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• Varietal: Pinot Noir
• Style: Red
• Region: California, United States - Santa Barbara County
• Notes: Classic cool-climate aromatics of cardamom, dried morel mushrooms, and ripe raspberries
• Producer: Westerly Wines

Story:

AVA: Sta. Rita Hills AVA

COMPOSITION: 100% Pinot Noir, clones 4, 667 & 777

WINEMAKING NOTES: Harvested in mid-to-late September, the fruit was hand-sorted, destemmed, and cold soaked at 45 degrees for four days. Whole berry fermentation took place in small, open top stainless steel fermenters. The tank was drained and pressed after 21 days on the skins, and the wine was filled into 228 liter French oak barrels, 60% of which were new. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrel. The wine was racked to blend after 8 months, and remained in barrel for a total of 18 months. Bottled unfined & unfiltered in July of 2015.

TASTING NOTES: The 2013 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir is made in an elegant style, with classic cool-climate aromatics of cardamom, dried morel mushrooms, and ripe raspberries. The palate is round and balanced, with lingering bright acids coupled with long, fine tannins. The 2013 vintage in Sta. Rita Hills was notorious for producing low yielding vines with small clusters of tiny berries- resulting in a profound wine with great varietal typicity.

RELEASE DATE: August, 2017

93 Points! - Wine Enthusiast

Details

• Varietal: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot
• Style: Red
• Region: California, United States - Santa Barbara County
• Notes: Rich, brambly fruit along with dried herbs, and notes of black olive and anise seeds.
• Producer: Westerly Wines

Pairings:

Beef, particularly grilled or roast beef and filet mignon, blue cheese, cheddar cheese, gorgonzola, chicken, particularly grilled or roast chicken, berries and fruit, particularly red fruit sauces, garlic, mushrooms, lamb, pork.

Story:

AVA: Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara

COMPOSITION: 79% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot

WINEMAKING NOTES: Harvested in mid-October, the grapes were hand-sorted, destemmed, and fermented as whole berries in small, open top stainless steel fermenters. The wine was drained and pressed after 28 days on the skins, and the wine was filled into 225 liter French oak barrels, 60% of which were new. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrel. The wine was racked to blend after 12 months, and remained in barrel for a total of 18 months. Bottled unfined & unfiltered.

TASTING NOTES: The 2011 Westerly Merlot exhibits a palate of rich, brambly fruit along with dried herbs, and notes of black olive and anise seeds. Structured and balanced, this wine will drink at it’s peak from 2014-2018.

Details

• Varietal:Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
• Style: Red
• Region: Washington, US - Columbia Valley
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Notes: An elegant and well-defined structure, the Monolith blend brings an intensely rich mouthfeel. Flavors of black licorice, plum and cocoa mingled with tantalizing spices creating a mouth watering experience. This wine will age beautifully for another 15 years from the vintage date.
  • Blend 64% Cabernet Sauvignon,
  • 19% Merlot
  • 10% Cabernet Franc
  • 5% Petit Verdot
  • 2% Malbec
  • Aged 22 Months, 100% New French oak
  • Cases Produced: 350
  Producer: Elevation Cellars, Steven Stuart

Pairings:

Beef, lamb, Garlic, Mushrooms.

Details

• Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Style: Red - Bold and Structured
• Region: Columbia Valley, Washington
• Notes: black pepper, dark cherry, black current and anise.
• Wine Maker: Steven Stuart
• Producer: Elevation Cellars

Pairings:

Beef or Venison

Story:

This Cabernet Sauvignon is a deep garnet color with the aromas of roses, leather and cloves. It plays on the palate with an assortment of flavors: black pepper, dark cherry, black current and anise. The wine is nicely balanced and contributes to a smooth mouth feel. The finish is where its true beauty shines with a lingering sumptuous end. Only 400 cases produced
Blend 85% Cabernet Sauvignon
6% Merlot
6% Petit Verdot
3% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol 14.5%
Aged 22 Months,
50% New French oak

BLANC DE NOIRS N/V

WINE SPECS:

Varietal composition: 45% Pinot Noir, 42% Chardonnay, 13% Pinot Meunier

Appellation: Sonoma County

Alcohol: 12.0%

 TASTING NOTES:

Classic brioche and grapefruit in the aromas. This fine, creamy mousse has flavors of baked apple and a hint of lime zest. The crisp finish of citrus begs for another taste.

