Winemaker Notes: Boasting a deep and concentrated ruby appearance, the bouquet shows classic Viking vineyard aromas with the high-toned perfume leading with violets, blackberries, and exotic baking spices. Secondary notes of graphite, cedar, and balsam wood are all framed and lifted by oak and vanilla notes introduced through a combination of high-quality French barrels. This vintage delivers a decadent, full-bodied wine that is as vibrant and lively as it is rich and intense. Limestone-derived chalky tannins cry out for sumptuous food and will keep the wine fresh for ages. Enjoy now for grip, structure, and intensity, or hold for new complexities to evolve.

Winery Notes: These esteemed old vines display the compelling attributes of new-world fruit entwined around old-world flavor and structure. Fruit-forward aromas of black cherry, raspberry, and musky rose combine beautifully with savory allspice and rich earth. The rare soil combination, over limestone clay, creates both finesse and structure. Upon release, the wine is vibrant and juicy, this flavor profile originates from the natural bright fruit acidity of grapes grown in limestone soils. Overall, one of the more graceful vintages of HMR to sip and savor.

Very outgoing aromas of lemon blossom, lime, grapefruit, lemongrass, and dried herbs are focused and complex. The mouth is round yet fresh with lemon rind, grapefruit, saline, citrus fruits, and a touch of apple with good length and great acidity. Crafted from 100% certified biodynamic grapes.

Bernat – our vines, our wines. As a small boutique producer, our children have grown up with our Bernat vineyard as their backyard, helping with harvests, and observing the cycles of the seasons through the vineyard. This daily devotion to the vineyard, where all great wines begin, is infused in every bottle. Our CCOF-certified organic grapes are hand-harvested and minimally processed using old-world methods of winemaking. Patience and respect for the process nature has provided make our Sangiovese, Syrah, Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe Red Blend true expressions of their place and the story they want to tell.

Bernat – our vines, our wines. As a small boutique producer, our children have grown up with our Bernat vineyard as their backyard, helping with harvests, and observing the cycles of the seasons through the vineyard. This daily devotion to the vineyard, where all great wines begin, is infused in every bottle. Our CCOF-certified organic grapes are hand-harvested and minimally processed using old-world methods of winemaking. Patience and respect for the process nature has provided make our Sangiovese, Syrah, Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe Red Blend true expressions of their place and the story they want to tell.

Blair Fox Cellars is an ultra-boutique winery owned and operated by Blair and Sarah Fox, which resides in the heart of the quaint, charming town of Los Olivos, California. Blair Fox Cellars is dedicated to producing small lot, handcrafted bottlings of exceptional quality Rhone varietal wines from the most premium vineyards in Santa Barbara County.

Winery Tasting Note: Oublié’s blend is always Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre – our California version of a Châteauneuf du Pape. The namesake is a play on the French term for “forgotten”.  Rhône varietals grow beautifully on our estate and we believe that they are far-too-often forgotten when you think of a California wine. Oublié might have benefitted the most from the extra time spent aging in French oak barrels.   The twenty-two month bottling shows so much maturity already with rounded tannins and vibrant acidity. Notes of rose petals and black tea fill your glass.  This wine could be best served with lots of family in the backyard over a large pan of paella.

Winery Tasting Note: This Merlot sourced from our estate vineyard and Mesa Verde Vineyard where we utilize the same meticulous vineyard management at both places.  Bold and bright this wine offers up plenty of fruit untarnished by any new oak barrels. This 2020 vintage offers gorgeous, pure fruit and presents an attractive, translucent dark ruby in the glass. A nose of sandalwood, cola, and fresh fig with flavors of black-cherry and plum, and a long boysenberry finish.  

From the Winery: This reserve Sauvignon Blanc bottling was produced entirely from grapes grown here on our estate. Our favorite lot from the vintage is selected based on aromatics, concentration, and acidity. Stainless steel fermentation and sur-lie aging results in a richer mouthfeel, compelling minerality, luscious flavors, and the age-ability for which this wine is renowned.

Winery Tasting Note: Dark red with ruby hues, our house blend is perfumed with dark cherry, violette and lilac flowers. The palate is rich and full bodied with complexe flavors of red plum, french chocolate mousse, and moka. Long finish on dried figs and baking spices framed with elegant tannins.

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Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay is an ocean influenced, single vineyard expression of “refrigerated sunshine” in a glass – layered, elegant, distinct.
 

