2017 Verdelho
The color is light to medium yellow with green hues. The wine opens with fresh aromas of Fuji apple, lemon zest and kiwi. With time in the glass, a second wave of aromas appears: melon, pear, apricot and tropical notes of guava and mango. Flavors parallel the aromas. In the mouth, the texture is round and silky, with delicacy. 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: | 105 Cases |
| Blend: | 100% Verdelho |
| Cooperage: | Stainless Steel & neutral French Oak |
| Release: | April 2018 |
| Other Information: | Vineyard; Vintage; Harvest, Fermentation, & Aging |
2017 “The Princess” Rosé
The color is pomegranate red with violet and indigo hues in the meniscus. Fruit aromas are delicate and begin with strawberry, Bing cherry and roses. Hints of kiwi, pomegranate and lemon zest. Flavors follow the aromas as a mélange of fresh fruit. There is bright acidity on the palate, followed by a round, velvety texture. The finish is crisp, clean and refreshing, certainly inviting another glass. A santé!
Food Pairings: This Rosé is excellent with fresh sliced fruits, savory cheeses, several appetizers, or with delicate fish such as trout or filet of sole.
| Production: | 110 Cases |
| Blend: | Pinot Noir 100% |
| Cooperage: | Stainless Steel with Surlie Barrel aging |
| Release: | April 2018 |
| Other Information: | Vineyard; Vintage; Harvest, Fermentation, & Aging |
2015 Calafia Cabernet Sauvignon
The color is deep red with a violet hue. The black fruit aromas are of blackberry, nutmeg and cassis with allspice and dark chocolate. The flavors are also of black fruits with clove, spice and cinnamon notes. The wine’s texture is round and coating with subtle French oak nuances in the finish. Smooth and rich now, it can age another 8–10 years.
| Production: | 173 Cases |
| Blend: | Cabernet Sauvignon 76% Petit Verdot 14% Malbec 10% |
| Cooperage: | 100% French Oak |
| Release: | November 2018 |
| Other Information: | Vineyard; Vintage; Harvest, Fermentation, & Aging |
2015 La Reina, Estate Bottled
The color is scarlet red with a deep indigo hue. The black fruit aromas consist of blackberry, clove, nutmeg and allspice. There are nuances of bakers chocolate, licorice and cassis. Similar flavors follow the aromas including elderberry, currants and white pepper with subtle hints of French oak. On the palate the wine is silky, yet coating, followed by sweet, fine-grain tannins in the finish. Elegance is the key word overall, both for near term drinking and bottle-aging. This wine can age well over 10 years.
| Production: | 100 Cases |
| Blend: | Cabernet Sauvignon 56% Malbec 28% Petit Verdot 16% |
| Cooperage: | 100% French Oak |
| Release: | November 2018 |
| Other Information: | Vineyard; Vintage; Harvest, Fermentation, & Aging |
2014 La Reina, Estate Bottled
The color is a deep magenta red with a purple hue. The aromas are of black fruit: currant, blackberry, cherry and licorice. There are nuances of clove, nutmeg and dark chocolate. Flavors follow the aromas; black fruit like elderberry and cassis with hints of 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 key word overall, both for near term drinking and bottle-aging. This wine can age well over 10 years.
| Production: | 100 Cases |
| Blend: | Cabernet Sauvignon 68% Malbec 17% Petit Verdot 15% |
| Cooperage: | 100% French Oak |
| Release: | November 2017 |
| 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 |