Wine List

Buying Wine
You can buy our award winning California wines, Carignane, Cab-Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cuvee, Old Vine Zinandel, and Trio these are California wines available by mail or here on the internet or at our winery.

The 2005 grape crop in the Lodi area was light, allowing the grapes to have more intense flavors. That’s just what the Wine Maker Tavares wanted. “I intentionally left the grapes longer on the vines to increase (the sugars),” he said. “There is a boldness in the taste.”  There also is a balance of oak flavors, which was created by aging his red wines in a combination of one-year-old and two-year-old American and French barrels.

2005 CARIGNANE The Carignane grape originated in Northern Spain. This grape is noted for its deep purple color, high tannins (tannins are substances found in the seeds, skins, and stems of grapes, as well as in oak barrels), and  high alchol content. The Carignane grape produces wines that are fruity and spicy in nature. The 2001 Carignane has a deep berry flavor and a spicy, mineral finish. Just before the finish, there are hints of licorice.  ORDER CA RED WINE ONLINE CARIGNANE

2005 CAB-SHIRAZ Recognized by the 2006 West Coast Wine Competition as the Best of Class in the Red Bordeaux Blends category.  67% Cabernet Sauvignon 33% Shiraz. The Shiraz grape originated in the Middle East. Shiraz (Australia)  Syrah (French) Shiraz is deep in color and tannic (tannins are substances found in the seeds, skins, and stems of grapes, as well as in oak barrels), producing a wine with strong spice and pepper qualities. It takes on characteristics of sweet black berries, black currants and plum, with a hint of smokiness. Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz contribute flavor and structure to this multi-variety wine. The Cab-Shiraz blend from Lockeford-grown grapes, is a big blast of snappy red currants. The heavy tannic finish is of dark oak smoke and tar. This wine hasn’t any finesse; it’s a direct hit. ORDER AWARD WINNING CA RED WINE ONLINE CAB-SHIRAZ

2005 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Our Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded a Gold Medal at the 2006 West Coast Wine Competition.  Cabernet  Sauvignon originated in France. Its fruity flavors have been described as cherry, back currant (cassis) and rasberry. In addition, other flavor descriptors include minty, notes of cedar, and bell pepper with a srong choclate finish. ORDER CA AWARD WINNING RED WINE ONLINE CABERNET SAUVIGNON

2005 CUVEE 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Carignane, 10% Zinfandel. CUVEE, French for wines blended from different vineyards, or different varieties.  It has a full heavy body taste, but a light wine base and finish. The berry taste at the front of the palate is more moderate and precedes a complex finish of leather, smoke and chocolate. Great sipping wine – you do not need to limit this to drinking with a meal.  It’s great on a hot summer afternoon.  This wine can be served slightly chilled and will complement just about any meal. ORDER CA RED WINE ONLINE

2002 WHITE PORT Our White port was awarded a Silver Medal at the 2006 West Coast Wine Competition.  White Port made with Flame Tokay grapes and is fortified with 190 proof raisin brandy. A blend that makes for an after dinner wine which is sweet, fruity, and light. The White Port is a light port that has a sweet caramel front and an almond finish, with a slight raisin aftertaste. The port is very drinkable. Even non-port drinkers will enjoy an after-dinner glass. This port is great with spicy foods as well as chocolates (white or dark) and enhances fresh fruits such as strawberries or pears – actually any type of berry goes well with it. Beautiful bottle makes this a great gift item. Flame Tokay grapes (a sweet to dry grape) originated in Hungary.  ORDER AWARD WINNING WHITE PORT ONLINE

NEWLY RELEASED WINES

Merlot has aromas and flavors of blueberries, cherries and a plum like fruit, almost jammy in its concentration. It has low levels of acid and tannin. The soft tannin also makes Merlot an enjoyable match with a broad variety of foods. ORDER AWARD WINNING RED WINE, MERLOT

2005 Old Vine Zin The Old Vine Zin has a smooth and lingering finish.  It has aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, and plum.  This wine is begging to be paired with a thick meaty steak, chocolate dessert or a nice cigar.  Although Zinfandel is grown almost exclusively in California, it has its origins in Europe.  This grape derives from the same species as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir.  It makes a wide variety of wine from white to sweet port-style. ORDER CA RED WINE ONLINE OLD VINE ZIN

2006 TRIO Our white blend consists of 60% Chenin Blanc, 20% Viognier and 20% Pinot Grigio.  This is a dry white blend, with a hint of sweetness from the Chenin Blanc.  It has aromas of apricot, peach, apple, melon, nut and spice and a smooth, soft, crisp taste with a low to medium acidity.  Its regions are from France, Oregon, and California.  It accompanies: fruit, cheese, mildly spiced foods, salads, seafood and chicken. ORDER OUR NEW TRIO WINE ONLINE

OTHER FUTURE WINES
CHARDONNAY, PINOT GRIGIO, MOURVEDRE, AND MORE.

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