Wine Archive

The following provides wine descriptions and tasting notes for all previously released wines. Because our wines are produced in small lots and sold in exclusive allocations, not all wines shown below are still available. To purchase from our current portfolio, please visit our Wine Shop online. In addition, some wines are only available at the Estate; for inquiries, please contact us via phone or email.

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2005 Reserve Zinfandel, Russian River Valley - $29 (CLUB ONLY)
Still available: Magnums (1.5l) - $85  

Our two mountain vineyard blocks provide a Zin teeming with luscious fruits. Bright cherry, ripe blueberry, and juicy blackberry mingle with crushed black pepper, baking spices, and vanilla. This full throttle palate is big, rich and round with a virtuoso finish. 132 cases produced.

2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Chalk Hill - $35
1/2 bottles (375ml) - $20, Magnums (1.5l) - $85

This estate grown wine commands elegance with a rich texture and a complex spectrum of ripe black cherry, juicy wild berry, cassis, cocoa, spiced herbs, and a smattering of vanilla. Aged 21 months in French oak. 162 cases produced.
Gold - 2008 Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Gold - 2008 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits

 

2006 Pinot Noir 4-Dijon Clone, Russian River Valley - $35
Magnums (1.5l) - $85

This blend of 4 Dijon Clones (777, 667, 115, 459) is rich, full flavored, and matured in French oak. We topped off the initial blend with our best barrels of 459 and 115 clones to dial up the wine’s fruit driven characteristics, spice, and body. Jumping from the glass is a plethora of delicate spices, ripe cherries and wild strawberries. The result is a persistent eloquent finish. 162 cases produced.

Best of Class, All Red Wines Sweepstakes Runner Up - 2009 International Women's Wine Competition
Double Gold - 2009 Wine & Spirits' Magazine West Coast Wine Competition
Double Gold and Best of Class Pinot Noir - 2008 National Women's Wine Competition
Best of Class and Overall Competition Winner - All Wines, All Classes - 2008 Colorado State Fair
Gold - 2008 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits
Double Gold - 2008 West Coast Wine Competition 

 

2006 Reserve Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley - $45 (CLUB ONLY)

Integrating four of the famous Dijon clones (777, 667, 115, 459) with patient aging in French oak barrels, this wine is silky, seamlessly structured, and balanced. A smidge more of 777 upped the phenols, ensuring a complex tannin composition that’s sure to age well. Rich raspberry, wild strawberry and juicy stone fruits meld with hints of rose, sweet vanilla, and spices for a velvety finish. 110 cases produced.
Grand Sweepstakes Runner Up - Double Gold - 2009 National Women's Wine Competition
Gold - 2008 Colorado State Fair

 

2006 Reserve Zinfandel, Russian River Valley - $29

Our two mountain vineyard blocks provide a Zin teeming with luscious fruits. Bright cherry, ripe blueberry, and juicy blackberry mingle with crushed black pepper, baking spices, and vanilla. This full throttle palate is big, rich and round with a virtuoso finish. 90 cases produced. 

 

2006 Winemaker’s 2-Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon, Chalk Hill - $55 (CLUB ONLY)

This dazzling ruby wine is packed with flavor and opulence while still retaining liveliness and balance. Rich layers of black cherry cola, toasted vanilla, and black currants are accented by mocha, sweet cedar and licorice. “2 Barrel” is truly defined by its extraordinary balance of bright fruit, well resolved tannins, touches of minerality and fresh acidity. Only 2 barrels (44 cases) produced.

 

2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Chalk Hill - $35
½ bottles (375ml) - $20, Magnums (1.5l) - $80

Time to grill! Reflecting our vineyard’s rare volcanic mountain soil, this Big Mountain Cabernet is a fusion of ripe black cherry, spiced vanilla, cola and currants. Laced with traces of cocoa, sweet cedar and tobacco, this wine is aged in French oak barrels for 21 months. 180 cases produced.
Gold Medal Winner - 2010 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition

 

2007 Pinot Noir 2-Dijon Clone, Russian River Valley - $35

A Pinot that holds up to grilled steak! A rare blend of clones 459 and 114 created an unconventional Pinot Noir. While not typical of our house style, this is a powerhouse wine that pushes the envelope of intensity and fullness. Combining two clones with strong characteristics, coupled with yeast known for extraction, we pulled as much out of the grapes as possible – so much that it’s borderline over the top! 72 cases produced.

