2020 Ryan's Rosé of Pinot Noir - Sta. Rita Hills

Whole cluster pressed

Aged six months in neutral French oak

Three barrels produced – 12.7% Alcohol

Tasting Notes: Bright, invigorating notes of strawberry, watermelon, and fresh cut flowers burst on the nose of this perfectly pink rosé. The palate is light and refreshing with notes of grapefruit zest, strawberry, and cranberry. Mouthwatering acidity transcends to a long, lively finish that leaves you wanting more.

88 Points – Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast: Earthy aromas of river stone and dust meet with dried red fruit on the nose of this Pinot Noir-based rosé. More of an earthy vibe sits on the palate too, with a hint of ripe red plum as well.

$30.00/bottle

2018 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

Clones: 115, 667

Aged 10 months in French oak

Seven barrels produced – 13.4% Alcohol

Tasting Notes: This complex Pinot Noir expresses a delicate balance of subtle earth, fresh fruit, and perfume. A beautiful potpourri of dried rose petals, wild berries, and muddled sage greet you in the glass. The palate exhibits classic flavors of the central coast—raspberry, seared mushrooms, and subtle pepper. The wine finishes with bright mouthwatering acidity and lingering fruit and oaky spice.

93 Points, "Editors’ Choice" – Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast: This countywide cuvée is a good showing of this brand’s light hand. Aromas of pomegranate and rose petals gain savory notes from the dried pork and wet sidewalk on the nose. Zippy acidity frames the palate, where blood orange flavors are dusted in thyme and white pepper.

$48.00/bottle

2018 Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir - Sta. Rita Hills

Clones: 115, 113

Aged 10 months in 25% new French oak

Four barrels produced – 13.9% Alcohol

Tasting Notes: A darker expression of the Sta. Rita Hills this vintage bursts into the glass with muddled strawberry, dried violets, cocoa bean, vanilla, and soft toasty oak. On the palate, dense notes of lingonberry and leather are rounded by rich notes of vanilla cream and toasty baking spice. The wine is completed by lush acidity and finish that goes on and on.

94 Points – Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast: Crunchy aromas of orange rind and fresh cranberry are lifted by juniper and sandalwood on the vibrant layered nose of this bottling. An herbal array kicks off the palate, where crumpled thyme, marjoram and black peppercorns decorate the lively and fresh cranberry and red- plum flavors.

$60.00/bottle

2018 La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir - Sta. Rita Hills

Clones: 115, 667, Pommard

Aged 10 months in 17% new French oak

Six barrels produced – 13.5% Alcohol

Tasting Notes: This bright, lively Pinot Noir greets you with richly perfumed notes of strawberry preserves, rose petals, and vanilla bean. On the palate mouthwatering strawberry and boysenberry are balanced by bright, lively acidity. Grippy tannins and pleasant notes of rainbow pepper transcend to a long, lengthy finish.

95 Points – Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast: Raspberry jam, crushed graphite, minty herbs and dried rose petals make for an elegantly classic expression on the nose of this single-vineyard showcase. The palate pops with potpourri and Earl Grey tea flavors, then come waves of citrus-rind, cranberry and thyme flavors. Quite a journey.

$62.00/bottle

2018 Solomon Hills Vineyard Chardonnay - Santa Maria Valley

Full malolactic barrel fermentation

Aged 17 months in 17% New French Oak

Six barrels produced – 13.2% Alcohol

Tasting Notes: Notes of rich, tropical pineapple and lemon curd balance soft floral perfume and toasty baking spice on the nose. The palate bursts with rich spice, soft cream, and vanilla. Fresh apple, pear, and toasted coconut round out the palate. The wine finishes with rich acidity and a long finish.

93 Points – Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast: Aromas of lemon peel, Gravenstein apple and struck stone light up the nose of this bottling. The palate is quite tense and stony, but also generous in flavors of lemon cream and crisp yellow apple.

