Our 2019 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir has a rich, ruby color with aromas of raspberry and ripe cherry. Subtle notes of cedar are just behind the fruit. Medium-bodied and well-balanced, cherry pie and sweet tobacco cross the palate for a smooth, lingering finish. This Pinot comes from our own Lafond Vineyard and next-door neighbor Burning Creek Ranch.
Our 2018 Grenache is a brilliant shade of cherry with deep red undertones. Fruit and spice are up front, with aromas of fresh berry, eucalyptus and dried herbs. Flavors of strawberry, raspberry and cherry collide with notes of pepper, leading to a dry but fruitful finish.
The 2018 Syrah is inky purple with aromas of blackberry, dried herbs, and white pepper. A blend of both cool and warmer-climate grapes, this wine has a deep richness nicely cut by its acidity. Full-bodied, with flavors of baked blueberries and ripe plum.
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.
Dark ruby in color, the 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of vanilla and black cherry, followed by plums and baking spice. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering appealingly sweet blackberry and bitter cherry flavors. Balanced with light acidity and fine tannins on the finish.
Our 2021 Dry Riesling has citrus notes of lemon, lime, and orange blossom. These tart flavors get balanced out by the green apple and honey notes. This great wine has a long finish with salted caramel and peach aromas. This Riesling is another in a long line of Rieslings that Winemaker Bruce McGuire has crafted over the years.
Dressed in pale gold, our 2019 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay offers up its signature crisp opening of green apple and citrus on the nose, with tropical fruits across the palate. A blend from five vineyards gave Winemaker Bruce McGuire the flexibility to achieve this popular wine's consistency. Light and bright, this Chardonnay spells refreshing.
The 2018 Reserve Chardonnay gleams golden hay, with aromas of baked apple, warm pineapple, and restrained oak. Delicate orange peel, pineapple, and vanilla coat the tongue in layers of flavor. This wine retains its acidity, while finishing smooth.
Our 2019 Riesling 2.1 carries a delicate, golden sheen with aromas of honeysuckle, nectarine and vanilla. Those flavors then combine with golden apple to coat the tongue. This off-dry nectar is balanced by bright acidity to deliver a fruit-forward, refreshing wine.
Our 2017 Riesling 5.7 takes the unctuous Riesling flavor to another level. Strong aromas of honeysuckle, green apple and passionfruit are housed in a translucent, gold wine. Honeysuckle continues across the palate, as does pear liqueur and ripe peach. This wine is fairly sweet, with mouth-coating viscosity.
