Spiced mulberry and sandalwood offer a glimpse of Santa Ynez Valley’s intricate terroir. The wine is well structured with supple tannins and an earthy core dotted with white pepper. Aged 21 months in (40% new) French oak, its creamy layer of violets and blackberry jam is marvelous.
A five-variety Bordeaux blend (dominated by 76.2% Cabernet Sauvignon), with grapes from the Spottswoode estate as well as other celebrated family-owned vineyards, the wine was named for the linden trees that prosper on the winery’s gardens. Adorned with lavender and boysenberry tart, its magnificence is in its seamless layers of dark chocolate, espresso, and red currant.
Bright, poignant red with bright cherry, sweet basil, and rose petals. Nutmeg and cinnamon lend spice to the perfume and the palate, with a hint of red pepper that piquantly seasons the juicy finish.
Striking notes of sea-salted rose petals in aspic. Spiced mulberry has a fragrant holiday charm, with cherrywood gently tripping on the tongue. The vineyard, 1200 feet in elevation, is centered above the Pacific coastline.
Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen sources grapes from three renowned vineyards and the winery’s best barrels. A chorus of Meyer lemon and zingy pineapple rings true on the nose, with pitch-perfect presence on the palate. Ethereal and streamlined with honeyed cashew, lime chiffon, and sweet basil.
At only 80 calories, and low alcohol, this light-bodied white is crisp, with traces of apple, pear, and white flowers.
A concentrated, intense Pinot Noir with dried fruits, plum preserves, and milk chocolate. Tomato leaf and balsamic create a commanding, savory finish.
A small production, hand-crafted, well-developed red. Slate, soy sauce, dark chocolate, and underbrush exhibit its engine power. Plum and black cherry add sumptuous fruit and augment its velvet mouthfeel. Jasmine and violets take flight, for an exemplary floral finish.