| 2008 SAUVIGNON BLANC $14 (Wine Club: $12.60) The unmistakable ripe pear aroma draws you in and the nose is complimented by sugar snap and hints of minerals. The mouth is silky and rich with honeydew and tropical fruits. This delightful wine has a long yet not over-lingering finish accented by sweet mandarin. |
| 2008 SYLVANER $14 (Wine Club: $12.60) 1.8% RS (16% Riesling) Sylvaner is a wine that is unique to Rancho Sisquoc, as we are the only producers of this varietal in California. The nose has hints of light lime, apricot, sweet pear and roasted peanuts which also follow through in the fantastic flavor. This crisp favorite finishes clean with a hint of lingering sweetness. |
| 2007 CHARDONNAY $20 (Wine Club: $18) The sweet aromatics are full of peach, pear, melon and butterscotch. Rich flavors of ripe nectarine, hints of vanilla, pear and cream make this Chardonnay special. All of this lush fruit and full texture is well supported by a firm backbone of acidity and oak. French oak aged for 9 months. |
| 2008 RIESLING $12 (Wine Club: $10.80) This Riesling opens with a blast of nectarine and pear concentrate that is complimented by touches of rose petal & spicy caramel. As this medium sweet wine rolls over the palate, ripe fig and sweet lime dominate the flavor with hints of honeydew melon and peach preserves. With a balance of high acidity and high residual sugar this wine finishes crisp. |
| 2007 MERLOT $20 (Wine Club: $18) (13% Cabernet Sauvignon) This is a dense ruby red wine with some special characteristics. This Merlot is a complex wine that showcases austere fruits such as sweet currant, pomegranate and earthy cherry. There are also flavors of coffee and oak. A well rounded mid palate of cherry-espresso, chocolate and hints of anise lead to a clean and lingering finish. Barrel aged 18 months in French, Hungarian, and American oak. |
| 2007 MALBEC $30 (Wine Club: $27) Our Malbec is known for its intense inky appearance and this vintage is no exception. The bouquet opens with vanilla bean and honey and then gives way to strawberry pie filling, black jam and chocolate. The robust middle shows plum, blackberry, floral notes and is long in the mouth-feel. The finish is of toasty vanilla oak with dried black fruits and full tannins. Barrel aged for 19 months in French oak. Gold at San Francisco Chronicle Tasting! |
| 2006 SYRAH $25 (Wine Club: $22.50) (89% Syrah & 11% Pt. Sirah) This Syrah is dark and deep purple in color and shows long slow legs. The complex aromas of cedar, licorice and cola are complimented by hints of violet. The full papate is dominated with cherry, black fruits with tame toasted oak and ripe tannin. The finish is down right opulent. French oak aged for 18 months. |
| 2006 CELLAR SELECT MERITAGE $30 (Wine Club: $27) (32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 17% Petit Verdot, 15% Malbec, 10% Cab Franc) Opening with a blast of ripe black cherry and vanilla extract this wine leads you down a decadent road of flavors; raspberry pie, fresh baked brownie, sweet caramel with spice tones of licorice and cinnamon. The rich smoky mouth has opulent tannin and is full of toasty jammy black fruits ending with a firm, full and long finish. Aged for 28 months in French oak. . |
| 2007 SISQUOC RIVER RED $16 (Wine Club: $14.40) 40% Cab Sauv/Franc, 27% Merlot, 20%Syrah/ Petit Syrah, 13%Malbec The aromas in this bright cherry colored blend are of toasted almond, caramel, toffee and fudge with subtle plum, date and blackberry reduction. The very smooth mouth shows an abundance of black cherry and dried dark fruits with hints of clove that lead to a fruit filled oak flavor on a friendly palate. New American and Hungarian oak aged for 15 months. |
| 2008 PINOT NOIR $30 (Wine Club: $27) COMING SOON! Red ruby and bright violet hue with long legs invite expectations of a rich, concentrated Pinot and the ’08 delivers! This wine opens with vanilla custard, crème brulee and toasty oak supported by red fruits and cola spices. The mouth is full and concentrated with strawberry, black cherry and raspberry fruits leading to sweet caramel and pleasing tannin that bring about a long supple finish. French oak aged for 12 months. |
| 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON $24.00 (WineClub:$21.60) Rich and firm, this mature Cabernet expresses aromas of licorice, vanilla, fresh thyme and cocoa. The oak core is nicely framed by blackberry, brambleberry and bold tannin. The jam filled middle strikes a pleasant balance for such a big wine. Hungarian, French and American oak aged for 19 months. |
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| 6600 Foxen Canyon Road Santa Maria, CA 93454 ~ 805-934-4332 (tasting room) / 805-937-6601 (fax) ~ email us at: sisquoc@ranchosisquoc.com |
Our estate wines are proudly hand crafted from grapes grown on our 37,000 acre ranch.
Unique micro-climates in our vineyards allow us to grow Bordeaux, Burgundy and Tuscan
varietals. Our vineyards comprise over three hundred acres planted on south-facing slopes
along the Sisquoc River. Please visit our Wine Store to purchase our wines.
Unique micro-climates in our vineyards allow us to grow Bordeaux, Burgundy and Tuscan
varietals. Our vineyards comprise over three hundred acres planted on south-facing slopes
along the Sisquoc River. Please visit our Wine Store to purchase our wines.
| 2007 TRE VINI $20 (Wine Club: $18.00) (58% Sangiovese, 22% Malbec & 20% Syrah) This fabulous blend is dominated by Sangiovese attributes. The nose is profiled with cherry, raspberry and red fruit aromas and some toasty oak. This well structured wine opens up with black jam, sweet herbs and floral tones. A bright finish accompanies the wine with signature Sangiovese tannin. Aged for 18 months in Hungarian oak. |
| 2007 WINE CLUB#6 - SOLD OUT (50% Cabernet Sauvignon & 50% Shiraz) This is the most unique Wine Club special bottling to date. This is a dark, inky and rich wine with layer upon layer of Shiraz & Cabernet. Plum jam, black fruits framed with toasty vanilla oak all push forward into a full mouth with flavors of pie filling, spice, smoke and sweet earth. In the end black cherry and toast linger with rich opulent tannin. 100% Hungarian oak aged for 19 months. Made exclusively for our loyal Wine Club members! |
| 2006 SANGIOVESE - SOLD OUT WC $16.20 $18.00 From the opening nose you will know you are drinking a well cellared wine. Showing the full extent of its almost three years in barrel, it has an unmistakable candied red fruit and licorice intensity similar to a good Italian Amarone. Flavors of ripe cherry, raspberry and pomegranate help maintain the typical bold structure and tannin found in our Sangiovese. This wine was oak aged for 32 months and will finish dry. . . |
