Our Wines
Our wines are made by hand in small batches at our winery in Portola Valley. We follow a minimalist philosophy in our winemaking, allowing the flavor of our region to shine through. Our red wines are fermented with native yeast and pressed in a traditional basket press. Our white wines are foot-crushed and fermented in barrel. We see wine as a testament to place and time, and unlike larger wineries that aim for standardization, we enjoy the variation that comes with each year.
Current Releases
2018 Estate Pinot Noir
Aromas and flavors of red and black cherry, mocha mushroom coffee, and cocoa dusted strawberry and cranberry with a velvety body and a tingling finish, with well-integrated tannins and light oak flavor. 93 Points
[$42]
2017 Estate Pinot Noir
Rich aromas of stewed cherry are spiced by cola and light caramel on the nose of this bottling. Dark clove flavors decorate the rich fruit flavors of the spicy, layered palate. [$38]
2016 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
Aromas and flavors of stewed cherry cordials in sweet chocolate and smoked sage with a medium body and a warming, medium finish revealing accents of chocolate covered strawberries and pomegranate, kola nut and dr. pepper, brandy soaked raisin and cherries, and black tea with moderate oak flavor. A big and broad Pinot Noir that will hold up to a night at the steakhouse and pair well with chocolate covered pomegranate for dessert.
[$38]
2017 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay
Aromas and flavors of roasted agave, roasted squash, banana chips, sunflower seeds, honey, and stewed peaches with a slightly chewy, sharp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a warming, interesting, easy finish with moderate oak flavor. A distinctive Chardonnay from the Palo Alto foothills. [$33]
2017 Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon
Aromas and flavors of candy bar milk chocolate, black licorice, stewed plum, and sassafras with a silky, prickly, bone-dry medium-full body and a warming, compelling, medium-long finish displaying impressions of milk chocolate covered cherries, fennel, baking spice, and jelly donut with light oak flavor. A rich and decadent style of Cali Cabernet that will please many.
[$42]
2021 Santa Cruz Mountains Rosé
A delightfully refreshing, fruit-forward, dry Rosé made with 100% Pinot noir from the estate vineyard. Fruity aromas and flavors of red berries and tart orchard fruit with a supple, vibrant, dry medium body and a tingling, medium-long finish revealing impressions of strawberry and raspberry, baking spices, and sweet tart candies with no oak flavor. A pleasant Rose sipper with Pinot Noir fruit characteristics shining through.[$22]
Almendral
A whimsical dessert wine made from Chardonnay grapes fortified with brandy and flavored with crushed almonds. Rich honey aromas, a luscious mouthfeel, and just a bit of sweetness make this a delightful end to a meal. [$18]
