2016 Verdelho
The color is light to medium with green hues at the edge of the glass. The wine opens with fresh aromas of kiwi, Pippin apple, and lemon zest. With time in the glass, a second wave of aromas appears: apricot, melon, pear and tropical notes of guava and mango. Flavors parallel the aromas. In the mouth, the texture is rich, round and silky, yet delicate. The wine finishes very crisp and racy, a multi-faceted wine for warm spring/summer afternoons and evenings.
Food Pairings: Our Verdelho excels when paired with delicate white fish like trout & Petrale sole, niçoise salad and ripe, freshly sliced fruits. Mild white cheeses, both creamy and hard, along with goat cheese pair particularly well.
| Production: | 110 Cases |
| Blend: | 100% Verdelho |
| Cooperage: | Stainless Steel & neutral French Oak |
| Release: | May 2017 |
| Other Information: | Vineyard; Vintage; Harvest, Fermentation, & Aging |
2016 “The Princess” Rosé
The color is cranberry red with blue and violet hues at the edge of the glass. Predominate aromas are very floral, reminiscent of roses and honeysuckle. Fruit aromas begin with Bing cherry and strawberry with hints of pomegranate, kiwi, and lemon zest. Flavors are similar with bright acidity, followed by a round and silky texture. The finish is crisp and clean, very refreshing while inviting another glass!
Food Pairings: This Rosé is excellent with fresh sliced fruits, with lighter tangy cheeses, appetizers, or with delicate fish courses such as trout and filet of sole.
| Production: | 84 Cases |
| Blend: | Sangiovese 93% Grenache 7% |
| Cooperage: | Stainless Steel with Surlie |
| Release: | April 2017 |
| Other Information: | Vineyard; Vintage; Harvest, Fermentation, & Aging |
2013 Calafia Cabernet Sauvignon
The color is ruby red with a purple hue. The black fruit aromas are of blackberry, licorice and cassis with allspice and dark chocolate nuances. The flavors are also of black fruits with nutmeg and cinnamon notes. The wine’s texture is round and coating with subtle French oak nuances in the finish. Very approachable now, it can age another 10-12 years.
| Production: | 240 Cases |
| Blend: | Cabernet Sauvignon 83% Malbec 12% Petit Sirah 5% |
| Cooperage: | 100% French Oak |
| Release: | October 2016 |
| Other Information: | Vineyard; Vintage; Harvest, Fermentation, & Aging |
2013 La Reina, Estate Bottled
The color is a deep bright red with a violet hue. The aromas are of black fruit: currant, blackberry, black cherry and allspice. There are nuances of clove, nutmeg, and dark chocolate. Flavors follow the aromas; again with black fruit like elderberry, cassis, and licorice with hints of spiace and new French oak. On the palate the wine is silky, yet coating followed by sweet fine-grain tannins in the finish. Elegance is the keynote-word overall, both for near term drinking and bottle aging. This wine can age over 10 years.
| Production: | 100 Cases |
| Blend: | Cabernet Sauvignon 66% Malbec 25% Petit Verdot 9% |
| Cooperage: | 100% French Oak |
| Release: | December 2016 |
| Other Information: | Vineyard; Vintage; Harvest, Fermentation, & Aging |
2012 La Reina, Estate Bottled
The color is a deep ruby red with a magenta hue. the aromas are of black fruit; currant, blackberry, clove, black cherry, and fig. there are nuances of clove, nutmeg, and dark chocolate. Flavors follow the aromas again with black fruit such as elderberry, cassis, and licorice with hints of nutmeg, allspice, and new French oak. On the palate the wine is silky, yet coating followed by sweet fine-grain tannins in the finish. Elegance is the keynote-word overall, both for near term drinking and bottle aging. This wine can age over 10 years.
| Production: | 125 Cases |
| Blend: | Cabernet Sauvignon 67% Malbec 21% Petit Verdot 12% |
| Cooperage: | 100% French Oak |
| Release: | October 2015 |
| Other Information: | Vineyard; Vintage; Harvest, Fermentation, & Aging |
2010 LaReina, Estate Bottled
The color is a rich vermilion red with a purple hue. The aromas are of black fruit: currants, licorice, black berry, clove and dry forest floor. There are nuances of spice and dark baker’s chocolate. The flavors follow with concentrated black fruits like fig and cassis with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon and oak. The wine’s texture is coating, round and full followed by fine-grain tannins in the finish. The wine is very approachable and will display more elegance with airing in the glass.
| Production: | 125 Cases |
| Blend: | Cabernet Sauvignon 79% Malbec 11% Petit Verdot 10% |
| Cooperage: | 100% French Oak |
| Release: | May 2014 |
| Other Information: | Vineyard; Vintage; Harvest, Fermentation, & Aging |