Our seventh vintage, this 2008 Napa Valley Estate Bottled Syrah is the first made from our newest vineyard: Weir Family Vineyard III in the Eastern foothills of the Valley. On the nose, our Syrah shows aromas of red and black fruits. This inky, dark red wine fills the mouth with firm, meaty tannins, complementing a rich mix of cherry, black cherry, chocolate, and leather. With an extremely long finish, this well-structured Syrah begs for the accompaniment of food--anything roasted and in need of a wine able to accent and deepen the experience of hearty meat dishes.

Wine Specs:

Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Syrah
Appellation: Napa Valley
Suggested Retail Price: $32

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Prix is for the man or woman who enjoys only the best… and who will welcome nothing else. This artisanal blend manifests the same philosophy of passion, flavor, and flair; no Prix Mélange bottling is the same as any other—each is the finest selection of the year’s harvest bounty. The 2006 release presents aromas of a black fruits with hints of mint, spices, and violet. On the palate is a hedonistic mix of oak, vanilla, and red and black fruits. This is the wine you think of when you hear the words “proprietary red blend.”

*** Very Limited ***

Wine Specs:

Vintage: 2006
Suggested Retail Price: $75

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A light sunflower hue and Honey Crisp apple, baking spice, and caramel bouquet, our newest Chardonnay is a perfect accompaniment to any dinner. Bartlett pear and kiwi season flow across the palate into a finish of crème brûlée and creamy smooth acid.

Having completed malo-lactic fermentation, yet light on the palate, this long-finishing, solidly structured Chardonnay will work wonderfully with a range of dinner favorites. Enjoy a glass with our Bowtie Chicken Salad recipe.

Wine Specs:

Vintage: 2010
Varietal: Chardonnay
Appellation: Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
Suggested Retail Price: $24

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This intensely inky-colored Cabernet Sauvignon wine is grown in the well-drained, stony and iron-rich soils of the Weir Family Vineyard along the Silverado Trail, one mile south of the famed Stags’ Leap appellation and ten yards from the Oak Knoll District, the Valley’s newest sub-appellation. The rich, spicy nose of bakers’ chocolate and black cherry compliments the brooding and spice-filled black licorice, black cherry, plum and cranberry on the palate. The addition of 5% Merlot enhances the complexity of the wine, as well as adding to our trademark robust and silky mid-palate. Aged for 19 months in small French and American oak cooperage, our Cabernet Sauvignon will flourish with bottle age. This newest wine is surely a treasure to keep for many years in your personal cellar.

Wine Specs:

Vintage 2008
Appellation Napa Valley
Suggested Retail Price: $45

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2009 Prix Vineyards Reserve White Riesling:
Rancho Wieruszowski Vineyard

Prix is for the man or woman who enjoys only the best… and who will welcome nothing else. This reserve release manifests the same philosophy of passion, flavor, and flair; no Prix Vineyards bottling is the same as any other − each is the finest selection of the year’s harvest bounty. The 2007 release presents aromas of orange blossoms, honey, and citrus fruits. On the palate is a glorious mix of apricots, citrus, and lemon pie that dances on the tongue. This is the wine you think of when you hear the words “reserve Riesling.” Accept nothing less: PRIX. Only 400 cases produced.

Wine Specs:

Vintage:  2009
Varietal:  Riesling
Appellation: Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation: Rancho Wieruszowski
Suggested Retail Price: $36

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This beautiful Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Moskowite Ranch on the eastern foothills of Napa Valley. This older Sauvignon Blanc vineyard, which has been the source for our Sauvignon Blanc wines for over a decade, is a hillside planting with well-exposed fruit. The exposed fruit leads to an accentuated fruitiness rather than underexposed fruit which can cause a herbaceous wine style.

Our Sauvignon Blanc bursts in your face with beautiful aromatic fruits. The nose of Oro Blanco Grapefruit, which is also grown here on our property at the winery, almost jumps out of the glass at you. The bright orange citrus fruits of Mandarin and Clementine mingle to wake the senses and welcome you to have more. On the mouth this wine continues its citrus parade across the pallet and invites the flavors of white stone fruits along for the ride. The amazing balance of fruitiness and tart acid makes this a wine you will not want to put down.

Wine Specs

Vintage: 2011
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Suggested Retail Price: $21

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Ah Merlot, how do we love you, let us count the ways. One: Your nose of ripe plum, bright white cherry, Lincoln rose, sweet cardamom and vanilla. Two: Your beautiful full mouth with hints of currant and lively red fruits. Three: Your soft silky tannins that finish ever so gently and leave us wanting more. We could go on for days, but we think instead of reading this you should pop that cork and find out.

This Merlot is a crowd pleaser that is going to be an amazing accompaniment to all of your food adventures. Merlo, is a wonderfully versatile wine that will pair well with flavors ranging from a beautiful bolognaise, to a pungent feta, to a fresh off the grill pizza.

Wine Specs:

Vintage: 2009
Varietal:  Merlot
Appellation:  Napa Valley
Suggested Retail Price: $32

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Roussanne is a beautiful, hard to find alone, Rhone varietal. For those who are not familiar with this wine we consider it the Sauvignon Blanc of Chardonnay. If that does not make sense now, it will when you try this wonderful wine. The nose of this alluring wine has notes of sweet hay and wild flowers. The wine moves seamlessly into a mouth of Galia melon, lychee, Asian pear and green apple. A crisp mouth feel, but with a soft creamy edge, finishes out the tasting experience.

This Roussanne is produced from grapes grown in the Ripken Vineyard, a site renowned for its ability to lend white varietals complexity and fruitiness, qualities required for a food friendly wine. Roussanne, especially this one, is an extremely versatile wine that pairs well with foods ranging from grilled fish to garlic chicken to creamy pastas.

Wine Specs:

Vintage: 2010
Varietal:  Roussanne
Suggested Retail Price: $18

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This tangy, lively, golden fruity white table wine is "fun in a bottle."  Conveying aromas of apple, peach blossom, and grape, 2009 Don Ernesto's Collage White Table wine is perfect for sharing with family and friends. Good wine shouldn't be complicated. Like a rainbow or a puppy or a picture of yourself when you were slightly flushed, a good wine should make you feel happy to be alive, enjoying life—and Collage is pure fruity goodness. Chill and enjoy.

Our Winemaker, Don Ernesto, has been known to moonlight as Ernie Weir, winegrower and owner of Hagafen Cellars. Put a smile on your face: enjoy Don Ernesto's Collage!

Wine Specs:

Vintage: 2009
Varietal: White Blend
Appellation: Napa Valley
Suggested Retail Price: $15

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