Wines
Aromas of ripe cherries, rose petals and licorice soar above an undercurrent of delicious vanilla/cinnamon nuances. Blackberry jam, raisins and ripe figs give way to Tawny-like characters that simply explode with roasted almonds, candied orange peel, toffee and dark chocolate.
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SUNSTONE Grand Reserve is the most coveted wine that we produce. It consists of the best lots from the Estate to make this reserve wine- the best of the 2016 vintage. We only made ONE BARREL of this wine! That is it- 24 cases for the world.
The 2016 Villa Sole is comprised of Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc grown on our Estate near the world famous Sunstone Villa. It has a lively nose featuring a unique potpourri of bright red and blue fruit flavors accented by subtle hints of eucalyptus. The fine-grained tannins that make this wine very approachable.
The 2017 Chardonnay Reserve combines notes of baked apple pie and freshly ripened pineapple and starfruit on the nose, with an underlying touch of honeycomb. On the palate, you will taste the balanced flavors of Meyer lemon, yellow apple, and white flowers met with lively acidity, a creamy mouthfeel and a touch of nuttiness.
Aromas of mixed berry jam, baking spices, and sage are complemented by black currants, plum, dried figs and sturdy tannins on the palate. This year’s Milestone blend is complex yet sophisticated enough to pair with classic French cuisine or an afternoon in the courtyard.
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Fresh plum, black and blueberries, and wild raspberries with a touch of smoke on the nose. The Syrah provides a touch of black pepper, leather, and smoked meat. The wine finishes long and has accents of dried violets, French oak, and medium + acidity to balance the rich fruit flavors.
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Granny Smith Apples, lemon curd, pineapple, and warm vanilla leap out of the glass. The palate is full bodied with sweet citrus notes, butterscotch, green melon, and light oak toast. Glossy mouthfeel and a long lingering finish make this Chardonnay incredibly elegant and well balanced.
100% Syrah, Sunstone Estate Vineyard, SYV
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Oak toast, meat & spice, bacon, pastrami, black pepper, blueberries, cherry, maple and Applewood smoke on the nose. Ripe red plum, blueberry fruited on the palate married with oak toast, bacon fat, and silk. You can’t mistake this as Syrah, and the reason why this variety is so intriguing.
Crushed violets, ripe plum, and blackberry preserves are accented by black pepper, fresh herbs, and a plush mouthfeel with dark chocolate-covered blueberry notes and a long, lingering finish.
This Estate Cabernet Sauvignon displays aromas of licorice, black currant, and lingonberry, with warm vanilla toast, soft herbs, and baking spices. Medium plus acidity is married with medium soft tannins, with dried rose petals and cedar. We recommend cellaring from 5-10 years.
