Blend:

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes:

Very dark, opaque purple. On the nose are aromas of black currants, cherries, raspberries and vanilla. A hint of rosemary. On the palate, flavors of red currants, dried cherries and blackberry dominate. This wine is very well structured with solid acidity and moderate tannins. This is a Cabernet that will definitely lay down for a few years. Vanilla bean and a hint of clove carry through on the long, silky finish.

Food Pairings:

Prime rib and beef tenderloin

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Blend:

100% Chardonnay

Tasting Notes:

Aged without oak and does not go through malolactic fermentation, showcasing the tropical fruit flavors of the grape. The bright acidity from the cool growing region of Monterey is prevalent throughout the palate. On the nose I get pineapple, bananas, lemons and a hint of coconut. The palate is consistent with the nose, except for the addition of a little lime rind on the finish.

Food Pairings:

Brie Cheese, Shrimp Cocktail, Caesar Salad

Awards and Reviews:

• Wine Enthusiast Rating: 84: This is a rich, fruity Chardonnay that’s sweet in pineapple, orange and buttered toast flavors. A nice cut of acidity provides needed balance.
  
• Wine Enthusiast Magazine: 84 points (November, 2011)
• Vineyard and Winery Magazine’s NextGen Wine Competition: Silver Medal
• KBCS’ Food and Wine Editor, David Narsai: Herbal, toasty, fresh-baked bread aroma with hints of spice and pineapple. Fermented to show off those very qualities. A nice balance on the palette at a very pleasing price.

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Blend:

89% Zinfandel, 11% Petite Sirah

Tasting Notes:

On the nose are classic zinfandel aromas. Blackberries, cherries, boysenberries and a spicy white pepper. A hint of herbaceousnessl rosemary and thyme. Very balanced, nice acidity due to coastal influence on the vineyard. The alcohol is subdued, giving the fruit a chance to shine. Cherries and blackberries are prominent in the mid-palate. The spice carries through to the finish, which lingers nicely.

Food Pairings:

Sausage, pizza and BBQ

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Blend:

Blend: 75% Syrah, 25% Petite Sirah

Tasting Notes:

Meaty, bacon and leather aromas. A subtle smokiness. Cherry and raspberry. A hint of vanilla. Raspberries are the dominant fruit flavor in the palate. And the meatiness also carries through. Solid acidity balances well with moderate tannins and the fruit flavors. Velvety on the finish with a bit of earth and sweet cherry.

Food Pairings:

Smoked lamb, roasted pork and grilled Portobello mushrooms

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Blend:

82% Sauvignon Blanc, 18% Semillon

Tasting Notes:

A very pale straw and crystal clear. On the nose, get aromas of bright citrus fruits, wet grass and lemon rind. A mouth-watering acid on the palate gives way to grapefruits, herbs and lime rinds. Very refreshing.

Food Pairings:

Shrimp, chicken salad and Thai food

Awards and Reviews:

• Wine Enthusiast Rating: 86: Good price for a wine that combines the acidity you want in a Sauvignon Blanc with plenty of ripe tangerine, lime, green grass and vanilla flavors. There’s a honeyed finish, but the wine is fundamentally dry.
  
• Vineyard and Winery Management’s NextGen Wine Competition: Bronze Medal for Sauvignon Blanc over $10.
• Food and Wine Magazine: Pairing with “Lobster, Clam and Kimchi Stew.”

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Food Pairings:

BBQ meats, pasta with red sauce and goat cheese

Awards and Reviews

• This wine was not sent for review due to small production size.

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Blend:

100% Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes:

A lighter purple color that can be seen through. The nose opens up with cherry cola, barnyard and earth. Medium acid with soft tannins. The palate concurs with the nose, although there are strawberry flavors on the tart finish. A little more earth driven than a typical California Pinot Noir. Hints of all-spice, vanilla, cinnamon and rosemary on the finish.

Food Pairings:

Mushroom Risotto, Cedar-plank Salmon and Grilled Lamb Chops

Awards and Reviews:

• Mark Squires’ E-Zine on Wine: “Aged in French oak, only 40% new, this Pinot Noir (1,612 cases produced, $32) is pretty much along the lines of earlier versions, soft and ripe, with a little
  burst of acidity in the background, pleasing fruit and a clean demeanor. Pleasant and straightforward, it goes down easy, without much succulence, though, seeming a bit stolid, but also tasty. Drink young. 87 points.
• 2011 Critics Challenge: Silver Medal
• Wine Review Online: 91 Points. The stated 14.5% alcohol would suggest this is a muscular over-the-top type of Pinot Noir.  But it isn’t.  There’s certainly ripeness, but a lovely marriage of ripe fruit notes and layers of savory elements makes it work.  A surprising delicacy emerges in the finish. Michael Apstein

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Blend:

100% Grenache

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of fresh strawberries, raspberries and cherries. A fresh creaminess with a hint of rosemary. A touch of vanilla. On the palate, the fruit flavors are a little more subtle. Dried strawberries and cranberries with some sweet cherry. A touch of smokiness. Solid acidity and long finish.

Food Pairings:

Paella, BBQ chicken wings and calamari in tomato sauce.

Awards and Reviews:

• This wine was not sent for review due to small production size.

Materials:

• Fact Sheet
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• Front Label
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Blend:

100% Chardonnay

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of butterscotch, pineapples, bananas and coconut. Hints of lemon rind, vanilla and a bit of spice. On the palate, the toasty oak is well balanced with the bright acidity. The fruit really shines in the mid-palate. Bananas and pineapples are prominent, along with a bit of fresh granny smith apple. Toasted coconut shavings, butter and spicy oak on the long, smooth finish.

Food Pairings:

Seared scallops, Oven-roasted chicken, Dungeness Crab with Vermouth sauce and Coconut shrimp.

Awards and Reviews

• Santa Cruz Mountain Sentinel: Sip of the week
  

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• Fact Sheet
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