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The new kid on the block in the Santa Ynez Valley this is a fascinating Rhone Varietal. Aromas of pineapple and key lime present on the nose. The mouth feel is crisp but weighty with minty freshness. The finish is smooth and clean. A truly unique wine to explore. -
Vermentino is an Italian grape widely planted in Sardinia. Here in the Santa Ynez Valley this wine is sourced from the Sanger Estate Vineyard near Happy Canyon. It is a light but extremely complex wine that can express white peach, lime and pink grapefruit with subtle notes of crushed rocks and citrus zest. A bit over the top but sounded cool. 60 cases made. -
100% Grenache Rose'. Bright berry aromas, crisp and refreshing. No residual sugar. -
Sourced from the La Presa Vineyard in Santa Ynez Valley, a unique co-fermented wine made from 65% Roussanne and 35% Grenache Blanc producing a creamy, bold and structured white wine reminiscent of a classic Rhone White Blend. -
Sourced from the La Presa Vineyard in Santa Ynez Valley. Starting brix 25 w/pH of 3.52. Barrel fermented and aged for 8 months sur lie in 30% New American oak. Partial malolactic fermentation leaves structure and balance in tact. 75 cases produced. -
The first vintage of Gruner Veltliner from the world famous hills of Santa Rita. Sourced from Fiddlestix Vineyard an excellent example of the this Austrian's grapes potential. Stainless steel fermented crisp, clean with no residual sugar. -
Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. A traditional Rhone-style wine. Each grape from a different vineyard in Santa Ynez. One barrel of each was used to create the blend. The unique label a new creation meant to capture the essence of blending wines, colors and life. I call it a Fire Wave. Enjoy now or hold up to 3-4 yrs. -
This year the blend is 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc. The structure is more readily apparent than past vintages. The tannins are layered and complex. The Merlot imparts lovely hints of plum while the Cabernets provide deepening blackcurrent with a hint of eucalyptus. 66 cases produced. -
Sourced from the SYV Vineyard in Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara this is a Rhone Varietal with a velvety and fruit driven profile. The tannins are soft and the wine is very approachable now but will only increase in complexity with time. Easy to Enjoy now or hold up to 2-3 years. 53 cases produced. -
Medium bodied with bright boysenberry jam, black pepper and licorice notes. Smooth and easy drinking. -
Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir. Sourced from the Sanger & Hayes Vineyard in Sweeney Canyon, three clones were used to produce a slightly more robust Pinot Noir, 777, Pommard and 115. Aged in 35% new French Oak this wine offers up multiple layers to peel back and explore. -
Possessing a bright nose, inky texture, fantastic structure with plenty of tannins for those who like wines that age well. Sourced from La Presa Vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley and aged in 35% New American Oak, giving the nose a distinctive vanilla aroma. -
The fourth vintage sourced from the Sanger Estate Vineyard in the eastern portion of the Santa Ynez Valley next to the Happy Canyon AVA. This year the wine presents a bright fruit forward profile with mild tannins, making it ridiculously easy to enjoy. Recent years of elevated temperatures are creating a fantastic environment for all the Bordeaux varietals! 30% New American oak for a hint of vanilla. -
100% Cabernet Franc. Cherry and roasted red pepper aromas. Full-bodied. A cult classic. -
From the Sanger Estate Vineyard this is a big, bold, inky wine. Classic deep purple in color those looking for depth found it. This wine also contains a bit of residual sediment, so don’t be surprised if there is a little grit at the end of the bottle. Unfiltered and more natural this wine will fill up our mouth nicely. -
Another new varietal! This exciting addition to the lineup is powerful, bold and complex. A classic varietal from the Rioja region of Spain, the vines love the heat on the east side of Santa Ynez and produce deeply colored wines with fantastic aging potential. While approachable now with blackberry and chocolate notes, time will only prove to add complexities that will be exciting to disseminate and explore.
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