Alma Rosa El Jabalí Vineyard Chardonnay 2005

It is a thing of ravishing beauty, brilliant, elegant, graceful, smelling of flowers, pineapple and lime zest. Sleek with crisp acidity. We'd pair it with chicken in rich, creamy sauces, or with fondue, or risotto with white truffles, or soufflés and other egg dishes. more

Alma Rosa La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Gris 2005

On Santa Rosa Road, eleven miles west of Highway 101 is La Encantada Vineyard, the “enchanted” place. There’s definitive enchantment to this wine, with its exotic floral attributes (the beauty of orchids) and rich tropical fruit character layered over a snappy texture. This is a connoisseur’s Pinot Gris! Alluring food ... more

Alma Rosa Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2006

A combination of Pinot clones from our organically-farmed vineyard, and a variety of new and used French oak barrels join forces to create our ’06 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir. Not as high in the treble notes as our ’ 05, this wine has the bass knob turned up, showcasing ... more

Alma Rosa La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006

Clones 667 and Swan are combined in the ’06 La Encantada bottling, aged in a combination of both new and used French oak barrels. Luxuriant, dark and supple, packed with vivid ripe berry flavors, a deep smoky plumminess, and slick balanced tannins, the wine promises a very rewarding future (although ... more

Alma Rosa Chardonnay 2007

Exhibiting the bright energy of exuberant youth, this wine is like a swift arrow let loose from the bow… right on target with the tropical fruit aromatics characteristic of Chardonnay from Santa Barbara County. Here we have a citrus-apple acidity and a just-barely noticeable oak presence. This is the firm, ... more

Alma Rosa Pinot Gris 2007

Soft and a bit more lush than our 2006, this Pinot Gris nevertheless stays true to the Alsatian flavor aroma profile established by previous vintages, with its fresh spring-floral element, rich melon fruitiness and refreshing, cleansing minerality. Fermented in stainless steel, no malolactic fermentation, aged 6 months in neutral French ... more