2007 Pinot Noir 3-Dijon Clone, Russian River Valley - $35
Magnums (1.5l) - $85

Clones 777, 667, and 115 produce a classic Russian River Pinot Noir. Well balanced and elegant with exemplary structure. This wine is not only beautiful now, but sure to age gracefully. Its seductive deep ruby hue is only enhanced by potent aromatics of black cherry, cola, fresh cut roses, spice and vanilla. 125 cases produced.
Gold Medal - 2010 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition

 

2007 Pinot Noir 5-Dijon Clone, Russian River Valley - $35
1/2 bottles (375ml) - $20, Magnums (1.5l) - $85

SOLD OUT

Plush texture and deep garnet color, this wine features robust and fragrant aromatics followed by an intense, luscious mouth-feel. Nuances of raspberry jam, ripe strawberries, fresh black cherries and vanilla cream with hints of baking spices and sassafras can be found. It wraps up with a long, balanced finish. 135 cases produced.
Gold Medal - 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 

 

2007 Mountainside Block 35 Malbec, Chalk Hill - $35

Available in Big Red Box Set Only This wine has a deep, plum-black hue with sleek layers of creamy red and blue berries laced with spiced blackberry and hints of vanilla mocha. The plush texture and bright fruit notes end with a long, balanced finish. 170 cases produced.

 

2007 Cabernet Franc, Chalk Hill - $35 (CLUB ONLY)

A rarity indeed, this 100% Cabernet Franc is exclusively from one of our hillside blocks. Displaying superb purity and ‘terrior,’ this wine entwines ripe cherries and cream with black pepper, dried Bing cherries, and hints of sweet herbal tea. Aged for 21 months in French oak barrels, it finishes persistently smooth with a structure that’s not overly tannic. 44 cases produced.

 

2007 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Chalk Hill - $45

This complex wine is richly layered with ripe black cherry, spiced vanilla cola and currants, with hints of mineral, cocoa, sweet cedar and tobacco. Patient aging in French oak barrels for 24 months produces a silky, balanced finish. 210 cases produced.
"Chairman's Choice" Best of Class - Double Gold Medal - 2011 Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition 
 

2008 Winemaker’s 2-Barrel Pinot Noir, 3-Dijon Clone, Russian River Valley - $55 (CLUB ONLY)

Winemaker, Julie Lumgair, selected this rare three clone, 2 barrel blend to showcase our top barrel of the hard-to-find 828 clone, traditionally prized for the bright acidity and intense rose aromatics. The second barrel is a powerful clonal marriage of the black cherry and structured vanilla cola found in 667, layered with rich red fruit and exotic spices of 459, Savor this elegant blend of distinct clones and site, and our passion for farming and hand-crafted winemaking. 44 cases produced.

 

2008 Pinot Noir 4-Dijon Clone, Russian River Valley - $35 

This complex, balanced and age-worthy blend shows clean, classic Russian River fruit. Patient French oak aging brings out its plush core of bright black cherry, red berry and sassafras cola, laced with wild strawberry, complex spices and vanilla. 300 cases produced.

 

2008 Mountainside Block 35 Malbec, Chalk Hill - $35

Decadence returns for another vintage! Deep plum black hue with sleek layers of creamy red and blueberries laced with spiced blackberry and hints of vanilla mocha. This plush texture and bright fruit ends with a long, balanced finish. Our signature 100% pure Malbec comes from vineyard block 35c, and shows rich concentration of its volcanic mountain soils and steep slope. 225 cases produced.
Gold Medal Winner - 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition  

 

2008 Super Tuscan, Chalk Hill - $45

The King! This blend is a core of ripe Sangiovese, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, and touched with just a 3% kiss of Merlot and Syrah to polish its crown. It's a richly layered, complex blend that showcases the beauty of each grape varietal in very concentrated, velvety layers. Dried bing cherry, hints of blackberry, cedar and red licorice blend with touches of cassis, leather, minerals and vanilla spices. Structured tannins and bright acidity complete the wine so it's perfect with grilled meats and Italian foods. A rare gem that reflects its powerful mountain vineyard sites, and sells out each year! Patiently aged in the finest 100% oak barrels. Will age like a dream! 230 cases produced.

