- Branham Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California
14.8% ABV
The Obsidian vineyard sits in the heart of the Napa Valley AVA, bounded by the Silverado Trail, the Napa River and Selby Creek. Fruit from this vineyard comprises 70-percent of the blend. The remaining 30-percent is from the historic Pocai vineyard in Calistoga. Balanced acidity, with dark, layered fruit propel the elegance of this consistent Napa Valley gem. Aged 18 months in French Oak.
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- Branham Estate Rockpile Zinfandel
Sonoma, California
14.9% ABV
90% Zinfandel – 10% Petite Sirah
Dark ruby color and deeply brilliant purple tones imbue this wine. Ample dark berry aromas, enhanced by light smoky notes and balanced tannins and acid pervade the palate with each taste. Blackberry flavor on the finish.
- Branham Jazz
Napa Valley, California
14.9% ABV
30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petite Sirah, 20 % Petite Verdot, 10% Rockpile Zinfandel.
Encore after encore, this proprietary blend never fails to satisfy. Refined melodies of black-plum, dark berries and coffee notes are enhanced by balanced tannins and acidity. Pair with music! Obsidian and Rockpile Vineyards. Aged 18 months in French oak.
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- Branham Resolution Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California
14.9% ABV
Full bodied, rich, and exquisitely balanced with aromas of dark berries, mocha and spice on the nose. Ready to drink now, yet with the pedigree to age gracefully. Petite Verdot and Petite Sirah grapes are blended with the Cabernet Sauvignon to create a perfect wine. Aged 14 months in French oak.
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- Branham Resolution Zinfandel
Sonoma & Napa Valley, California
14.9% ABV
90% Zinfandel – 10% Petite Sirah. Integrates outstanding zinfandel blocks from these two stellar AVA’s: Rockpile and Obsidian. Enhanced with a sweet kiss of the deep, dark body and depth of the Branham Rockpile Petite Sirah.
- Fitch Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma County, California
14.5% ABV
Produced from fruit grown in Alexander Valley, Knights Valley, and Dry Creek Valley Sonoma County’s premier appellations for this variety. Nicely balanced red cherry and red raspberry aromas. Loaded with red berry fruit flavors with a touch of caramel, dark chocolate, and toasty oak. Well-structured, smoothly textured, and medium bodied. White pepper and spice in the finish.
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- Fitch Mountain Merlot
Dry Creek Valley, California
14.5% ABV
A velvety wine with layers of complex aromas. Chocolate spice, dark berries, coffee, caramel, and cedar. A fleshy mouthfeel is followed by flavors of bright, upfront, red fruit, a structured mid-palate and a firm backbone of ripe tannins. This wine has impressive length and a lasting, elegant finish.
- Girasole “Charlie’s Blend” Red Blend
Mendocino County, California
14.5% ABV
Paying tribute to his legacy, Girasole vineyards created “Charlie’s Blend”: a delectable union of Merlot, Cabernet, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel grown on our family’s three certified organic vineyard sites. Compliments of the Petite Sirah and Merlot, this wine displays a rich, deep ruby color in the glass. It opens with alluring aromas of ripe boysenberry, light caramel and roasted pine nuts. On the palate flavors of raspberry, toasted marshmallow and hints of vanilla tempt the tastebuds. The well integrated tannins on this medium bodied red deliver a silky smooth mouthfeel, and the finish is long and layered.
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- Girasole Cabernet Sauvignon
Mendocino County, California
14.5% ABV
A lively, fruit forward wine with plum and pomegranate aromas. On the palate it is medium bodied and well balanced with herb & spice flavors complementing the fruit. A touch of oak adds structure and complexity, and 10% Sangiovese contributes bright cherry fruit and spice. ( 75% Cabernet / 18% Merlot / 7 % Zinfandel)
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- Girasole Chardonnay
Mendocino County, California
14% ABV
Bright and lively, primarily fermented in stainless steel to preserve the pineapple and Granny Smith apple character of the fruit. A small portion fermented in older oak barrels, adding subtle notes of vanilla and apple pie spice. Balanced fruit flavors make it a versatile food wine.
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- Girasole Muscat Canelli
Mendocino County, California
12.5% ABV
Enticing aromas of lychee, honeysuckle and lemon drops. On the palate it is crisp and lively with fresh white peach and kiwi notes. Sweet, but not syrupy or cloying.
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- Girasole Pinot Blanc
Mendocino County, California
13.5% ABV
100% Pinot Blanc). Deep straw in color with aromas of lemon curd and fresh cut melon. Crisp nectarine, honeysuckle and wet stone flavors mingle with subtle mineral notes. This lovely wine leaves your palate feeling bright and refreshed!
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- Girasole Pinot Noir
Mendocino County, California
14% ABV
Medium garnet in color with aromas of dried cranberry, sweetened rhubarb and hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. On the palate flavors of light caramel, red cherries and licorice integrate delicately with the soft tannins and smooth viscosity, leaving you with the perfect balance of fruit and oak.
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- Girasole Rose
Mendocino County, California
13% ABV
Pale pink in color, with aromas of fresh strawberries, rose petals and passion fruit. On the palate, this wine is crisp and clean, with refreshing acidity. Subtle flavors of strawberry, raspberry, white peach, and citrus.
Delicately fruity, this blend of 51% Pinot Noir and 49% Zinfandel delivers a bright, balanced wine that will appeal to a wide range of rosé lovers.
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- Girasole Sangiovese
Mendocino County, California
14.5% ABV
Brilliant violet- tinged color. Medium bodied with raspberry, tart cherry and red candy flavors. Aged with minimal oak contact, this wine is truly representative of our vineyard. It’s lively fruit flavors and nice acidity make it a great foil for rich dishes.
