The Perfect Sweater Weather Reds (and a White!)
Posted: Oct 18, 2021
As we watch the vines turn from vibrant green to a dazzling spectrum of orange and red, our vineyard crews are hustling to bring into our cellar the last of the grapes that will soon become the 2021 vintage. Yep, it’s that time of year again. A time when the sun dips below the horizon a little bit earlier than the day before, the leaves flutter in a stream on the wind, and there is a brisk chill in the air — it’s fall!
With the fall season comes a new occasion to dive into a selection of new release wines. Our 2021 Quarter 3 Wine Releases are produced in extremely limited quantities and are only available directly from our Los Olivos winery. We’ve hand-selected four wines that will pair perfectly with everything from rooting on your favorite football team to sharing pumpkin pie with friends and family.
Just so you know, these small-production wines are shared exclusively with our wine club members before they become available in our online wine shop — and they often sell out! Becoming a member of our wine club is the only way to ensure you’ll have a delicious glass of these exclusive wines at hand, ready to warm you up on a chilly fall day. Learn more about our wine club options here.
2020 PMV Viognier, Ballard Canyon
The mouthfeel of this wine balances richness, elegance, and creaminess with a touch of acid — showing how truly great our Viognier can be. Expressive notes of apricot, honeysuckle, jasmine, white flower, and a touch of white pepper show the full array of Viognier aromatics.
This wine will continue to drink beautifully for the next 5 – 7 years or more.
Crafted from 100% certified biodynamic grapes.
Retail: $39
Inner Circle Club: $29.25 | Purisima Club: $31.20
2019 PMV Block Eight Grenache, Ballard Canyon
Complex aromas of candied orange, violet, white pepper, and red fruit are lifted in the glass. On the palate, this wine shows its usual richness and structure with deep, concentrated notes of red and black fruit, dried flower, and baking spice.
This is a terrific vintage of Block Eight Grenache that will age for the next 12 – 15 years or more.
Crafted from 100% certified biodynamic grapes.
Retail: $58
Inner Circle Club: $43.50 | Purisima Club: $46.40
2019 SYV Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Ynez Valley
This 2019 shows classic aromas and flavors of cherry, black currant, vanilla, tobacco, and earth. The mouthfeel is smooth, round, and elegant, with great acidity from the cooler 2019 vintage that carries the fruit on the long, supple finish.
Approachable and ready to drink now, this wine will also age wonderfully over the next 12 – 15 years.
Retail: $36
Inner Circle Club: $27 | Purisima Club: $28.80
2019 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Los Olivos District
Rich and intense, the 2019 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon displays bright aromas of red and blue fruit, chocolate, sage, and earth. On the palate, flavors of chocolate, bay leaf, and dried herb are framed nicely by tannins and acidity, creating a deliciously long finish.
This wine will benefit from time spent in the cellar, with optimal enjoyment from 2023 – 2040.
Retail: $70
Inner Circle Club: $52.50 | Purisima Club: $56
As one of the first Demeter Certified Biodynamic vineyards in Santa Barbara County, we take farming our land seriously. Now, after years of tending the vines, we are able to ensure that every block in the vineyard consistently produces the highest quality fruit possible. Turning that fruit into wine and then sharing it with you is our greatest joy!
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