Central Coast

Tasing Notes: Sourced selectively from premier vineyards across California's Central Coast, Angels Ink Pinot Noir is rich, full, round and supple in texture. Fruit forward on the palate with an intergrated warm spice oak presence, this wine is a full sensory expression of our favorite grape.

Jeunesse Cabernet Sauvignon displays a vibrant ruby color, soft texture and perceived sweetness on the palate, with aromas of fresh berry, cherry and floral notes. In an effort to produce a wine that exhibits this kind of character, we cold fermented ripe grapes in exclusively stainless steel tanks. - Winery

Intense floral aromas are followed by notes of fresh peach, pear and citrus with hints of toasty vanilla oak. Soft in texture, this well-balanced wine is crisp and refreshing on the finish. - Winery

Fruit forward notes of red cherries, blackberry, and French oak notes of spice and vanilla. The Merlot is medium-bodied and finishes with moderate tannins. Pairs well with grilled lamb chops or roasted poultry. - Winery

Winemaker Notes: Grapes were tank fermented and left sur lees until the point we could take 25% of the blend down to oak. Both tank and oak portions were left sur lees with biweekly stirring to enhance richness and mouthfeel. Tasting Note: Light bright gold. Pear and nectarine aromas show good clarity and pick up smoky lees and toasted grain nuances with aeration. Ripe tropical flavors of mango and pineapple with a firm seam of acidity wrap around the tongue suspending flavors well into the...

A big, rich wine from California’s Central Coast, our full and elegantly textured Chardonnay has decadent levels of butter, cream, bright citrus and vanilla. These layers melt into a balance of oak and subtle spice. This wine epitomizes the Central Coast’s crisp and vibrant Chardonnay character. We use a malolactic fermentation to impart rich buttery flavor, then leave the wine sur lie to achieve a full, soft body. Aging for nine months in premium American oak barrels enhances the golden...

The deep-hued Cycles Gladiator Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and lush, with intense red and black fruit character. Aromas of wild berries, chocolate and clove precede mouth-filling flavors of raspberry, dark cherry, cigar box and anise. Well-balanced with smooth tannins and refreshing acidity, this wine is as enjoyable sipped on its own as it is with food. - Winery

Vintage Notes: Frost during budbreak and rain during bloom presented some challenges in 2019 and cut back the crop by as much as 35%. This allowed the vine to concentrate its efforts on fewer grapes resulting in very good concentration and structure. Winemaker Notes: Grapes were brought into the winery early in October, while the Petit Verdot came in early in November. All fermented in tank and finished in a collection of one year old and neutral barrels. The final blend went together right...

Central Coast: Central Coast AVA stretched from San Francisco’s Bay all the way south to Santa Barbara. Grapes here are some of the oldest, planted by Franciscan missionaries as they moved northward along the “El Camino Real” in the late 1700s. Ideal for Chardonnay, Central Coast is known for elegant wines with well-balanced acidity. Winemakers Notes: Grapes were harvested during the cooler nights and morning hours to preserve the fruit’s delicate flavors. After a gentle pressing, the grapes...

Description: This Pinot Noir is reminiscent of the Lea Pinot many of you may remember (or possibly still have in your cellar). This is a Central Coast Pinot. The grapes were sourced from Santa Maria, the Sta. Rita Hills appellation, and Monterey. This wine shows power and depth, yet is also fresh and light on its feet, showing bright notes of raspberry and cherry, as well as a dusting of white pepper and exotic spice. The mouthfeel is velvety, with a long, lingering finish. Enjoy this wine now...

STYLE:Aromas of cherry, strawberry and toasty oak burst in the glass. Dark cherry and chocolate flavors fill the mouth with a rich intensity. The palate of the wine is plush and subtle but with a firm texture and finish.WINEMAKING:Our Pinot Noir grapes are harvested early in the morning to capture the fresh fruit snap so typical of Pinot Noir. The grapes were crushed, chilled and allowed to soak for 48 hours at 45°F before introducing natural yeasts, preserving the fresh fruit aromas....

Style: Grapes for this wine come from California's Central Coast, where the coastal influences of the Pacific Ocean combined with inland warmth create beautiful, balanced growing conditions for Chardonnay. This wine showcases notes of juicy ripe fruit on the nose, while the palate has flavors of crème brûlée, roasted marshmallow, and butterscotch. Enjoy this wine with pan-seared or grilled salmon, fresh salads and vegetables, sirloin or ribeye steak and lightly seasoned chicken dishes. ...

