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A blend of white Rhone varietals, Destinee de Blanc is exactly what white wine was meant to be! On the nose the wine is delicately scented, offering hints of lavender and pineapple, but on the palate it fills out, medium-bodied and well-structured with green apple and more pineapple lined with herbal, grassy notes and a touch of sweetness. (40% Marsanne, 30% Roussanne, 30% Viognier).

Marsanne is a white grape from the Rhone region of France, not yet widely cultivated in the U.S. and we think there should be lots more! This delicious wine opens on the nose with pears, toasted marshmallow and honeysuckle aromas, leading into a very smooth and silky mouthfeel from the sur lees aging and 30% malolactic fermentation. Flavors of ripe pear mingle with lemony notes, distinctly reminiscent of yellow and green SweetTarts, sliding smoothly into a prolonged finish of lingering vanillin.

Our mountain grown Syrah was harvested September 26th from a ridge-top vineyard over two thousand feet above sea level in El Dorado County's famous red soil. Co-fermented with 3% Viognier, small lot fermentations create a complex wine of intense varietal character. 100% barrel aging for 18 months in French oak adds notes of cedar and toast to this plush, spicy Syrah.

This Zinfandel was harvested from two hillside vineyards above 2500 ft. in El Dorado County. A classic Zinfandel profile including cherry jam, dried plum, clove and white pepper describe this mountain grown wine.

Artful blending to create a superior wine with balance, structure and complexity is as old as the history of winemaking. This wine is a blend of Syrah, Mourvedre and Petite Sirah from five distinct vineyards in El Dorado and Paso Robles. (65% Syrah, 33% Mourvedre, 2% Petite Sirah).

Nutrient poor decomposed granite soils dominate the Fairplay A.V.A. along with a microclimate naturally tempered by an elevation upwards of 2500 ft. Petite Sirah is perfectly suited for the local terrior and produces a wine with excellent balance and structure; eloquent and powerful. Ripe blackberries and violets with a hint of magnolia lead to dense tannins and a subtle smoky finish.

Nutrient poor decomposed granite soils dominate the Fairplay A.V.A. Along with a microclimate naturally tempered by an elevation above 2500 ft. The combination of soil and climate produce a velvety Syrah with dense tannins. Dried violets and roses with cranberry caramel toast define the bouquet.

Viognier (pronounced VEE-own-yay) is a lovely white grape from the Rhone region of France, just beginning to be more widely known in the United States. This wine is a superb example and very characteristic of the varietal, with fragrant jasmine and peach leading off the exotic, forward nose that includes lemongrass and lichee notes. On the palate, the wine is crisp and bright with flavors of ripe green apples and tropical mango, underlaid with a warm, nutty toasted almond note contributed by the particular yeast strain used in fermentation. Delightful with Asian fusion cuisine and other light and spicy fare.

Warm days and cool nights, fog and ocean breezes combine to make the perfect climate for Pinot Noir in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. Gentle handling of the fruit along with partial whole berry fermentation on native yeasts create a wine showing aromas of cherry cola and hazelnut with a whiff of pencil lead.