Deep and inviting; this seven-year-old Pinot Noir displays a character of warmth and charm. Chocolate-covered figs are surrounded by earthy undertones. Ripe cherry, black strap molasses, and sarsaparilla are comforting and elegant.
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A seductive and savory Sauvignon Blanc, this white leads with subtle spices and an elegance befitting both the picnic table and the chef’s table. Endlessly easy drinking, the tropical notes of guava and kiwi gracefully tap dance between supple and lithe.
Using only certified organic grapes, this rosé features an array of aromas, including candied watermelon, lime zest and green apple flesh. The palate is bright and flavorful with blooming jasmine, a persistent verve, a flirtation with bramble fruit and a denouement replete with strawberries and cream.
Honest and straightforward in its ripe style, this gutsy Cabernet achieves good balance between the sweet core of dark cherry and blackberry fruit with some pleasantly grippy tannins. The pure sweetness of the fruit will permit cocktail-style sipping for those who enjoy structured reds while enabling this to also work well at the table.
A pure beam of cherries rises from the glass, and sets the stage for a palate that finds excellent balance between mixed cherries and berries as well as a turned-earth savoriness flecked with licorice and mushrooms.
Taut with acidity and minerality that cut through honey, lemon, Granny Smith apple, and almond blossom, this Chenin Blanc is a versatile partner for a wide range of food right now, and promises to evolve in fascinating ways well into the future.
In 2026, the 100th anniversary of grapes planted at Henry Brandlin’s homestead on Mt. Veeder will be a noteworthy milestone, a 49-acre site that reaches elevations exceeding 1200 feet. The blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Malbec, and 4% Petit Verdot is aged 22 months in 60% new French oak barrels. The fruit ascends to great heights in its delivery of dense, ripe fruit. Black plum and charred orange peel adheres to sweet violets, graceful graphite, and savory espresso. Plush tannins offer the palate a deep dive into a long-lasting creamy finish.
Chewy, fleshy, and dusty, this brooding single vineyard red wine displays an energy that develops from its volcanic soils. Violets shine through black strap molasses, licorice, and cassis. It shows strength and muscle.