The herby and peppery aromas of this CinQuin Syrah is created produced by LaBarge Winery is estate grown from organic grapes.  This boutique producer gives attention given to even the smallest details; a true domaine where every step is done in-house. Traditional, but not to a fault, classic with a modern touch, the wines from LaBarge are made to be enjoyed for many years to come. 

Winery Tasting Notes: Harvested at optimum maturity after a cool and lengthy growing season, the grapes have yielded a beautiful wine, light gold in hue and redolent of rose petals and citrus fruits in the nose. As time goes on, the aromas of tropical fruits such as pineapple and lychee become more evident. For a wine so young and spritely, the palate is remarkably silky and full. 

"This is the first wine to come off the vine each harvest. Dolcetto, for me, conjures feelings of excitement about the upcoming season." - Christopher Ferrara, Winemaker

The Clesi Sangiovese is both pretty and robust, selected from several vineyard sites to make this final blend, because each site expresses itself differently.

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100% Chardonnay. Oak Savannah Vineyard (Los Olivos). Fermented in concrete eggs and aged in neutral French oak barrels for 10 months on the lees. Fermented with native yeast, minimal sulfur additions.

Indulge in the exquisite taste of Donnachadh Vineyard's 2021 Chardonnay, a true expression of Sta. Rita Hills, California. Savor the notes of this exceptional vintage. Explore the harmony of flavors in every sip, as this Chardonnay weaves together the essence of the land and the artistry of winemaking. Elevate your wine experience with Donnachadh Vineyard.

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This wine has a nice natural bubble and tastes like: Strawberry juice, watermelon, crushed pez. Excellent light pink fruit balanced with mouth-watering acidity & grounding minerality.

Experience the enchanting Dusty Nabor 2021 Viognier, sourced from the prestigious J + K Vineyard in the heart of Ballard Canyon, California. Immerse yourself in the alluring essence of this meticulously crafted Viognier, a true testament to Dusty Nabor's winemaking expertise. Indulge in the captivating flavors and aromas that reflect the unique terroir of the region. Elevate your palate with this exceptional expression of the J + K Vineyard's bounty, brought to life by Dusty Nabor's dedication and passion.

This is a crowd pleaser for sure. Bring it to dinner with your friends! This wine reflects the cool climate influence on Fiddlestix fruit and is a blend of all six clones planted in this vineyard. The terroir always gives forth to great color, fabulous spicy aromatics, broad textures, a juicy mid-palate and sassy acidity, and produces a wine saturated with the essence of smoky, black cherry cola.

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As always Todos possesses the most exotic, complex, and compelling aromatics of the lineup. Highlighted by black truffle, jasmine, five-spice, black pepper and clove. Driven by dried blueberry, Mission fig and aged balsamic. Hints of dried tobacco, mint and baking chocolate combine with a tidal wave of velveteen black fruit on the palate. A wine of extreme power, but also delicate and proportional balance. Strikes me as the most approachable Todos since 2006 and also possibly the finest since that date." -- Matt Dees, Winemaker

Winery Tasting Notes: Blend of: 79% Cabernet Sauvignon,11% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot. Deep ruby/purple core with a black secondary color, and lighter toward the rim with moderate plus viscosity and slow-forming, moderately stained tears. Very aromatic and complex with ripe black cherry and cassis fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, and licorice spice with sweet tobacco, cedar, leather, and camphor notes. Full-bodied with ripe complex black cherry, boysenberry, cassis, and blackberry fruit on entry with baking spice. Dusty tannins appear on the midpalate with cedar, dried tobacco leaf, and saddle leather as it progresses. The finish is long, fresh, and balanced with notes of bay leaf, dried red rose petal, oak, and sustained tannins.

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French for, ​“a dance for two, a close rela­tion­ship between two peo­ple or things”

"The 2017 Noir is a blend of 90% Syrah, 5% Counoise and 5% Petite Syr­ah aged 18 months in 50% new French oak. Medi­um to deep ruby-pur­ple, it has a love­ly, viva­cious per­fume with loads of vio­let, fresh mint leaves, cof­fee beans, turned earth and char with a core of fresh black and blue fruits. The palate is medi­um to full-bod­ied with expert­ly restrained fruits, a firm but fine­ly grained frame and great fresh­ness, fin­ish­ing long. A beau­ti­ful­ly expres­sive Syrah." Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate - 94pts

 Aromas of dark-purple fruits and flowers lead into a full palate loaded with cola and black-cherry flavors.

