In 2016, we made three ports separately: Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah. When we bottled in late 2018, we blended the three ports to make our decadent California-style ruby port. In our tasting room, we serve it with organic dark chocolate (70% cacao) without soy lecithin.
This Old Vine Zinfandel is from the Soucie Vineyard - our favorite Zin vineyard in Lodi, CA. We blended in 3% Petite Sirah to give this wine more structure and a nice bass note. The Petite Sirah is 'the subwoofer' of this incredible wine.
Lodi and Amador AVA Petite Sirahs have become must-haves for us. This vintage is a mouth full. The deep, rich color is breathtaking. The aromas are powerful. And the taste lingers in your mouth. We were awarded a gold medal for this wine at the 2020 SIP wine festival.
This is a full-bodied red wine with high tannins. Tannat has some of the highest antioxidants of all red wines. Drink to your good health. We were awarded a gold medal for this wine at the 2020 SIP wine festival.
The 2016 Tempranillo from this vineyard won a Double Gold medal at the Portland Seafood & Wine Festival. We think this vintage is even better. Our patrons agree; it's flying out of the tasting room.
We love Lodi tempranillo grapes! They love long, hot California summers, and so do we. Enjoy it by itself or with food. Enjoy it now or lay it down for years. It's your call. You can't lose.
El Matador has become our signature wine. The blend this vintage is 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. We were awarded a gold medal for this wine at the 2020 SIP wine festival.
