Our 2016 Rosé of Pinot Noir is a beautiful salmon color in the glass and offers floral aromatics of peach blossom, jasmine and wild strawberry. Balanced acidity makes this a light, refreshing wine with flavors of peach, raspberry and rose petals. A delightful aperitif, it also pairs well with light dishes such as shellfish or semi-soft cheeses.
Our Reserve Sauvignon Blanc was allowed to hang an a bit longer than our Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc lots to obtain a riper more full bodied profile. It was then night harvested to maintain its aromatics. The fruit was received in the cellar, where the grapes were pressed whole cluster. The fermentation was completed at cool temperatures to maintain and enhance the natural, varietal flavors and aromas and then all of the juice was sent to neutral barrels to mature. The final blend captures the lovely fresh qualities of Sauvignon Blanc while representing some of its richer more tropical notes of a Sauvignon Blanc aged in oak barrels.
Our 2015 Viognier continues to spring of bright and racy vintages Alexander Valley has provided us. Very floral and perfumed with orange blossoms and notes of honey. Aromas of mandarin orange and dried apricots compliment the delicate floral notes and bring a sweet freshness to the aroma. This Viognier has only partial malolactic fermentation, so the palate is crisp and refreshing with delicate touches of honey, orange and apricot that finish with a brisk acidity to round it all out.
Light, refreshing and just a touch sweet with intense notes of papaya, honeycomb and elderflower. Less than 200 cases produced.
A steely dry aromatic blend of Muscat, Viogner and Sauvignon Blanc held briefly in stainless steel. Effusively aromatic with notes of star jasmine, mandarin orange, apricot and a linalool note. The aroma literally jumps out of the glass. bright, clean fresh flavor profile with mandarin, apricot, floral flavors. The palate is tight and streamlined with crisp acid that keeps the wine focused on the intense aroma and flavor profiles.
One of our most popular wines, a dry sparkling shiraz!
Deep violet in the glass, the 2014 Cab/Shiraz blend offers aromas of black fig, black cherry and blueberry with notes of vanilla bean. Enveloping flavors of wild brambleberry and black currant mingle with hints of licorice and toasted caramel on the finish. Coating upon the palate, the rich mouthfeel is balanced with bright acidity and good structure leading to an insatiably long finish. Multi-layered with strong tannins, this wine will age well over the next 7 to 8 years.
This is our second year sourcing Grenache from this special little ranch in the Russian River Valley and
we could not be more excited about the results. Grenache like many of the Rhone varieties can
express itself in many ways and this vineyard expression provides explosive fruit with crushed strawberries, cranberry and an almost "grapey" profile, followed by aromatics of rose petal, cranberry and a warm brick character. The wine is crimson red with fleshy, full, sweet mouthfeel that lingers with you through to your next sip.
Petite Sirah is rarely petite and this wine will not disappoint! Overt notes of red plum and fresh grape dominate the aromatics with touches of chocolate and dried red fruits lending to the profile. The weight is medium bodied with a balanced fruit driven profile that ends with a chewy tannins and jammy fruit and black pepper notes.
This Shiraz is layered, with interesting notes of sarsaparilla, black licorice, vanilla bean, dried prunes and smokey cherry liqueur. It also shares a Syrah aromatic typicity, being meaty with glazed or teriyaki beef notes. The flavors tend towards more fresh fruit with fresh grapes flavors and notes of earth, chocolate and sweet cherry liqueur.
Our 2015 Alexander Valley Chardonnay opens with sumptuous aromas of Asian pear and lemon zest with a touch of hazelnut. Upon the palate, flavors of apple, melon and honey figs are accented with a touch of caramel vanilla. Rich and spreading, well-balanced acidity leads to a crisp, elegant finish.
Immediately present in this wine are seductive layers of fleshy black cherries, cassis, dark chocolate and fresh raspberries which are complimented with dusty, tobacco leaf aromas; these are classic Cabernet Sauvignon notes. I find that when you smell a wine you start to anticipate how it will taste based upon its aroma. This wine delivers on all its aromatic potential. It is young, fresh and dense, but also has a tremendous richness with tiers of dark berries, dark chocolate, and cassis. This wine is one to enjoy now and one to lie down, it should age beautifully!
The 2013 Vintage Select Cabernet Sauvignon displays wonderful attributes that are stylish, polished and pure in aroma and flavor. Enticing aromas of ripe currant, blackberry puree, cassis, juicy black plum, tar, smoked cherries and chocolate covered berries leap out of the glass and assault the senses. The aroma rewards with more oxygen and patience as new layers of complexity continually present themselves.
The flavors run rich and deep and display Cabernet Sauvignon at its ripest and most opulent. Flavors of cassis, dark-rich berries, plum sauce and currant jam echo the aroma, and present a stylish wine that graces the palate. The mouth is concentrated but not heavy or tannic, allowing the flavors to glide through the mouth effortlessly.
This Merlot has a complex aromatic palate with notes of green olives and dried tobacco leaves and a touch of tea leaf. There is an inherent dustiness intermingled with notes of cedar and chocolate. This wine is medium-full bodied with pleasantly chewy tannins. Flavors of dried herbs, cedar and dusty nuances mix with olives and dried black cherries bringing a lot of nuance and depth.
Classic Pinot Noir aromas abound in this delightful wine. Wilted rose petals, dried cherries, zesty raspberries and Maraschino cherries fill the glass with a core of rich, pure fruit notes. Subtle notes of minerality and mixed red berries are displayed on the palate. The framework of this wine is delicate. The tannins are supple and have richness without being heavy or tannic in the mouth. Pure fruit notes carry from the aroma through the taste with a long, lingering finish.
Full bodied with aromas of dark plum, lavender and thyme with a rustic minerality.
The Triple Play is a Syrah based blend that is co-fermented with a small percentage of Viognier (white wine grape) and then blended with a small percentage of Petite Sirah. A very exotic blend with sweet blackberry syrup notes, exotic spices, cedar, dried grape fruit rolls, smoke and sweet black olives.
In baseball, triple plays are rare, but winning 3 World Series™ titles in 5 years is even more rare! In celebration of the 2014 World Series Champion™ San Francisco Giants,™ and just in time for Opening Day, Wattle Creek is releasing a limited edition World Series wine. The Triple Play Red is a luscious blend of Syrah (co-fermented with Viognier) and Petite Sirah from Sonoma’s Alexander Valley. Like the Giants, it’s yet another triumph from Northern California.
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Aromas of citrus fruits and star jasmine are complemented by a touch of soft floral spice in our 2015 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc. Tropical flavors of pineapple, passionfruit and lychee are accented with a touch of grapefruit and straw. Crisp acidity and a juicy freshness deliver a clean finish, sure to be a summertime favorite!
The Alexander Valley Sauvignon Blanc displays the richness and tropical side of Sauvignon Blanc when grown in a warmer region. The aromas are intense Lychee fruit with floral, honeysuckle and white grapefruit notes. Boxwood and fennel root and a vague straw character give it varietal interest and complexity. The palate is fleshy, with weight and viscosity and a touch of acidity to keep things streamlined. The uniqueness of the Alexander Valley's hot days and cool nights show the potential of Sauvignon Blanc's more lush and exotic side.
