2011 California Wine

Well, at least this year we weren't "burning down da House," but it was an unusually long and cool season that led to berries with low yields and great concentration again. This Big House Red lives up to that old Fruit Bomb moniker that you've come to expect. It starts with a nose full of blackberries and raspberries, with hints ...

Apothic White is an approachable blend that combines Chardonnay, Riesling and Moscato to create a luscious, vibrant wine in the bold style of Apothic. Intense flavors of peach, pineapple, honey and vanilla spice make this smooth white blend unforgettable.

Generous aromas of fruit and toasty oak entice the senses as you first encounter this Chardonnay. Green apples and juicy pears give way to elegant hints of lemon meringue, and finish ripe and refreshing on the palate. Created by aging on the lees, the rich and velvety mouthfeel adds complexity to the fruit, allowing the flavors to sink softly into ...

Red Velvet is a blend of classic red varietals with Zinfandel as a base. It has fantastic structure, aroma, depth of flavor and a long creamy finish. This unique wine has subtle flavors of chocolate with mocha notes, red and blackberry fruits and a hint of coconut.

Our Mirassou California Pinot Noir displays fresh fruit flavors of pomegranates, cherries and currants with complementing aromas of strawberries, pomegranates and cherries. This wine is at its best if enjoyed within a year of release, but can age in the bottle for up to three years if carefully cellared.

This Sauvignon Blanc presents a brilliant shade of pale yellow speared by youthful streaks of green. The vintage of 2011 provided generous grapefruit aromas coupled with green lime, kiwi and a subtle zest of caper. Flavors are rich with grapefruit, guava and a lemon zest citrus combination. Thewine is rich, vibrant and generous, yet elegant with a terrific crisp finish. ...

This Sauvignon Blanc was produced from grapes grown in various microclimates of the Napa Valley. The warmer Napa Valley microclimates give us grapes that result in wines with a lush, full melon/citrus character in the aroma and in the flavor. The cooler Napa Valley fruit provides a solid, crisp backbone that gives the wine an exciting liveliness that balances the ...

Mirassou Moscato is as close as one can get to capturing Summer in a bottle. From the moment the bottle is opened intense fruit aromas of orange blossoms, peaches, pineapples and ripe citrus delight the senses. The refreshing flavors of peach, tangerine, melon and honeysuckle make our Mirassou Moscato a sweet expression of California's most celebrated growing regions.

This is a dry wine of substantial scale that carries itself well, as it retains a delicacy to complement food, not overwhelm. The alcohol is kept low, the acidity high, and the flavors crisp and refreshing.

The 2011 Mirassou California Pinot Grigio reveals intense aromas and flavors of ripe apple, peach, pear and citrus with crisp, bright acidity to create an exceptionally refreshing wine. This versatile wine pairs beautifully with spicy dishes as well as grilled poultry or seafood.

This wine exhibits classic varietal characteristics with aromas of ripe pineapple, fresh Gala apples, pear and candied lemon. The palate has a weight that belies its unoaked status with a rich entry of fresh citrus fruit that leads into secondary aromas of fig and mineral. Finishing clean and crisp with lingering acidity, the wine is fresh and vivacious, with a ...

Intense aromas of grapefruit, lime, jalapeno and ripe red and green bell peppers jump out of the glass from our Dancing Bull 2011 Sauvignon Blanc. Layers of apple and pear create a good balance of sweetness and acidity.This Sauvignon Blanc has a bright acidity and fruity citrus flavors that balance the spice in classic ribs. For a refreshing twist, try ...

Light garnet in color, fresh crushed raspberries, strawberries, and cranberries are all in the aroma of this bright, fruit-driven Pinot Noir, with a hint of cinnamon stick and spice in the background. On the palate, pomegranate and cranberry fruit have a zesty appeal, paired with the subtle, classic underbrush character that distinguishes Pinot Noir. Moderately light bodied, the soft tannins ...

We work hard to bring you the biggest, richest Chardonnay from California's desirable Central Coast, where the sun drenched grapes create full and elegantly textured wines. Decadent levels of butter, cream, bright citrus and vanilla melt into a balance of oak and subtle spice. In other words: Delicious.Serve chilled with crab cakes, seared Ahi tuna on waffle crackers or fresh-baked ...

The Neyers Carneros District Chardonnay comes from fruit grown on three parcels. Two of the parcels are planted largely to 'Shot-Wente Selection' Chardonnay, a low-yielding, small berry variant of Chardonnay that has heightened flavor and increased complexity.

Translucent, pale straw color. An intensely perfumed fresh bouquet of lime, bright pink grapefruit and lemon thyme combined with notes of green melon, pear and papaya. Flavor: Emulating the nose, the palate of bright grapefruit and lime avor carries a hint of lemon verbena, basil and white peach accompanied by a vibrant mouth feel resulting in a medium bodied, fresh ...

The Carneros Chardonnay is first and foremost about aromatics, and the techniques use are designed to retain the signature Carneros aromas of lemon-citrus and white blossom while accentuating the minerality and vivid, fresh fruit flavors of citrus and stone fruits in the wine. Partial barrel fermentation, malolactic and lees stirring create layers affect, imparting hints of cedar and honey ...

Light straw in color. Intense aromas of guava, with lemon grass, key lime, Crenshaw melon, tangerine, sweet orange blossom and alyssum. It has a full and lush mouthfeel with refreshing acidity providing for a wonderfully long finish that ends with clean minerality of wet slate, and bright kumquat rind.

The 2011 R Collection Chardonnay is a beautifully crisp Chardonnay primarily fermented in stainless steel tanks, providing a nice alternative to the heavier oaked Chardonnays. The wine opens with delicate notes of floral perfume and ripe tropical fruits. On the palate, honeysuckle and dried apricots mingle with the bright flavors of grapefruit and are accented with the fragrant essence of ...

A nice jewel-like nose with inviting aromas of fresh juicy pear and spice notes. Rich flavors of lemon, crme brulee, light spice and toast are framed by an oak backbone. Finishes dry and crisp with a pronounced minerality.Pair with a succulent dish of fresh lobster tails with a rich butter sauce, fettuccine alfredo or a butternut squash soup would be ...

This enticing wine showcases lovely aromas of strawberry, sun-dried cherry and blueberry with hints of tobacco, earth and pennyroyal mint. The bright cherry notes continue on the palate, alongsideflavors of cranberry, cola and Santa Rosa plum, while a streak of vibrant acidity contributes to this Pinot's freshness, structure and delicious length.Blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Teeth-staining dark red with hints of purple. Vibrant aromas of crushed red berries and cherries, notes of cola and cinnamon, and a hint of earthiness. Berry flavors explode in the mouth withcinnamon and cassis in the mid-palate leading to slight cocoa powder tannins on the finish. A very rich, full-bodied style.This wine is perfection with grilled tri-tip of beef roasta ...