The Wines
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2004 Malbec
Malbec is a red wine variety grown in the Bordeaux and Cahors regions of France. We are consistently pleased with this wine which has become a
favorite amongst our supporters. We find our Malbec to be a mix of both red and black fruit, predominantly blackberry and raspberries.Production:240 Cases.Release date:September 2006.
Regional Best in Class, 2006 California State Fair
Gold Medal, 2006 Orange County Fair
Silver Medal, 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
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2004 Tempranillo
Tempranillo is the major grape of Spain's Rioja region. We have found that Tempranillo and our climate are an excellent match.
This wine is soft and rich at the same time combining fruit with earthy notes.Production:210 Cases.Release date:June 2006.
Silver Medal and Regional Best in Class, 2006 California State Fair
Silver Medal, 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
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2004 Zinfandel
Our Zinfandel is classic in the brambly fresh fruit that dominates this wine.
Get some before the winemaker takes it all.Production:415 Cases.Release date:September 2006.
94 points, Gold Medal, Regional Best in Class and Best in Region, Red, 2006 California State Fair
Gold Medal, 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
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2004 Syrah
This classic quality red-wine grape gained its reputation in France's Rhône region. Success with this variety has
now been found throughout the world, most notably in Australia (Shiraz) and California. This is a consistent favorite in our family.
You will find this wine deep-colored, spicy and smoky, with black current and plum flavors.Production:310 Cases.Release date:Fall 2006.
Silver Medal, 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
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2004 Petite Sirah Reserve
Our Reserve Petite Sirah represents a piece of California's wine history. This wine is consistently dark and lush with complexity that can only be achieved when several varieties
are brought together to complement each other.Production:310 Cases.Release date:Fall 2006.
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2005 Sunset
This wine is medium-bodied, fruity and extremely refreshing. Don't expect a sweet wine. Sunset is dry and
sophisticated packed with ripe red fruit, especially strawberries.Production:135 Cases.Release date:June 2006.
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Library Wines
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Malbec is variety grown in the Bordeaux and Cahors regions of France. In these regions
Malbec produces a full flavored, dark and often tannic wine. Our version is somewhat softer,
and carries flavors typical of this grape. In our wine you will find hints of blackberry and raspberries. Production: 340 Cases. Release date:July 2005.
Regional Best in Class, 2005 California State Fair
Silver Medal, 2006 Orange County Fair
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This high-quality red-wine grape gained its reputation in France's Rhône region. Thought to have originated in the Middle East, the ancient Syrah
grape has been grown in the Rhône valley at least since Roman times. Our Syrah is deep-colored and spicy, with black currants and plums
flavors. Production:200 Cases. Release date:July 2005.
Regional Best in Class, 2005 California State Fair
Silver Medal, 2006 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
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If we could have a California State wine variety it would be Zinfandel. Like Petite Sirah, the origin of Zinfandel
remained a mystery for many years. Without a historic reputation to restrict creativity, California's winegrowers defined
a great wine variety. Our example is classic in the fresh fruit that is so forward in the glass. You may find the brambly
fruit almost sexy in its intensity.Production:200 Cases. Release date:September 2005.
Regional Best in Class, 2005 California State Fair
Gold Medal and Best in Class, 2006 West Coast Wine Competition
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Emigrants often had their names altered as they entered our country. This also happened to some winegrape varieties.
Petite Sirah is an example of this phenomenon. While the origin of the name Petite Sirah is unknown we now know that this is the
same variety know as Durif in France's Rhone region. Unfortunately, Durif has almost vanished from France. Not only was Durif
renamed Petite Sirah in California but it was also planted with several other varieties that included Peloursin and
Syrah (the genetic parents of Durif) and Zinfandel. We have honored this tradition and planted a mixed Petite Sirah
vineyard that includes these varieties. While most blended wines are mixed in the winery, ours is mixed in the vineyard.
With its complex flavors and round full finish, the resulting wine is simply stunning and represents a piece of California's
wine history.Production:200 Cases.Release date:September 2005.
Silver Medal Winner, 2005 California State Fair
Gold Medal, 2006 West Coast Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2006 Orange County Fair
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