TASTING NOTES
2022 ESTATE PINOT NOIR
Beautiful light garnet hue with aromas of cola berry and black cherry.
Classic Carneros Pinot Noir with cool-climate freshness with red fruit and soft texture.
Delicious flavors of black cherry and raspberry with a silky-smooth rounded texture and bright balanced acidity.
2024
THE SMUGGLER’S DAUGHTER ROSÉ OF PINOT NOIR
Radiant in the glass with colors of fresh watermelon juice and sun-ripened strawberries.
Enticing bouquet of juicy peach and alpine strawberry on the nose. Flavors of watermelon and ripe strawberry with subtle peach notes on the finish.
Bright, crisp acidity balanced by a rich, silky mouthfeel that adds depth and elegance.
2017 THE SMUGGLER’S SON
2017 The Smuggler’s Son is brilliant crimson in color with scents of pomegranate, bing cherry, and toasted marshmallow on the nose. A sophisticated well balanced red blend with bright flavors of dark chocolate covered black cherry, dark plum, wild blackberry, vanilla, and fine cocoa powder. The finish is juicy and refined with raspberry, leather, tobacco and subtle spices.
Eighteen months in French Oak. Bottle aged, ready to enjoy now and will continue to age gracefully.
Rated: 91 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition
Rosé Sparkling Wine
A refined dry brut-style Rosé Sparkling Wine with aromas of fresh cherry and tangerine zest. Vibrant acidity and a smooth, refreshing texture.
Fresh and bright flavors of Rainier Cherry, white peach, with a creamy vanilla finish. Versatile enough for celebrations, aperitifs, or pairing with light dishes.
Rosé Sparkling blend of 59% Chardonnay and 41% Pinot Noir. Coastal California grapes from Mendocino County.
Limited production of two barrels (48 cases).
2021 ESTATE PINOT NOIR
Virgil’s Vineyard 2021 Estate Pinot Noir delivers complex aromas of dried black cherry, toasted marshmallow, and orange peel.
A silky, well-balanced, medium to full-body estate-grown Pinot Noir with concentrated mouthwatering flavors of raspberry, Alpine strawberry, and vanilla. Soft and appealing finish of bright red fruit.
An award-winning Estate Pinot Noir with fruit grown exclusively at the Kipper Family Vineyard in the stunning Los Carneros region in Napa. Ready to enjoy now and will continue to age gracefully.
Aged 12 months in French Oak. Smuggler’s Selection limited two-barrel production of only 50 cases.
Rated: 91 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition