Pinot Noir

The grapes were sourced 62% from Edna Valley and 38% from Monterey. Aging was 8 months in French and American oak, half of it new.

This year's wine is bright cranberry translucent in color, and the aromas and flavors range from strawberry to cherry to smoky oak to cola. The tannins are light and very smooth. The fruit is delicate. There is some tartness on the palate, and the finish is dry and lingers nicely.

Pinot Grigio

Soft pressing and cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks for approximately four months where it rests on its lees to preserve the freshness and fruit qualities of the wine. It is matured in a bottle for a further two months.

Great tropical fruit with lush mouth-feel and bountiful mineral characters on the mid-palate. Clean, zesty acidity that cleanses the palate. A perfect summer wine for drinking on the porch.

Shiraz

(served on all trips)

Vibrant crimson purple with a hint of brick red. Lifted blackberry, plum and Shiraz spice aromas with cinnamon and vanilla oak characters.
Palate: Rich but soft exhibiting plum, liquorice and forest berry flavors balanced by vanilla and mocha oak characters. Fine tannins provide the wine with a solid backbone complemented by a long, fresh finish.

Chardonnay

(served on all trips)

Medium light yellow color. Complex, spicy, very gently smoky, cedary, ripe Anjou pear purée with some creme brulee notes. Solid, dry, well structured, medium to medium-full bodied, bright, rich ripe Anjou pear flavors with good acidity on the lingering vanilla directed finish. Best with white meats and poultry or even ribs.