Edna Valley Wines

For three decades, we’ve crafted flavorful Chardonnay grapes from the Edna Valley into award-winning wine. Layers of white peach and apricot intertwine with notes of pineapple and brown spice. A lively acidity and supple, generous mouthfeel.

Citrus notes are complemented by tropical fruit flavors on the palate, while a balanced, crisp acidity leads to a lingering finish.

Nuances of rose petal, cola, and black cherry lead to flavors of fresh blackberry pie and a silky mouthfeel. A mouthwatering acidity and long finish.

Ripe blackberry flavors complemented by hints of cedar, anise and cocoa powder. A firm acidity and fine tannins create a long finish that lingers.

Brilliant garnet in color, the 2013 vintage of Bishop’s Peak Pinot Noir bursts with aromas of strawberry and raspberry complimented with subtle notes of earth and soil. This medium bodied wine has elegant flavors consistent with its aromas, soft tannins and refreshing acidity. Enjoy a glass with a wedge of Fontina cheese or garlic and herb roasted pork tenderloin.

This 2012 Chardonnay delivers honey, toasted nuts, orange zest and a touch of limestone minerality on the nose. Zippy citrus notes, fresh acidity and an hint of salinity on the palate.

This is the fifth vintage of Edna Valley Pinot Noir that comes solely from estate grown fruit. The wine is quite concentrated in terms of color and flavor, no doubt a consequence of the ongoing drought. The wine has a deep ruby garnet color. The nose is abundant in blueberry and plum aromas, with hints of nutmeg spiciness from the French oak. It is medium bodied wine with impeccable balance, moderate acidity, very fine tannins, and a voluptuous rich finish.

Initially there is a hint of toasty oak from the barrel fermentation and aging, but it opens up the classic Edna Valley Chardonnay aroma descriptors of tropical fruit… mango and pineapple. The wine is rich in flavor and velvety in its textural elements, with just enough acidity to keep it lively on the palate which makes it a better pairing experience with food.

Dark ruby/light purple color. Nose shows roasted plums, juicy black cherries, some clove, cinnamon and sweet violets. On the palate, the wine is somehow both smooth and chewy at the same time, boasting tons of fruit (black cherries, blackberries, strawberry pie) velvety and smooth but rich. I love the clove, dark chocolate and sweet cola notes, but I also get some graphite and tobacco elements that add complexity. Delicious, open for business, but not a simple fruit bomb. Spends 10 months in 30% new French oak.

This grape is famous in the Rhône Valley in France, where it creates incredibly complex white wines, with a slightly off-dry "creamy" texture. Sometimes blended with red wine to add more acidity and structure. 91 points San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge.