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.
Light, refreshing and just a touch sweet with intense notes of papaya, honeycomb and elderflower. Less than 200 cases produced.
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.
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.
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.
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!
One of our most popular wines, a dry sparkling shiraz!
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.
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.