TECHNICAL DATA:

PH: 3.09

Fermentation: Traditional Method - Methode Champenoise

Dosage: 0.8% Pinot Noir dose

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:

Pair this delightfully refreshing Sparkling with your favorite cheese, gourmet sandwich
or enjoy it on its own!

BLANC DE BLANCS N/V

WINE SPECS:

Varietal composition: 100% Chardonnay

Appellation: North Coast

Alcohol: 13.4%

TASTING NOTES:

This elegant sparkling wine has a floral aroma with fine hints of citrus and rose petals, with flavors of grapefruit and lychee and a creamy, clean finish.

TECHNICAL DATA:

PH: 3.63

Fermentation: Methode Champenoise

Time on Tirage: 15 months

Dosage: 1.0

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:

Pair this refreshing Sparkling wine with Baked Brie in Puff Pastry or your favorite cheese!
For the recipe, please visit: https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-baked-brie-in-puffpastry-
226326

2015 GREY PALM ESTATE PETITE SYRAH

WINE SPECS:

Varietal composition: 100% Petite Sirah

Vineyard: Grey Palm Vineyard

Appellation: Dry Creek Valley

Alcohol: 14%

Case Production: 373

Harvest Date: September 14th, 2015

Ageability: Drink now or over the next few years (2029)

TASTING NOTES:

This Petite Sirah is powerful with notes of blueberry and plum. Swirl in your glass and enjoy beautiful aromas of licorice and layers of fruit and spice and everything nice. 21-month barrel aging makes for mature tannins that lead to a more approachable wine despite how young it is.

TECHNICAL DATA:

PH: 3.63

Fermentation: 40% New French Oak, 10% New American Oak, 50% Used French Oak

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:

Pair with a Lamb Bolognese or your favorite hearty dish. For the bolognese recipe, please visit: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-lambbolognese-229330

2018 RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY CHARDONNAY

WINE SPECS:

Varietal composition: 100% Chardonnay

Vineyard: Various Russian River Valley Vineyards

Appellation: Russian River Valley

Alcohol: 13.9%

Case Production: 266

Harvest Date: October 9th, 2018

Bottling Date: January 30th, 2020

Ageability: Drink now or over the next 3 years

TASTING NOTES:

This Chardonnay greets your nose with a mixture of lemon zest and a beautiful floral bouquet filled with jasmine, orange blossoms and white blossoms. The lemon citrus continues on the palate and uncovers mineral undertone and a nice bright acidity.

TECHNICAL DATA:

Sugar: 0.8 g/L PH: 3.37

Fermentation: Barrel fermented in neutral Oak for 16 months

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:

Pair with Roasted Chicken Thighs with fennel and lemon For the recipe, please visit: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-roasted-chicken-thighswith-fennel-amp-lemon-139854

2017 PYRAMID CABERNET SAUVIGNON

WINE SPECS:

Varietal composition: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc

Vineyard: Pyramid Vineyard

Appellation: Alexander Valley

Alcohol: 13.9%

Case Production: 420

Harvest Date: October 6th, 2017

Bottling date: February 7th, 2019

Ageability: Drink over the next eight years

TASTING NOTES:

This Cabernet Sauvignon has a lot of layers and depth. We recommend holding or decanting this wine a few hours prior to enjoying. Notes of peppercorn, leather and sage greet you on the nose. Then, swirl and take a sip for flavors of cranberry, currant and plum to overtake your palate with an unforgettable finish. This Cab will benefit from patience to develop over the next 8 years.

TECHNICAL DATA:

PH: 3.83

Fermentation: Beta Malolactic used in Bordeaux with D 21 yeast

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:

Pair with a hearty Aged Ribeye, topped with blue cheese butter.

2017 WATSON OLD VINE ZINFANDEL

WINE SPECS:

Varietal composition: 100% Zinfandel

Vineyard: Watson Vineyard

Appellation: Dry Creek Valley

Alcohol: 14.9%

Case Production: 282

Harvest Date: 9/2/2017

Ageability: This wine will age beautifully over the next 5-7 years

TASTING NOTES:

Similar to our 2016 vintage, the 2017 has rich character and notes of baked blueberries, chocolate covered raspberries and dark red cherry on the nose. On the palate, the baked fruit continues with plum jam, boysenberry pie and sweet cocoa on the finish. Sip, savor and enjoy!

