Get to Know Your Wines

Before you buy any wine, it's important to know what it tastes like and what it tastes good with! If you're curious about our two special mixed cases, we consulted our winemaker’s notes to give you the essence of what’s in each bottle of the lovingly-crafted, estate grown wines inside each case. For your convenience, we’ve also gathered some of the most mouthwatering recipes for a complete pairing guide. 

Mixed White Wine Case:

Grapeful White 

A Trebbiano and Sauvignon Blanc blend with notes of pineapple, lime, and nice minerality. We recommend this toothsome Lemon Garlic Shrimp Salad.

Sauvignon Blanc

Made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, this 2020 wine carries notes of passionfruit, citrus blossom, and pomelo. To make this golden wine shine bright, try it alongside this fresh Sea Bass Ceviche.

Sparkling Wine

Our Sparkling wine is 100% Chardonnay with gentle effervescence and notes of apple, lemon, and kiwi. Serve this with warm brie baked with fig jam for an unforgettable appetizer. 

Chardonnay

This Reserve collection wine is crafted from our Estate’s Vineyard, carrying notes of honeysuckle, lemon cookies, and lychee. Pair this Chardonnay with Meyer Lemon Crème Brûlée.

Mixed Red Wine Case:

Sangiovese

This classic Italian varietal is rich with cherry notes, along with a touch of vanilla and strawberry. Enjoy alongside a rustic homemade Margherita Flatbread Pizza.

Peacock Patch Zinfandel

Made from Zinfandel grapes grown in the Peacock Patch block of our Estate vineyard, this iconic wine is rich with notes of raspberry, plum jam, and baking spices. Enjoy with a plum-glazed pork tenderloin. 

2016 Patchwork

This vintage of our Wine Club-Exclusive Patchwork has been selected from the Library Collection for this special case. Enjoy notes of mixed berry jam, blackberry, and a touch of milk chocolate, then serve alongside baked barbecue chicken wings. 

Reserve Petite Sirah

Our Petite Sirah is rich and deep, with notes of dark fruit, cocoa, and tea leaf. Enjoy this full-bodied wine alongside this recipe for All-American Eggplant Parmesan. 

These special Mixed Cases are available for a limited time and in limited quantity, so if you want these wines in your collection it's best to act now!

 

Bagel Combinations You Need To Try

National Bagel day happens every year on January 15th, but this is a day that we think can be celebrated every day! This week, we’ve rounded up some of the best toppings and combinations for bagels, whether you like salty, savory, or sweet. Of course, our blog wouldn’t be complete without a suggestion for wine pairing. There’s nothing wrong with bagels for dinner or wine at brunch!

The New York:

Cream cheese and smoked salmon. Possible additions to this combination include shaved red onion, microgreens, or capers. 

The Child-at-Heart:

Peanut Butter and Jelly. For this bagel, the sky's the limit for combinations. Try homemade fruit preserves and chunky peanut butter for our personal favorite. 

The Princess:

Mascarpone cheese and berries. This light, fresh, and elevated combo is extra delicious with a drizzle of agave syrup and a touch of orange zest for an extra zing!

The Brunch:

Fried Egg and Bacon. Fry your egg sunny side-up and sprinkle with Furikake Everything Bagel seasoning for salty-savory deliciousness!

The Crêpel:

Nutella, Banana, and Raspberries. Slather on your favorite chocolate-hazelnut spread with sliced banana and fresh raspberries with a sprinkle of cocoa powder. 

All of these mouthwatering bagels are a delicious companion for our Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, the Wine of the Month. This all-new 2020 vintage is deliciously aromatic and refreshing, perfect for keeping things light and easy! Buy now and save on each bottle. Sip easy! 

All Aboard the Love Bus!

Valentine's day is a time to celebrate love of all kinds. Whether you enjoy rich gestures of romance or the comfortable love of a lifelong friendship, we're ready to delight in the love that we have together! To celebrate "love month" we are offering a very special experience for anyone who is curious about our Mello Cielo Vineyard Experience bus tour and wants to appreciate good wine and good times with their favorite person.

We're calling all wine-loving couples to fall in love all over again On our Valentine's Bus Tour! Enjoy an elevated experience, available only this time of the year. All you need to do to make this Valentine's Day one to remember is add a little flourish of adventure! You'll board the "Love Bus" and enjoy a jaunt around our gorgeous Estate, including a stop with incredible views in our Peacock Patch vineyard block—don't forget your camera. You'll also enjoy a seated wine tasting complete with decadent food offerings in our historic water tower.

After the tour, don't forget to bring home your complimentary bottle of Sparkling Wine, a little something from us to help you remember the day and give love the celebration it deserves!

The Love Bus will be pulling into the Ruby Hill station to offer this experience at 11:15 and 2:00pm on February 11th and 12th. If there's a special wino in your life, then come aboard to celebrate Valentine's Day. Dates and availability for this event are limited, so we recommend booking now. Click here to purchase a ticket or see availability. Each ticket admits one couple (2 people). 

Time to love the one (and the wine) you're with! 

 

Wine Holidays in 2022

As the first week of the year comes to an end, many of us are bustling about, preparing for all that 2022 has to offer. We always look forward to the wines we'll consume as the year goes by. We like to mark our calendars with our favorite "Wine Holidays" because we are always ready to celebrate. All you need is a planner and your favorite bottles.

January

There's no widely recognized wine days in January, so it's time to celebrate on your own schedule!

February

1st - Furmint Day
18th - Global Drink Wine Day
26th - Open that Bottle Night

March

3rd - Mulled Wine Day
13th - Riesling Day

April

14th - Tannant Day
17th - World Malbec Day
27th - World Marselan Day

May

6th - International Sauvignon Blanc Day
9th - World Moscato Day
17th - Pinot Grigio Day
26th - International Chardonnay Day
25th - National Wine Day

June

13th - Rosé Day
20th - Drink Chenin Blanc Day
21st - World Lambrusco Day

July

First Week - Sparkling Wine Week
28th - Shiraz (Syrah) Day

August

4th - International White Wine Day
18th - International Pinot Noir Day
28th - National Red Wine Day
30th - International Cabernet Day

September

10th - International Port Wine Day
16th - International Grenache Day

October

14th - Pinotage Day
27th - Carignan Day
28th - Champagne Day

November

1st - International Xinomavro Day
7th - International Merlot Day
10th - International Tempranillo Day
16th - National Zinfandel Day
17th - Beaujolais Nouveau Day
24th - International Carménère Day

December

4th - Cabernet Franc Day
5th - Anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition
16th - Pinot Meunier Day
20th - Sangria Day

Which of these days will you celebrate?