Cinnabar Vineyards & Winery

SILVER MEDAL, 2007 SAN FRANCISCO INT'L WINE COMP. With an affinity to Bordeaux and France in general, the '07 Cinnabar Mercury Rising White shows up with excellent ripe melon, light floral flavors.

Ripe, full, and lasting on the palate, the Cinnabar Pinot Noir is a solid example of this varietal; excellent with spit-roasted lamb.

The Cinnabar Mercury Rising is one of the most respected red wines in the Santa Cruz Mountains; ripe red fruit; smooth palate and a juicy finish.

The Cinnabar Chardonnay is a pleasant white wine; sweet citrus and a hint of cream makeup its flavor profile.

The Cinnabar Merlot is firm and well built with good stuffing on the palate; layered and rich on the palate; pleasant aftertaste.

One of California top efforts, the Cinnabar Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay deftly combines ripe fruit flavors with hint of butteriness; balance is kept in check with excellent acidity; very fine.

Offers a fine combination of fruit and earth, the Cinnabar Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet is one of the area's top wines; drinks well now with savory sauced red meat dishes.