This blend was created to honor the first Saini Vineyard’s Winemaker Nonno Michele, a tribute to all the wines he created to be shared with his friends and family. We are carrying on the tradition with our 2022 Nonno’s Bianco, a blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc. Each variety brings an important element to the blend--depth and apple fruit notes from the Chardonnay, zesty citrus elements from the Sauvignon Blanc and a ripe peach character and richness from the Chenin Blanc.
The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc shows its Dry Creek Valley origins in the inviting aromas it displays, a wonderful entwining of floral notes and citrus elements with hints of green apple. The flavors of fresh fruit with zesty acidity come from the cool tank fermentation, while an appealing depth is the result of the barrel fermented portion.
The pale salmon-pink color makes this Rose a classic from the first glance. The delightful aromas offer a display of fruit, with notes of fresh strawberries and citrus. The fruitiness continues with the first sip, followed by supple texture and the perfect acidity that invites another sip.
This blend was created to honor the first Saini Vineyard’s Winemaker Nonno Michele, honoring all the wines he created to be shared with his friends and family. The aroma of 2021 Nonno’s Rosso displays notes of ripe berries and stone fruit. The impression of fruit continues with the first sip, followed by a round texture and gentle tannins.
The color instantly gives away that this wine will be deep and rich. The aromas are of boysenberry jam, spices and orange blossom. Bright red fruit follows on the palate with pretty floral notes. The tannins on this wine are graceful and smooth, and the refreshing acidity on the finish ties it all together.
This wine shows ripe berry and spice in the aroma with a touch of black olives. The impressions of berries and stone fruit continue on the palate, followed by subtle tannins and a long finish.
This wine shows the personality of each variety used to create this unique blend.
The wine starts with impressions of strawberry and plum interwoven with notes of vanilla, spice and a touch of toasty oak. The ripe fruit flavors on the palate are complemented by supple tannins and a long, lingering finish.
This wine shows classic Carignane character, demonstrating why Carignane was a favorite amongst ‘old-timers’ here in Dry Creek Valley. The wine starts with red berry fruit backed by notes of vanilla and spice. The zesty berry flavors continue on the palate complemented by restrained tannins and a bright finish.
The aromas of bold berry fruit shows this wine’s pedigree--classic Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel. Layers of black berry fruit with notes of warm brown spice and touches of toasty oak immediately capture attention. On the palate juicy and rich blackberry and boysenberry flavors dominate. The tannins are restrained and supple, the finish is long with a pleasing lift from the delicate acidity.
The 2021 Apple Block Zinfandel shows classic Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel character. The aromas are fruit forward with notes of berry cobbler, Santa Rosa plum, and warm brown baking spice. On the palate the fruit impression continues with ripe berry and touches of vanilla and spice. The finish shows supple tannins and a long finish.
