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.

This wine opens with leather, cedar, plum jam, molasses, and mocha on the nose. The palate is juicy upfront with warm marionberry syrup and full, velvety tannins. Notes of butterscotch linger on the long, decadent finish.

The 2021 Trésor opens with aromas of black currant, lardon, anise, and hints of burnt sugar and lavender. The palate is round, with upfront flavors of Santa Rosa plum and cedar, supported by evolving texture that leads to a strong, lingering finish.

Classically styled, intense aromas of bright red fruit are at the forefront, with hints of earthy sage, cedar and dried cranberry. A lovely dark cranberry in color, this medium-bodied Pinot Noir combines bright textures and juicy tannins with flavors of Bing cherry, red plum. Enjoy with herb crusted lamb, rosemary roasted potatoes and candied Brussel sprouts.

The 2021 GEO is a strong tribute to its reputation. Brambly aromas with spice, blackberry, dark fruit, and rich toffee lead to a robust mouthfeel. Rich layers of black and blue fruits coupled with coffee, licorice, and cola linger long after the last sip.

This wine opens with aromas of cardamom spice, plum jam, molasses, and rubbed sage. The palate is medium-bodied with layers of black raspberry jam, and licorice lingering on the finish.

This wine takes a bit of time to awaken in the glass, but once it does, it rewards with delicious dark cherry and cola on the nose. The palate lingers on cherry, Chinese five-spice, smoked meats, and leather wrapped in dusty tannins all the way to the finish. Underlying notes of cedar and espresso bean come through towards the end. This is an extremely food friendly wine.

Densely colored with intense aromas of luscious black cherry, forest floor and hints of baking spice that emerge from the glass. Its elegant mouth-filling texture nicely balances fresh acidity and silky-smooth tannins.

Our 2021 Sangiovese opens with aromas of violet, cherry, cola, and a hint of sarsaparilla. On the palate, bright white cherry flavors are supported by persistent tannins in the mid-palate, with nuance of graphite and cedar on the finish. We recommend pairing this wine with pasta carbonara, squid ink seafood risotto, or chocolate cherry brownies.

This wine opens with delicious aromas of cocoa, plum, blueberry pie and cola, complemented by juicy flavors of pomegranate, black cherry and caramel. This naturally-balanced wine has a velvety texture and a dazzing, layered complexity with lingering notes of rose petal on the finish.

Decadent aromas of dark fruit, cedar, raspberry, clove, blueberry, and vanilla lead to a dense and refined palate. Flavors mimic the enticing aromas, adding dark chocolate and black currant with silky tannins leading to a long, juicy finish. Decant in its youth or allow it to evolve in bottle for the next 10+ years.

The 2021 Annie Dyer Pinot Noir opens with aromas of brambled boysenberry cobbler, black pepper, chamborde liquor, and dark plum accents. On the palate, this wine shows great depth featuring plenty of dark fruit. Blackberry, boysenberry, and earthy pomegranate are complemented by hints of peppercorn and cocoa on the finish.

The 2021 Cabernet Franc is delicate yet layered. Aromas and flavors of plum, black currant, cinnamon, vanilla, green tobacco, and toasted marshmallow lead to a decadent, long-lasting crème brûlée finish.

A bouquet of raspberry, dark currant and rose petals leads to a silky palate with densely concentrated flavors of dark cherry, cola and dark chocolate with soft but present tannins.

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.

The 2022 Trésor opens with aromas of cedar, molasses, cola, cassis, and a hint of clove. The palate is full, with silky tannins adding depth to layers of plum jam and toasty dried cherry scones. Trésor complements lamb and beef that is roasted or braised. Pair with beef stew, filet mignon, a maple bacon cheeseburger, grilled flank or sirloin steak. Try Trésor with strong-flavored cheeses like Gorgonzola or sharp cheddar.

Our 2019 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel is a bold and hearty wine. Aromas of dried rose petals, crushed raspberries and briary fruit are present among opening. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy flavors of fresh raspberries and strawberry marmalade and notes of sweet spices. A hint of toasty oak lingers on the finish.

