Our 2022 Sophia’s Hillside Cuvée is primarily composed of our young hillside blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit from these estate vineyard blocks meld together to create a perfectly balanced, intense wine. It has the fruit-forward youthfulness and freshness of the young Cabernet Sauvignon that is softened and balanced by the French oak aging. Upon opening, deep aromas of ripe blackberry, cassis, and plum are intertwined with hints of graphite, tobacco, and a touch of violet. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet balanced, with rich flavors of dark fruit and baking spice, supported by velvety tannins and bright acidity. The oak adds layers of vanilla and toasted coconut, contributing to a long, structured finish with a touch of minerality. 

The 2022 Sonoma County Reserve Malbec offers an aromatic bouquet featuring red rose, black cherry, and sweet tobacco. Velvety tannins add elegant texture to layers of raspberry and leather flavors, accented by a touch of nutmeg. Enjoy with elk, paella, or pork ribs.

Our 2021 Syrah opens with aromas of blackberries and violet candy. On the palate, it has silky-smooth tannin with mouthwatering notes of chocolate covered blackberries, faint notes of black pepper, and rich blueberry fruit compote with caramel chocolate on the finish. Its balanced acidity and lush tannins make this the ideal accompaniment to tri-tip, bison burgers, or tomato-based sauces such as Bolognese.

The Chairman Series Lineage is a bold and distinguished red wine. On the nose, rich cassis with hints of fennel and black currant intermingle to create a mouthwatering aroma. On the palate, this wine is robust, with layers of blue and black fruit supported by well-structured tannin and notes of graphite. We recommend decanting for 30-60 minutes before serving to allow the deeply complex fruit characters to evolve. Lineage’s great texture makes it a perfect pairing with rib eye, New York steak, filet mignon, short ribs, or venison…or a holiday feast.

A delicate, yet fragrant bouquet of red cherry, raspberry, confectionery chambord, and hints of black pepper introduce this Pinot Noir. The palate delivers smooth, refined tannin and a lush mouthfeel, complemented by black cherry compote and red plum flavors.

This is a smooth and creamy wine made from our premium Chardonnay block on the estate. Aromas of golden apple and bosc pear reveal confectionery caramel, toasted meringue, and brioche flavors on the palate. We suggest enjoying this wine paired with pan seared rock fish with lemon butter.

The 2022 vintage was another warm and fast-paced year. Warm temperatures continued into summer setting the stage for full ripening, fresh acidity and beautifully balanced fruit. Our 2022 Estate Chardonnay is creamy, rich and elegant with complex aromas and flavors of baked bread, pear, hazelnut, and toasted marshmallow. This is an age-worthy wine of exceptional quality known for its full mouthfeel and exquisite long finish.

Our 2022 Sonoma County Reserve Merlot opens with vanilla bean and toasted spice on the nose. The sultry palate layers black tea, molasses, and cocoa over silky tannins lasting through the extended finish. Pair with prime rib or creamy mushroom pasta.

Our 2022 Courtney’s Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay opens with mouthwatering aromas of toasted meringue and candied key lime, interlaced with citrus fruit medley. The palate exudes refined opulence - offering pineapple, caramel, almond biscotti, and brioche flavors, superbly lifted by balanced acidity.

The 2018 Cinq Cépages opens with inviting aromas of cassis, blackberry jam, a touch of dried currants, leather, and soft nutmeg and cardamom spice notes. The palate offers more dark fruits with rich, ripe, jammy fruit, black cherries, plums and cassis and notes of vanilla and maple spice. The wine is wellstructured with silky tannins leading to a satisfying finish. Rewarding and ready for enjoyment now, the 2018 vintage will also evolve over time with proper cellaring.

This wine is rich and intense with aromas of maple, boysenberry syrup, and graphite. On the palate, dark chocolate, blackberry, cedar and baking spices carry through the long finish.

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.

The 2022 Valleyview is a blend of small lots resulting in a wine which reflects the elegance, intriguing aromatics, and silky texture of pinot noir grown in the Willamette Valley. On the nose, complex aromas of black cherry, black pepper, and marionberry are complemented by black tea, anise, orange zest, and cedar. The palate delivers a balanced and refined mouthfeel with a polished and very long finish.

