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Notes: Renwood’s Premier Old Vine Zinfandel is a compilation of grapes from some of the most exceptional iconic vineyards. This wine expresses itself aromatically with nuances of fresh blackberry and cranberry with ever so subtle hints of savory dried herbs. The tannin structure is finely polished, and its juicy backbone is the major player from front to back in this classic Zinfandel. Well balanced acidity ensures it will age famously over the next several years.

Winemaker Notes: Deep garnet-red color. Aromas of ripe raspberry and cherry fruits, fresh mint, exotic spices, with clay-earth minerals. Beautiful briary fruits on entry, medium-full body, integrated tannins, and great persistence to the finish. EB (12/20) Vintage Notes: Rain in late March coupled with warm spring weather created ideal growing conditions. The vines responded with a full crop and mild summer weather allowed for slow, even ripening. Aging in American oak complements the...

THE VINTAGE AND VINEYARD: 2019 was another fantastic vintage in California. In Sonoma County it started with a copious amount of rain saturating the soil in late winter and early spring. Early summer heat waves acclimated the vines to warmer weather, which allowed the grapes to withstand a later heat spell in August, moving the sugars higher and allowing flavors to ripen. TASTING: This powerful Cabernet Sauvignon from the hillsides of Alexander Valley has aromas of lush, red plum and dark...

OUR STORY: Started in 1959 by Sonoma County pioneer Rod Strong and led by the Klein family since 1989, Rodney Strong Vineyards is a family of passionate people committed to crafting premium wines, great experiences and delivering a vision for sustainability in Sonoma County. We are united by our passion for wine and the belief that nothing brings people together better than sharing a great bottle of Rodney Strong wine. HISTORY: Rodney Strong recognized in the late 1960s that Sonoma County’s...

THE VINTAGE AND VINEYARD: The 2021 vintage turned out to be a fantastic growing season, with no frost and very mild temperatures throughout most of the year. However, the unpredictable spring rains ended in March in what would become one of the driest seasons on record in Sonoma County. Predicting an early harvest due to the dry conditions, we were surprised to find flavors and high acidities in the berries dictating the need for patience. With everything in balance, we harvested August...

Winemaking Notes: Fresh, bright berry fruit from our heritage Russian River vineyard, combined with the ripe, peppery jam from our Alexander Valley and Dry Creek vineyards, make for a wonderful diversity of flavor, showcasing the best that Zinfandel can offer. This wine offers notes of blackberry, plum and boysenberry with a touch of red fruit jam and creamy vanilla. Food pairings: Enjoy this Zinfandel now with spiced short ribs, pulled-pork sandwiches, or a chicken barbecue pizza. History:...

Tasting Notes: The wine has a bright garnet color with an amazingly high-toned explosive nose of wild sage, blood orange peel, raspberry and shiitake mushrooms. The palate is quite bright and lively with acidity and yet warm with flavors of orange blossom, red fruits, orange peel, well integrated French oak and herbs. There is a great generous fresh forward varietal fruit to the wine making it great to drink now or over the next few years. The balance of the wine keeps it fresh and at the same...

Notes: The microclimates of the Sonoma Coast AVA include the western portion of Carneros and the Petaluma Gap. The cool climate and low yield of these vineyards allow Pinot Noir grapes to mature slowly while retaining their natural acidity, resulting in a balanced wine with ripe flavors, silky texture and crisp acidity. Aged primarily in large oak casks and “neutral” older barrels, this wine exhibits flavors of cherries, strawberries and spice, with a lively finish that is an ideal...

Winemaker's Notes: Our 2017 North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon is a showstopper of a wine. A lively dark red color in the glass, it opens with aromas of cherry and dark berries with notes of cocoa and cedar spice. The palate is medium bodied and filled with bright, juicy flavors of blackberry, plum, currant and toasty oak. Soft, chocolatey tannins intermingle with a hint of dried herbs on the persistent finish. Pair with your favorite grilled meats. - David Nakaji, Winemaker Composition:82%...

THE VINEYARDS:Gravelly soils are responsible for some of the world’s greatest wines. With their superior draining properties and lack of nutrients, they encourage better balanced vines, less sprawl, smaller berries and more intense wines. Gravel Bed Red, as the name suggests, is a proprietary blend showcasing some of the best gravelly sites in Sonoma County. Our 2014 bottling features Cabernet from three superb, rocky/volcanic sites in Sonoma Valley: Cherryblock, Mountain Terraces and Bedrock....

The Rockpile Appellation, contiguous to Dry Creek Valley, is defined by ridgetops with elevations ranging from 800 to 2,100 feet above sea level. The appellation’s size is limited by its rugged terrain. Specializing in hearty red varietals, Rockpile is a perfect site to showcase Sonoma County as the world’s premier location for Zinfandel. Steep, well-drained hillsides with shallow, rocky topsoil provide for less vigorous vines, smaller berries and intensely flavored Zinfandel. The soils are...

VINTAGE: The 2018 growing season started off with slightly lower than average rainfall totals, however, due to their arrival in February and March the soils were near saturation during budbreak and heading into bloom. The onset of a moderately warm May and June led to prolific growth in the vines and a slightly above average crop level on the vines. June and July were above average in temperature which allowed veraison to progress from late July into August. Harvest was unseasonably cool,...

