Our Wines

2023 Chenin Blanc

Clarksburg, CA

This wine has bright citrus notes on the nose, followed with hints of lemon curd and well balanced acidity.

Winemaking: Harvest Brix: 22 | Alcohol 13.2 | Yeast: Native/Wild | Ferment: Neutral oak barrels. Sur lees until bottled.

2023 St. Joe's

White Wine Blend, Lodi

72% Roussanne/28% Marsanne

Aromas of honeysuckle, jasmine, lanolin and white peach on the nose. The palate is rich and expansive.

Winemaking: Harvest Brix: 23.5 | Alcohol: 14.2 | Yeast: Native/Wild | Ferment: Pressed directly into neutral oak barrels. Sur lees for 10 months until bottled.

2021 Chardonnay

Shea Collins Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley

Notes of citrus and pear on the nose, with flavors of lemon curd and brûlée notes. Sur lees aging on this wine creates a rich texture.

Winemaking: Harvest Brix: 22.8 | Alcohol: 13.8 | Yeast: Native/Wild | Ferment: Neutral oak barrels. 100% malolactic fermentation.

2021 Whippet White

2021 Whippet White Blend

65% Roussanne/35% Viognier

Winemaking: Harvest Brix: 22-23.5 | Alcohol 13.5% | Yeast: Native/Wild | Ferment: Neutral oak barrels. Sur lees until bottled.

2023 Grenache Gris

Mokelumne River, Lodi

Strawberry, rose and watermelon rind fill the nose on this wine followed by hints of lime and baking spice. Despite the light color, this is a medium bodied red wine.

Winemaking: Harvest Brix: 23.0 | Alcohol: 14% | Yeast: Native/Wild | Ferment: This rosé was skin fermented in bins and punched down daily until approx. 4 brix. We then pressed to allow the primary fermentation to finish in the barrel.

2021 Red Blend

Cottonwood Vineyard Red Wine Blend, Carneros, Napa Valley

80% Grenache and 20% Syrah

Carneros is known for its relatively cooler temperatures due to the marine fog and breezes coming in off the San Pablo Bay. What the cool climate means for this wine is reflected in the palette with fresh cherry, dried herbs and menthol notes emulating an old world style rhone blend of Syrah and Grenache.

Winemaking: Harvest Brix: 23.5 | Alcohol: 14.5% | Yeast: Native/Wild | Ferment: Whole cluster into neutral french oak barrels.

2021 Grenache

Judge Vineyard, Bennett Valley

Rich tones of cranberry and chocolate fill the nose of this wine with slight hints of rose and wet stone. Dark fruit, plums and tobacco fill the palate with soft but strong, woody tannins.

Winemaking: Harvest Brix: 23.5 | Alcohol: 14.3% | Yeast: Native/Wild | Ferment:100% whole cluster in stainless steel tanks punched down twice a day until dry. Pressed directly to the barrel to finish ML conversion and rest until bottling.

2021 Sheppard's Syrah

Sheppard’s Syrah, Sonoma Valley

Notes of raspberry, blueberry, orange marmalade and spice are on the nose of this wine. Flavors of violet and white pepper are found in the rich palette, with enough tannins and acid to pair great with food.

Winemaking: Harvest Brix: 22.5 | Alcohol: 13.7 | Yeast: Native/Wild | Ferment: 100% whole cluster with 10% viognier co-fermented. Aged in neutral French oak.

2021 Syrah

Jemrose Vineyard

The beautiful purple tones and notes of tobacco showcase flavors of black cherry, sassafras, anise and bay leaf with a hint of white pepper.

Winemaking: Harvest Brix: 22.9 | Alcohol: 13.5% | Yeast: Native/Wild | Ferment: 100% whole cluster fermented in stainless steel tanks and punched down daily until dry. Pressed directly into barrels to finish ML conversion and rest until bottling.

R Five Wines produces a limited number of wines each year, paying attention to quality not quantity. Wines are available via email, at the Tasting Room in Downingtown, PA, at Sweet Amelia's in Kennett Square, PA and Vecchia Nuova in Phoenxivlle, PA. Please note, because production is limited, wine club members receive first access to new releases.

Wholesale is available in California and Pennsylvania. If you are interested in carrying our wines, please contact kristie@krwines.com.