“Striking and deeply impressive. All of the classic Zinfandel notes emerge from the glass; sweet red cherries, tobacco, sage, rosemary and crushed flowers all abound in this decidedly old-world wine. Silky, polished and refined, the 2010 impresses for its superb overall balance and sense of harmony. There is so much to like here.”

93+ points - The Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com

Alcohol: 15.6% - Case production: 340

Final Blend: 92% Estate Zinfandel & 8% Petite Sirah added

Barrels: 25% new French oak

Home-baked bread and raspberry filling describe the aromatics on this pretty wine. On the palate, the entry is soft and polished, revealing fresh notes of blackberry, pomegranate and red currant with a hint of tar and pipe tobacco. Fine, well-integrated  tannins carry this extremely elegant wine to a long, gentle finish.  Clean and balanced, this wine begs for food. Keep it simple: humus, olives, salami, soft ripe cheese, then move onto a grilled steak, roast chicken or tomato-based pasta. Drink now and through 2028.

Alcohol: 13.9%  -  Case production: 289

Final Blend: 100% Estate Charbono

Barrels: 25% new French oak

OUR  WINEMAKING  PHILOSOPHY

California extraction - European elegance

All my life I have enjoyed wine with meals. Even as a child, my Italian grandmother would pour a little vino in my water glass at the lunch table. That early introduction, and later education as a winemaker (and wine drinker), has guided my hands to craft wines that  pair well with food.

In the Napa Valley we enjoy a climate that can give our wines incredible concentration (and if we are not careful, a one dimensional simplicity). My goal as winemaker is to bring a little restraint to the ‘table’ - to give you wines that not only taste good now but will complement your meals and age gracefully.

That being said, our wines show the best of two worlds; the extraction of intense flavors we all love with a layered  complexity that speaks of old world influence.

Enjoy!

“This compelling wine is endowed with juicy dark blackberries, blueberries, violets, licorice and new leather. Firm yet well-integrated tannins frame the fruit beautifully in this full bodied, juicy, deeply expressive Petite Sirah ... which stands out for its personality and sheer character.”

90 points - The Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com                               

Alcohol: 15.1%  -  Case production: 50

Final Blend: 85% Estate Petite Sirah & 15% Estate Grenache

Barrels: 50% new French oak

Harvested from our 81-year old Carignane vines, and pressed using traditional methods, this dry-style rosé tempts the senses with aromas of fresh sliced watermelon and strawberry. On the palate, hints of peach and sushi ginger lead to a crisp and clean finish. Chilled at a picnic or pulled from your fridge, this is a wine for the simple pleasure of sharing. Enjoy ...

Alcohol: 13.5%  -  Case production: 56

Final Blend: 3% Estate Zinfandel added

Barrels: neutral French oak & stainless steel