Red Wine

Our Pinot Noir is crafted in honor of our heritage of producing elegant wine. Approachable and fruit-driven, our Pinot Noir opens with essences of black cherry and raspberry with subtle hints of oak and vanilla. A rich, round palate leads to a silky finish.

Bridlewood Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon delivers alluring notes of black cherry and baking spice, followed on the palate by rich layers of caramel, blackberry and vanilla. Petite Sirah was added to build the dark fruit characteristics and structure, resulting in a plush yet full mouthfeel.

Our 2018 Dark Horse Merlot is perfectly balanced with layers of ripe dark cherries and rich blackberries. Aromas of blue violet, toasted oak, mocha and brown spice rise out of the glass and lead to a long, plush finish. The grapes for this wine were selected from premier California vineyards by our Winemaker Beth Liston. In 2018, colder winter temperatures delayed budbreak about two weeks. In the spring, mild weather prolonged bloom time. For the first time in five years, harvest started in August instead of July. The red berries were harvested into November, marking an extended hang time that produced concentrated flavor and saturated color.

The Frei Brothers Sonoma Reserve Dry Creek Valley Merlot offers a rich, approachable style with ripe fruit notes and full-bodied structure. Layers of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry and plum are accented by hints of cedar, clove and black pepper on the blanced palate. Barrel aging imparts notes of toasted vanilla and mocha on the supple finish.

Curl up near the fire with our darkest red. With layers of blackberry fruit, ripe blueberries and warm threads of chocolate and vanilla, Dark Horse Double Down Red Blend is victorious when paired with a bold, juicy steak or rich, chocolate desserts.

A classic example of a region ideally matched to a variety, this 2017 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel is rich, well-structured and full-bodied. The wine opens with aromas of ripe raspberry, strawberry jam and toast. The smooth, densely layered palate is bursting with fruit notes of blackberry, black cherry, blueberry and dark plum, blending with subtle hints of black pepper, cedar and vanilla on the lengthy finish.

Bright red fruit, blackberry jam, and herbs with clove and cooking spice notes and a lush mouthfeel with firm structure, elegant tannins, and a long lingering finish.

A diverse set of aromas present themselves—blueberry compote, maraschino cherries, raspberry and a touch of licorice and tomato leaf. The palate is silky smooth, almost slippery, with bursting flavors of ripe strawberry, red plum, kirsch and graham cracker. Chalky tannins and a long structured finish round out the wine.

The Gravity Red Blend is named for a remote, hard-to-reach block on a lower slope of the Monte Rosso Vineyard. Its location on the edge of a canyon yields grapes with exceptional intensity. Decadent dark fruit notes of plum and black raspberry are balanced with a plethora of supporting players – hints of cinnamon, cedar, graphite and pepper add dimension and complexity to this strikingly rich red blend.

A refreshing sparkling red wine that tastes of ripe strawberry, raspberry, dark plum, and violet notes and wears a handsome purple hue. Medium-dry and full-bodied on the palate with a smooth, velvety texture. This wine is great as an Aperitivo and best accompanies pizza!

Solengo is the first Super Tuscan to originate in Montalcino. The wine’s name, Solengo, means “lone wild boar” in Tuscan Italian. The founding father of the Super Tuscans, Giacomo Tachis, was instrumental in crafting this flagship Super Tuscan for Argiano. The exuberant, concentrated 2017 Solengo opens with notes of violets, roses, blackberry, black currant and plum, with subtle hints of flint, cedar and tea leaf, finishing long. Smooth and full-bodied, the delicate tannins and supreme balance will allow this wine to evolve masterfully for a decade or more.

Delightfully sweet and refreshing, our Liberty Creek Pink Moscato bursts with characteristics of bright tropical fruit, including guava and melon, accented by notes of peach and raspberry. The finish is clean with a hint of orange blossoms.

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.

Deep garnet in color with dark coffee notes lifted by aromas of ripe black currants, Morello cherries and sweet tobacco. Hints of aniseed, black pepper and vanilla. Layered and complex. Balanced but equally complex on the palate with ripe plum and fig, dark brambly berries and soft tones of toffee and chocolate. Richly textured with smooth tannins, well-integrated and full-bodied. Long, elegant finish of dark cassis and black peppercorn notes.

Vivid garnet in color with perfumed and inviting aromas of rich dark cherry, plum,chocolate, and layered undertones of vanilla, clove, black pepper, and sage. A well-balanced expression of fruit and oak elements fills the palate with cassis, bright cherry, dark berry, toast, cedar, and a hint of vanilla. Round but structured, with well-knit tannins that impart texture and length on the finish.

Deep garnet in color with aromas of cassis and black peppercorn with hints of menthol, dried herbs, and sweet tobacco. A full and weighty palate with notes of black plum, musk, and clove. The tannins are youthful yet ripe and well-knit, leading to a long, structured finish.

