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A rare expression of Roussanne aged entirely in stainless steel, this wine highlights the natural freshness of the grape while preserving its weight and complexity. Aromas of lemon curd and white peach mingle with delicate white flowers on the nose. On the palate, it carries the weight and classic texture of a thick-skinned grape, yet remains bright and linear, with notes of guava, pineapple, and a clean minerality. Versatile in every season, this wine moves gracefully from a warm summer day to a cool evening curled up by a fire.
La Fuente, a small-lot blend of 67% Tannat and 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, showcases expressive aromas of ripe red fruits and dark chocolate carried by a sensation of sweet oak. The palate is structured yet inviting, with dusty tannins and a gravely texture framing flavors of cherry and braised meats. Dark Chocolate lingers on the finish, leaving the perfect impression on the palate that reflect the wine’s depth and rarity.
A rare stand-alone Mourvèdre from Paso Robles, where this classic Rhône variety achieves peak expression. Aged in 25 percent new French oak barrels, this wine offers black fruit aromas with varietal notes of moist soil. The mouthfeel is rich yet approachable, with ripe tannins that extend into a lingering finish.
A stylish Rhône-style cuvée of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from the famed Willow Creek District, aged in 40 percent new French oak barrels. The nose is loaded with aromas of cherry, strawberry and raspberry, interlaced with notes of dried herbs and cinnamon. A balanced body finishes gracefully with dusty, structured tannins.
This Grenache is everything you would expect from the Willow Creek District, the epicenter of Paso Robles Rhônes, bursting from the glass with aromas of bright red fruits, cardamom and cinnamon spice. Flavors of bing cherry cascade along a full, broad body, all with an ease that will keep you coming back for more.
Hailed as a “narrowly focused Rhône-oriented wine region ready for exploration,” Santa Barbara County’s Alisos Canyon AVA is renowned for its sumptuous Syrahs. This wine was 50 percent whole-cluster pressed and aged in 66 percent new French oak barrels. The nose is loaded with white pepper, blackberry jam, purple plum and blueberry. A precise, dense palate displays refined tannins with flavors of dried herbs and stewed fruits.