91 points, Vinous

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.

Fall in love with Romantique: dense black fruits and heady spice come together once again in our top wine. Hand-vinted from grape to glass out of the finest blocks in our vineyard with precision winemaking techniques, the Villa San-Juliette Romantique blend resounds with vivid berry notes, enticing aromatics and unending structure. An alluring bouquet of black raspberry, cinnamon stick, and anise segues into lavender and gingerbread notes. Colossal on the palate, flavors of wet stone, brown butter, vanilla spice, and blackberry preserves burst forth in undulating waves. Already rich and full-bodied, this sumptuous wine has chocolatey tannins and a lively acidity that will keep it lush and intriguing until 2030 and beyond.

Hand-picked from select rows of Block 2, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve resounds with vivid red fruit notes and robust structure. Aromas of black raspberry, cracked peppercorn, and holiday spice intermingle with violet and nutmeg notes. This ripe, full-bodied wine offers layers of luscious nutty flavors and spiciness. Graham cracker, red currant, and dried raspberry move into fresh fig and cinnamon. Firm tannins are lifted by a vibrant acidity that augments the wine’s long, intriguing finish.

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.

91 Points, Wine Enthusiast Editors' Choice

Redolent in aromas of cola, sage, and baked cranberry, the 2017 is a stunning and elegant vintage of this special grape. Famous for earthy intensity and a magenta-black hue, Alicante Bouschet reaches a new level of refinement here. The mouthfeel is luscious, soft, and dense, as this wine unfolds in layers of red fruit and an array of bold spices and chalky tannins. Pomegranate, tarragon, and tayberry flavors develop into deeper notes of cacao, clove, and plum. The wine finishes clean, with a balanced acidity that culminates in the lingering flavors of a fresh raspberry tart.

90 Points, Wine Enthusiast

With a beautiful and bright cherry hue, this wine offers a surprising array of intense aromas. Sugar plum, cinnamon stick, bing cherry, and redwood swirl from the glass and evolve into French vanilla and caramel. Upon first sip, this unctuous wine flows over the palate in waves of nutmeg, sarsaparilla, and grenadine. Silky tannins give the finish a smooth ending that is lifted by a lasting note of butter and strawberry jam.

GOLD & BEST OF CLASS, 2020 Central Coast Wine Competition

A grape famous for its plentiful tannins and dark, grapey flavors, our Petit Verdot lives up to and surpasses its reputation. Wild aromas of espresso, plum, and toasted coconut develop into dark blackberry and blueberry notes. The mouthfeel is weighty and luscious: violet, cocoa and walnut flavors wash into strawberry and brown sugar notes. Barrel aging for 27 months yielded a wine with serious but delicate tannin, followed by a beautiful acidity that keeps the wine vibrant and delicious.

92 points, Wine Enthusiast

90 points, Vinous 

"Inky purple. Deep-pitched black and blue fruit, licorice and dark chocolate on the nose, along with an energizing, spicy suggestion of cracked pepper. In a brooding, muscular style, offering broad, palate-coating cassis, bitter cherry and fruitcake flavors and a sexy floral topnote. Youthfully gripping tannins frame a long, smoke-tinged finish that strongly echoes the blue fruit and licorice notes. Definitely show this one some patience."

-Josh Raynolds

90 points, Vinous

In a historical first, the 2017 Syrah incorporates all three clones of our Block 3 Syrah offering new complexities compared to previous vintages. Additionally, a cool down before harvest allowed for an extra month of hang time that really developed the fruit characteristics of this wine. Baked cherry, wild berry, and rhubarb dominate the aromatics, while supple layers of black cherry, plum, and spiced tea reveal themselves in the flavor profile. This young but approachable wine will continue to evolve with a tannin structure that is big and silky.

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.

This wine is imminently drinkable offering delicate aromas of lemon curd, pear skin, wet stone, and marzipan. The mouthfeel is light and creamy up front, with notes of kiwi, orange blossom, and melon. A subtle hint of honeycomb chimes in at the finish, which is bright yet rich.

93 Points, Wine Enthusiast 

"Clean lines of green pear, green plum, white flower and crushed chalk make for a very compelling nose to this bottling. It's immediately appealing on the palate as well, where clingy tannins deliver exotic flavors of guava skin, key lime and heirloom pome fruits." - Matt Kettmann

Our estate grown Grenache graced us with another fantastic rosé vintage in 2019. Smaller berries yielded beautiful watermelon and strawberry flavors that remained prevalent throughout the fermentation and barrel aging. A three-day cold soak pushed the juice color to a vibrant magenta that faded to an elegant pink throughout the 20-day fermentation. The 2019 Rosé boasts aromas of fresh cherry, nectarine and rose pedal followed by hints of fresh pomegranate and grapefruit. The palate is similarly refreshing, with flavors of guava and melon followed by a chalky, mouth-watering finish.