Juicy and concentrated on the palate, mineral-driven and pure, with and excellent finish. Overall the persistent soft tannins, balanced acidity and loads of fruit bode well for long aging of 15 to 20 years.
Color: Beautiful dark velvet red hues
Aroma: Aromas of deep dark wild berries, intense fruit and a black pepper spiciness. As the wine opens more savage and powerful intense notes of olive and black licorice jump out of the glass
Peak Drinking: Now –and with up to twenty years of bottle age from vintage
The Radian Vineyard is one of the furtherst most west vineyards in the cold and windy Sta. Rita Hills appellation. It is one of the most rugged, wild and stunning vineyards in all of Santa Barbara County and is farmed at the highest levels for quality. Our Radian is always one of the most complex and age-worthy Pinot Noirs we make each year. From Block 47 - a one-barrel selection. 100% Clone 777. This wine was matured for 22 months in a Tonnellerie Ermitage 300 liter barrel. 55 cases made.
Rich and powerful balanced with black boysenberry fruits, leather and tobacco leaf. Tight, focused, and with rich, young tannins that will bode well for aging.
Color: Voluptuous rich black hues opaque with crimson red highlights
Aroma: Meaty,“old world”spices, root beer and a whole cadre of black fruit aromas with a touch of toast and earthy notes
Wine Club Exclusive Wine. Balanced acidity and lower alcohol makes for a wine that is concentrated and intense. Flavors of both red and black fruits, underripe plum, and espresso.
Color: Dark as sin, intense purple-violet with a deep dark core.
Aroma: Dark spice, leather and cassis fruit complemented with wafts of concentrated blackberry, licorice, and black tea.
Palate: Classic Syrah, dark rich and concentrated. Balanced tannins and sweet fruit create an explosive and intense flavor.
Fifteen years ago, we set out to make the ultimate Syrah. ÜBER is a co-fermentation of all the top Santa Barbara County Syrah vineyards we work with, consisting of 6 different vineyards and is mainly from our Estate (five clones), Black Oak (two clones), Rancho Boa Vista (three clones), Zotovich and Watch Hill. As each parcel of fruit arrives at the winery, approximately 10% of each pick and each clone is separated and added to the ÜBER fermenter. Three of the Estate clones are co-planted with 5% Viognier
Rich fruit with earthiness structure, roses, candied fruit, spice, coco and Bing cherries
Color: Beautiful dark velvet red hues
Aroma: Complex fruit aromas of burnt meat, mushrooms and blueberries all complemented with subtle wood aromatics of vanilla, toast and stems retained briar patch
Peak Drinking: Now –and with up to twenty years of bottle age from vintage.