TECHNICAL DATA:

PH: 3.75

Acid: 5.4 g/l

Barrel aging: 25% New French Oak, 75% Neutral French Oak

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:

Southwestern Spiced pork tenderloin, with a side of brussels sprouts To view the pork tenderloin recipe, please visit: https://bit.ly/2017-OVZin-Pairing 

2019 BUCHER SAUVIGNON BLANC

WINE SPECS:

Varietal composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Vineyard: Bucher Vineyard

Appellation: Russian River Valley

Alcohol: 14.2%

Case Production: 489 

Harvest Date: September 30th, 2019

Bottling date: January 30th, 2020

Ageability: Drink now or over the next two years

TASTING NOTES:

On the nose, this wine feels like you've landed on a tropical isle. Notes of pineapple, papaya and green guava with a hint of jasmine show through. On the palate, the tropics continue with mango and passionfruit with a hint of minerality.

TECHNICAL DATA:

Sugar: 2.3 g/L

PH: 3.22

Fermentation: 75% stainless steel, 25% barrel and 50% whole cluster, 50% skin soaked

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:

Try pairing this wine with your favorite Asian faire such as green curry, drunken noodles or an asian pear salad with walnuts. For something different, try a fennel slaw with blood oranges.

Details

• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Style: White
• Region:Washington, United States 
• Notes: aromas of fresh herbs and citric notes of grapefruit with a hint of lime
• Producer: Elevation Cellars

Pairings:

Story:

The name Sauvignon Blanc loosely translates to Wild White. A light green hue, it is crisp and vibrant on the palate with aromas of fresh herbs and citric notes of
grapefruit with a hint of lime. It is a well-balanced wine with acidity and a fruity finish. This wine was fermented using three different methods -- French oak, acacia wood
and concrete -- enhancing the wine with richness of butter and minerality.

Blend 100% Sauvignon
AVA Wahluke Slope,
Rosebud Vineyard
Alcohol 13.9%
Fermentation 37.5% in French Oak
37.5% in Acacia
25% Concrete Egg
Cases Produced 180
Winemaker Steven Stuart

Details

• Varietal:Merlot
• Style: Red
• Region:Washington, US - Columbia Valley
• Alcohol : 14.8%
• Notes: Dense ruby color with notes of cassis, hints of sage and roasted coffee beans. The wine possesses superb concentration, elegant freshness, all in a balanced style with exceptionally sweet tannin. This bold Merlot will age gracefully for the next 8-10 years.
• Producer: Elevation Cellars, Steven Stuart

Pairings:

Beef, lamb, Garlic, Mushrooms.

Story:

Washington’s Merlot’s are known for their rich color and balanced acidity. This wine is no exception. The mouth feel is velvety with tastes of black cherries and boysenberry. The finish plays in contradiction and character of green olives, black licorice, and molasses. While the wine is showing well now, it will have a rewarding response with aging.

Aged 22 months, 50% New French Oak
Cases Produced 350

Grape variety:Zinfandel

Region:California, United States

Subregion:Sonoma County

Appellation:Dry Creek Valley

Vintage year:2019

Alcohol by volume:13.6%

Wonderful scents of boysenberry, plum, cocoa nibs and anise. Black raspberry and cherry with slight white pepper on the long generous finish.

Grape varieties: Petite Sirah, Zinfandel

Region: California, United States

Subregion:Sonoma County

Appellation:Dry Creek Valley

WINE SPECS:
Varietal composition: 70% Petite Sirah, 30% Zinfandel
Vineyard: Grey Palm Estate & Watson Vineyard
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley
Alcohol: 14.9%
Case Production: 615
Harvest Date: Non-vintage wine from three different vintages
Ageability: This wine will age beautifully over the next 5-7 years

TASTING NOTES:
This wine exudes candied cherries on the nose and a jammy palate with smooth tannins & spice, layered with beautiful depth and fruit – a perfect addition to your dinner table. This wine is a combination of juice from our very own Grey Palm Vineyard & our neighbors Watson Vineyard (Petite Sirah and Zinfandel).It is a blend of three vintages to give a great consistency and roundness.