"Chairman's Choice" Best of Class - Double Gold Medal - 2011 Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition 

 

2008 Syrah, Russian River Valley - $35 (CLUB ONLY)
Saturated ruby red color leads into intense, plush fragrances and flavors of black raspberries, red berries and licorice with hints of sweet toasted vanilla mocha, roses and violets. Our mountain summit vineyard is known for full-bodied wines of substances and smooth structure. This is an age-worthy, unfiltered, unfined wine exhibiting a great site, and our passion for careful farming and artisan winemaking. 22 cases produced.

 

2009 Reserve Zinfandel, Russian River Valley - $29 

We patiently blended this Zin from two special mountain vineyard blocks in stages for 21 months. The result is It shows intense flavors from the long, cool 2009 harvest, bursting with luscious, deep aromatics and flavors of bright cherry, blueberry and juicy blackberry smoothly layered with black and white pepper notes. It showcases complex barrel spices and silky smooth cocoa notes from extended barrel aging. The finish is long, balanced for acid displaying loads of fruit with hints of vanilla cocoa.  145 cases produced.  

"Chairman's Choice" Best of Class - Double Gold Medal - 2011 Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition

 

2006 Reserve Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
Barrel fermented and aged for over 14 months, this wine is lush, fragrant and full flavored with a silky finish. Aromatic honeysuckle and hints of hazelnuts are followed by complex layers of minerals and bright tropical fruits, with peach and notes of sweet vanilla. 115 cases produced.
Best of Class and Double Gold - 2008 Pacific Rim International Competition

 

2006 Reserve Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 

Barrel fermented and aged for over 14 months, this wine is lush, fragrant and full flavored with a silky finish. Aromatic honeysuckle and hints of hazelnuts are followed by complex layers of minerals and bright tropical fruits, with peach and notes of sweet vanilla. 115 cases produced.
Gold - 2008 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits

2007 Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley

Stainless steel fermented on its lees at low temperatures, our unoaked Pinot Gris sees no malolactic fermentation. A complex floral bouquet forecasts a silky palate of honeyed apricot, white peach and citrus nuances. Its balanced acidity imparts a clean, prolonged finish – perfect for food pairing. This wine truly reflects its site, a foggy, cobblestone vineyard block and shows our passion for grape growing and authentic artisan winemaking. 45 cases produced.

2007 Unoaked Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
This unoaked Chardonnay is fermented separately: made sur-lie with multiple layers of wine from our estate vineyards, each for complex, delicious balance. Bright, lush flavors of fragrant citrus, stone fruits, pineapple, green apple, and mineral notes couple a poised acidity that leads to a clean, long finish. 120 cases produced.

2007 Reserve Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

Barrel fermented and aged for over 16 months, sur-lie, this wine is full bodied, lush and fragrant with a long lasting, silky finish. An excellent balance between French oak influences and bright acidity, this chardonnay boasts wonderful minerality combined with aromatic honeysuckle and hints of hazelnuts. Stone fruit flavors including white peach and notes of sweet vanilla round out the flavor of this wine and carry into a lasting finish. 225 cases produced.  

2008 Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley
This wine mimics its preceding vintage with slightly lower alcohol and acidity than 2007 gave us. The lees were gently stirred during its aging process, which took place in stainless steel. This wine is very concentrated, bright and floral with lush flavors of apricot, white peach, citrus and subtle minerality. 130 cases produced - only 14 cases left!

2008 Reserve Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

Barrel fermented and aged 24 months sur-lie, this wine is lush, fragrant and full flavored, with a lasting, silky finish. Aromatic honeysuckle and hints of hazelnuts are followed by complex layers of minerals and bright tropical fruits, white peach and notes of sweet vanilla. 44 cases produced.

2009 Viognier, Russian River Valley

A block buster wine, limited to three bottles per club member. Partial malolactic style. Fermented both in steel and neutral oak. Complex and delicious, winemakers notes coming soon. Only 1 barrel produced.

2009 Unoaked Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

Intensely fresh, crisp, bright & fruity! Meyer lemon, white peach, and ripe tropical fruit showcase the bold flavors that distinguish the unusually cool 2009 vintage. Night-harvested, the layering of multiple yeast strains, coupled with the “sur-lie” method in stainless steel, concentrates the wine’s pure personality. This exquisite balance of fruit and mineral lingers long after the last sip. 104 cases produced.

2009 Reserve Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

Aged 18 months and stirred in barrel sur-lie, with multiple yeasts at low temperatures and partial malolactic fermentation. Highly concentrated bright, lush flavors of fragrant meyer lemon, ripe citrus, stone-fruits and touches of vanilla and honey with a long, clean and textured finish. Only 5 barrels produced.

