2021 Charbono
The color is a deep crimson red with an indigo hue. The wine opens with a brooding black fruit profile of cassis, licorice, and baker’s chocolate. The flavors are similar with hints of damp earth, wet forest floor, blackberries, exotic spices with French oak. The mouthfeel is elegant, rich, and silky which is unusual for Charbono which usually has chewy, sometimes drying tannins. The finish is very long with fine grain tannins for long term aging.
Food Pairings: The wine pairs well with wild game, osso buco and sharp cheeses.
| Production: | 74 Cases |
| Blend: | 100% Charbono |
| Cooperage: | 100% French Oak, 16 months aging |
| Release: | March 2023 |
| Other Information: | Vineyard; Vintage; Harvest, Fermentation, & Aging |
2021 Rockpile Zinfandel
The color is scarlet red with an indigo hue. The wine has a red and black fruit profile, a “Zinny” typicity. The aroma opens with blackberries, boysenberries, and pepper with hints of clove, cardamom, and cinnamon. Flavors are similar with hints of licorice and Asian spices. The palate is round, rich, suave, and textured. The finish has fine-grain tannins typical of higher elevation terroirs.
Food Pairings: Zinfandel classic pairings include grilled lamb, grilled beef and ribs though it goes beautifully with pastas, stews, and hearty cheeses too.
| Production: | 74 Cases |
| Blend: | 91% Zinfandel, 9% Charbono |
| Cooperage: | 100% French Oak, 20 months |
| Release: | October 2023 |
| Other Information: | Vineyard; Vintage; Harvest, Fermentation, & Aging |
2023 Verdelho
The color is medium yellow with green hues. The wine opens with fresh aromas of Pippin apples followed by citrus aromas of grapefruit, lime, lemon zest and kiwi. With time in the glass, riper aromas appear: melons, pear and apricot with tropical notes of mango. Flavors continue from the aromas. The mid-palate is round, coating, and lingers into a long, crisp finish. This is a multi-faceted wine for all occasions.
Food Pairings: Our Verdelho enhances seafood such as prawns or filet of sole. It also excels with niçoise salad, sliced fruits, and a variety of cheeses: both savory and creamy.
| Production: | 107 Cases |
| Blend: | 100% Verdelho |
| Cooperage: | Stainless Steel followed by French Oak Barrels |
| Release: | March 2024 |
| Other Information: | Vineyard; Vintage; Harvest, Fermentation, & Aging |
2022 “The Princess” Rosé
The color is coral pink with seashell hues in the meniscus. Fruit aromas begin with strawberry, Bing cherry, raspberry, and rose petal. Flavors are reminiscent of cranberry and pomegranate with hints of kiwi and lemon zest. There is a bright acidity on the palate, followed by a round, velvety texture. The finish is zesty, crisp, clean, and refreshing, certainly inviting another glass. Enjoy!
Food Pairings: This Rosé is excellent with fresh sliced fruits, savory cheeses, several appetizers, niçoise salad, scallops, shrimp, or with delicate fish such as trout or filet of sole.
| Production: | 97 Cases |
| Blend: | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Cooperage: | Stainless Steel |
| Release: | March 2023 |
| Other Information: | Vineyard; Vintage; Harvest, Fermentation, & Aging |
2020 Calafia Cabernet Sauvignon
The color is a deep magenta red with violet hues in the meniscus. The bright red and black aromas start with black cherry, boysenberry, blackberry, allspice, clove, cinnamon with hints of thyme. Flavors follow with an essentially black fruit profile: lingonberry, cassis, cardamom, dark baker’s chocolate and nutmeg. With time the elegance of subtle French oak appears. On the palate, the texture is round, mouth filling, silky smooth with fine grain tannins for aging. We recommend decanting or aeration before serving to increase texture.
| Production: | 145 Cases |
| Blend: | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 8% Malbec 7% Petit Verdot |
| Cooperage: | 100% French Oak |
| Release: | November 2023 |
| Other Information: | Vineyard; Vintage; Harvest, Fermentation, & Aging |
2020 La Reina, Estate Bottled
The color is rich ruby red with indigo blue notes in the meniscus. The bright black aromas start with black cherry, lingonberry, and blackberry, followed by licorice, cassis, clove, and cardamom. Flavors continue with black currant, cinnamon, dark chocolate, allspice, and turmeric. Distinctive and spicy French oak nuances come with time and air in the glass. The palate is silky with a layered and rich texture. The finish is persistent, coupled with fine-grain tannins for structure. This wine is elegant now, yet suitable for aging 15 years or more.
| Production: | 125 Cases |
| Blend: | 61% Cabernet Sauvignon 19% Petit Verdot 20% Malbec |
| Cooperage: | 100% French Oak |
| Release: | November 2023 |
| Other Information: | Vineyard; Vintage; Harvest, Fermentation, & Aging |