with grilled vegetables; Tajarin pasta (Italian pasta) with truffles (expensive but oh, so delicious!) and cheeses such as Pecorino, Fontina and Gouda.

ALC. 13.4%

$42

 

2021 Tannat

100% Tannat

Grapes from Paso Robles.

Deep ruby in color.  Aromas of blackberry, black currant, black cherry, tobacco, smoke and baking spices.  Smooth and lingering, this wine is fruit forward, full-bodied, big tannins and balanced acid.  Blackberry, black currant, black cherry, tobacco, smoke and spices.  A long and lingering finish with dominate flavors of black fruits, spice and smoke.  Sip, Sip hurrah!  This wine is a chameleon.  Dress up or dress down – this is your go-to wine for all your occasions!  Enjoy the fun!

Food Pairings:  Carne asada fajitas; Grilled pork chops with grilled veggies; Roasted lamb with roasted sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts with a balsamic reduction and cheeses such as Parmesan, Aged Cheddar and Gouda.

ALC. 13.4%

$48

 

2021 Zinfandel

100% Zinfandel

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 Petite Sirah

100% Petite Sirah

Grapes from San Diego County.

Deep purple in color.  Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, prune, cinnamon and tobacco.  BIG, BOLD AND SASSY!  Fruit forward, full-bodied, big tannins and nice acidity.  Blackberry, blueberry, prune, black pepper, cinnamon, cocoa and tobacco.  This wine is smooth, elegant, sultry and ever changing!  Once you think you know what’s going on, it presents such new and alluring flavors, you are back at square one!!  She will take you down many paths but the reward at the end of each path is well worth the adventure!  So, sit back, buckle up and enjoy!

Food Pairings:  BBQ baby rack ribs with Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce; Portabella mushroom burgers with the fixings; Cassoulet and fresh baked rustic french bread and cheeses such as Aged Gouda, Parmesan and Aged Goat Cheese.

ALC. 14.0%

$50

 

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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