Description:Indicative of its cool-climate region, our MacMurray Estate Vineyards Central Coast Pinot Noir opens with delicate aromas and flavors of cherry, raspberry and pomegranate, accented by hints of vanilla and toast and a silky mouthfeel. With time to breathe, this wine will display an excellent balance of flavor, acidity and texture.

We really love this wine. Soft, supple, and complex. There is a certain elegance to this wine that fits our vision of the perfect Merlot: Pretty and seductive with a decidedly spicy nose of black cherry, cassis and cedar. Very ripe and round, almost like a Jolly Rancher candy. Mouth-filling flavors of plums, cherries and wild red berries dominate from start to finish. Good seam of acidity paired with soft tannins make this a wonderful wine for game fowl such as pheasant or duck. Try a nicely...

NOTES: Our 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon has been blended from Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc, and other reds sourced from cool-climate growing regions of California. The wine is deep, rich ruby in color with a medium body and soft, ripe tannins. It opens with aromas of ripe black cherries, blackberries, and cassis, with cigar box, black pepper, vanilla, fragrant toasty oak, and hints of French roast coffee. Flavors of ripe Bing cherries, blackberries, and plum...

WINEMAKING: At the winery, the fruit is carefully sorted then destemmed, crushed and fermented at warm temperatures in stainless steel fermenters. Gentle punch downs are performed several times a day. Once dry, the must is pressed into stainless steel tanks for settling, then racked prior to aging on both new and neutral French, American and Hungarian oak. TASTING NOTES: Ryder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is rich, supple and bold. A fruit-driven wine, it boasts flavors of dark berries and plum...

VINEYARD:The grapes for our Pinot Noir are sourced from estate vineyards situated in the northernmost, cool-climate region of Monterey County. The moderate, maritime growing conditions and cool temperatures are ideal for Pinot Noir grapes, producing wines that are fresh and distinctive with intense varietal character and balanced acidity. WINEMAKING:At the winery, the fruit is carefully sorted then destemmed, crushed and fermented at warm temperatures in stainless steel fermenters. Gentle...

Tasting Notes: Our Central Coast Chardonnay is a golden straw color and displays aromas of apricot, apple, and honeydew with subtle notes of butter. On the entry, tropical fruit notes with green apple flavors are framed by nice acidity which integrates well with the medium body mouth feel. The green apple and pear with juicy acidity provides a lengthy finish. Winemaking Notes: Our Chardonnay fruit was 100% whole-cluster pressed to minimize astringency from the skins and immediately racked to...

VINEYARDS: The fruit for our 2018 Pinot Noir comes from the Central Coast with 60% coming from Sta. Rita Hills and 40% coming from our sister property Chalone Estate. Perfect for growing Pinot Noir, our vineyards nestled in the Sta. Rita Hills are marine-based and the weather is consistently cool thanks to moist ocean breezes. The thin, limestone-rich soils of Chalone Vineyard produce low yields of grapes bursting with rich, intense flavors and impeccable balance. VINTAGE: The 2018 growing...

Notes: The fruit for this wine comes from four prestigious appellations of the Central Coast: Arroyo Seco for structure and backbone; San Antonio Valley for rich plum and currant flavors; Hames Valley for dark skin color and intense blackberry and spice aromas; and Paso Robles for black cherry notes and seductively round and supple tannins. The result is a spirited, layered and luscious Cabernet Sauvignon. After harvest, we barrel-ferment Smith & Hook in French oak, beautifully melding each...

Tasting Notes:Pale straw in color with  flavors of nectarine, baked apple, and nice toasted marshmallow notes. Rich and fruity upfront,  finishing crisp and elegant.  is well-balanced, medium-bodied wine is a great example of what can be done with this varietal on the Central Coast. It’s easy to enjoy while hanging out with friends or over a nice meal. Food Pairing:Delicious with grilled seafood, goat cheese and mushroom pizza, herb-roasted chicken, or stone fruit, ricotta, and arugula...

Vineyard: Our Morning Fog Chardonnay is named for the morning coastal fog pushed by Pacific wind streams into the bowl of the San Francisco Bay. This daily phenomenon moderates the climate to produce excellent, beautifully balanced Chardonnay. Our family was the first in California to produce a varietally labeled Chardonnay from our Wente clone. Today, many of the great Chardonnay vineyards in California are planted with the Wente clone. Tasting Notes: Our 2021 Morning Fog Chardonnay bursts...

Our Central Coast Merlot is a juicy and complex wine, featuring aromas of plum, blackberry and vanilla. The rich, full-bodied palate offers notes black cherry and blueberry with a hint of spice on the finish.