2013 Artist Series Kernerbased blend:
50% Kerner, 25% Riesling,
25% Bacchus
This bone-dry white is the result
of picking these grapes early and
bottling the wine so quickly that
not all the carbonation had left.
A light, refreshing white wine with
the crisp flavor of lime that you will
want to keep drinking. This wine was
fermented in all stainless steel with
native yeast. Only 42 cases were made.
2013 Nuvola
This surprising wine is 100%
Gewürztraminer that was picked
early to allow for high acidity and
low sugars. Like the Artist Series
Kerner blend, this wine is dry and
light yet has a complexity that
begs another taste. Flavors of
citrus, apple, and of course lychee
combine without any cloying
sweetness or overly-tart finish.
71 cases.
57
2012 Intuition
This white blend of 60% Kerner, 20%
Riesling, and 20% Gewürztraminer is
again dry, yet I found it a bit more
complex than the previous two,
perhaps because it was fermented in
new oak. Medium-bodied with a nice
mouthfeel and flavors of stone fruits
and citrus, this is an excellent white
wine to pair with food. 200 cases.
2011 Heritage Field Blend Red
36% Barbera, 32% Carignane, 30%
Petite Sirah, 2% Zinfandel
This light-to-medium bodied red blend
is perfect for a summer evening.
Flavors of cherry, tart plum, and
raspberry sing in this lively and
delicious red wine. 180 cases.
2010 Intenso
This red wine is only available for La
Dolce Vita (wine club) members. A
deep yet balanced mix of 47% Petite
Sirah, 22% Syrah, 17% Zinfandel, and
14% Cabernet Sauvignon with flavors
of plum, black cherry, spice, and even
chocolate. 110 cases.