Winter 2025 Release
Towering 1200 feet above Silicon Valley, on steep south-facing slopes of gravelly loam and fractured Franciscan shale, lies the historic Mountain Winery Vineyard. Originally planted to vines by the Burgundian Paul Masson at the turn of the 20th century with vines he brought back from France, this site is ground zero for fine wine in California. Replanted in 2004 to vine material from the historic vineyard, we thrill in rediscovering the origins of the legend through this wine.
American wine legend Paul Masson planted this property generations ago, long before it became more known for concerts than wine. This brand brings prestige back with this bottling, which offers citrus, lemongrass and light nut aromas. The palate is angular in acidity and tight in citrus flavors. — Matt Kettmann
Taste the complex flavors of Regan Vineyards Winery’s Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot Noir. This deep red wine was artfully crafted by the experienced hands of John Bargetto, who has over 30 years of experience in winegrowing.
Produced from the famed Mt. Eden clone, the Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot Noir has beautiful aromas, a full palate, and diverse flavors that highlight the diversity of Regan’s coastal mountain vineyard.
Regan Vineyards Winery wines have flavor as unique as the spectacular location. Strong acidity, rich colors, and complex flavors all stem from the vineyards cool ocean climate, bright sunshine, and loamy, rich soil.
Tasting Notes: Red-plum, carnation and rose-petal aromas make for a detailed, fresh nose on this bottling. There’s a tight raspberry and cranberry combination on the palace, which is tightly wound, crisp and lively deep into the finish
Vineyard Notes: The Beauregard Ranch vineyard site was part of an original 160 acre vineyard and apple orchard planted in the early 1900’s. The vineyard was abandoned during prohibition and then resurrected in 1945 when retired Sheriff’s deputy Amos Beauregard purchased the property. It sits at an elevation of 1700 to 1850 feet on a southwest facing slope. Monterey Bay marine influences combine with sandy loam soil to produce wines with minerality and striking acidity. Plantings: Four acres Pinot Noir, clones: Pommard, 667 & 115. One acre Chardonnay, clone 4. Three acres Zinfandel, clone Primitivo. Four acres Cabernet Sauvignon, Dijon clone.
Production Notes: The grapes were hand harvested, 70% de-stemmed, and foot crushed. Native yeast fermentation took place for 21 days with daily punchdowns. The wine was pressed and put into finest French Oak we have in our cellar with about 20% new barrels and aged for 19 months.
Production: 356 cases
It seems every release there is a wine that stands out among the crowd, and this year the Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon is indicating it’s ready to stand out. On the pop there are lovely aromas of eucalyptus, plum flesh, and perfectly ripe red cherries. As you allow the wine time to open in the bottle and glass you are greeted with chocolate (cocoa), tobacco wrapper, sage, thyme and tarragon. Structurally, the wine is present, but certainly not overwhelming. The wine has well integrated tannins, soft acidity, and a finish of mouth-watering caramel. This wine can stand up to a wide array of heavier foods such as roasted red meats, grilled heavier foods, or chiles/stews. Drink now – 2032.
Vidovich Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains AVA
The 2021 Monte Bello Road Cabernet Sauvignon stands as a quintessential example of Santa Cruz Mountain Cabernet. Composed entirely of Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is crafted with selected yeast and aged for 24 months in 40% new French oak, imparting a refined complexity. The nose reveals nuanced, delicate fruit aromatics, including layers of dark berry and subtle cherry, complemented by a hint of pencil shavings. On the palate, it offers a linear structure with age-worthy tannins and balanced acidity.
Wine Enthusiast:
‘This bottling, from a vineyard located 2,450 feet high in the mountains, starts with fresh aromas of cherry, cinnamon, tobacco and mahogany. The palate is rich in texture yet also firm in tension, offering blackberry, fennel pollen, black pepper and herb flavors. These tannins will last for days.’ – Matt Kettmann
It seems every release there is a wine that stands out among the crowd, and this year the Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon is indicating it’s ready to stand out. On the pop there are lovely aromas of eucalyptus, plum flesh, and perfectly ripe red cherries. As you allow the wine time to open in the bottle and glass you are greeted with chocolate (cocoa), tobacco wrapper, sage, thyme and tarragon. Structurally, the wine is present, but certainly not overwhelming. The wine has well integrated tannins, soft acidity, and a finish of mouth-watering caramel. This wine can stand up to a wide array of heavier foods such as roasted red meats, grilled heavier foods, or chiles/stews. Drink now – 2032.
92+ points Robert Parker Wine Advocate (September 2024)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Chaine d’Or Vineyards is clearly reflective of Nicolas Vonderheyden’s comfort zone. A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, it’s very “Santa Cruz Mountains” in the best possible way—cool-toned, juicy and rich in minerality. Aged in a combination of new and used French and American oak, plus some amphorae, the 2018 opens with a rush of red/blue fruit, unfurling further with eucalyptus, red bell pepper, cedar, tobacco and graphite. Savory inflections gain intensity with air, pulling this back into the Old World. This is impressively refined, only held back by a hair of grittiness on the finish.
