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

2019 Super Piedmont

50% Barbera, 50% Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

2022 Silver Medal - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Grapes from San Diego County.

Fact:  The Barbera grape has its origin from the Piedmont region of Italy.  When blending our estate Cabernet Sauvignon with our Barbera, we created our own version of a “Super Tuscan” which we hail as “Super Piedmont”!  The color, deep ruby with a red tint.  Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, dried herbs, smoke, and cedar.  Full-bodied, medium-high tannins and balanced acid.  Black cherry, blackberry, dried herbs and smoke combine in a long and lingering finish that captivates throughout!  Sit back, hold on and enjoy the adventure that awaits you!

Food Pairings:  Barbecue steaks with balsamic grilled brussel sprouts; Meat or vegetable lasagna with toasted garlic bread; Spanish white bean and chorizo stew and cheeses such as Cheddar, Aged Gouda, and Parmesan.

ALC. 13.6%

$44

2019 Petit Verdot

100% Petit Verdot

Grapes from San Diego County.

Known as a blending grape for Bordeaux wines to provide color, tannins and well, personality.  Petit Verdot is a grape that can stand on its own!  Deep ruby in color.  Aromas of black cherry, blueberry, blackberry and smoke.  Full-bodied, big tannins, balanced acid and oh, so smooth!  Dark fruits – black cherry and blueberry, violets, charcoal and smoke.  A smooth and complex finish that lingers on the palate and then POW – dark chocolate!  This little gem should be decanted to fully experience and appreciate the journey!  It is captivating at each turn - so buckle up, sit back and take your senses on an adventure not to be missed!

Food Pairings:  Grilled lamb chops with balsamic and olive oil drizzled grilled brussel sprouts; Pork roast with a medley of roasted potatoes and vegetables; Chinese takeout (YES!) and cheeses such as Aged cheddar, Gouda, and Gruyere.

ALC. 13.2%

$42

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 Cabernet Franc

100% Cabernet Franc

Silver – San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition

Gold, Best of Class - Toast of the Coast Wine Competition

Grapes from San Diego County.

Dark ruby with aromas of dried strawberries, raspberry, red cherry, blackberry, black cherry, vanilla and sweet tobacco.  Balanced acid and tannins.  Flavors of black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, sour cherry, green bell pepper, coffee, chocolate and sweet tobacco, take you on a journey of your senses.  This journey continues throughout a long and lingering finish.  What a ride!

Food Pairings:  Roast chicken with Provence herbs; Ratatouille; Stuffed green bell peppers – with rice, onions, spices and ground bison; and cheeses such as Chevre, Boursin, and Camembert.

ALC. 14.6%

$50

2019 Jeannette Late Harvest Cabernet Franc

100% Cabernet Franc.

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 Cabernet Franc is a 2019 vintage, aged for three 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; Poached peaches with raspberries; 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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