2021 Roussanne, Sonoma Valley
This wine has a rich nose of white peach and papaya. This medium-bodied wine has a creamy texture, balanced acidity and a lemon curd flavor.
Winemaking: Harvest Brix: 23.1 | Alcohol 13.2 | Yeast: Native/Wild | Ferment: Neutral oak barrels. Sur lees until bottled.
2019 Salomon Vineyard Viognier, Sonoma Valley
On the nose this wine has notes of orange blossom, citrus and honeysuckle. Tasting the wine the citrus blossom turns a bit toward candied orange peel. The acidity is noticeable and allows the wine to linger.
Winemaking: Harvest Brix: 23 | Alcohol: 14.3 | Yeast: Native/Wild | Ferment: Neutral oak barrels. 100% malolactic fermentation.
2021 Shea Collins Vineyard Chardonnay, 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 Counoise, Mokelumne River, Lodi
This is a bright and spunky wine with strong notes of strawberry and Hawaiian Punch. Tasting this wine shows flavors of cherry and pomegranate. This is a versatile wine that can be paired with any dish!
Winemaking: Harvest Brix: 22 | Alcohol: 12.7 | Yeast: Native/Wild | Ferment: Foot stomped and fermented whole cluster. Pressed to neutral French oak hogshead barrels.
2019 Steel Plow Vineyard Grenache, Sonoma Valley
This Grenache was fermented 100% stem inclusion, so along with that classic macerated strawberry, cherries and rock, it shows some great spice on the nose. On the palate this wine is soft and lively with notes of plum and the spice aromas linger on the palate.
Winemaking: Harvest Brix: 24 | Alcohol 14.2 | Yeast: Native/Wild | Ferment: 100% whole cluster. Pressed and stored in neutral French oak hogshead barrels.
2021 Cottonwood Vineyard Red Wine Blend, Carneros, Napa Valley
80% Grenache and 20% Syrah
Carneros is an American Viticultural Area that spans across Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Cottonwood Vineyard is in the Napa Valley side of Carneros. 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.
2019 Rossi Ranch Red Blend, Sonoma Valley
The Rossi Ranch Red Blend is a co-fermented blend of 14% Syrah, 52% Grenache and 34% Mourvèdre that has dark red fruits on the nose with some baking spice and earthiness. On the palate this full bodied wine shows some grip but is certainly ready to drink now.
Originally planted by legendary vintner Carlo Rossi in 1910, Rossi Ranch is steeped in Sonoma Valley history. Now farmed by a legend in his own right – Phil Coturri – Rossi Ranch is a certified organic vineyard.
Winemaking: Alcohol: 14.7 | Yeast: Native/Wild | Ferment: Neutral oak barrels.
2021 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.
