The 2020 Ridge Rock Syrah is from the Bennett Valley AVA, just below the top of Annadel Mountain.  The wine is dark red to purple in color with a bright purple rim. The aromatics express pencil lead and tobacco, with perfumed aromas of ripe berries, coffee bean, and pipe smoke.  The palate exhibits sweet fruits, plum, and black cherry, tobacco and a hint of wild game.  This wine is Syrah through and through with a seductive palate is and silky sweet tannins. The Ridge Rock Syrah has a fantastic texture and dept with a long finish with layers of leather and grilled meats. The 2020 Syrah will age magnificently and will improve over the years to come.

2020 Syrah, Ridge Rock Vineyard, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County

With a dark red hue interlaced with hints of dark purple and indigo, the wine opens up with alluring aromas of ripe berries, freshly baked blueberry tart, black licorice, dark chocolate, earth tones, cinnamon and incense. On the palate, the flavors expand with generous notes of ripe blackberry, huckleberry, fresh cassis, bittersweet chocolate nibs, roasted walnuts and layers of spice. On top of that, the wine is full-bodied with a velvety mouthfeel, firm structure, smooth tannins, and a long, gracious finish. The end result is a brilliant wine with a perfect balance of power, composure and finesse without being too sweet or cloying—all inside one bottle! 

2010 Taddei Late Harvest Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2018 Perinotto Zinfandel presents with alluring aromas of toffee, dried plum and tobacco. Full flavors of dried raspberries, ripe cherries and fruit forward like a blackberry pie without the sweetness. A generous finish with smooth as silk tannins that will age beautifully.

2018 Zinfandel, Chalk Hill, Perinotto Vineyard

The 2019 TADDEI Block, Unoaked Chardonnay, is vinified from 100% Rued Clone from the TADDEI Block vineyard, located on Old Vine School Road in the Russian River Valley AVA. Situated in one of the most prestigious Chardonnay growing areas in the world, the vineyard is planted in Goldrich loamy soils, a chalky, sandy soil that drains easily.  Our Chardonnay was barrel aged for almost two years on the lees and aged in 100% Oak Barrels.  Our Rued clone Chardonnay brings elegance and breadth to the palate. Expressing almond, flint, and butterscotch on the nose with a palate comprised of pear and jasmine, apricots and citrus zest, mingled with an elegant balance of freshness, and a hint of toasted brioche on the finish.

Chris chose the best 2 barrels for this reserve selection.

2019 Chardonnay, Taddei Block, Russian River Valley

2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Stark Vineyard, Calistoga

The 2019 Super Sonoman features intense aromatics of dark cherry, blackberry with floral notes of lilac, leather, tobacco, and black pepper notes. On the palate the wine is plush with flavors of black fruits including black plum on the mid palate. Intensely dark and rich, this blend will age for ten years or more.

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah



2020 Syrah, Ridge Rock Vineyard, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County

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2019 The Super Sonoman