Dominique is delicious with full, silky aromas of buttercream, toasted almond, toffee, fig, and baked apple that give way to flavors of butter pecan, Bartlet pear, toasted marshmallow, and brown sugar. Bright acidity complements the layers of intense aromas and flavors, while a toasty finish further characterizes this beautiful wine.

This cranberry red wine opens with herbaceous notes of mint, eucalyptus and lush red fruit aromas. Medium in body with a medium finish, it develops further on the palate with additional notes of sweet tobacco and spicy raspberry. Enjoy with Brussels sprout salad and glazed bacon, broiled sea bass, or traditional pork tamales in mole sauce.

Aromas of juicy black berry, graphite, and black pepper lead to elegant tannins with balanced oak on the palate. Blue fruit, ripe blackberry, black pepper, and a ribbon of savory herbs round out this wine. Serve alongside gamey meats or traditional lasagna.

Crisp and refreshing, the nose displays aromas of cut grass, watermelon and citrus. The wine shows pale lemon yellow in the glass with an acid-driven profile on the palate that surrounds citrus, cut hay and slight floral notes.

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. 

Vibrant, bright and aromatic with notes of tropical fruit, green apple and citrus complemented by marzipan and honeysuckle. The wine is persistent on the palate and creamy on the finish. Hints of toast round out this beautiful, balanced wine.

Our 2022 Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay is rich and expressive. Upon opening, mouthwatering aromas of white peach, butterscotch, and waffle cone are present. The palate is rich and round with bright fruit flavors, caramel notes, and hints of oak lingering on the finish.

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.

The 2022 Willamette Valley Chardonnay is an elegant wine with beautiful, delicate aromas of stone fruit and lemon peel with soft hints of caramel and roasted almonds. The palate has a lively entry full of bright citrus that transitions into a creamy mid-palate with a touch of fresh baked bread. The finish is soft with a lingering minerality and notes of wet stone.

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.

Our 2022 Estate Red opens with savory aromas of blueberry, blackberry, cigar box, tobacco leaf, black tea, and an underlying earthy/herbal tone. The palate is dense and complex with black cherry, vanilla, and roasted coffee bean flavors laced with supple tannins. This wine will age beautifully over the next 15 years.

When the days grow shorter, and the leaves start to take on color, there’s something magical about drawing near to each other around the hearth, or firepit, or roaring bonfire. Our Ferrari-Carano pair is the perfect gift to elevate any fall gathering. Sourced from sustainably farmed single vineyards in the cool reaches of Sonoma and Mendocino counties, these Burgundian selections display perfect balance between vivid fruit and bright acidity. 

Our Ferrari-Carano Classics Gift Box Includes:

2021 Ferrari-Carano Emelia's Cuvée Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
Sourced from a cool single vineyard in Russian River Valley, this Chardonnay makes the perfect pairing to our Mini Latkes with Apple Glazed Salmon & Sour Cream with mouthwatering aromas of baked apple, caramel popcorn, quince, fig, and nutmeg. The palate is rich and full, with flavors of graham cracker, nectarine, ripe pear, and notes of toffee.

Pairs Well With: Butternut Squash & Pear Soup with Nutmeg and Caramelized Nectarine Tart with Graham Cracker Crust

2021 Ferrari-Carano Middleridge Ranch Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley
Pinot Noir grapes develop complexed character on our Middleridge Ranch, a vineyard tucked in between two ridges above the town of Boonville in Anderson Valley, just north of Sonoma County. Aromas of maple, fig compote, marshmallow, and allspice lead into a palate of uplifting acidity with flavors reminiscent of strawberry tart and accented by notes of thyme, and caramel.

Pairs Well With: Maple-Glazed Duck Breast with Fig Compote and Caramalized Shallot & Mushroom Risotto
 

The 2023 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir showcases a beautiful ruby hue in the glass. Pleasant aromas of black cherry, ripe raspberry and marionberry are rounded out with delicate hints of clove, cinnamon, mocha, and dried orange peel. The palate exudes luscious red fruits with refreshing acidity and fine grained tannins. Pair with charcuterie, grilled vegetables, stuffed mushrooms, lamb, and cheese pizza.

