“Wow! This is an example of why I fell in love with Pinot Noir, California Pinot, in particular. Very fruit forward with jamminess spilling all over my glass. Medium body & light mouthfeel. Fun, delicious, quaffable, and pairs nicely with delicate foods of all sorts.” - Apples via Vivino

Bold & Intense. Dark & Jammy. Breaking the Santa Barbara Pinot Noir mold. That's the idea. Fruit stays on the vine until it's ripe and ready, concentrating flavors. A touch of Petite Sirah deepens the color and adds structure. Taste black cherry, red plum, and baked berry pies. Blue fruits. High-toned aromas of vanilla, mocha, and cloves. And yes, the oak is flashy on purpose, and the alcohol isn't shy, adding a wonderful mouthfeel. We make it just like you think.

The west wine region of Provence is best known for roses, which, happily, are an excellent match for the sunny climate and the region’s garlic-infused cuisine. The dry, refreshing, pink wines of Provence may not be complicated or heady, but they are certainly lovely. They are the perfect summer wine and can make any light afternoon meal better.

An elegant and refined rosé, with concentrated, refreshing fruit flavors of melon and peach with nice balance. Brightly flavored, yet pale colored full of crisp acidity, and light toughes of tart red berries and citrus fruits. Pairs incredibly well with charcuterie, pork, shellfish, chicken and many vegetarian dishes. 

“I loved that this stayed true to the varietal, albeit in its own unique and riper way. Aromas of black cherry, plum, underbrush, forest floor, and a hint of tobacco. Full-bodied and medium plus acidity with grippy tannis. A new world Sangiovese that delivers.” - The 305 Wine Guy via Vivino

The Machado Creek Vineyard is located right outside of Gilroy, CA tucked into the hillside, where the conditions allow for long even ripening of our Rhone Varietals. The soil is red clay loam and has been fed over time by the creek that runs through the middle of the vineyard. This 10-acre vineyard is where we get our amazing Sangiovese. You’ll find notes of strawberries, hints of cinnamon, leather, and earth. The palate is round with blanched acidity and tannins. Pairing this with any Italian food you can dream up is ideal! 

Our 2019 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is clearly made with care and attention to detail. Elegant and restrained, this mysterious, feminine wine gives the impression there is more to be discovered with each sip. This isn’t a reinvention of the wheel here, just a well-made, familiar-in-style, and imminently delicious wine. It sees 40% new oak with periodic battonage (that’s the stirring of lees in the barrel to build texture and complexity). You’ll find pineapple and tropical fruit, along with hints of chamomile and vanilla, all carried by balanced acidity in an elegant and fresh wine. It’s stylish and very Russian River Valley-like. The finish is long and luxurious with a streak of minerality rounding it out.

The 2018 Sierra Foothills Zinfandel is quick, to begin with, a beautiful fragrance of red flower potpourri, cherry preserves, light mocha, espresso bean, and cola berry. The palate is bold and broad with tongue-swirling flavors of dried cherry, currants, white pepper, and hints of sweet tobacco. The tannins are firm and held snugly in place with a lace-up of vibrant acidity. The high-altitude vineyards and sandy clay loam soils yield a bold Old Vine Zinfandel, with rich, complex flavors of blackberry, plum, and black cherry accented by hints of earth, vanilla, and pepper. The old vines impart elegant, intense tannins that provide excellent structure for this full-bodied wine.

“This Chardonnay from Dan Kessley and Ellen Haak-Kessler is a blend of clones 95 and 76, featuring tangerine, pear, and chamomille on the nose. The palate is framed by tension and bright acidity, opening up to riper flavors of peach and melon, with a hint of sea salt.” - Matt Kettmann of Wine Enthusiast (91 points)

Our family name is LaMontagne, meaning "the mountain". This appropriately describes our quest to produce wines of exceptional quality that represent the vintage and the place in which they were grown. Our single vineyard collection of wines from the prestigious Sta. Rita Hills AVA overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Warm, sunny days and cool nights are the perfect climate for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay - our specialty. After aging in French oak for 18 months, this wine was bottled without any filtration. The Chardonnay captures the breezy night with vibrant, crisp acidity. Enjoy the flavors of poached pear, and baked gala apple, with a kiss of toasty oak, hazelnut, and vanilla. Only 400 cases of this wine were produced. 

“Carhill Cellars is a passion project dedicated to the people and loved ones who have been affected by cancer. The mission of Carhill is to raise money for cancer research and we are doing so by crafting high-quality wines from Oregon and dedicating 100% of the profits to this mission. Drink wine, fight cancer!” - Kevin Simback, Owner-Carhill Cellars.

The 2018 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is sourced primarily from Bramblett Vineyard, a small, well-cultivated site in the northern hills of Willamette Valley near the town of Banks. Bramblett is a south-facing vineyard at about 300ft elevation with a mix of 667, 777, and Pommard clones and produces a more earthy, spicy Pinot that has good structure and aging potential. A classically styled Willamette Valley Pinot Noir with a good balance between notes of red fruit along with earthy and spicy undertones that demonstrate the terroir of the vineyards resulting in a complex, ageable wine.

“The wine is well balanced, showing bright floral, pink grapefruit and stone fruit characters. The Sauvignon Musqué adds a good weight to the body, with flavors of wet stone, minerality and melon, with a finish that is crisp and invigorating.” - Winemaker Michael Trujillo

The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is a pure representation of our California style. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Musqué grapes, this is a balanced wine that’s been slowly fermented at cool temperatures and then aged on the lees to create a rich texture. Enjoy the refreshing floral nose with ripe pink grapefruit, tropical fruit, tart citrus, lemongrass, and tangerine peel before taking a sip. These flavors carry into the mouth with great acidity, showing hints of melon, honey, white peach, nectarine, Meyer lemon, sweet lime, and stone fruit. As the wine ages, you will find a richness of lemon curd on the palate with a rounder body, allowing enjoyment throughout the year.