This wine opens with sultry aromas of dark plum and crème de cassis with a hint of lavender. The palate is plush and structured with layers of dark fruit, nicely integrated oak and rich, velvety tannins. We recommend decanting this wine, especially in its youth, to encourage these bold characters to open up and fully evolve. Pair with pork tenderloin and cherry compote, or grilled New York steak with a demi-glace for an ultra-decadent meal. Rewarding and ready for enjoyment now, the 2022 vintage is also well suited to age for 10-15 years in proper cellaring conditions.

The 2022 St. Jean Vineyard Cabernet Franc is a dark, concentrated wine. On the nose, black raspberry, cherry, and floral notes swirl among accents of spice. The palate offers dense black raspberry and black cherry flavors, with dried strawberry and black pepper. Velvety tannins contribute to the medium-body, providing nice structure. A subtle savory character is present on the finish. Pair with Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog cheese with toasted baguette or roasted mushroom cream sauce with pappardelle.

The 2022 Alexander Valley Chardonnay offers a bright, fresh profile. Aromas of lemon, quince paste, and vanilla spice lead to flavors of yellow apple, tangerine, and grilled pineapple on the palate. Toasted marshmallow, caramel, and brioche round out the finish. Serve this wine with mixed baby greens with roasted butternut squash, hazelnuts, and apple cider vinaigrette, or Dungeness crab macaroni & cheese.

The 2022 Malbec is chock-full of lush fruit characters. Aromas and flavors of blueberry, plum, and boysenberry are accented by white pepper and cedar notes. This soft and juicy wine pairs beautifully with red bell peppers stuffed with spiced beef or grilled lamb and vegetable skewers with feta cheese. This is an excellent crowd-pleasing wine.

The 2022 Reserve Magnolia Merlot opens with juicy aromas of plum, black raspberry, and caramel. The palate is round and lush with ripe black cherry coupled with sweet oak, vanilla, and baking spice. Integrated tannins carry the wine through a long, smooth finish. Serve with mushroom stuffed ravioli, coq au vin, or cassoulet.

The 2021 Cherryblock Cabernet Sauvignon shows remarkable depth and complexity. Ripe black cherry, black currant, dried strawberry, red plum, and accents of vanilla and white pepper fill the nose. The palate delivers ample black and red brambly fruit flavors, seamlessly integrated with notes of caramel, cocoa, and subtle spice. This elegant wine will age gracefully for 10+ years with proper cellaring.

Our 2023 Oak Hill Sauvignon Blanc is fresh and clean, with aromas of lemon-lime, green melon, and honey. The palate is crisp, offering white peach flavors layered with lime zest and refreshing minerality. This wine's light profile makes it excellent for sipping on its own or paired with crab gazpacho, muscles, or smoked salmon with lemon.

The 2021 Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir opens with aromas of savory preserved cherries accented with spiced hints of sarsaparilla, vanilla and cinnamon. Silken dark cherry and raspberry flavors with firm tannins on the mid-palate lead into a satisfying finish.

This Sauvignon Blanc is aromatic with tropical passionfruit, guava, and hints of lemon zest and gooseberry. An expansive palate with both tropical and citrus flavors is quenched by bright acidity and a lasting finish.

Founder’s Block is known for producing wines of exceptional character. The 2022 is a delight for the senses with enticing aromas of nectarine, baking spice, ginger, and white flower. The richness of this wine is beautifully balanced with subtle minerality and bright acidity supporting layers of stone fruit and baked apple flavors. Serve lightly chilled with smoked salmon with lemon aioli and toasted brioche, fresh peach salad with baby greens, goat cheese and pistachios, or a garden pizza with basil pesto.

This is a thick, plummy, and jammy red wine, meaty and tannic, with a heft and breadth across the palate. Leather, blueberry, and a touch of game fill the glass with intensity and lasting power.

