2306, 2011
3 Years in The Making…
The best way to learn the wine business from the winery's perspective is to make your own wine. That wasn't our intention at the end of 2007 when our [...]
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On the nose Artisan Pinot Noir shows off nice Oriental Spice with highlights of Maraschino and dark cherries followed by plum, strawberries, mocha, vanilla and sandalwood. On the palate the finish is firm and spicy with the underlying minerality, also has more acidity and less oak than past efforts. - Palette Reserve is produced using the best vineyards available to our winemakers. Like brush mixed colors, grapes are crafted to produce wine of distinct character. This Pinot noir is a lovely cherry stain red, it is juicy refreshing with light tannins and light cranberry notes.
- Smooth and spicy, this Zin offers a lovely integration of blackberry, toasty oak, raspberry and a touch of blueberry.
- Palette Reserve is produced using the best vineyards available to our winemakers. Like brush mixed colors, grapes are crafted to produce wine of distinct character. Lingering raspberries, white pepper and spice pair beautifully with your favorite meats and tomato sauces.
- A lovely blend of Merlot, Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake Country Syrah, Lodi Zinfandel, and Dry Creek Valley Carignane. Soft supple and red fruit forward with hints of oak.
- Artisan Chardonnay shows a color of Golden straw. It shows rich aromas of honey dew melon, apple and mango. On the palate it has a full rich body, lush fruit flavors of honeydew, crisp apple with notes of lychee and honey.
- Palette Reserve is produced using the best vineyards available to our winemakers. Like brush mixed colors, grapes are crafted to produce wine of distinct character. This Chardonnay is bright and tropical with fresh pineapple and grapefruit . Delightful as ana aperitif or paired with your favorite white meats and salads.
- Artisan Pinot Grigio is a soft California Pinot Grigio with light peach and stone fruit notes overlaying a light grassy character that is typical of this region. A wonderful sipping wine, or pair against light fare using caution not to overwhelm this delicate little guy.
- The Artisan Sauvignon Blanc is everything I'd hope for in a value Sauvignon Blanc. Soft, fresh lemon aromas give way to a satisfying and refreshing palate of lemon curd, lime, and just a hint of grapefruit. Unlike most New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs this wine will not overwhelm with grapefruit citrus. Instead it is rounded by a nice creaminess that does not sacrifice the freshness of the fruit nor the crispness of wine. A great Sauvignon Blanc for any season.
- Clear golden with fluffy white head. Light biscuits and grains, dried apricot, very soft taste and feel with velvety orange notes and light herbs. Subtle fruity hops go into a light long lasting bitter finish. Light to medium bodied. Very nice Pilsner actually, better than most of the more experimental Perles.
- Clear Amber with medium white head. Lots of aromatic hops, grapefruit, lime, bitter herbs, biscuits, vanilla cookies, tropical fruit candies, cinnamon. Quite sweet going fast into a medium strong bitter finish. Medium bodied.
- In the glass Artisan Cabernet Sauvignon shows an intense ruby red. On the nose it offers up aromas of plum and black cherry & classic underlying cedar background. On the palate it shows extraordinarily smooth texture. The ample acidity is nicely integrated with just a trace of tannin and a wisp of oak, and carries the fruit through to a rich finish.
- Palette Reserve is produced using the best vineyards available to our winemakers. Like brush mixed colors, grapes are crafted to produce wine of distinct character. This mountain grown Cabernet Sauvignon is complex with vanilla and currant wrapped in dark cherry, chocolate and oak. The long finish perfectly compliments red meats.
- The name was coined in 1988 by a group of vintners who sought to establish standards of identification for a category of American blended wines made with traditional Bordeaux grape varieties. The name Meritage (a compound of the words merit and heritage) was chosen from over 6,000 entries in an international contest held by these vintners. The purpose of The Meritage Association is to help identify quality American wine blends that, because they're not made with at least 75 percent of a single variety, can't use the variety name on the label.
- In the glass Artisan Merlot shows deep dark ruby. On the nose it offers black cherry, Santa Rosa plum, with a hint of chocolate. On the palate it shows off concentrated cherry and plum flavors, rich mouth-feel and well-integrated tannins.
- In the glass this Merlot shows deep dark ruby. On the nose it offers black cherry, Santa Rosa plum, with a hint of chocolate. On the palate it shows off concentrated cherry and plum flavors, rich mouth-feel and well-integrated tannins.
- This wonderful everyday Chianti is made entirely from the Sangiovese grape. It is an easy drinking wine with lovely notes deep cherries with a hint of almond on the nose. A core of ripe fruit flavors, lots of pretty bright berry, floral and violet aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with some fine tannins and a refreshing finish.
- A silky texture encloses the richness of the fruit, dense and gentle on the palate. Remarkable for its harmony, roundness and intensity, it combines grace, elegance and softness.
- The fruit for Rock and a Hard Place was originally sourced from a Vineyard in East Santa Barbara County, which was extremely rocky and unbelievably hard to get to, hence the name.
- A Paso Robles sourced GSM blend. This wine showcases some of the best vineyards on the westside of Paso Robles and is always Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre.
- Refreshing scents of white flowers and honeysuckle proceed the first sip preparing your tastebuds for a slightly effervescent feeling that leads into flavors of fresh peaches and minerality balanced with the perfect amount of sweetness.