LIBRARY OFFERING! While Merlot accounts for only 3.75% of our total planted acreage, it has claimed a much larger piece of our hearts! With only 1.28 acres producing this remarkable grape, this wine is sure to remain highly allocated.
WINE CLUB EXCLUSIVE! Our fourth ever single varietal Cabernet Franc following an outstanding 2018 vintage, the release of this wine has been much anticipated! With just barely an acre of Cabernet Franc planted on the entire vineyard, this bottle is near and dear to us.
SOLD OUT - Our 2020 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon will be available for purchase in December!
We carefully selected only the best barrels in our cellar to be blended into this cuvée. We feel that our 2019 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon truly exemplifies characteristics of a classic Cabernet Sauvignon: full-bodied with bold fruit, rustic charm, and an impeccable balance of acid and tannin.
This 2020 vintage of our Articondo is a cuveé of four of the five red wine varietals that we grow on our Estate in Santa Ynez and is a true testament to the classic Bordeaux blend profile. This wine is fondly named after Articondo Grassini, the first member of the Grassini family to emigrate to the United States from Pisa, Italy.
"Equipo" is the Spanish term for "team," and we are fortunate to have had the same team ever since we first planted our vines. As an homage to them, we allocated a portion of our vineyard to our “equipo,” and gave them full control over that section. The crew is entrusted with farming decisions regarding irrigation, fertilization, pest control, pruning and everything else Mother Nature might throw at them! A portion of the profits are given back to the team as a small token of our appreciation for all that they do.
NEW RELEASE! Our 2020 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon opens with notes of plum, wild blueberry and cherries coated in dark chocolate, the aromas are captivating. The dark fruit notes that greet the nose progress into lingering aromas of sage, cedar, vanilla and worn leather. Dense and concentrated, the mid-weight palate is velvety and nuanced, with a decadent, well-rounded mouthfeel. The finish is firm and luxurious and leaves you ready for an immediate second sip.
NEW RELEASE! In contrast to the other Sauvignon Blanc wines we produce, our Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is aged in a variety of French Oak barrels rather than stainless steel. By incorporating oak barrels of varying age, this wine is able to acquire a more substantial body while developing complex flavors all while maintaining the brightness associated with Sauvignon Blanc.
We are thrilled to share our sixth vintage of our much beloved Afiora Rosé. Composed entirely of Cabernet Sauvignon from our estate in Santa Ynez, we have fondly named this wine “Afiora,” as a tribute to Larry Grassini’s great-grandmother, Afiora Grassini. Afiora and her husband, Articondo, were the first members of the Grassini family to leave Pisa, Italy to start a new life in America.
The Happy Canyon AVA is blessed with characteristics of both warm and cool climates. Our AVA is home to the warmest microclimate in the Santa Ynez Valley. Cool nights give way to dense early morning fog, which then lifts to reveal long afternoons full of bright sunshine - the perfect setting for growing some world-class Sauvignon Blanc!