Our Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon is a wonderful expression of the classic Bordeaux varietal. The nose exhibits aromas of blackberry, raspberry, caramelized sugar, barrel spice and a hint of tobacco leaf. These aromas carry through to the palate, with additional notes of dusty cocoa, vanilla, and dried sage. Firm yet smooth tannins are present on the lingering finish.

Pale yellow and straw gold in the glass. Refreshing aromas of just-picked star fruit, white peach, parmesan rind and yellow apple perfume the nose. Meyer lemon and Gala apple flavors flood the medium bodied palate. The finish is both crisp and mouthwatering, making this a perfect pairing for bacon wrapped shrimp, lavender goat cheese, Pad Thai and angel food cake with whipped cream.

On the nose are expressive aromas of wood smoke, cloves, ripe dark fruits, plums and caramelized sugar. On the viscous palate, lush tannins linger around dark fruit compote, stewed fruits and blueberry conserve. Slight raspberry notes mingle with cocoa nibs and toasted coffee beans. Substantial power in body and length in finish unite all of these flavors; presenting a bold and highly drinkable wine.

The 2021 Henry Cabernet Sauvignon is medium-full bodied with a broad midpalate and sumptuous fruit profile of sweet plum, rich blackberry, and dark cherry. Gingerbread and sweet tobacco oak accents add a nice complexity.

The nose is rich with aromas of dark plum, tobacco and black pepper. The palate is deep and concentrated with flavors of black cherry, dark stone fruit, dried sage and a subtle earthiness.

Grown 100% on our Alexander Valley estate, our Samantha’s Sauvignon Blanc showcases the very best of the varietal and the AVA. On the nose, bright floral and melon aromas draw you in. The palate offers elegant and layered flavors of stone fruits and grapefruit. The pronounced, crisp acidity is balanced by a creaminess from the partial French oak aging, while a subtle mineral texture from the concrete egg aging lingers on the smooth finish.

It’s difficult to narrow down favorite wines from our standout portfolio, but this selection includes three of our best-loved offerings. From Chalk Hill, Lancaster Estate, and Foley-Johnson—the name Foley-Johnson honors both founder Bill Foley and his wife, Carol Johnson Foley—we’ve put together the perfect trio to pair with spur-of-the-moment hors d’oeuvres, steaks on the grill, or wood-fired pizza.

Our Founder's Favorites Gift Box Includes:

2019 Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley

A succulent pair to our Kwanzaa Stew, sourced from our volcanic hillside vineyards in Alexander Valley, this Cabernet Sauvignon has a nose of dark plum, tobacco, and black pepper and a concentrated palate of black cherry, dark stone fruit, and dried sage.

Pairs Well With: Grilled Lamb Chops with Black Pepper & Herb Marinade and Dark Cherry & Sage Sauce over Pork Tenderloin

2022 Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay, Chalk Hill – 92 pts, James Suckling
This age-worthy Chardonnay has fresh acidity and beautifully balanced fruit. Complex aromas and flavors of baked bread, pear, and hazelnut extend over an elegant finish. For a crowd-pleasing accompanist, serve alongside these Mini Latkes with Apple Glazed Salmon & Sour Cream. 

Pairs Well With: Baked Pear & Hazelnut Salad with Goat Cheese and Creamy Potato & Leek Soup with Baked Bread Croutons

2021 Foley Johnson Handmade Petit Verdot, Rutherford

Dark and inky in the glass, this Petit Verdot reveals aromas of deep cherry, sage, and caramel, with a bold palate of red cherry, plum compote, and cedar. 

Pairs Well With: Braised Short Ribs with Plum & Sage Sauce and Cedar-Planked Salmon with a Cherry Reduction
 

The 2020 Malbec is lush and juicy. Opening with aromas of boysenberry cobbler and a nuance of confectionery vanilla bean, that lead to red and black fruit on the palate. Pops of pomegranate acidity make this wine an ideal pairing for Thanksgiving dinner.

Pronounced aromas of red cherry, raspberry bramble, pomegranate, and marzipan introduce this exquisite wine. Graceful tannins give structured body and grip to the layers of integrated dark chocolate covered cherry, caramel, tobacco, and mocha flavors. Decant in its youth or cellar for many years to come.