Contact Wild Oaks Ranch Vineyard & Winery by emailing or vising their contact page. One of the best vintages for the Paso Robles was the 2019 growing season with heavy winter rains and then through the summer we had moderate weather. WINES CRAFTED WITH CARE FROM MONTEREY COUNTY'S RENOWNED ARROYO SECO VINEYARDS. After turning into the tree-lined driveway, you head up to the knoll where the sprawling ranch house overlooks the vineyards, pastures and barns. Hanging out with friends this summer is something I want to do more of... The general in question is of course General Mariano Vallejo, who owned the then-3, 100-acre property during the land grant days of 1843. Vallejo soon traded the land to a German musician for five years' worth of piano lessons for his children. Today, Avenales Ranch is owned by Steve Sinton (Bernard Sinton's great grandson), his wife Jane, and two of Steve's sisters. We are sixth generation Californians and take pride in the fact that the family continues to operate both the ranch and the vineyard.
Wine lovers who have enjoyed the fruit and the wines of the Black Sears vines will testify: "there's just something special about that vineyard. Winemaking: Cool temperature stainless steel fermentation to preserve crispness and ripe fruit flavors. At Black Sears, we believe that the role of a winemaker is to bring out the expression of the fruit, the terroir, and the vintage. I had no idea that there were so many amazing spots hidden in the bluffs and valleys next to the water. NA No Reviews Submit First Review. "I am still figuring out the best way to produce wine from these grapes, but the lower acidity has made it much easier. I had the pleasure of meeting Greg, the owner/winemaker behind Wild Oaks Ranch Vineyard & Winery, and trying some of the other wines he has been working on. Personally, I'm shocked!
The palate reaffirms those flavors plus a bit of minerality. Attention To Detail. Visitatori Italiani. Thomas Brown handcrafts the Black Sears wines in small lots and with great care. Revitalizing and revamping vineyards and wildland acres, swapping over varieties to those that are (in our opinions) a bit more well suited to the those a bit more in line with our respective passions. The Black Sears winemaking philosophy is non-interventionist and simple, eschewing the latest fads and technology.
I really liked the quick response I received through email. 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, Sleeps 10. Flavor Profile: Burgundian-style, crisp tropical and citrus flavors, richness on palate, mineral notes. Having been to other new wineries in Minnesota, his wines far surpass those. While first-generation Californian José Ramirez originally intended to study medical sciences at UC-Davis, he found his true vocation during a harvest internship, when he discovered that wine offered a way to combine scientific curiosity with artistry and agriculture. Food Pairings: Pizza Margherita, Classic Meatloaf. While you relax outside on the deck sipping a local wine, you have 360 degree views of the Santa Ynez Mountain range studded with oaks trees. The family's original patriarch, Bernard Sinton, collected over 72 homesteads to put together what is now the Avenales Ranch in the Pozo Valley, which is located just 20 miles from Paso Robles. In 2018, we produced our first Silver Buckle Cabernet with a very special label – a depiction of our patriarch's (Big Jim) belt buckle which he wore for most of his 101 years. IT ALL BEGINS IN THE VINEYARD. Being in the Central Coast area, the days are warm while the nights are cooled by the sea breezes—-a perfect combination for award winning wine, which Shell Creek Vineyards grapes have consistently produced since 1977.
Varietals planted include Petite Sirah, the hallmark of the vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc and Valdiguié. You will not receive emails from us at this email address unless you sign up for one of our mailing lists. "The possibilities to make very nice dry white wine are very exciting, " says Angie Netzke of Indian Island Winery, who released its first vintage of Itasca in 2017. Maps and Transportation. José Ramirez Winemaker.