TECHNICAL DATA:
PH: 3.93
Acid: 5.4 g/l

The newest release of our popular estate zinfandel is fresh and youthful. The nose elicits the scents of raspberry, Bing cherry and rose petals. In the mouth plum, black pepper and nutmeg dance on the tongue. For a young wine the finish is soft, pleasing and well balanced.

Grape variety: Zinfandel

Region: California, United States

Appellation: Dry Creek Valley

Vintage year: 2017

2017 GREY PALM ESTATE ZINFANDEL
WINE SPECS:
Varietal composition: 100% Zinfandel
Vineyard: Grey Palm Vineyard
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley
Alcohol: 15.1%
Case Production: 250
Harvest Date: September 20th, 2017
Ageability: Drink now or over the next five years.
TASTING NOTES:
Our 2017 Estate Zinfandel is filled with beautiful fruit and spice on the nose and palate. From herbs de Provence, cardamom and currant on the nose to all spice, dried fig and dried cranberry
on the palate, this wine can be enjoyed on its own or with many different dishes.
TECHNICAL DATA:
PH: 3.69
Fermentation: 20% New French Oak, 80%
Neutral Oak

2017 BACIGALUPI PINOT NOIR

WINE SPECS:

Varietal composition: 100% Pinot Noir

Vineyard: Bacigalupi Vineyard

Appellation: Russian River Valley

Alcohol: 14.6%

Case Production: 240

Harvest Date: August 30th-September 6th, 2017

Bottling date: March 15th, 2019

Ageability: Drink over the next eight years

TASTING NOTES:

On the nose, enjoy notes of rhubarb and dried cranberry. Then swirl and sip for hints of oak, followed by white pepper and a mineral undertone. This wine has hints of earthiness and beautiful acidity to make for a well-balanced elegant wine.

TECHNICAL DATA:

PH: 3.78

Fermentation: Native & inoculated yeast used

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:

Pair this beautiful Pinot Noir with a BLT stacked high or Beef Stroganoff with parsley as a garnish. For a delicious Beef Stroganoff recipe, please visit: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-braised-beef-stroganoff-154984

Details

• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
• Style: White
• Region: California, United States - Santa Barbara County
• Notes: Lots of flinty, stony, crisp pinapple, grapefruit and melon notes, medium body and good freshness.
• Producer: Westerly Wines

Story:

AVA: Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara

COMPOSITION: 75% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Semillon

WINEMAKING NOTES: The 2016 Sauvignon Blanc was harvested by hand, and then whole-cluster presses and fermented in stainless steel (90%) and neutral barrels (10%).

TASTING NOTES: Westerly 2016 Sauvignon Blanc offers lots of flinty, stony, crisp pinapple, grapefruit and melon notes, medium body and good freshness. The bright, round and juicy mid-palate in intertwined with aromas of ripe, honeyed citrus fruit.

Details

• Varietal: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
• Style: Red
• Region: California, United States - Santa Barbara County
• Notes: Precise, focused mix of dried berry, currant, and black cherry notes.
• Producer: Westerly Wines

Pairings:

Chicken and other light meats as well as lightly-spiced dark meats.

Story:

AVA: Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara

COMPOSITION: 74% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Franc

WINEMAKING NOTES: The fruit for this wine came off of two different vineyards in the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA. The Merlot is planted on a steep hilside in the easternmost part of the canyon, which is riddled with cobble and serpentine, whereas the Cabernet Franc grows on the crest of a southwest-facing hill with rich, clay loam soils. Harvested by hand in late October of 2012, the grapes were hand sorted, destemmed, and fermented as whole berries in small, open-top stainless steel fermenters. The wine was drained and pressed after 24 days on the skins, and the wine was filled into 225 liter French oak barrels, 60% of which were new. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrel. The wine was racked to blend after 12 months, and remained in barrel for a total of 26 months. Bottled unfined & unfiltered.

TASTING NOTES: The 2012 Westerly Red presents a precise, focused mix of dried berry, currant, and black cherry notes. This is a balanced and finely-layered wine, with a rich, yet firm, tannin structure that fans out across the palate. Will drink at its peak from 2014 to 2018.

CASES BOTTLED: 1940
RELEASE DATE: August 2014

92 Points! - Wine Enthusiast