The nose of the wine is immediately perceivable as savory, with notes of duck confit, mesquite smoke, and slate. The palate has an herbal twinge (Mexican oregano and arugula) before giving way to darker spices--black pepper and nutmeg come to mind.
Softened from extended barrel-age, the 2015 offering is on the dark, dense-end of the Merlot spectrum. Framed by baking spices, namely cardamom, nutmeg, and clove, the wine's cassis core is persistent from start to finish. A touch of Manderin orange rind on the back end provides an unexpected aromatic lift.
A vibrant nose of strawberry compote is accented by sweet brioche toast and tarragon. Sangiovese's signature reduction is present in the '16 offering, but it takes a back seat on the palette to the wine's iron core. Well-balanced acidity ties all those earthy elements with the bright, fresh, red-fruit aromatics.
Our First Vintage of Sauvignon Blanc! Beautiful delicate qualities come through on the palate with minerality closing the finish along with a softer acidity than you often find in Sauvignon Blanc.
Slight maceration prior to pressing gives this wine the mouthfeel needed to compliment its aromatics. This Chenin is highlighted with notes of Meyer lemon peel, candied almond, stonefruit, and earth. Juicy acidity is carried across the palate to the finish on the back of oyster-shell like minerality.
Classic red and black fruit aromas (cranberry and boysenberry) accented with bay leaf and majool date. Black pepper strings these fine flavors together. A modest helping of bourbon vanilla supports the finish. Enough bright cheery acid keeps things lively and quick-a pleasant reminder that not all 2015s were defined by a heat spike.
Dry-Farmed, rich and ripe Zinfandel. Limited Production. Club Members Only
Dried bay leaves, coriander, and English plum give way to savor aromatic undertones of light-roasted Central American coffee toasted pignoli nuts. Concentrated low yield vintage with fine-grained tannins
