GOLD MEDAL WINNER! - SF Chronicle Competition
This wine was fermented by a variety of commercial yeast types. It was fermented and aged for 11 months in 30% new French and American oak 59 gallon barrels. The most potent aromas are of pineapple, honeysuckle, peach and smoky sweet oak. There are also notes of juicy fruit gum, mint, brown sugar and lemon cream. The mouth feel is easy to enjoy, due to the barrel fermentation and extended lees contact. Many of the same aroma descriptors come across on the palette, with a lingering sweet, toasty finish. It is a concentrated, heavy weight Chardonnay. 100% Russian River Valley.

• 250 Cases
• Alcohol = 14.5%
  
  

SILVER MEDAL WINNER! - SF Chronicle,
Grand Harvest Awards, Monterey Wine Competition
Grand Harvest Awards, Monterey Wine Competition
This Chardonnay was barrel fermented and aged on the lees. The primary aromas are pineapple, goose berry, mineral and oak. These are followed by less intense aromas of apple, mango, roasted nuts, white gummy bear, lees and mint. The new oak contributed with hints of cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla and a pleasant toastiness. The palette of this wine is easy to enjoy. The barrel fermentation and extended lees contact provided a rich, mouth filling quality. The tropical fruit and mineral flavors up front turn into a lingering toasty, mango, mineral aftertaste. It is a medium/heavy weight wine with a rich structure and vibrant acidity. 100% RRV.

• 230 cases
• 40% new French oak aged for 8 mos.
• 14.5% Alcohol
  
  

GOLD SWEEPS WINNER! - Monterey Wine Competition,
and SILVER at Grand Harvest Awards
The aroma of this wine is clearly that of Pinot Noir. You are initially greeted with black cherries, cola, roses and of course that distinctive earthiness. Upon further analysis there are more subtle aromas like cedar, brown sugar, peach candy, molasses and fresh dill. The use of new oak barrels added a nice spicy, toasty, smoky dimension. The palette of this Pinot Noir is consistent with the aromas. Fresh black cherries and cola up front fade into a lingering smoky, sandalwood aftertaste. It is a medium weight wine with smooth structure and vibrant acidity. 100% RRV.

• 720 cases
• 28% new French oak, 6% new American oak, 34% total new oak age for 8 mos.
• Alcohol = 14.5%
  
  

GOLD MEDAL WINNER! - Grand Harvest Awards
This wine has concentrated aromas of ripe strawberries and raspberries with a pleasant maple, caramel note. There is a certain amount of spiciness derived from oak, such as cedar, cinnamon, coffee and toast. Underneath all that there is a fresh, floral sweetness that makes the overall impression that much more appealing. The palette of this Zinfandel is rich and lasting. Dried strawberry, black pepper, maple and brown sugar flavors linger long after consumption. It is a heavy weight wine with a bold structure and refreshing acidity. 100% Sonoma County (Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River Valleys)

• 270 cases
• 14.5% Alcohol

This wine was made with a blend of several varieties of local apples. It was made like a port wine, killing the fermentation at the desired time with high proof alcohol. It was fermented in stainless steel and aged in neutral oak barrels. The more obvious aromas are ridiculously potent apple and butterscotch with more subtle notes of apricot, spearmint, pineapple and fresh nuts. The mouth feel is like a fine dessert wine, with vibrant acidity, pronounced sweetness and impressive concentration. The rich, apricot/apple finish lingers forever.

• 100 cases
• Alcohol= 17.5%
• 8% Residual Sugar
  
  

Medium and dark in color, lush and deep. Very dark layered fruit, full of spice, well integrated balance of deep fruits and pepper. Rich coffee and mocha, bold and rich mouth feel, heavy weight, lingering smooth finish. Will cellar very well.