2021 Estate Malbec

This impressive Malbec was grown in a new vineyard 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 2021 growing season was outstanding in the Santa Clara Valley allowing for a medium crop with long hang time on the vine, giving intense and complex flavors. Blackberry pie and leather lead off the aromas followed by sweet tobacco and cherries. Big juicy tannins in the mouth combined with good acidity, anise and blackberry flavors make this perfect to have with a 1.5” thick BBQ Ribeye Steak.

Vineyards and Blend:

100% Verde Vineyard Malbec

Appellation:

100% Santa Clara Valley

Aging:

10 months in 33% New American Oak

Bottled:

April 3, 2023

Alcohol:

14.5%

Production:

108 cases

Release Date:

December 2, 2023

$38/Bottle

2019 Tess’ Blend

This impressive Bordeaux Blend was grown in a new vineyard 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 nearly ideal the Santa Clara Valley allowing for a long hang time on the vine. Tess’ Blend is made to represent the best the Verde Vineyard has to offer and is made to drink now but will last years in your cellar.

This wine is defined by its elegance in both aromas and mouthfeel. Dark blackberry and cherry compote fruit along with dried herb and violet notes are framed by leather, vanilla, allspice and sweet tobacco. The big, silky tannins call out for food to be eaten with this wine.

This wine drinks well now, but is made to age for years to come. Drink with ribeye steaks when you and filet mignon when it has some age.

Verde Estate Vineyard:

This amazing vineyard was planted in 2009 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.

Vineyards and Blend:

75%      Verde Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
15%      Verde Vineyard Malbec
10%      Verde Vineyard Petit Verdot

Appellation:

100% Santa Clara Valley

Aging:

20 months in 60% New French and American oak

Bottled:

July 13, 2020

Alcohol:

13.8%

Production:

266 cases

Release Date:

June 15, 2023

$46/Bottle

2020 George’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

We are excited for the second release of our new George’s (GG) Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. 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 2020 growing season was outstanding the Santa Clara Valley allowing for a balanced crop with long hang time on the vine, giving intense and complex flavors. This wine is Gregarious and Gargantuan on the palette. The Gratuitous and Gleaming blackberry and cherry fruit aromas are Glorious and Gleefully mouth filling. The Gloating and Galivanting tannins are Gorgeous and Genuine as they Gracefully frame the Gracious and Groovy oak flavors.

Eat with a gluttonous BBQ steak dinner!

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.

Vineyards and Blend:

100% Verde Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation:

100% Santa Clara Valley

Aging:

18 months, 66% New French

Bottled:

April 4, 2022

Alcohol:

13.7%  

Production:

66 cases

Release Date:

August 1, 2022

2020 Estate Dornfelder

We are excited for the second release of our Estate Dornfelder. This unique varietal was developed in Germany in 1955 and 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 their vineyard to maximize quality. The 2020 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 wine has boysenberry syrup and floral aromas in the nose. The silky tannins combine with blueberry flavors and a toasted coconut finish.

Enjoy this wine with some roasted pork loin.

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.

Vineyards and Blend:

100% Verde Vineyard Dornfelder

Appellation:

100% Santa Clara Valley

Aging:

9 months, 30% New French

Bottled:

July 12, 2021

Alcohol:

13.5%  

Production:

37 cases

Release Date:

August 1, 2022

$43/Bottle

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.

Vineyards and Blend:

100% Verde Vineyards Syrah

Appellation:

100% Santa Clara Valley

Aging:

20 months in neutral barrels

Bottled:

June 14, 2021

Alcohol:

19.1%

Production:

115 cases

Release Date:

October 1, 2021

2019 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

We are excited for the 2019 release of our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. 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 balanced crop with long hang time on the vine, giving intense and complex flavors. Juicy fruit aromas of cassis and cherry start this wine, followed by cocoa, baking spice and dried herbs from the oak aging. Medium tannins in the mouth are supported by balanced acidity and a complex 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.

Vineyards and Blend:

100% Verde Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation:

100% Santa Clara Valley

Aging:

20 months in 50% New French

Bottled:

June 14, 2021

Alcohol:

14.1%

Production:

195 cases

Release Date:

October 1, 2022

$42/Bottle

2019 Estate 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.

Vineyards and Blend:

90% Verde Vineyard Merlot, 10% Petite Verdot

Appellation:

100% Santa Clara Valley

Aging:

10 months in neutral oak

Bottled:

June 14, 2021

Alcohol:

14.0%

Production:

94 cases

Release Date:

December 1, 2021

$30/Bottle

2020 Estate Syrah

We are excited for the new release of our Estate Syrah. 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 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. Lots of blueberry and cherry fruits greet your nose in this medium bodied Syrah. Notes of smokey marshmallow, bacon, graphite, and black pepper round out the aromas as the soft tannins greet your mouth. They are framed by juicy currant and butterscotch on the smooth finish. Bring out the BBQ and enjoy with a perfectly grilled hanger steak.

Vineyards and Blend:

100% Verde Vineyard Syrah

Appellation:

100% Santa Clara Valley

Aging:

15 months in New Oak

Bottled:

April 4, 2022

Alcohol:

14.9%

Production:

92 cases

Release Date:

December 1, 2022

$37/Bottle

2020 Estate Cabernet Franc

We are proud to release our new 2020 Cabernet Franc which was grown in a new vineyard on the eastern side of the Santa Clara Valley near Gilroy. George and Lynda Green meticulously farm this 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. Cherry cobbler is the first flavor that this medium intensity, but complex, wine gives in the nose. Plum, pipe tobacco and eucalyptus round out the aromas followed by ripe plum and red fruit in the mouth and smooth, old world tannins. This wine is a perfect match for a stuffed pork chops and homemade apple sauce.

Vineyards and Blend:

100% Verde Vineyard Cab. Franc

Appellation:

100% Santa Clara Valley

Aging:

21 months in Neutral Oak

Bottled:

July 12, 2021

Alcohol:

13.1%

Production:

96 cases

Release Date:

December 1, 2022

$35/Bottle

2020 Bella’s Estate Reserve Merlot

We are excited for the release of our new Reserve 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 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. Concentrated and crisp, fresh blueberry, currant and cocao 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. Pair with braised lamb shank.

Vineyards and Blend:

97% Verde Vineyard Merlot
3% Malbec

Appellation:

100% Santa Clara Valley

Aging:

15 months in 50% New French Oak

Bottled:

April 4, 2022

Alcohol:

14.1%

Production:

94 cases

Release Date:

December 1, 2022

$45/Bottle