Beautifully expressive with appealing depth on the palate, this Multi-Appellation Pinot Noir offers a smooth, fruit-forward sip. The wine opens with notes of black cherry, blueberry, red berry and blackberry that blend seamlessly with earthy and spicy hints of forest floor, lavender, freshly-ground coffee beans and clove. Well-textured structure, fine tannins and suggestions of dark toast give the palate depth and complexity.

This Red Blend opens with aromas of dark fruit, dried flowers and spice leading to rich layers of red and dark fruit, including notes of redcurrant and blueberry compote. The luscious mouthfeel is balanced by deep, integrated tannins and a deft touch of acidity. Together, those create a sense of firmness and freshness that lasts through the long, layered finish.

Rich with dark fruits and carries just a whisper of oak. Full-bodied, it’s up for just about anything, from pork to poultry to pasta.

Rattlesnake Zinfandel is a tribute to the crest called Rattlesnake Hill, the highest point of the Monte Rosso Vineyard. It’s famous for the rattlesnakes living among the vines, seeking sunshine by day and coiling around the vines at night. This Zinfandel is bold and boisterous, with intense layers black cherry, raspberry, licorice and Sichuan pepper. Vanilla and graham cracker undertones linger on the long finish this wine lives up to its name in every way, possessing a power that strikes with intense force. In 2017, heavy winter rains fueled vine growth early in the season – a warm, steady summer and fall followed, leading to a slightly early harvest with intensely fruit-driven yields. Even in slightly inconsistent years, Monte Rosso’s elevation and aspect determinedly inform astonishing, character-driven wines. The vineyard’s southwestern facing slopes drain quickly and encourage vines to reach deep into the earth for ultra-concentrated, site-specific flavors.

A paradox can catch you off guard. A powerful punch and a delicate touch – this Petite Sirah-based blend manages to be both. And the labels? Iconic, but never the same. With fruit sourced from all over the state, Machete is a culmination of bird-dogging some of the best Petite Sirah, Grenache, and Syrah vineyards in California. Double-blind tasted to assure the highest quality fruit, making the cut isn’t easy. Tasting Notes: Pure inky garnet in the glass, the aromatics of plum compote, wild blackberries, crushed gravel, peanut brittle, and Tahitian vanilla emanate. Massive on the entry, the mid-palate is diverse with flavors of dark plums, black pepper, Amarena cherries, slow-roasted Moroccan lamb and a marbled leather texture. Rich, enveloping, and vivacious, the wine finishes with perpetuating energy and length—not to mention the satisfying tannins that rouse a desire for more.

Our Mirassou California Merlot displays jammy dark fruit notes of blackberry, black cherry and hints of raspberry. Soft layers of vanilla and sweet aromatics compliment soft tannins for a full and plush mouthfeel.

As our flagship wine, Mercury Head encompasses our winemaking philosophy and overall ethos. Wines that speak to location but over-deliver on quality; bottles that are more art than function; thought-provoking, intellectual and tied to the large world outside of wine. Mercury Head does all that as a quintessential Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from premier vineyards in the best growing microclimates. Stagecoach Vineyard on Atlas Peak and Morisoli Vineyard in Rutherford represent the majority of the blend with small amounts from similar sites as well as a fraction from the Monte Rosso Vineyard in Sonoma. Dark violet with a ruby crown, the wine exhibits classic Napa Cabernet aromatics with our style: black fruits—plum and cherry—dark chocolate, leather and Rutherford Dust coalesce from the glass. The entry is elegant and begins to flood the palate with notes of cassis, blackberry, blueberry, caramel and a touch of brown sugar and cinnamon: rich and bold. Seamless and focused, the wine closes with lingering dusty tannins and a touch of baking chocolate.

Mendoza-grown Malbec leads our 2019 Red Blend, providing a foundation brimming with layers of dark plum. Bonarda imparts notes of juicy dark cherries to the blend while Cabernet Sauvignon brings layers of bold dark fruit. Syrah offers finishing touches of blackberry and black pepper while light oak gives our Red Blend a rich mouthfeel and approachable wine. Tucked under the massive shoulders of the Andes Mountains in west central Argentina, the province of Mendoza is renowned for housing some of the best winegrowing regions of Argentina. The character of Mendoza wines is forged in high altitude desert vineyards irrigated by mineral rich snowmelt from glaciers and snowfields. Altitudes range from 1,000 feet to around 5,000 feet, where the foothills rise steeply toward the Andes’ peaks. High altitude means cool temperatures and clear air, and clear air means more sunlight for building flavor in the grapes, helping to make Mendoza the source of Argentina’s well-earned reputation for top quality, unique wines.