AMANTES
'11 *SOLD OUT*
24 Months in French & American Oak
46% Cab Sauv + 46% Nebbiolo + 8% Grenache
Fragrant nose of violets and ripe plum. Fruit-forward attack of plumy black fruits flavors balanced with ripe rhubarb and baking spice acidity in the evolution and with smooth, structure tannins in the long, dry finish.
'12 *SOLD OUT*
24 Months in French & American Oak
34% Petite Syrah, 24% Nebbiolo, 24% Cabernet, 11% Grenache, 4% Tempranillo
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
'07 *SOLD OUT*
24 Months in New French Oak, Full-Bodied Dry Red Wine
Dark aromatic notes of leather and tobacco are laced with soft aromas of ripe plums and blackberry jam. Rich flavors of black cherry and blackberries give a bright acidic start that evolves into a long soft tannic finish with sweet anise undertones.
'10 *SOLD OUT*
24 Months in French & American Oak
Deep red plum and black cherry evolve into a complex balance of smoky fruit and well-structured tannins. The wine finishes with lasting hints of espresso, herbs, and tobacco.
'11 *SOLD OUT*
24 Months in French & American Oak
Opulent nose of ripe black fruits and blackberry liqueur. Attack of more ripe black fruit and rich prune flavors balanced with a ripe blueberry acidity in the evolution and with smooth saddle leather and restrained cedar tannins in the finish.
'12 *SOLD OUT*
'13 *LIMITED SUPPLY*
'14 *COMING SOON*
NEBBIOLO
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24 Months in New French & American Oak
An opulent and complex aroma expresses earth and hay with a hint of cinnamon. The flavor progresses with notes of light brown sugar, cedar, and red berries. Bright acidity on the first sip continues throughout the finish
'11 *SOLD OUT*
24 Months in New French & American Oak
Nose of sweet black cherry with background aromas of ripe plum. Attack of these same flavors nicely balanced with a dried flower petal herbaceousness in the evolution and with complexly dusty yet sweet tannins in the long finish.
'12 *SOLD OUT*
MERLOT
'10 *SOLD OUT
24 Months in New French Oak
Our first vintage Merlot has a delightful bouquet of blueberries and licorice with bold notes of leather and oak. This medium-bodied wine is full-flavored with cranberries and a light tannic finish that pairs well with grilled steaks and vegetables.
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24 Months in French Oak
Nose of chocolaty ripe plum. Vibrant attack of ripe dark cherry, vanilla and cocoa flavors balanced with wild strawberry acidity in the evolution and with ripe, sweet tannins in the long, dry finish.
'12 *SOLD OUT*
'13
TEMPRANILLO
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14 Months in French Oak, Medium-Bodied Dry Red Wine
A pleasant bouquet of caramel apples and red licorice, that reminds you of great days at the state fair. A fresh young wine with a balanced acidity that makes it a perfect companion for lamb chops.
'12 *LIMITED SUPPLY*
'13
GRENACHE ROSE
'11
Unoaked, Light-Bodied
Made from some of the valley’s oldest vines, Lechuza’s Rosé offers a new interpretation of a classic style. Characterized by a full bouquet of caramelized strawberries with a hint of fresh herbs; a playful strawberry sweetness with subtle peppery notes that gives it the complexity to pair well with spicy Asian food and pizza.
CHARDONNAY
'11 *SOLD OUT
Unoaked, Light-Bodied Chardonnay
Expressive nose of sweet citrus and honeysuckle; subtle mineral aromas anticipate a crisp start of floral acidity with hints of guava and melon finishing mildly with delicate buttery notes; pairs well with salads with boiled or grilled shellfish.
'12 *SOLD OUT
100% New French Oak
Nose of sweet key lime and pineapple guava. Complex crisp yet velvety attack of just ripe peach and almond flavors balanced with subdued red apple acidity in the evolution and with more almond flavors in the long finish
'13 *SOLD OUT
Unoaked, Light-Bodied Chardonnay
Sweet citrusy nose of pink grapefruit and lemongrass. Creamy attack of these same flavors only more subdued. Nicely balanced with a floral orange blossom acidity in the evolution and long finish.
'13 Oaked *SOLD OUT*
'14 Unoaked *SOLD OUT*
'15 OAKED *LIMITED SUPPLY*
'15 Unoaked *LIMITED SUPPLY*
'16 Unoaked *COMING SOON*
'16 Oaked *Still in barrel*