Extracted and concentrated, this Cabernet Sauvignon is a wonderful example of what an old vine vineyard grown in a cool climate can produce. Most Cabernet producers blend with other varieties to help round out hardness inherent in Cab grapes. This wine is 100% Cab with no blending… showing its true unbridled character. Softness and complexities are starting to emerge as it has been bottle aged for over seven years. Entirely from Santa Cruz Mountains AVA grapes farmed by us in Woodside, CA.
Taste the complex flavors of Regan Vineyards Winery’s Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot Noir. This deep red wine was artfully crafted by the experienced hands of John Bargetto, who has over 30 years of experience in winegrowing.
Produced from the famed Mt. Eden clone, the Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot Noir has beautiful aromas, a full palate, and diverse flavors that highlight the diversity of Regan’s coastal mountain vineyard.
Regan Vineyards Winery wines have flavor as unique as the spectacular location. Strong acidity, rich colors, and complex flavors all stem from the vineyards cool ocean climate, bright sunshine, and loamy, rich soil.
This wine is explosive! It’s a Cherry Bomb with gigantic doses of ripe red and black cherry fruit. Then there’s an underlying rusticness to it, like it’s ready for a summer barbeque.
Pale ruby in color, the wine entices with rich aromas of violet, black raspberry, blood orange, and mace with a refreshing palate of crisp red plum, currant and orange rind, as sage and a touch of clove add to the energetic mouthfeel. From a steep and rocky shale site just a few miles from the ocean near the town of La Honda yields fruit of stunning quality.
Tasting Notes: Red-plum, carnation and rose-petal aromas make for a detailed, fresh nose on this bottling. There’s a tight raspberry and cranberry combination on the palace, which is tightly wound, crisp and lively deep into the finish
Vineyard Notes: The Beauregard Ranch vineyard site was part of an original 160 acre vineyard and apple orchard planted in the early 1900’s. The vineyard was abandoned during prohibition and then resurrected in 1945 when retired Sheriff’s deputy Amos Beauregard purchased the property. It sits at an elevation of 1700 to 1850 feet on a southwest facing slope. Monterey Bay marine influences combine with sandy loam soil to produce wines with minerality and striking acidity. Plantings: Four acres Pinot Noir, clones: Pommard, 667 & 115. One acre Chardonnay, clone 4. Three acres Zinfandel, clone Primitivo. Four acres Cabernet Sauvignon, Dijon clone.
Production Notes: The grapes were hand harvested, 70% de-stemmed, and foot crushed. Native yeast fermentation took place for 21 days with daily punchdowns. The wine was pressed and put into finest French Oak we have in our cellar with about 20% new barrels and aged for 19 months.
Production: 356 cases
Towering 1200 feet above Silicon Valley, on steep south-facing slopes of gravelly loam and fractured Franciscan shale, lies the historic Mountain Winery Vineyard. Originally planted to vines by the Burgundian Paul Masson at the turn of the 20th century with vines he brought back from France, this site is ground zero for fine wine in California. Replanted in 2004 to vine material from the historic vineyard, we thrill in rediscovering the origins of the legend through this wine.
American wine legend Paul Masson planted this property generations ago, long before it became more known for concerts than wine. This brand brings prestige back with this bottling, which offers citrus, lemongrass and light nut aromas. The palate is angular in acidity and tight in citrus flavors. — Matt Kettmann
Fermentation: 10% whole cluster fruit, with native yeast strains utilized, fermented on skins roughly 18 days. Secondary fermentation completed naturally in barrel.
This wine’s bouquet is elegant and fruit-centric, with notes of tart cherry, Eastern spice, sandalwood, and dried tea leaf. The palate is bright and silky, pushing strawberry, blood orange, black tea, and tart cherry. The finish remains pleasantly acidic, with notes of French Vanilla, ripe raspberry, and mushroom.
- Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
- Appellation: 100% Santa Cruz Mountains
- pH: 3.58
- TA: 6.56
- Oak: Aged 20 months on 33% new French oak barrels, 66% neutral barrels
- Cases produced: 150
The 2018 Gali Vineyard Pinot Noir is a great example of the balance elegance and finesse that can be found in California Pinot Noir. Driven by beautiful flavors of blackberry, black raspberry, deep Morello cherry, and black tea with underpinnings of subtle and elegant earth tones and spice. A little bit rounder and more plush than the previous vintage, but still extremely balanced and delicious from the first sip to the last drop.
The 2016 Naumann Cabernet Sauvignon is a well-rounded wine, offering the typical power and elegance of Cabs while showing nuanced layers of fruit and secondary characteristics. It is a great option for those who enjoy a structured and age-worthy Cabernet, but still want immediate enjoyment.