WINE

"To impart highlights of vanilla, caramel and nutmeg, Ron barrel fermented and aged 70 percent of the Chardonnay in French and American oak barrels (20 percent new) for eight months. Fermenting the remainder in stainless steel maintained a bright, fresh fruit balance. The resulting wine has ripe pear and pineapple, and mango flavors highlighted by citrus, Granny Smith apple and hints of baking spices."

The Beringer Founders' Estate Merlot is approachable and delicious. Hints of plum and brown spice on the nose compliment the boysenberry, blackberry and blueberry finish on the palate. It's well-balanced, soft tannins make this wine a perfect accompaniment to a variety of foods, such as grilled meats or hearty vegetable dishes.

Rich red and black cherry flavors of this Pinot Noir are layered with subtle undertones of black pepper, orange spice, leather and tobacco. It pairs equally well with subtle foods such as roast chicken or grilled turkey breast as with more flavorful foods such as lasagna, pizza, beef brochettes or stir-fry chicken.

"This Sauvignon Blanc is one of my favorites as I find it immediately quaffable and charming. There is a wonderfully refreshing grapefruit flavor along with a clean grassy note that makes it an ideal for many meals and enjoying anytime the sun is out or you’re just craving some!” - Mary Sullivan, Winemaker, Beringer Founders’ Estate

Grapes for the California Collection Moscato were picked as soon as they achieved the perfect balance of ripe fruit flavors and vibrant structure. Winemaking techniques were employed to maintain the vivid flavors naturally found in Moscato grapes.

Hot days, warm nights--bring on the Beringer Pinot Grigio as the stars come out. A refreshing bit of white peach and citrus; sip it while your honey grills the chicken and you toss the salad. A long even growing season yields complex flavors in this perfect Pinot.

Beringer the nose has lovely floral notes that are reminiscent of the wonderfully refreshing Spumante's of Italy, with citrus and strawberry fruit nuances. The palate begins with a nice, classic "mousse" mouthfeel, and strawberry, brown spice and citrus flavors interplay with a refreshing acidity that carries everything into a long, delicious finish.

Fresh and delicious with berry-like fruit flavors and aromas of citrus and honeydew. Enjoyable with a wide variety of foods, it pairs especially well with today's spicy cuisine.

Firm in texture, with tremendous focus to the blackberry, cherry, anise seed and cardamom aromas and flavors. Not heavy at all, but sleek and expressive?and extra-long on the vibrant finish.

Bevan Cellars concentrated, rich, deep, this wine is what we believe makes the Sonoma Coast special. The aromatic combination of dark fruit, forest floor and exotic spices, are pure Pinot Noir, but the color, dark to the rim and textures, speak to extreme vineyards. This wine will age for many years, it has the power and weight to sleep in the cellar, but the flavors are so seductive now.

Bevan having made this wine for Dry Stack in the past, we knew it might be the most special Sauvignon Blanc in Sonoma County. This has blown our minds from the day it arrived at the winery. Explosive guava and pineapple drive this decadent wine from the second you pull the cork. It is the showiest Sauvignon Blanc we have ever made.

Big Fire beginning: Ruby light in the glass, floral edges of lavender and violet, nutmeg, campfire. Middle: Medium bodied, gauzy; latticework tannins thread the wine together, agile, upright; tea leaf, red berries, star anise and a bright suggestion of citrus. End: A soft leather memory, dark red fruits, boysenberry

Long believed by many winemakers to be the most difficult to grape and craft into a wine, Pinot Noir often seems possessed if not downright evil. The Three Wise Monkeys prefer to view Pinot Noir as their guilty pleasure. And with that philosophy in mind, Pinot Evil dances with a lovely ripe cherry nose that cascades into a smooth, velvet finish. It would be criminal not to enjoy it with roasted duck, smoked brisket or with friends when you just monkey around.

This Big House Red lives up to that old Fruit Bomb moniker that you've come to expect. It starts with a nose full of blackberries and raspberries, with hints of leather and spices. The palate is clean, exhibiting flavors of cranberries, roses and a touch of rhubarb. This finish lingers, with flavors of vanilla and a touch of dark cherries in the finish. A true trump card, Big House Red pairs well with all grilled meats, lasagna Bolognese, grilled vegetables or even sashimi grade Ahi tuna.

The Usual Suspect Cabernet Sauvignon is a bomba de fruta, replete with a vibrant and enticing nose that draws the drinker to a very Big House state of mind. This Cabernet Sauvignon was coolly fermented and aged in neutral oak to give it a unique profile. We then added a soupçon of Grenache to this Cab to exercise its aromatic potential. Bang on the bars of the cell — the Warden welcomes in our newest inmate. This inmate enjoys being paired with all sorts of comfort foods, like short ribs, filet mignon, lamb chops, spaghetti Bolognese or a dark chocolate torte.

Bivio richly textured with blackberry and raspberry flavors, notes of violet and toasted almond leading to a lush, satisfying finish.