Fragrant nose of plum, lavender, black cherry, graphite, anise, herbs, and roasted coffee. A liberal dose of mountain tannins adds additional gravitas. The overall effect is wondrous, and the powerful finish left us awestruck.... Read More
Concentrated notes of blackberries and raspberries with hints of orange zest and herbs. The rich and juicy palate is balanced by fresh acidity and silky tannins. Aged for 14 months in 25% new French oak, 25% terra cotta Amphora,... Read More
Dry and lean with some more traditional notes of green apple and citrus upon opening, this wine goes through a metamorphosis the longer it’s exposed to air - green apple notes give way to baked apple, and citrus notes mellow... Read More
Brilliant magenta. Explosive red berry liqueur, incense and floral scents, along with hints of allspice and smoky minerals. Silky and seamless on the palate, offering deeply concentrated black raspberry, spicecake and violet and... Read More
This wine consistently delivers one of the greatest values to be found in Italian wine. The G.D. Vajra 2018 Barolo Albe has all its cards in play as an immediately enjoyable and extremely food-friendly Nebbiolo. This really is... Read More
County Line Chardonnay unfurls with a delicate roundness, offering notes of lemon curd, golden delicious apple, acacia honey, and jasmine blossom. A hint of flintiness coupled with lean acidity quenches the palate, and lends a... Read More
Vivid dark red color. Effusive aromatic intensity with a perfume that translates to the palate in notes of red cherry liqueur, black plum, sage, violet and peach blossom that both lift from the glass and linger on the finish.... Read More
Deep ruby red, tending towards garnet with age. Opening with scents of red fruit, the bouquet evolves to become reminiscent of unsweetened cocoa, coffee and spices. Full-bodied and structured on the palate, dry and persistent.... Read More
A brilliant ruby red shade with notes of wild strawberry, rose petal, and a touch of tomato skin. Similar notes continue onto the palate with a light structure and mouthwatering, bright acidity.
Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, and earth turn to a palate that is intensely juicy and structured. Flavors of red plum and lingonberry are layered with woodsy herbs and bay leaf. Aged for 6 months in large used Austrian oak... Read More
A blend of signature Santa Barbara County vines, it's intensely savory, textured and a testament to its cool growing season. Maple bacon, white pepper, black currant and perfume leap from the glass before squeezing back into... Read More
Vivid and luscious, with notes of honeycomb, ripe apricot, and chamomile. It is both palate-coating and gentle, and its total lack of added sulfur manifests in a palate of great purity and directness. Macerated on the skins for... Read More
Dark red fruit, with notes of dried sage, roasted red pepper and a certain salty freshness that is common in Santa Barbara. There is ample acidity and great tannic structure.
