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45% Grenache, 38% Carignan, 12% Mourvedre, 5% Syrah

Our single acre of Certified Organic Estate Roussanne is unique in the Santa Cruz Mountains and produces of wine of exceptional finesse, floral aromatics and body. 92 points- Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Located at 2,200 feet in the Gabilan Mountains, planted in decomposed quartzite/granite and limestone soils. 94pts- Antonio Galloni, Vinous; 93 Points- Jeb Dunnuck

The Old Corral Pinot is sourced from our Certified Organic Estate Vineyard. Three separate hillside blocks are used to produce this wine with one planted to Swan clone and the others planted to Mt. Eden clone. 93+ points- Antonio Galloni, Vinous; 91+ Points- Jeb Dunnuck

Planted in decomposed quartzite/granitic soils with veins of limestone at 2200 feet in the Gabilan Mountains. 93+pts Antonio Galloni, Vinous; 93 Points- Jeb Dunnuck; 90 pts- Wine & Spirits Magazine

An Estate Syrah produced from our oldest block of vines planted in 2000 to a Cote Rotie selection of Syrah. Our vineyard is Certified Organic by CCOF.

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An Estate Syrah produced from sixty-two terraces of low yielding vines and a western aspect. Two field selections make up this cuvée - the Alban 'Power Block' Syrah and the Alban 'Baby Block' Syrah. Our vineyard is Certified Organic by CCOF.

End of Vintage Sale: $100 for 6 btls, $200 for case. Over 35% discount! 47% Grenache, 32% Carignan, 13% Syrah, 8% Mourvedre 91pts- Matt Kettman, Wine Enthusiast; 90pts- W&S Magazine

Our Wirz Vineyard Old Vine Carignan was fermented whole berry with only native yeast and minimal intervention. These heritage vines are over 90 years old. Our goal is to transparently and authentically reveal the nuances of this exceptional vineyard.115 cases produced.

The Howard Family Vineyard is one of the oldest plantings of Chardonnay in the Santa Cruz Mountains at over 40 years old. Chardonnay thrives in this vineyard just miles from Monterey Bay in the Corralitos foothills with the result being a wine with beautiful acidity and balance. 230 cases produced. 94 Points- Jeb Dunnuck; 18 pts- Alder Yarrow, JancisRobinson.com; 91 pts- Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Our Estate Syrah Reserve, only made in exceptional vintages from of our most distinct and expressive barrels which undergo extended barrel aging. 145 cases produced. 95 Points- Jeb Dunnuck; 92 pts- Matt Kettman, Wine Enthusiast

Our 2019 Estate Olive Oil is from dry farmed, Certified Organic Tuscan olive varietals that naturally thrive in the rocky, arid soils around our Estate Vineyard. The tiny olives were hand-picked and then cold pressed on a stone mill at a historic olive processing facility. The resulting oil is unctuous in texture with an increasingly spicy and lingering finish. Each bottle is 375ml in size. Enjoy case discounts on 6 pack bottle purchase. (25% Club, 10% NonClub) There are no state legal restrictions on shipping olive oil.

From the highest vineyard in Monterey County, at 2,200 feet in the Gabilan Mountains. Similar to the great vineyards of Syrah's Northern Rhone birthplace (Hermitage, Cornas), the vines are planted on very steep hillsides in decomposed granite soils.150 cases produced. 94 Points- Antonio Galloni, Vinous; 94 points- Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast. 94 Points- Jeb Dunnuck

From the highest vineyard in Monterey County, at 2,200 feet in the Gabilan Mountains. 215 cases produced. 95 points- Antonio Galloni, Vinous; 94+ Points- Jeb Dunnuck; 93 pts and Cellar Selection- Matt Kettman, Wine Enthusiast

A dry farmed vineyard that is thought to be one of the oldest in the Santa Cruz Mountains at over 40 years old. It is located at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains near Corralitos just miles from the cooling influence of Monterey Bay. 200 cases produced.

Our Altitude 2292 is a blend of all five Bordeaux varieties - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. The source is the mountain top block at Coastview Vineyard at 2292 feet planted in decomposed granite and limestone soils. This is truly an exceptional site for these varieties. 92+ Points- Jeb Dunnuck; 92 Points- Antonio Galloni, Vinous; 91 pts- Wine & Spirits Magazine

We believe the granitic and limestone soils combined with the cooling influence of Monterey Bay make the Gabilan Mountains the ideal place in California to grow Rhone varietals. Our 2016 Gabilan Mountains GSM is a classic blend of 45% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 25% Mourvedre. 495 cases produced. 93 Points- Jeb Dunnuck

Rodnick.farm is located on the western slopes of the Gabilan Mountains at 1600-1900 ft. This area experiences a high desert climate along with influences from Monterey Bay. 105 cases produced.

100% Grenache from our Certified Organic Estate Vineyard. 160 cases produced.

This Corralitos vineyard is located only three miles from the Monterey Bay is one of the cooler sites in California and produces Pinot Noir with remarkable finesse and perfumed aromatics reminiscent of the Old World. 332 cases produced.

A meticulously farmed hillside vineyard planted in Corralitos, just a few miles from the Monterey Bay.170 cases produced. 92+ Points- Jeb Dunnuck; 92 points- Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Estate grown Viognier from an ocean-view ridge top near Happy Valley. Floral and mineral driven with a distinctly old world feel. 30 cases produced.

A perfumed and intense blend of 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 61% Syrah co-fermented with 6% Viognier - all from the Brosseau Vineyard in the Gabilan Mountains. 70 cases produced.

Homestead is a Rhone varietal blend that incorporates fruit from our favorite Santa Cruz & Gabilan Mountain vineyard sites. 840 cases produced. 92 Points- Antonio Galloni, Vinous; 91 Points- Jeb Dunnuck

Our Santa Cruz Mountains Syrah is sourced primarily from our Estate Vineyard, which is certified organic and very steep and rocky. 98% Syrah & 2% Viognier 420 cases produced.

Grenache from steep rocky terraces with a south and south east facing aspect. The vines struggle in the decomposing granite and limestone soils which produce a beautiful expression of Grenache. 170 cases produced. 91 Points- Jeb Dunnuck