2023 Harvest Update

2023 Harvest Update

Well,  all the speculation as to how the rains will affect the vineyards, we are now seeing some great results.  Vineyards all were refreshed and while running late, fruit looks great and there is plenty of it.  

We are making a small amount of wine this year, focus will be on whites, so let's take a look at what we have.

Sauvignon Blanc:  We are excited to be working with a new vineyard this year....Sycamore Ranch. This is a new vineyard off highway 246 in between Solvang and Buellton.  Planted in in 2018, the Ranch was used for breeding thoroughbred horses.  While still active with horses, a good portion of the property was planted to vineyards.  We harvested the Sauvignon Blanc on Friday October 6th.  The fermentation is completed, and we will be aging the wine in a combination of stainless steel and neutral oak barrels.  The date of picking this grape if about 3 to 4 weeks later than normal.

Grenache Rose:  We also obtained some Grenache fruit from the Sycamore Ranch as well for our rose.  This was also picked on Friday October 6th, and is currently aging in stainless steel tanks.  The fruit is also about 3 to 4 weeks later than normal.

Viognier:  The fruit for this wine is coming from Zaca Mesa Vineyard in the northern part of Santa Ynez Valley, up Foxen Canyon road which is a new source for us.   As of the date of this writing, we are still waiting for the fruit to ripen and get to the desired Brix level.  We anticipate harvesting this fruit by the end of October. This is usually about 4 weeks later than normal.  

Grenache Blanc:  We are sourcing this fruit from a Vineyard that all the fans of Seal Beach Wines know well.....Estelle Vineyard in Los Olivos.  The fruit here is also expected to be picked by the end of October.  This will be the first white wine that Mike has produced from this vineyard, and we are really excited to taste the results.

Stay tunned, I will update this posting after the harvest is completed.

Oct 22, 2023 at 2:35 PM Permalink

Pizza Pop Up

Next Pizza Pop-Up is all set........

     Feedback from our first was very positive.  So we are all set for our next date.

Saturday September 23rd 4:00 pm

     Come join us that day for pizza and wine.  We will again offer outside seating as well,
     let's just hope the weather is a bit cooler.  Working with Chafik the "Pizza Guy" to bring
     some more dough and a helper to make the process and bit more seemless.

    We will again offer some great glass and bottle specials.  Please note, we will not offer the tasting menu after 3:30 that day.  The glass and bottle specials will be offered all day.  The pizza will will run until 7:00 pm or until he runs out.  

We look forward to seeing you on the 23rd.

Sep 3, 2023 at 1:44 PM Permalink

Fall Happenings at the Tasting Room

2016 Chardonnay 3-pkg Special       

The wine was then aged for 20 months in about 20% new oak and the balance in neutral oak. 100 % malolactic fermentation.

 

Retail - $90     Special - $81    discounts for Club Members

 

 

 

 

 

2016 Sangiovese - Estelle Vineyard

The vineyard lies in the northeast corner of the Los Olivos AVA, bordering Happy Canyon AVA.  The soils are well drained sandy loam, with cool wet winters and a warm dry summer.  A bit warmer then its neighbor Ballard Canyon to the west, and a bit cooler then Happy canyon to the east.  Seal Beach Winery has been working with this vineyard for over 10 years.

                                                         

  The grapes were first used to make our 2016 Rose of Sangiovese, being gently 

  pressed leaving about 30% of the grape.  They were then added to the rest of the

  grapes, providing a wine with extended skin contact leading to deep purple color

  and added structure. This wine will pair with your favorite pasta dish with red

  sauce or if you are in the mood to BBQ, smoked BBQ pork ribs.

Oct 16, 2021 at 12:59 PM Permalink

New Tasting Menu Begins Next Week September 22nd

New Tasting Menu Beginning Next Wednesday

Excited to add to our tasting menu our 2014 Syrah, Clone Estrella - Natalie Grace Wines, Harrison Clarke Vineryard, Ballard Canyon.  Well aged wine with a refined nose of bacon, black tea and dry herbs, with a rich mouthfeel and flavors of dark blueberry and vanilla.  Tannins are well integrated that build across your palate, finishing bright, with a long lingering finish.  

Will only be available for a short time as we have only a small amount left.  

Come visit soon and taste all our newest editions.

Sep 18, 2021 at 2:03 PM Permalink

Tasting Room is Back Open

We are excited to announce that the tasting room is back open!!!!!

We have some great new 2016 Vintage wines to share with you that are all tasting just wonderful right now. Our 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve from the Estelle vineyard in the Los Olivos District spent 32 months in barrel and is showing very well.  Also, you asked and Michael made, 2016 GSM, Taylor Noelle Wines from the Santa Ynez Valley.  A delicious blend 60% Grenache, with 20% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre. A lighter body make this a great wine for the summer, paring with your favorite grilled foods.  Lively fruit, with some notes of blueberry and cigar box spice, with an earthy finish.  

Come visit soon and taste all our newest editions.

Our Summer Hours...... 

Wednesday & Thursday     2:00 pm to 9:00 pm     

Friday     2:00 pm to 10:00 pm     ~       Saturday     12:00 pm to 10:00 pm     ~     Sunday     1:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Jun 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM Permalink