Roussanne

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.

Viognier

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.

Chardonnay

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.

Grenache

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.

Cottonwood Red Blend

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.

Rossi Ranch Red Blend

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.

Syrah

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.

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