Our signature red blend is 100% Bernat Estate grapes. This is our fun wine, the wine we get to experiment with as opposed to the straight varietal-based wines we’ve become known for. We decided to label it with the Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café logo for name recognition, but don’t let that fool you it’s a serious wine.

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A deep and rich hue of golden straw gives the first clue that this is a serious Chardonnay. Aromas of pear, green apple, and lime peel jump out of the glass followed by more nuanced fragrances of orange blossom, ginger root, and brioche. The sensation on the palate casually demonstrates both broad depth and laser-like focus. An assertive core of acid and saline minerality rests completely ensconced in rich flavors of pie crust, clotted cream, and burnt caramel. Drink now for fresh vibrance, or in ten years for wild complexity. 

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Following his grandfather’s arrival to California in 1781, Juan Pacifico Ontiveros took ownership of the Rancho Tepusquet Land Grant at the crossing of the Sisquoc and Cuyama Rivers. Here, with his wife Martina, he built a life and a family, yet over the next several generations, the land was sold off in pieces. Now, our story continues at Rancho Viñedo Vineyard, part of the original Ranchos de Ontiveros land, and brings our family’s legacy full circle—back to where it began.

Winery Tasting Notes: A perfect amount of oak aging provides distinct notes of blanched marcona almonds, toasted lavash bread, crème brûlée, and brown spice that round out the wine and lead to a long and bright finish.

"From my experience of tasting the finest wines from around the world, all the greatest wines possess authenticity, harmony, and elegance. These are the qualities I constantly try to capture in my wines. The ultimate goal is to create wines that are seamless and textural with enough structure and balance to complement fine cuisine." - Paul Lato, Winemaker

Organically farmed from Larner Vineyard in Ballard Canyon, the Paul Lato 'Boogie Nights' Malvasia satiates the palate with honeysuckle and tropical fruits. Paul Lato wines are local treasures and showcase the talents of Santa Barbara County producers and the exciting varietals grown in this diverse wine region.

There's an intriguingly angular funk to the nose of this bottling, which mixes up aromas of forest floor, mushroom, moss, and pine with crunchy cranberry. There's a minty streak on the palate, where thyme and sagebrush meet with baked red-plum and cranberry flavors. -- MATT KETTMANN of Wine Enthusiast (93 points)

Winery Tasting Note: This wine is bright and fresh with aromas of fresh cut flowers, wild sage, and red berry fruits.  The pallet is full of strawberry flavors, rosewood and a bit of creamsicle. It has an understated nutmeg finish ties this wine together.

Indulge in the splendor of Rancho Vinedo's 2019 Chardonnay, cultivated from the exquisite Rancho Ontiveros in the Santa Maria Valley, California. Immerse yourself in the sophistication of this meticulously crafted Chardonnay, a true embodiment of Rancho Vinedo's winemaking artistry. Revel in the symphony of flavors and aromas that mirror the unique terroir of the Santa Maria Valley. Elevate your palate with this exceptional interpretation of Rancho Ontiveros' essence, thoughtfully brought to life by Rancho Vinedo's dedication and expertise.

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Winery Tasting Notes: While we would have loved a bit more fruit – yields were very small – 2018 was a vintage we needed. It provided a reprieve from the variables of heat spells and drought. Steady and mild temperatures throughout the ripening period kept development even and allowed each vineyard block’s unique qualities to emerge. (These are often driven by soil differences or temperature regime changes due to elevation differences but are usually more articulated during “normal” vintages). What became quite apparent during initial fermentation was the level of tension and supple qualities 2018 brought to Cabernet Sauvignon. Fruit profiles seemed darker, even if richness – often associated with darker flavors – did not increase. We enjoyed this contrast to 2017 and extended some maceration times to accent the tension with a touch of grip by building in more tannin. However, much we loved this vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon (78%), after a year of aging the blending table revealed that Petit Verdot (9%) and Cabernet Franc (7%) brought a fulness to the mid palate that we prefer. Additionally, Malbec (6%) played a more sizable role than is typical because it had incredibly pure blue (think blueberries) fruit which we found very attractive and couldn’t deny the blend. 

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