The 2021 Malbec is deeply saturated with red and black fruit characters. Aromas and flavors of sanguine, pomegranate, red cherry, acaÍ, plum and light floral lilac notes dance across the palate through the extended finish.

The 2022 Siena opens with aromas of raspberry, cola, caramel, mocha, and chocolate ganache. On the palate, big, juicy plum flavors are accented by baking spice and a hint of butterscotch.

The 2022 Estate Pinot Noir reveals aromas of cherry, strawberry, leather, truffle, forest floor, plum, and cinnamon. The medium-bodied palate is a beautiful representation of the varietal and the Chalone AVA. Opulent flavors of plum, bright red cherries, and strawberry are complemented by notes of toasty oak, hints of vanilla and spices, and supported by medium acidity.

Upon opening, strong notes of black currant, mocha, and cedar fill the nose. This full-bodied Cabernet is layered with concentrated dark fruit flavors and savory hints of leather and spice. This is a well-structured wine that beautifully displays the quality of our Rutherford Estate terroir. While approachable now, this wine will age beautifully and gain complexity over the next 10-15 years.

PreVail Back Forty entices with a delicious array of intense aromas and flavors including toffee, currants, leather, hints of nutmeg spice, caramel, vanilla, ripe plum, and toasty oak notes. This full-bodied wine has a long, rich finish and smooth, yet structured tannins. 

Our Sangiovese offers a bouquet reminiscent of holiday cheer; clove-spiced cherry, cranberry compote, roasted figs, and vanilla wafer. On the palate, this wine is structured yet smooth, supported by a lifting acidity. Flavors of crumble-topped Italian plum tart and a hint of caramel sauce flow through the finish.

This wine is big, bold, and dense, packing abundant savory characters into the bouquet and palate. The first swirl of the glass reveals barrel spice, cigar box, leather, black cherry, and black raspberry. Rich layers of dark chocolate, mocha, and black tea coupled with soft acidity meld seamlessly, lingering long beyond the last sip.

Our 2022 Carménère Cabernet Sauvignon opens with earthy aromas, raspberry, strawberry, plum, and spice. The palate offers rustic intrigue with tobacco and leather flavors leading to dark chocolate, peppercorn, and accents of raspberry lingering on the finish.

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.

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.

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.

Our 2021 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant expression of the very best of the varietal grown on our Alexander Valley estate. A light perfume of lavender flowers leads to a bold yet refined palate. Robust tannins and flavors of black currant and dark chocolate fill the mouth, concluding with a soft, lingering finish.

The 2022 Heritage Red has a strong Cabernet Sauvignon base, with Petit Verdot, Malbec, and a small amount of other reds artfully selected for the  final blend. This wine offers seductive aromas of milk chocolate, dried cherries,  leather and tobacco. The palate is well-balanced with concentrated flavors  of pomegranate, raspberry, vanilla bean, and cinnamon. Silky tannins create  an elegant mouthfeel and long-lasting finish. Enjoy with a black & blue  cheeseburger or beer-braised bratwursts.

Our 2018 Gravel Bed Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful representation of Sonoma County Cab. Aromas of clove, leather, tobacco and cassis lead to savory tapanade and red fruit flavors on the palate, finishing with bright oak.

The 2021 Lindsay’s Pinot Noir opens with aromas of bright red plum and cran-raspberry. On the palate, it is a light-bodied Pinot Noir with dominant flavors of pomegranate and hibiscus tea. Soft red peppercorn, and cherry notes linger on the finish. This wine would be a delight paired with a creamy fromage.

This 2019 Syrah displays aromas of boysenberry jam, wild game and black tea. On the palate, indulgent flavors of blackberry, plum, black cherry, and dark chocolate delight the senses. This wine is bold, offering a beautifully inky color and layers of rich, dense characters melding seamlessly with silky tannins.

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 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.

The 2021 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon captures the pure expression of our unique terroir at Lancaster Estate. It is a blend of the five of the red Bordeaux varietals we have planted on our volcanic hillside vineyards. 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. This wine should be decanted when young, and will only gain in complexity for the next 15-20 years.