The combination of dry farming and cool microclimate shows in the intensity of ruby color, pure flavors and seamless structure of the Hallberg Pinot Noir. The complex nose opens with juicy aromas of red fruit and berry confiture. The wine glides on the palate with luxurious texture and seamless balance, its vibrant acidity enhancing the intensity of fruit on the mid-palate.

Each vintage of Cinq Cepages is unique and is the result of the terrain, the growing season, and the individual vineyards selected for the blend. The 2021 is quite opulent, opening with lush dark fruit aromas accented by cassis, vanilla, and spice. The palate is plush, offering dark berry flavors coupled with toasted oak and smooth, velvety tannins. The elegant structure of this full-bodied wine lends itself to a variety of hearty, meat-based dishes and is expected to age beautifully for 10-15 years with proper cellaring.

Distinct flavors of blackberry pie, black cherry and sweet baking spices meld together in this round, plush wine with balanced acidity that carries it through a long, rich finish.

This elegant Chardonnay has aromas of spiced pear and exotic mandarin with hints of vanilla and fresh cream. Bold flavors of pear and white nectarine are balanced with rich layered textures, a bright acidity and complemented by a luxurious texture from 100% oak aging. The finish is creamy, long and elegant. This wine pairs perfectly with Asian pear salad, halibut and lemon beurre blanc and toast almond cake.

The 2022 Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir opens with delicate aromas of cherry, pomegranate, and wild strawberry with savory notes of crushed dried herbs. On the palate, red and black fruit flavors are framed by nuanced sweet oak.

This Cabernet Sauvignon opens with vivid aromas of boysenberry and blackberry jam. The appealing fruit aromas are enhanced with brown spice notes of clove and nutmeg. The nose leads to a plush, well-structured wine with a bright fruit core and warm vanilla spice. The rich and flavorful palate has smooth tannins and a lingering finish.

Expressing the cool Carneros region, the fragrance of this pinot noir wafts with delicate notes of wild strawberries, dried rose and sage, followed by savory smoked meat and black tea. On the palate, the wine is round and open-knit, with mouth-filling flavors of red currant and cherry overlaying a core of dark fruit woven with a subtlety of sandalwood and earthy minerality. The wine entices with terroir-driven complexity, silky texture and glossy finish.

On the palate this wine shows soft, supple tannins with flavors of blackberry, boysenberry and vanilla, complemented by hints of clove, black peppercorn and tobacco. Balanced by its acidity, polished tannins and exotic oak, the wine shows a beautiful juxtaposition with contrasting flavors that work well to deliver a long and lingering finish.

This 2019 Cabernet Franc delivers an aromatic profile that hints at an herbal side, but ultimately delivers more floral and red fruit elements. The aromas are followed by flavors of violets, smoke, black cherries, pomegranate, plum, and incense.

Our Knight’s Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas or rich plum, cassis, dark toffee, nutmeg and cedar. Bold, full and round, the palate bursts with black cherry cobbler, cocoa nibs, fresh leather with a hint of anise. This wine is refined and age-worthy.

Each offering of this unique reserve blend shows a distinct personality, influenced by the selection of varietals, growing region and vintage. The 2021 delivers concentrated aromas and flavors of black cherry, fresh blackberry, layers of vanilla, and hints of allspice. The rich texture and decadent flavor profile linger on the palate long after the last sip.

The 2020 Brut sparkling opens with aromas of golden delicious apple, pear, and brioche. On the palate, fine mousse is accompanied by a smooth richness and velvety bubbles. Flavors of apple compote, pear, hazelnut and hints of walnut linger on the finish. 

The Eighty-Five Fifty-Five Cuvée is an exuberant expression of Sonoma County, with buoyant aromas of crushed boysenberries, black plums and blueberry preserves wafting from the glass, followed by savory hints of smoked meat, black pepper and dried herbs. Behind the wine’s stature lies a generosity of ripe, brambly, black and blue fruit, expansive in the mouth, followed by notes of chocolate, spice and earthy minerality. This full-bodied, chiseled and balanced wine leaves a persistent, mouthwatering finish.

