Our Wines

2002 Syrah

Description A superbly rich, deep, dark, fruit-forward, complex wine with a hint of blackberry and pepper that is sure to please the most discerning palate. This wine is unfined and unfiltered. For the benefit of truly serious wine-lovers, we elected to use the Stelvin closure to ensure that the wine will age properly without the risk of cork-taint.
Winemaker Bruno D’Alfonso, of Sanford winery
Composition 100% Syrah
Harvest Date October 8, 2002
Barrel Age 22 mo.
French oak, 40% new
Analysis Brix: 25°
pH: 3.34
Alcohol: 14.3
Production 250 cases
Release Date January 15, 2005
Awards Silver Medal Winner- 2005 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

2003 Viognier

Description This wine’s graceful flavor and delicate aroma delights the palate with a hint of melon and litchis, and offers a smooth clean finish. For the benefit of truly serious wine-lovers, we elected to use the Stelvin closure to ensure that the wine will age properly without the risk of cork-taint.
Winemaker Bruno D’Alfonso, of Sanford winery
Composition 100% Viognier
Harvest Date September 15, 2003
Barrel Age 9 mo.
Stainless steel
Analysis Brix: 24°
pH: 3.31
TA: .870
Alcohol: 13.9
Production 173 cases
Release Date September 1, 2004
Awards Silver Medal Winner-2005 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

2001 Syrah

Description A superbly rich, deep, dark, fruit-forward, complex wine with a hint of raspberry and pepper that is sure to please the most discerning palate. This wine is unfined and unfiltered.
Winemaker Bruno D’Alfonso, of Sanford winery
Composition 100% Syrah
Harvest Date October 4, 2001
Barrel Age 26 mo.
French oak, 30% new
Analysis Brix: 25°
pH: 3.32
Alcohol: 14.8
Production 150 cases
Release Date March 1, 2004