Ghost Pines

Our Ghost Pines Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of black cherry, chocolate and a hint of spice on the nose. On the palate, nuances of blackberry, ripe plum, black currant and vanilla bean add complexity to this rich, exceptionally smooth Cabernet Sauvignon. Well balanced, with fine tannins and hints of oak featuring on the long finish.

The 2017 Ghost Pines Red Blend showcases the depth and ripeness of fruit grown in Sonoma, Napa and Lake Counties. A deep magenta hue in the glass, aromas of fragrant raspberries and blackberries on the nose meld with layered notes of leather, sweet spice and cocoa on the medium-bodied palate. A touch of oak and soft tannins give structure to the mouth, finishing with a long, smooth flourish.

Our Zinfandel opens with aromas of ripe raspberry jam, toasted oak and cracked peppercorn. Lush notes of dark fruit, brown spice and cola play rich on the palate. Framed by a rich structure, our Zinfandel delivers a long, complex finish.

Ghost Pines Merlot is a smoothly textured red wine that’s highly approachable and easy to pair with food. Layers of black cherry, cocoa and a bit of sage lift from the glass. A smooth mid-palate reveals ripe notes of wild blackberry and Mission plum with hints of toasted mocha and clove. The tannins are plush and mouth-filling with a long, structured finish. Each lot of our Ghost Pines Merlot was fermented under a unique set of conditions designed to showcase the fruit’s outstanding quality. Some lots were cold soaked to amplify their fresh fruit flavors, while others were fermented at higher temperatures to encourage depth of structure and denser, more intense flavor characteristics in the finished wine. To ensure balance, lots with ripe seeds and soft skin tannins were macerated for an extra week post-fermentation for added breadth and mouthfeel. In all, our Merlot saw up to 18 months’ aging in French Oak, which contributed additional layers of aroma and flavor, including notes of sweet caramel and vanilla. VARIETAL CONTENT: 87% Merlot, 8% Petite Sirah, 5% Zinfandel ALCOHOL LEVEL: 14.3% APPELLATION: 86% Sonoma County, 9% Lake County, 5% Napa County TITRATABLE ACIDITY: 5.7g/L pH: 3.61

Ghost Pines Chardonnay offers layers of toasted brioche and baked apple with bright zests of lemon. This wine displays richly layered characteristics of pear, toasted oak and vanilla spice on the palate. Vibrant acidity complements the lush, textured mouthfeel, finishing with balance and grace.

This wine opens with Pinot Noir’s distinguishing bright plum and cherry notes, but then it takes a turn. The flavors are bold and more intense than the average Pinot Noir, with characteristics of summer blackberry, pomegranate and dried rose petals. Oak aging imparts hints of vanilla, baking spice and freshly roasted coffee beans. A hint of cocoa, plush tannins and a round mouthfeel lead to a satisfying finish.