2022 Estate Sangiovese

Our Sangiovese was grown in a new vineyard next to our winery on the eastern side of the Santa Clara Valley just east of Gilroy, where it is carefully tended by George and Lynda Green. They meticulously farm their vineyard to maximize quality. The 2022 growing season 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. Smoky cherry, dried herbs and cranberry aromas open this wine followed by juicy, yet firm tannins in the mouth along with flavors of rhubarb and blackberries. Serve with steak Florentine. 

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:

80% Sangiovese
20% Petit Verdot

 

Appellation:

100% Santa Clara Valley

Aging:

14 months, 38% New American Oak

Bottled:

August 21, 2023

Alcohol:

13.8%

Production:

92 cases

Release Date:

May 5, 2024

$38/bottle

2019 Sauvignon Blanc

Our delicious Sauvignon Blanc comes from grapes grown at the foothills of the Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey County. The 2019 growing season was perfect in the Monterey allowing for a long hang time on the vine, the grapes for this wine were harvested September 21, 2019. Delicious aromas of white peach, grass and lime are accented by hints of vanilla oak spice from once used Chardonnay barrels. The bright acidity in the mouth is rounded by viscosity from the oak aging followed by flavors of lime 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 and 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. The grapes were hand-picked at the peak of flavor and pressed within hours of harvest to insure the flavor was maintained.

Vineyards and Blend:

100% San Saba Vyd. Sauvignon Blanc

Appellation:

100% Monterey County

Aging:

60% Stainless Steel Tank
40% 6 months in once used Chardonnay barrels

Bottled:

March 16, 2020

Alcohol:

13.7%

Production:

220 cases

Release Date:

August 1, 2020

$15/bottle

2017 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2017 growing season was started quickly in the Santa Clara Valley but then cooled down allowing for a long hang time on the vine. Bright red fruit and savory toasted oak along with bacon fat and smooth, silky tannins and a delicious ‘forever’ finish. Drink this wine with some perfectly cooked filet mignon or even your chocolate dessert!

Vineyards and Blend:

92.7% Verde Vineyard Cab. Sauvignon
5.3% Verde Vineyard Malbec
2% Verde Vineyard Petit Verdot

Appellation:

100% Santa Clara Valley

Aging:

21 months in 50% new French and American Oak

Bottled:

June 24, 2019

Alcohol:

13.5%

Production:

178 cases

Release Date:

October 1, 2019

$42/Bottle

2017 Estate Merlot

The 2017 growing season started early with a heat wave over Labor Day in the Santa Clara Valley but then leveled out for lots of flavor and hang time This wine has blueberry syrup fruit framed with vanilla, cocoa, black pepper and baking spices. Juicy red fruit and soft tannins frame umami flavors in a long finish. This wine drinks well now and pairs wonderfully with pork loin topped with a cherry compote.

Vineyards and Blend:

93.5% Verde Vineyard Merlot
6.5% Verde Vineyard Petit Verdot

Appellation:

100% Santa Clara Valley

Aging:

18 months in 40% new French and American Oak

Bottled:

August 6, 2018

Alcohol:

13.5%

Production:

192 cases

Release Date:

October 1, 2019

$27/Bottle