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- Girasole Zinfandel
Mendocino County, California
14.8% ABV
Girasole Zinfandel bursts from the glass with aromas of fresh Bing cherry, blackberry, and boysenberry, followed by the palate-pleasing flavors of ripe purple and red fruits. The texture is plush and silky, with tannins that lend just enough structure to support the warm, fruity vanilla and spicy white peppercorn base.
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- IL Cuore Cabernet Sauvignon
Mendocino County, California
12.5% ABV
78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Petite Sirah, 6% Merlot. Black cherry flavors and plenty of supple tannins. Barrel aging in neutral 60-gallon oak.
- Il Cuore Chardonnay
Mendocino County, California
14.1% ABV
Fresh with apple and pear flavors, with floral nuances. Cold fermentation in stainless steel and small components of barrel fermentation -neutral oak.
- Il Cuore Zinfandel
Mendocino County, California
14.3% ABV
Mild aroma suggesting dark cherries with a woodsy and peppery note. Medium-bodied and supple on the palate, with flavors of ripe berries, plums, and black pepper.
- Optima Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
14.5% ABV
This Cabernet Sauvignon is characterized by a beautiful rich nose with generous bright fruit and deep, concentrated, multi-layered aromas of dark red cherry, blackberries, licorice, and caramel. Espresso and cassis mingle with hints of dark chocolate and tobacco. Well-integrated elements of sweet oak and vanilla carefully complement the fruit flavors and the round, rich silky middle. 22 months in French oak.
- Optima Duffy Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
14.5% ABV
Characterized by a beautiful rich nose with generous bright fruit and deep, concentrated, multi-layered aromas of dark red cherry, blackberries, licorice, and caramel. Espresso and cassis mingle with hints of dark chocolate and tobacco. Well-integrated elements of sweet oak and vanilla carefully complement the fruit flavors and the round, rich silky middle. Supple on the palate, yet with a weighty, fruity mouthfeel and a medium tannic finish. 22 months in French Oak.
Available in 6-packs.
- Optima Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Knights Valley AVA, Sonoma, California
14.5% ABV
This wine has beautiful scents of rose petal, cocoa, dark cherry, and mocha which float from the dark, inky, ruby-red body. The tannins are all-encompassing, and along with medium acidity, delivers great balance and finesse. The intense
palate shows flavors of black cherries, raspberries, leather, tobacco, vanilla, and anise. The long finish is marked by a touch of dark chocolate and caramel which provide a perfect balance. - Optima Petite Sirah
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
14.9% ABV
This is a big dense, full-flavored rendition of one of Sonoma County’s most scarce and special red wine grapes. Its blackberry and blueberry aromas are balanced by rich sweet oak and vanilla. Elusive blue fruit takes on layers of flavors and spice in the glass, becoming densely mouth-coating and intensely rich on the finish. The berry fruit is integrated seamlessly into a lush background of youthful tannins, with the flavors blending together in a rich, broad, big mouth filling long finish. 15 months in French Oak.
- Optima Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
14.9% ABV
With an Incredible aromatic bouquet, exuberant in fruit, explosive in wild berry, blackberry, cocoa and spiced coffee flavors that sink deep into the palate. Wonderfully bright and briary in the mouth, with lively acidity giving structure to the intense decadent flavors of chocolate, white pepper, mocha and plum flavors that are rich, deep and long-lasting. Absolutely delicious. Sweet creamy vanilla oak adds polish to the rich velvety tannins and spicy powerful finish. 16 months in French oak.
- Punch Cabernet Sauvignon
California
14.5% ABV
An insiders’ find. Longtime Napa Valley winemakers make personal side deals with top vineyard owners to make an artistic, mouth-filling hillside Napa Valley Cab at an reasonable price to share with their friends. Always well-crafted and charming, with many layers of flavors, refined texture, and mouthwatering finish. Vibrant flavors of blackberry, black cherry and Bordeaux-like rose petal. In-the-know buyers look for the secret code on the back label to decode the mountain this wine hails from.
- Red Thread Pinot Noir
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
14.5% ABV
Ripe red fruits, dried cranberries, eucalyptus and barrel spice attributes will hit your nose. On the palate the entry is smooth and elegant with concentrated flavors of cherry pie, baking spice and candied red fruits. A pinot with substantial palate weight and a long finish that will age beautifully.
Limited Production: 56 Cases Produced
- Red Thread Red Blend
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
14.5% ABV
Black licorice, ripe blackberry and fresh leather are the first fragrances that hit your nose. On the palate this robust mountain wine shows strong age able tannins, ripe plums and cassis. An estate blend that showcases Summit Lake Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah woven together in mountain majesty.
Limited Production: 225 cases produced
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- Summit Lake “Emily Kestrel” Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California
14.8% ABV
Our unique Howell Mountain growing conditions produce concentrated Cabernet fruit that shows both complexity and elegance. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, cassis and dark espresso, with underlying crushed granite and floral notes of rose petal and violets. Rich, black and red fruit flavors are wide and deep. Smooth, complex tannins carry flavors of black pepper, blackberry, cassis, and minerality. Estate grown, produced and bottled. Drink now or age 20+ years
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- Summit Lake Zinfandel
Napa Valley, California
These beautiful but difficult growing conditions produce concentrated and spicy Zinfandel fruit that shows great balance, complexity and elegance. Rich dark blackberry and black cherry fruit with hints of white pepper and spice. Complex and supple tannins with generous amounts of minerality.
Estate grown, produced and bottled.
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