Notes:Our Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from premium hillside vineyards in the Alexander and Russian River Valleys. This blend creates a complex and aromatic wine which is worthy of the finest culinary delights. ~ Susie SelbyTasting Notes:This Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and elegant with enticing flavors of black currant, tart cherry, tobacco and clove. Selby Cabernet is a full bodied wine with a finish of moderate tannins. ...

TASTING NOTES: The inaugural vintage from our LEED Platinum and Living Building-certified Silver Oak winery is ruby in color with a purple rim. Warm and inviting, it has notes of red currant, cassis, ripe plum, cardamom and toffee. There’s depth and weight on the palate—a harmonious intensity. This wine has a long and beautiful finish, and its fine tannins will provide drinking pleasure through 2043 with proper cellaring. VINTAGE DESCRIPTION: Mother Nature made a memorable impression on the...

SIMI. SYNONYMOUS WITH SONOMA COUNTY: When Giuseppe and Pietro Simi immigrated to Northern California, they settled in Sonoma County because it reminded them of their native Tuscany—where wine had been made for centuries. In 1876 they founded SIMI in Healdsburg, California. Today we’re still making wine from diverse Sonoma County grapes in the same stone cellar built in 1890. VINEYARDS: SIMI Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the best of Alexander Valley, where we sourced Cabernet...

SIMI. SYNONYMOUS WITH SONOMA COUNTY: When Giuseppe and Pietro Simi immigrated to Northern California, they settled in Sonoma County because it reminded them of their native Tuscany—where wine had been made for centuries. In 1876 they founded SIMI in Healdsburg, California. Today we’re still making wine from diverse Sonoma County grapes in the same stone cellar built in 1890. VINEYARDS: Each of Sonoma County’s most prestigious regions for growing Chardonnay offers a remarkably distinct fruit...

VINEYARDS: Fruit for this 2020 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc comes primarily from Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley. We chose other lots from similarly prestigious Sonoma County appellations, with fruit from the warmer vineyards contributing stone fruit flavors and a silky texture, while fruit from cooler vineyards lent the wine grapefruit, lemon, and mineral characteristics. VINTAGE 2020: 2020 brought early bud break after a particularly dry and warm winter. Overcast weather during flowering...

Notes:The Sonoma Coast is as much about lifestyle as it is about the celebration this wonderful grape deserves. Our winemakers are selective about the fruit that goes into this wine to ensure that vintage after vintage, we are producing an exceptional Chardonnay. This wine has all of the elements of a classic Chardonnay. It is a wine you serve when you want to show people you care about them. Or, sometimes it’s just for you – because you’ve earned it.

TASTING NOTES:This is a classic Merlot with rich, deep color and expressive flavors. Medium-to-full bodied, the wine shows off multi-layered aromas and flavors of plum, dried currant, peppercorn and savory spices before a long, silky finish.

Brand Story: The Calling wines are an honest expression of Sonoma’s understated beauty. Our award-winning winemaker, James MacPhail, has created a portfolio of classic Sonoma wines sourced om some of the most iconic vineyards in the region. Founded by Jim Nantz, famed CBS sports commentator, and Peter Deutsch, CEO of Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, our portfolio of elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines call for effortless enjoyment with friends and loved ones. Nine years...

Brand Story: Fox Den Vineyard sits on the western boundary of the Green Valley AVA in the Russian River Valley, 12 miles from the coast. The microclimate has moderate daytime temperatures, cool nights, and early-morning fog, resulting in a long growing season that is perfect for Pinot Noir. The grapes boast good sugar levels, ripe tannins, and high acid, resulting in dense and complex wines. Winemaking: Grapes were hand-picked, hand-sorted, and de-stemmed. They underwent a five-day cold soak...

Tasting Notes:Aromas of bing cherry, fresh raspberry, and cranberry. Medium-bodied, the wine features excellent acidity and a lingering finish.Production Notes:Grapes were hand-sorted and gently crushed. They underwent a seven-day cold soak followed by fermentation in open-top tanks with frequent punch-down by hand to enhance flavor extraction.Winemaker Notes:The 2013 growing season was a near twin to the acclaimed 2012 vintage. Optimal conditions in spring and summer led to elongated hang...

Tasting Notes:Aromas of Bing cherry, cranberry and a hint of white pepper. On the palate, lush raspberry and strawberry complement excellent acidity and a lingering finish. Vineyard Notes:Sourced from several locations in the Russian River Valley, each vineyard site contributing critical, unique aspects to the complexity of the resulting wine aromas of Bing cherry, cranberry and a hint of white pepper. On the palate, lush raspberry and strawberry complement excellent acidity and a lingering...

Background: The Alexander Valley consists of a broad valley floor bisected by the Russian River. It is surrounded by hills that block the coastal fog, keeping the region warmer than most of its neighbors. This climate, combined with well-drained, gravelly soils, helps the Alexander Valley produce some of the finest fruit in Sonoma. Vintage Notes: The 2016 vintage was characterized by early budbreak and flowering, followed by a cooler than normal ripening season that resulted in deep flavors...

The Prisoner Wine Company: Our winemaking team works with a family of growers to source a diverse variety of grapes from premier vineyards throughout California. The resulting wines are interesting blends of distinct quality and character. About the Wine: From the most recognized Napa Valley red blend comes a bold, new wine. Made in the same iconic style as The Prisoner Red Blend, we proudly introduce The Prisoner Pinot Noir. Blended for taste. Unrestricted by tradition. Winemaker Notes: A mix...