WINTER WINE CLUB WINES

2021 CHARDONNAY STEEL $38

WINE SPECS

Appellation: Santa Cruz AVA

Harvest Date: August 10, 2021

Sugar: Brix 22.5

pH: 3.3

Fermentation: Native Yeast

Aging: Stainless Steel

Lightly filtered

Bottled: July 22, 2022

Alcohol: 13%

Production: 72 cases

WINE NOTES

Clear, light yellow in the glass with a sparkle of green. Fruity and floral on the nose with prominent Granny Smith apple, honeysuckle, and cantaloupe aromas. A smooth mouthfeel presents as a velvety meringue, while young pineapple, apple peel, and lemon provide the classic bright palate of a steel-aged Chardonnay.  The full finish boasts notes of lemongrass, mixed citrus, and a steady minerality.

2018 PINOT NOIR $42

WINE SPECS

Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

Vineyard: Muns Vineyards

Harvest Date: August 27, 2018

Sugar 22.5 Brix

pH: 3.45

Fermentation: Native yeast

Aging: 80% neutral French oak and 20% new French oak

Bottled: May 20, 2021

Alcohol: 12.5%

Production: 200 cases

WINE NOTES

Grown at an elevation of 2,600 feet, the highest Pinot Noir vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the fruit receives plenty of sun and wind, leading to a wine with bold fruit flavors and crisp acidity for a wonderfully structured mouthfeel. This wine introduces itself with confident aromas of aged leather, ripe pomegranate and sugared spice drops. An engaging palate of cranberry and raspberry work well with the velvety tannins and notes of dark baking chocolate and warm earth. The tannins linger on the finish complemented by hints of pomegranate and cream soda.

2018 Sangiovese $35

WINE SPECS

Appellation: Santa Clara Mountains AVA

Vineyard: Komrosky Vineyards

Harvest Date: August 8, 2018

Sugar: 23 Brix

pH: 3.48

Fermentation: Native Yeast

Aging: American neutral oak

Bottled: March 31, 2022

Alcohol: 14 %

Production: 200 cases

WINE NOTES

Tart Cherry, blood orange, and cinnamon aromas perfectly introduce this lightly filtered  Mediterranean-style wine. Balanced with medium tannins, the palate shines with notes of sundried tomato, cranberry relish, and green olive. The finish is sublime, full of white pepper, granite, and roasted sweet pepper.