Our Blanc de Noirs opens with aromas of lemon zest, rounded out by soft vanilla and a hint of tart cherry. On the palate, a creamy mouthfeel and perfectly balanced acidity carry this classic through the persistent finish. Fresh oysters, ahi tartare or lemon meringue complement this sparkling beautifully.

Enticing purple hues in the glass give way to aromas of dark cherry, Madagascar vanilla, notes of mocha, caramel, and baking spices. This wine is dense, yet gracefully structured with balanced acidity. Abundant dark fruit and gentle brown sugar notes flow through the long finish. A worthy illustration of all the Knights Valley has to offer.

The 2021 Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir is elegantly structured, intricately layered, and a true representation of the dynamic Sonoma Coast appellation. On the nose, preserved strawberry and rhubarb with hints of graphite, cinnamon, and menthol entice the senses. The expansive mid-palate expresses deep earthy characters complemented by notes of spice.

Ripe aromas of blackberry and black raspberry are accented by nuanced vanilla and floral notes. Abundant fresh dark berry flavors fill the palate providing a dense, and generously juicy mouth-coating texture. Serve with grilled vegetables, pasta with vodka sauce, or flank steak with chimichurri sauce. This wine will continue to evolve in bottle for 6-8 year with proper cellaring.

The wine opens with cherry cola, wet earth and spearmint aromas. Incredible weight and brooding tannins frame dark cherry flavors with a long and flavorful finish. Pair with mushroom tart, triple creme brie with strawberry compote, or prosciutto pizza.

The 2016 Reserve Malbec leaps out of the glass with a deep, rich perfume and sweet notes of boysenberry confiture, dark plum jam, cassis and vanilla. On the palate the wine is full-bodied and bold, concentrated with notes of cocoa and molasses. 11% Cabernet Sauvignon adds richness and complexity to the blend, and an acid backbone that provides balance to this classic fruit-driven and appealing Malbec.

The nose offers layers of complex aromas including black currant, chocolate covered Bing cherry, wild mountain blackberry fruit, cassis and a soft sweet earth note. Nuanced notes of spicy jasmine and crushed rock are intriguing and add depth to the nose. The aromas lead to a plush palate with rich flavors of boysenberry, dark chocolate and black tea. The full-bodied wine is refined with well-integrated, ripe tannins offering good structure. In signature Cinq Cépages form, this wine combines the strength of the diverse Sonoma County region to create a well-balanced and elegant wine.

This sultry Merlot opens with ripe aromas of dark cherry, black currant, vanilla, and spice. On the palate, lifted black cherry and dark berry fruit flavors are accented by notes of caramel, clove, allspice, and tobacco leaf. Soft tannins round out the generous finish. Pair this wine with garlic prawn and mushroom pizza, cedar smoked chicken, or roasted salmon with wild mushrooms, shallots, and fresh herbs.

The Dry Creek Merlot opens with aromas and flavors of dried cherry and plum, joined by black fruits and savory notes of lavender and licorice, with hints of white pepper. Well-balanced with good structure and a plush mouthfeel, with evident tannins and a lingering finish.

Botrytis-affected fruit for this wine is carefully hand-selected from the Belle Terre Vineyard, located on the Russian River in southern Alexander Valley. Intense aromas of ripe apricot, peach and lemon zest fill the nose of this rich dessert wine. A creamy and sweet entry is followed by nectarine, orange cream, and honey flavors. The wine is perfectly balanced with acidity and has a clean finish.

Sourced from vineyards with well-drained soils that produce exceptionally concentrated fruit, this merlot was aged for 17 months in French and American oak, prior to blending with 11% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Dry Creek Merlot opens with aromas and flavors of dried cherry and plum, joined by black fruits and savory notes of lavender and licorice, with hints of white pepper. Well balanced with good structure and a plush mouthfeel, with evident tannins and a lingering finish.