White wines
2011 Cedar Lane Sauvignon Blanc $18.00/bottle
Arroyo Seco Vineyard 300 cases bottled 5/12
All Musque clone harvested by hand on September 28, 2010. The grapes were carefully pressed in small batches & then 100% of the juice was fermented in a small stainless steel tank at very cold temperatures. As a result of this handling, it is characterized by a slightly grassy, floral, & grapefruit aromas with a rich mouthfeel while maintaining a cool, crisp, food friendly acidity.
2011 Chalone Pinot Blanc $22.00/bottle
Antle Vineyard Chalone Appellation 82 cases bottled 5/12
This vineyard originally planted in 1989 is a pleasure to behold; sitting in a protected southwest facing dell overlooking the Salinas Valley. Hand harvested on 9/20/10, light and fruity with notes of pear and apple; slightly smoky with a crisp acidity, minerality and long finish. Enjoy on its own or with crab cakes, seafood bisque, chicken cordon bleu or a spring vegetable stew.
2010 Hilltop Ranch Pinot Gris $25.00/bottle
Hilltop Ranch Estate Vineyard 70 cases bottled 8/11
This small bottling of Pinot Gris is from our Estate vineyard 700 feet above sea level and 14 miles from the ocean in Carmel Valley. There is less than ¼ of an acre planted to Pinot Gris on the property and it is planted on soil is known locally as “chalk rock” which is a mineral-rich chalky looking shale. Lovely, fragrant and balanced wine. It has yeasty, spicy and slight honeysuckle aromas. On the palate it is bright, light and spicy with a touch of toasty hazelnut, French oak and vanilla.
2010 Tondre Grapefield Chardonnay $36.00/bottle Wine Club Member Exclusive SOLD OUT
Tondre Grapefield Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands 73 cases bottled 08/11
Our first ever Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay. These grapes were hand-picked and then pressed them whole-cluster, settled the juice for a short time and then racked it off of the lees into French Oak barrels. It fermented in barrel and was aged sur lies. This is our most opulent, complex California-style Chardonnay yet but still retains balanced acidity and offers aromas and flavors of toasty oak, vanilla, butterscotch, melon and sports a lengthy finish.
2009 Tondre Grapefield Riesling $14.00/bottle
Tondre Grapefield Santa Lucia Highlands 262 cases bottled 4/10
These vines are grown on a well-drained, sloped river bench that looks over the Salinas River. We pressed this juice carefully & fermented it slowly in a small stainless steel tank to preserve its delicate nature. The result: floral, apple & line aromas, delicious balance mouthfeel & a crisp, lingering finish.
Bouquet White Wine, NV $13.99/bottle Buy a Case and save 15% with FREE Shipping
Sweetly refreshing blend of Chardonnay (93%) and Muscat Blanc (7%) from vineyards in our own Monterey County. The Muscat adds a hint of floral aromas to an otherwise lively base of Chardonnay. A versatile, quaffable warm-weather accompaniment to brunch, barbeque, family get-togethers or a quiet evening for two. Serve chilled.
2012 “Red Roses” Syrah Rosé $14.99/bottle
This lovely dry wine is sourced from a small Syrah vineyard planted on a perfectly situated hillside vineyard in the southern reaches of Monterey County, the Tre Gatti Vineyard. This wine reminds us of the fragrant summer roses often found in vineyards here in Monterey County and is lovingly made for warm-weather enjoyment. It may accompany the events in life where roses are often present: picnics, romantic dinners al fresco, or sunsets on the beach. Serve chilled.