Month: June 2023

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2023 Sauvignon Blanc

2023 Sauvignon Blanc

Our delicious Sauvignon Blanc comes from grapes grown at the foothills of the Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey County. They meticulously farm this vineyard to maximize quality. The 2023 vintage was challenging starting with a two week plus heat wave with temperatures above 110 F. However, this wine comes from Monterrey and was buffered by the cool breeze from Monterey Bay.

Citrus, honeydew melon and apple fruits in the nose are complimented by toasty vanilla oak and a slight grassiness. The bright acidity in the mouth is rounded by viscosity from sur lee oak aging followed by flavors of lime, grapefruit and oak spice in the mouth. This wine is viscous yet has a good acid backbone to stand up to food. Share this wine on beautifully warm days with some fruit, cheese and your good friends.

San Saba Vineyard

This amazing vineyard was planted in 1974 and is located at the foothills of the Santa Lucia Highlands and produces grapes of incomparable depth and flavor.

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2022 Estate Rosé

2022 Estate Rose

Our refreshing Rose was grown in our new vineyard on the eastern side of the Santa Clara Valley just east of Gilroy that is carefully tended by George and Lynda Green. They meticulously farm their vineyard to maximize quality. The 2022 vintage was challenging starting with a two week plus heat wave with temperatures above 110 F. That was followed by weeks of below normal temperatures giving the vines a chance to recover.

Watermelon and orange blossom aromas are complimented with cherry, raspberry and strawberry fruit. This light, crisp wine is perfect for hot summer evenings. Pair with a grilled pork chop with cherry compote or just enjoy by itself

SalVerde Estate Vineyard:

This amazing vineyard was planted in 2015 and is located at the foothills of the southern Diablo Range, it produces grapes of incomparable depth and flavor. The grapes were hand-picked at the peak of flavor and crushed within hours of harvest to ensure the flavor was maintained.

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2023 Gewurztraminer

Our delicious new Gewurztraminer comes from Salinas Land Company/Rick’s Vineyard which is meticulously farmed to produce the best grapes possible. The 2022 vintage was challenging starting with a two week plus heat wave with temperatures above 110 F. However, this wine comes from Monterey and was buffered by the cool breeze from Monterey Bay. This wine has lovely aromas of peach, nectarine, pineapple and baking spices, fig and dried fruit. A hint of residual sugar balances the acidity and allows the juicy fruit flavors to bounce around your mouth. Pair with a light fish dish or some lovely cow’s milk cheese.

Salinas Land Company:

This amazing vineyard is located at the foothills of the Santa Lucia Highlands and produces grapes of incomparable depth and flavor.

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2019 Yummy Syrah Port

We are excited for the first release of our new Estate Syrah Port. The grapes were grown in a new vineyard next to our winery on the eastern side of the Santa Clara Valley just east of Gilroy and is carefully tended by George and Lynda Green. They meticulously farm their vineyard to maximize quality. The 2019 growing season was outstanding the Santa Clara Valley allowing for a large crop with long hang time on the vine, giving intense and complex flavors. This velvety textured, dark colored dessert wine has dried flower petal aromas with hazelnut, sherry and briary red fruit in the nose. The silky tannins combine with sweet blueberry flavors to achieve a balance between tawny and ruby port styles. Enjoy this wine stand alone as a dessert or with some yummy blue cheese and walnuts.

Verde Estate Vineyard:

This amazing vineyard was planted in 2015 and is located at the foothills of the southern Diablo Range, it produces grapes of incomparable depth and flavor. The grapes were hand-picked at the peak of flavor and crushed within hours of harvest to ensure the flavor was maintained.

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2020 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

2020 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

We are excited to release our new 2020 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes were grown in the vineyard next to the winery building. This vineyard is carefully tended by owners George and Lynda Green. They meticulously farm their vineyard to maximize quality. The 2020 growing season was outstanding the Santa Clara Valley allowing for a medium crop with long hang time on the vine, giving intense and complex flavors.

Dark blackberry and boysenberry aromas start this wine, followed by cedar, vanilla, baking spice and hints of leather from the oak aging. Medium tannins in the mouth are supported by balanced acidity and a complex finish. Pair with BBQ Brisket or Ribs.

Awards

Gold – Sunset (91 Points)

Verde Estate Vineyard

This amazing vineyard was planted in 2015 and is located at the foothills of the southern Diablo Range, it produces grapes of incomparable depth and flavor. The grapes were hand-picked at the peak of flavor and crushed within hours of harvest to ensure the flavor was maintained.

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2019 Estate Merlot

2019 Bella’s Reserve Merlot

We are excited for the first release of our new Estate Merlot. It was grown in a new vineyard next to our winery on the eastern side of the Santa Clara Valley just east of Gilroy and is carefully tended by George and Lynda Green. They meticulously farm this vineyard to maximize quality. The 2019 growing season was outstanding the Santa Clara Valley allowing for a medium crop with long hang time on the vine, giving intense and complex flavors. Concentrated and crisp, fresh blueberry is the first aroma you smell, complimented by vanilla, graham cracker, bramble and toasty oak nuances. The mouthfeel is substantial, but silky at the same time with lots of dark fruit and oak flavors in the long finish.

Verde Estate Vineyard:

This amazing vineyard was planted in 2015 and is located at the foothills of the southern Diablo Range, it produces grapes of incomparable depth and flavor. The grapes were hand-picked at the peak of flavor and crushed within hours of harvest to ensure the flavor was maintained.