2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley

To maximize powerful fruit-forward aromatics and flavors at every step, we hand-harvested the grapes, then fermented in stainless steel at low temperatures with no malolactic fermentation. The extended, cool sur-lie winemaking style enhanced and preserved the marriage of bright acids and incredibly lush character. The wine displays saturated tropical aromatics with layers of candied pineapple, crisp juicy citrus and a long, refreshing close. 150 cases produced.

Best of Show, All White Wines - 2011 International Women's Wine Competition

2010 Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley - $25 

Our vineyard’s Pinot Gris is quite different from commercial style Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio, with richer color, aromatics and flavors. The grape skins are naturally reddish- gray, yielding a uniquely beautiful and flavorful wine due to our fermenting the wine on its colorful skins in the historic tradition of northern France. The result is a distinct peach-like hue with rich texture, good tannic structure and complex layers of fruit-forward flavor. It was hand-harvested, then made sur-lie in stainless steel at low temperatures with no malolactic fermentation. It has bright acid and lush aromatics with layered flavors of honeysuckle, apricot and white peach, mingled with citrus and a long, refreshing close. 95 cases produced.

Gold Medal Winner - 2011 Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition

2010 Unoaked Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

Our Unoaked Chardonnay is made sur-lie with multiple yeasts in stainless steel at low temperatures with no malolactic fermentation. This layering, plus the natural grape acids highly concentrate the wine’s bright, lush flavors of fragrant meyer lemon, ripe citrus, stone fruits, pineapple and white peach finished with a long, clean balance of fruit and minerals. It truly shows the bold intensity of flavors from the unusually cold 2010 vintage. 190 cases produced.

2010 Unoaked Chardonnay-Muscat Clone, Russian River Valley

Our Chardonnay covers a series of cool microclimate vineyards, each planted with unique historic vine cuttings called “clones.” Chardonnay Dijon Clone 809, known as the Muscat Clone, was originally isolated in Burgundy. It is prized in cooler climates for intense floral and tropical aromatics with rich mouth feel which strongly resemble the Muscat grape varietal. This is a rare and delightful single-clone Chardonnay. Just like our flagship Unoaked Chardonnay, this is also made sur-lie in stainless steel at low temperatures with no malolactic fermentation. It showcases the powerful aromatic beauty and lush flavor of the Muscat Clone, with a lengthy, crisp and balanced finish. 65 cases produced.

Gold Medal Winner - 2010 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition

 

2008 Vin Gris, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley - $19 (CLUB ONLY)
SOLD OUT
Handcrafted in the tradition of European rosés, this wine is intensely aromatic, fruit forward, yet dry. Loaded with flavors of fresh strawberry jam and ripe raspberries, the long clean finish is reminiscent of spiced cherry – often indicative of this varietal. 100% crush-pad fresh Pinot Noir juice, this rosé was especially fermented without its red grape skins. 110 cases produced.

2009 Vin Gris, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley - $19 
The return of a wine club favorite. Handcrafted in the tradition of European rosés, this wine is intensely aromatic, fruit forward, yet dry. Loaded with flavors of fresh strawberry jam and ripe raspberries, the long clean finish is reminiscent of spiced cherry – often indicative of this varietal. 100% crush-pad fresh Pinot Noir juice, this rosé was especially fermented without its red grape skins. 110 cases produced. 
Double Gold Award Winner - 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

2009 Rosato, Rosé of Sangiovese, Chalk Hill - $25 (CLUB ONLY)
SOLD OUT
This wine is delightful, bone-dry, crisp and refreshing. Fermented in small stainless steel tanks without malolactic fermentation, the strawberry and raspberry precede the palate with watermelon, orange blossom, and raspberry on the nose. A full bodied treat for summer activities, especially BBQ’s! Only 19 cases produced.

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2010 Rosato, Rosé of Sangiovese, Chalk Hill - $25

A pink jewel – crisp & refreshing, but NOT SWEET! Our Rosato is made in the tradition on European rosés, being highly aromatic, crisply acidic and fruit driven, yet dry. It’s 100% crush pad fresh Sangiovese juice especially fermented without its red grape skins, stirred gently on its lees with no malolactic  fermentation. The result is mouth-watering complex, full bodied Rosé, loaded with flavors of strawberry and raspberry, and fragrant aromas of raspberry watermelon and hints of orange blossom.  90 cases produced.