$48.00/bottle

2018 Solomon Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir - Santa Maria Valley

Clones: 667, Pommard

Aged 10 months in 17% New French Oak

Six Barrels Produced • 12.8% Alcohol

Tasting Notes: A beautiful potpourri of dried rose petals, wild berries, and muddled sage greet you in the glass. The palate exhibits classic flavors of the central coast—raspberry, seared mushrooms, and subtle pepper. The wine finishes with bright mouthwatering acidity and lingering fruit and oaky spice.

96 Points, “Editors’ Choice” – Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast: Very light in the glass, this extremely expressive cool-climate bottling is a stellar showcase of this vineyard, offering strong herbal aromas of bay leaf, peppercorn and juniper as well as brisk, underripe raspberry. Those herbs explode on the lively palate, where red currant and pomegranate converge with a pinch of rosemary.

$60.00/bottle

2018 Zotovitch Vineyard Chardonnay - Sta. Rita Hills

Full malolactic barrel fermentation

Aged 17 months in 20% new French oak

Five barrels produced – 12.5% Alcohol

Tasting Notes: The nose greets you with hints of lemongrass, coconut, and perfumed white flowers that are balanced by soft toast and subtle baking spice. Lemon zest and pineapple frame a bright palate with mouthwatering acidity and a soft creamy texture. Subtle oak notes build on the wine’s pronounced lengthy finish.

92 Points – Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast: Toasty and lightly buttery aromas of white-peach jam, roasted nuts and coconut flake show on the nose of this bottling. There’s a hint of opulence on the palate, where clean lines of chalk and white-flesh fruits meet with more butter and almond flavors.

$50/bottle

2017 Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir - Sta. Rita Hills

Clones: 115 (20% Whole Cluster), 113, 667

Aged 10 months in 17% new French oak

Six barrels produced – 13.8% Alcohol

Tasting Notes: A seductive, sweet perfume of sandalwood, violets, and bing cherry opens the nose of this wine. On the palate, robust vanilla, baking spice, and rich strawberry compote play against darker notes of leather and tobacco. Its full palate crescendos to a long supple finish.

90 Points – Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast: Slightly sour pomegranate but also baked cherry aroma meet with clove dust on the nose of this bottling. Bright red-currant flavors are enhanced by mace and star anise elements on the palate.

$58/bottle

2017 La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir - Sta. Rita Hills

Clones: 667, 115, Pommard

Aged 10 months in French oak

Eight barrels produced – 13.4% Alcohol

Tasting Notes: Wild strawberry and cranberry join fresh thyme and violets on the nose, fresh berries, cream, and complex baking spice enliven the rich palate. Bright acidity follows through to a long textured finish.

93 Points – Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast: The aromas of black plum, pomegranate, carnation, mace and sumac are dense on the nose of this single-vineyard bottling. The palate zips with acidity and stays light on its toes, delivering flavors of black raspberry, rose petal and minty tea.

$60/bottle

2017 Solomon Hills Vineyard Chardonnay - Santa Maria Valley

Full malolactic barrel fermentation

Aged 10 months in 20% new French oak

Ten barrels produced – 12.4% Alcohol

Tasting Notes: Fragrant pineapple, fresh hay, jasmine, and elegant baking spice enrich the nose of this wine. On the palate, mouthwatering tropical acidity gives way to soft tropical fruit, spice, and vanilla. The wine finishes bright and elegant with density to the finish.

93 Points – Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast: Very complex on the nose, this bottling by the late Ryan Cochrane is wondrous as usual, starting with aromas of grapefruit pith, lemon blossoms and peel and roasted nuts. The palate is vibrant in acidity and grippy in texture, delivering flavors of baked lemon, damp oak and blanched almond.

$46.00/bottle

2017 Solomon Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir - Santa Maria Valley

Clones: 667 (40% Whole Cluster), Pommard (25% Whole Cluster), 115

Aged 10 months in French oak

Nine barrels produced – 12.9% Alcohol

Tasting Notes: Distinguished with bright herbaceousness, supple fruit, and earthy spice. On the nose, a potpourri of tomato leaf, subtle pepper, and currant meet in the glass. On the palate, restrained berries, mushrooms, and fresh herbs are framed with lots of acidity. This wine finishes delicate and complex.

