WINES

 

"Founders Reserve" 2014 AVE Cabernet Sauvignon

95 Points The Tasting Panel

92 Points James Suckling

Appellation Rutherford
Tasting Notes Big and juicy with lots of crushed raspberry and blueberry aromas plus walnut skin understones. Full body, soft and velvety tannins and a chewey finish. Try two or three years after release.
Vineyard Source Beckstoffer GIII Vineyard
 

 

"Founders Reserve" 2014 AVE Cabernet Sauvignon

91 Points James Suckling

Appellation Mount Veeder
Tasting Notes Fruity forward red with lots of cooked fruit and chocolate character. Full body, soft and velvety tannins and a long and flavorful finish. For those who like the juicy style. Drink or hold on release.
Vineyard Source Crouse Vineyard
 

2012 AVE Pinot Noir

Appellation Paso Robles
Tasting Notes The fruit for this Paso Robles Pinot Noir was primarily sourced from a Hoffman Clone. The wine was aged in 100% new Troncais French Oak, the oaks small grain allowed us to age the wine for 18 month. Spice and cherry flavors mingle nicely with a hint of vanilla and butterscotch.

90 Points Vinous Media

Accolade Silver Medal--East meets West Wine Competition

2013 AVE Pinot Noir

Appellation Santa Rita Hills
Tasting Notes This Pinot Noir was born on the hillsides approaching the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Rita Hills. We aged this wine 18 months in 100% new French Oak from the Troncais forest of France. It has developed cherries and minerals on the front palette with vanilla, cherries, a touch of anise and a hint of the French oak in the back.
Vineyard Source La Encantada Vineyard

95 Points Barrel Sample

2013 Enigma Red Dessert Wine

Appellation Paso Robles
Tasting Notes Luscious and beautifully balanced, this dessert wine is plummy with notes of blackberries, leather, and a hints of vanilla and smoke. Enjoy with chocolate delicacies or Blue and Roquefort cheeses.

2013 Phantom Red Dessert Wine

Tasting Notes Luscious and beautifully balanced, this dessert wine is plummy with notes of blackberries, leather, and a hints of vanilla and smoke. Enjoy with chocolate delicacies or Blue and Roquefort cheeses.