Experience one of the most relaxing ways to enjoy Dry Creek Valley’s wine and weather – with a game of bocce ball! Reserve our bocce court for 2 hours and let your competitive spirit out! Local charcuterie and cheese available and outside food permitted for this experience. We ask for all guests to be over […]
Enjoy spectacular views and a tasting of five current Armida releases selected to showcase the terroir and uniqueness of Sonoma County. Local charcuterie and cheese available. We politely ask no outside food be brought in for this experience. Each tasting is waived with a 3-bottle purchase (4 complimentary tastings per wine club membership). We are […]
“Direct, honest and nice balance.” Awarded 98 points, this Cabernet greets the nose with seductive aromas of cranberries, cedar and molasses while cherry, cinnamon, cocoa and dried blueberries expand over the palate, finishing with silky, sandy tannins. Drink now or for the next 20 years.
92 Points! Beautiful waffle cone and apricot notes preview the refreshing palate of peaches and pears with soil derived minerality, giving this Chardonnay a slight dusty and flinty texture. Chalone Vineyard is located on the west-side of Pinnacles National Park, about 60 miles east of the Pacific Ocean in Monterey County. The vineyard was originally […]
90 Points! Tina’s Block is the oldest block on Maple Vineyards, planted in 1910 and sustainably farmed to this day! This 2-acre parcel has records claiming that the block was planted to all Zinfandel, but we know that Tina’s Block is currently comprised of at least 20% mixed black varietals. Blackberry and plum aromas mix […]
94 Points! Lemon cheesecake, floral, and spiced apple cider aromas escape from the glass at the first swirl. Higher tones of tropical fruit and citrus rinds become prominent as the wine opens up. The wine is bright and refreshing on the entry, yet the lush texture and minerality on the finish is the hallmark of […]
Maple Vineyards is 27 acres of exceptional head-trained, certified sustainable Zinfandel on the high bench-land in the heart of Dry Creek Valley. The oldest block was planted in 1910, linking our current wines to the rich history and traditions of the early immigrants of the Valley. The fruit is harvested on 10 separate days throughout […]
“Fresh-picked raspberries and cherry-spearmint soda aromas float from the glass. Intricate nuances in the nose of cran-apple and orange rind. Fresh and textural on the entry, spiced fruit essences and toasted pastries tease and excite the palate. Strawberry and cranberry flavors mix in a complex balance of acidity and fruit flavors. The unusually long finish […]
“We purchased this fruit from one of my most respected mentors in the wine industry, John Balletto. A thrill to come full circle with him! The fruit is so vibrant! I showcased it with minimal barrel fermentation and malo-lactic influence. My favorite style of Chardonnay!” – winemaker, Brandon Lapides Aromas of lemon bars and spices […]