91 Points, Wine Enthusiast

"This top-shelf red blend from television producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick shows cooked blackberry, purple flower, soy and anise aromas on the nose. Oregano and marjoram lead the palate, which is moderately dense, with tangy blackberry and boysenberry flavors." -Matt Kettmann

91 Points, Vinous 

"Opaque ruby. Vivid dark berry and cherry pit scents are sharpened by suggestions of smoky minerals and exotic spices. Juicy and precise in the mouth, offering intense black currant, bitter cherry and spicecake flavors and a touch of candied licorice. Puts on weight with air and finishes sappy and very long, with building spiciness and gently gripping, harmonious tannins."  -Josh Raynolds  

GOLD Medal, 2018 Central Coast Wine Competition 

Redolent in aromas of gingerbread, rose petal, and sugar cookie, the 2014 is a stunning vintage of this special grape. Famous for earthy intensity and a magenta-black hue, Alicante Bouschet reaches a new level of elegance here. The mouthfeel is luscious, soft, and dense, and this wine unfolds in layers of red fruit and an array of bold spices. Pomegranate, peppermint, and olallieberry flavors develop into deeper notes of truffle, lavender, and plum. The wine finishes clean, with a strong acidity that culminates in the lingering flavors of a fresh raspberry tart.

Hand-picked from select rows of Block 2, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve resounds with vivid red fruit notes and robust structure. Aromas of blackberry, cracked peppercorn, and cigar box intermingle with lavender and cherry wood notes. This ripe, full-bodied wine offers layers of luscious earthy flavors and spiciness. Mocha, red currant, and dried raspberry move into savory cedar and nutmeg. Firm tannins are lifted by a vibrant acidity that augments the wine’s long, intriguing finish.

The 2016 Cabernet Franc Reserve is aromatically enticing, offering initial waves of cocoa dust, baked blueberry, and tobacco that segue into deeper, nuttier notes of bourbon glaze and pecans. With an opulent mouthfeel, this wine unfolds in layers of fruit, spice and earthiness. The flavors are robust and intense, with baker’s chocolate, river rock, and cola undergirded by deeper notes of plum, pencil shavings, and raspberry tart. A firm, balanced tannin structure hints that this vintage will keep improving with age up to ten years.

The 2016 Chorum Red is lush with vibrant aromatics and flavors that combine in a sumptuous medley. Plum, blackberry, and vanilla aromas mingle with jam and espresso notes. Rich on the palate, this wine bursts with flavors of boysenberry, black cherry, and cinnamon. A blend of new American and French oak barrel aging helped soften the tannins, which are long, silky, and anchored by lively acidity.

While light in color, this 100% Grenache varietal offers a surprising array of intense aromas: sugar plum, cinnamon stick, baked cherry, and redwood swirl from the glass. Upon first sip, this unctuous wine flows over the palate in flavor waves of nutmeg, sarsaparilla, and grenadine. Silky tannins give the finish a smooth ending that is lifted by a lasting note of gentle acidity.

This merlot offers classic aromatics of cedar and plum, but achieves unique depth with additional notes of rosemary, clove, cranberry, and Kalamata olive. Over two years of barrel ageing softened this wine, but it still has firmer tannins than the typical Merlot. Expressive in its red fruit, the body of the wine is surprisingly light after its midnight-in-the-forest aromatics. Plush berry and herb notes contribute to its soft entry, while mocha and lively raspberry give it mid-palate weight before slipping into a silky milk-chocolate finish.

The 2016 Petite Sirah is bold and lush with intense wild berry, floral and earthy aromas. Coupling this fruity intensity with the excellent acidity, our Petite Sirah marries big jammy flavors with restrained elegance. Deep inky coloring promises a rich intensity, and the wine delivers: after an explosion of blackberry aromas, lavender and violet layer over cedar and dark chocolate before the acidity drives the flavors towards dark strawberry on the finish. The structured tannins are slow on release, yielding a firm struc­ture that melts with rich food pairings.

The 2016 Reserve Syrah is at once spicy and savory, revealing the depths of this intense grape. Rhubarb and rosemary aromas wrap around redwood forest and spiced tea notes. The flavors continuously evolve with aeration, revealing supple layers as varied as black cherry and new leather, plum and toasted marshmallow, and baked cherry and tobacco. Rich tannins brace the long, lush finish that lingers with a touch of wild berry and a hint of vanilla stick.

This graceful vintage offers delicate aromas of lemon meringue, pear skin, wet stone, and marzipan. The mouthfeel is light and creamy up front, with notes of kiwi, orange blossom, and melon washing over the palate. A subtle hint of honeycomb chimes in at the finish, which is bright yet rich.

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Every year, our Zinfandel swells with the mysterious flavors of wild raspberry, rhubarb and tarragon. The 2017 vintage offers a complex array of aromas, ranging from candied cherry and marzipan to black peppercorn and dried currants. Its palate is dark and rich, with pomegranate and graham cracker crust flavors swirling into strawberry and apricot depths. Freshly-rolled cigar and marionberry come in at a finish that is braced by firm, hearty tannins.

90 Points, Wine Enthusiast

Made entirely from our legendary estate-grown Grenache, the 2018 Rosé boasts a beautiful coral hue with corresponding sea-breeze character. Misty aromas of poached green apple, tangerine and rose pedal swell in the glass followed by hints of sliced watermelon and raw honey. The palate is equally complex and evolving, with refreshing flavors of pear, grapefruit, and nectarine followed by a crisp, mouth-watering finish. This vintage is delicate, balanced and lavish, much like its rose-gold shade.

93 Points, Wine Enthusiast 

The 2018 Sauvignon Blanc was grown on the steep hillsides of our oldest vineyard block and was harvested in small lots over the course of several days to optimize fruit complexity. Aging in neutral French Oak softened the bright acidity of this elegant wine, while lees contact and stirring added creaminess and longevity to the mouthfeel. The aromatics of this wine are bright and enticing: key lime pie, meyer lemon, and lychee rise out of the glass in rich, fruity waves. Abundant flavors of bosc pear, mandarin orange, and dragon fruit finish with an invigorating wet stone and apricot finish. Drink this wine chilled for a refreshing treat, or enjoy at cellar temperatures for a rich accompaniment to spicy seafood or creamy cheeses.