The 2021 Chardonnay has aromas of honeysuckle, apple blossom and lemon zest followed by soft accents of vanilla. Apricot and honeydew flavors flow across the palate, with lightly toasted oak, cool minerality and a lingering citrus note adding texture and depth. This wine is clean, with a persistent finish. Enjoy with roasted chicken or salmon with cream sauce.
Sauvignon Blanc likes hot weather, and Winemaker Bruce McGuire selected favorite lots from warm regions in Santa Ynez Valley for our 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, SYV. It's fresh, bright, and crisp, with zesty flavors of pineapple and citrus. The finish lingers with minerality and pleasing acidity.
The 2021 Reserve Chardonnay is a lush, creamy chardonnay with a rich, full mouthfeel. It has flavors and aromas of fresh butter, almond, honey, citrus blossom and pineapple. It is full bodied, yet elegant with balanced acidity that lingers into the finish.
Our 2020 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir shines dark ruby with classic aromas of cherry, limestone and oak. Light tannins hold up flavors of fresh berries, plum and dried herbs. This signature Pinot Noir comes from our own Lafond Vineyard and next door neighbor Burning Creek Ranch.
The 2021 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir has aromas of gooseberry, raspberry, and cranberry with a hint of black pepper. Dark fruit on the palate with flavors of wild berries, toffee, black cherry, and ground nutmeg. Rich and structured, this wine has beautiful acidity that lingers through to a long, mouthwatering finish.
Our 2020 Reserve Pinot Noir is a beautiful shade of dark ruby, carrying the classic aromas of cherry, limestone and oak. Strong raspberry notes surface on the palate, met by ripe cherry and cedar. Its medium body is built with tannins that perfectly balance the fruit. This is our ultimate Pinot Noir.
Dark in color, this Grenache delivers alluring aromas of fresh raspberries and orange peel. The wine is lively on the palate, with flavors of black cherry, plum, and a subtle zestiness linger on the finish.
One of our most popular wines, the 2019 Grenache/Syrah showcases what a beautiful blend can make. Fruit is forward in this bottle with aromas of mixed berry, violet and plum sauce. On the palate is a smooth delivery of fruit and backbone, with a lingering strawberry/spice finish.
The 2019 Syrah is inky purple with aromas of blackberry, dried herbs, and white pepper. A blend of both cool and warmer-climate grapes, this full-bodied wine has a deep richness nicely cut by its acidity.
Our 2018 Reserve Syrah is almost too good to describe: deep garnet with purple undertones, a classic nose of cherry and chalk, rich flavors of dark fruit, spice and oak. It finishes smooth and dry.
