| 2009 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. |
| 2009 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. |
| 2008 CHARDONNAY $20 (Wine Club: $18) Soft and rich, this Chardonnay opens with a thick nose of vanilla, coconut custard and light toasty oak. The oak respectfully allows the fruits to shine through and they are dominated by tropical varieties including passion fruit and pineapple. The supple, lush texture shows ripe peach, melon and crème fraiche and leads to a full finish with light buttery tones. Gold at San Francisco Chronicle Tasting! |
| 2009 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! |
| 2007 SYRAH $25 (Wine Club: $22.50) (91% Syrah & 9% Pt. Sirah) This Syrah opens with an array of herbs like sage, rosemary and anise. These flavors compliment the aromas reminiscent of stewed lamb with black cherry mint jelly. The mouth is dominated by black fruits, juicy berries and a very respectful light toasty oak. The finish is bright with hints of vanilla, dry tannin and sweet fruits. Aged 18 months in 100% French oak. |
| 2007 CELLAR SELECT MERITAGE $30 (Wine Club: $27) (29% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 16% Pt. Verdot & 13% Malbec) This red brick hued Meritage has a nose of sweet oak and candied black fruits. Full of flavors such as black cherry, brambleberry and distinct blueberry supported by vanilla and toffee. The mouth is succulent and the finish is long and spicy. The 32 months of aging has helped create a wine where oak has seeped into every corner of the profile. |
| 2008 SISQUOC RIVER RED $16 (Wine Club: $14.40) (37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 16% Syrah, 11% Malbec, 9% Sangiovese) The nose is full of juicy red berries, with hints of black fruits and sweet cola. The smoky oak is very respectful of this fruit forward blend. On the palate wonderful flavors of strawberry custard, cran-raspberry and anise lead the way to a mellow and smooth mouth with balanced concentration with the oak supporting a light chalky finish. American and Hungarian oak aged for 14 months. |
| 2008 PINOT NOIR SOLD OUT 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. . . |
| 2007 Cabernet Franc (20% Pt. Verdot) WC$19.80 $22.00 This is a limited bottling of our famed Cab Franc with only 207 cases produced. It opens big with sarsaparilla, dusty earth and sweet cola. The flavors are wild red berries, thyme, redwood smoke and rich vanilla oak. The finish is pure dried cherry and nice chalky tannin. The Petite Verdot lends support of minerals from start to finish. Fabulous! New oak aged for 18 months in both French & American oak. pH 3.63 TA 7.1g/l Alcohol 14.6% |