94 Points – Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast: Sanguine aromas of iron meet with roses, carnations, pomegranates and peppercorns on the earthy, spicy nose of this bottling by the late vintner, who died in January 2019. Intriguing lines of Montmorency cherry and tart pomegranate converse with bay leaf and sansho pepper on the palate.

$58/bottle

2017 Zotovitch Vineyard Chardonnay - Sta. Rita Hills

Full malolactic barrel fermentation

Aged 10 months in 20% new French oak

Five barrels produced – 12.5% alcohol

Tasting Notes: Meyer lemon blossoms, cotton, and elegant spice dance out of the glass. On the mid palate mouthwatering citrus bursts with zesty spice. The wine finishes bright with Chablis-like acidity that goes on and on.

93 Points – Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast: Clean and pithy aromas of citrus rind meet with walnut oil on the nose of this single-vineyard expression. The palate is very distinctive and interesting, combining apple, pear and botanical flavors with salted lemon and orange rinds, framed by a very textural grip.

$48.00/bottle

2016 Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir - Sta. Rita Hills

Clones: 115, 113, 667 (15% Whole Cluster)

Aged 10 months in 20% new French oak

Five barrels produced – 14.3% Alcohol

93 Points – Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast: Bright and energetic aromas of pomegranate, light thyme, marjoram and rose petals show on the nose of this bottling from a vineyard that lies near the Santa Ynez River. Strong herbs show on the palate, from oregano to wild mint, giving depth to the mulberry flavors. It’s all framed by persistent, well integrated acidity.

93 Points – Rusty Gaffney, The Prince of Pinot: Moderate garnet color in the glass. Aroma of red and black cherry, dark chocolate and nutty oak. Vivid black raspberry and black cherry fruit flavors fill the mouth with goodness. A slightly savory earthy tone adds to the appeal. Tame tannins, with a satiny mouthfeel and a deft touch of oak in the background.

$46.00/bottle

2016 Solomon Hills Vineyard Chardonnay - Santa Maria Valley

Full Malolactic Barrel Fermentation

Aged 10 Months in 20% New French Oak

Eight barrels produced – 12.5% Alcohol

93 Points – Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast: Steely on the nose, this always impressing bottling by a San Francisco accountant-turned-winemaker shows delicate aromas of lime blossom, chalk, sea salt, Asian pear and blanched almond. There is a tense grip to the palate and laser-sharp acidity, delivering flavors of lime sorbet and nectarine with a flash of light marshmallow on the deep finish.

91 Points – Rusty Gaffney, The Prince of Pinot: Moderately light golden yellow color in the glass. Aromas of pineapple, lemon, brown butter and warm brioche lead off. Silky in the mouth with very bright acidity featuring edgy flavors of lemon, pineapple and pear underlain with a touch of toasty oak. This wine is for fans of crisp, acid-driven Chardonnay.

$36.00/bottle

2016 Solomon Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir - Santa Maria Valley

Clones: 115, 667, Pommard – 20% Whole Cluster Fermentation

Aged 10 months in 20% new French oak

Six barrels produced – 13.3% Alcohol

96 Points – Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast: Always one of the more compelling bottlings from the region each year, this single-vineyard expression shows smoked thyme, roasting game, light raspberry, tea leaves and dried purple flowers on the nose. Rose petal, Chinese five spice and cardamom pod flavors make for an exotic palate, set against a tart red-fruit backdrop.

92 Points – Rusty Gaffney, The Prince of Pinot: Moderate light garnet color in the glass. The nose is giving, with pleasant aromas of cherry, walnut and cardamom. Striking mid weight raspberry fruited core with good length in the mouth and on the finish. Juicy, with good vibrancy and a hint of complimentary oak. The raspberry really leaps out in this wine, something I rarely encounter.

$46.00/bottle