Wine Tasting on our Garden Patio

2022 Chardonnay – Glass: $17 – Bottle or Carafe: $45  
A pale straw color in the glass, the wine gives way to aromas of citrus zest and tart apples.  The palate finds Granny Smith apples, a hint of pear and bright lemon zest before a lovely finish with a light touch of butterscotch.  13.5% ABV.  140 cases produced.

2022 Rosé – Glass: $17 – Bottle or Carafe: $39  
What a pretty pink-salmon color!  Aromas of strawberries, roses, and sweet ruby grapefruit greet the nose.  The smooth mouthfeel presents notes of watermelon, strawberries, and raspberries, balanced with nice acidity.  Lovely finish endures.  14% ABV.

2019 Pinot Noir – Glass: $17 – Bottle: $43
The inviting crimson pour leads to a pretty nose with rose petals, spring berries, and tea leaves. Strawberries, raspberries, and pomegranate dance across the palate with some earthy black tea and cola around the edges. An elegant finish begs for an encore sip! 228 cases produced; 12.7% ABV. 91 points, Wine Enthusiast.

2018 Cabernet Franc – Glass: $18 – Bottle: $46
A beautiful, ruby colored pour is followed by scents of raspberries, cherries, and a sprinkling of brown spices.  Very nice fruit on the palate and nice structure!  Raspberries and tart cherries, with cloves, cardamom, allspice, and a pinch of cinnamon.  Nice, easy finish.  14.1% ABV.  300 cases produced.  93 points, Wine Enthusiast, plus Editor’s Choice Award!

2018 Merlot – Glass: $18 – Bottle: $46
This rare single-varietal bottling of our Merlot pours a lovely, deep ruby, offering up a nose of dark chocolate, boysenberries, plus a hint of cedar.  The palate is luscious and has a nice structure with dark berries, purple plums, sweet cherries, and the truffle side of forest floor.  Very pleasant finish.  Only 100 cases bottled, 13.2% ABV.

2018 Syrah – Glass: $17 – Bottle: $43
An enticing, purply-red pour gives way to aromas of black plums, blueberries, and a sprinkling of garam massala spices. Blueberries and blackberries dance on the palate with some smoky bacon and a pinch of ground savory. Smooth structure and finish. Only 109 cases were produced. 13.5% ABV. 90 Pts., Wine Enthusiast; Gold, SF Chronicle Wine Competition.

2016 F-7U Cutlass – Glass: $17 – Bottle: $43
50% Syrah, 50% Cabernet Franc.  This beautiful, garnet-red wine offers up a rich nose of blueberries, blackberries, and a hint of cardamom.  The velvety palate is where berry mash, wild mushrooms, and brown spices meld seamlessly.  A very pleasant, long finish has you asking for more.  120 cases produced; 14.2% ABV.

2017 F-104 Starfighter – Glass: $18 – Bottle: $45
This Côte-Rôtie-style co-fermentation is a combination of 92% Syrah and 8% Viognier.  It pours a very pretty maroon wine with a nose of blackberries, blueberries, violets, and forest ferns.  Gentle mouthfeel with blueberries, juicy plums, blackberries, and a pinch of thyme before a pleasantly smooth finish. 13.3% ABV, 100 cases produced.

2017 F6F Hellcat – Glass: $18 – Bottle: $45
60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc.  Our version of a Right Bank Bordeaux blend!  A rich garnet pour leads to aromas of red currants, raspberries, dark chocolate, and cedar.  The palate finds a mix of bright blueberries and crisp lingonberries, sprinkled with a pinch of summer savory.  The cedar edge softens in your glass and leads to a delightful finish.  13.8 ABV.  105 cases bottled.

2017 F-86 Sabre Jet – Glass: $18 – Bottle: $45
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc.  Our Left Bank Bordeaux-Style blend pours garnet-colored in your glass.  Aromas of cherries, soft leather, and some brown spice.  In the mouth, the velvety structure presents Bing cherries, soft chocolate, rose petals, and a sprinkle of cardamom, followed by a smooth finish.  140 cases produced; 12.9% ABV.

2016 P47 Thunderbolt – Glass: $17 – Bottle: $43
This blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon is delightful.  The first sign this wine is nice comes with the rich garnet color in your glass!  Aromas of red currants, blueberries, and a hint of cardamom precede a palate full of plums, blueberries, red currants, plus some ground sage and cardamom spice.  Fun and interesting wine with a wonderful finish that lingers.  120 cases produced.  13.8% ABV.

2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Two Vineyards – Glass: $18 – Bottle: $47
Produced with a combination of grapes from both our Valley View Vineyard and our Lone Oak Vineyard, this Two Vineyards Cab pours deep ruby pour leads to scents of cherries, cocoa, and light tobacco notes.  The palate finds Bing cherries, pomegranate, cassis, and the hint of dark chocolate as it slips into a very satisfying, long finish. 14.1% ABV, 288 cases produced.

2001 Syrah – Glass: $25 – Bottle: $100
A very pretty deep crimson color in the glass.  Aromas of dark berries and a touch of forest floor.  On the palate, welcome blueberries and blackberries, with a hint of thyme.  A lovely library Syrah with a very pleasant finish!  303 cases produced.  13.1% ABV

2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lone Oak Vineyard – Glass: $25 – Bottle: $100
The deep garnet pour in  your glass gives way to aromas of Bing cherries, lingonberries, and a touch of cedar that softens with aeration.  Get ready for full fruit on the palate: cherries, plums, cassis, and dark summer berries with a velvety mouthfeel.  Lovely, lingering finish.  12.6% ABV, 1,334 cases bottled.