Reds
The grapes for our Merlot are grown on estate vineyards in the southern part of Monterey County, California. The 2019 vintage showcases Merlot’s stylish and alluring characteristics with vivid flavors of plum and black berry. Hints of mocha and vanilla on the nose open up to complex, integrated layers of elderberry, blueberry, plum and cocoa flavors that impart a striking but soft impression on the palate.
Our CabernetSauvignon show cases the potential of this varietal when grown in the southern, more protected parts of Monterey County.
Its opens with aromas of black berries, plum and currants with traces of moch a and violet. On the palate, it is deep, lush and fruity with balanced acidity and perfectly in tegrated tannins.
Powerful yet supple, the complex layers develop into a long, savory, smoky oak finish.
This Cabernet pairs well with grilled steak,barbecued lamb and savory stews.
Our Sunny Pinot Noir is a riveting red wine full of juicy berry flavors and
pure joy. Sweet black cherries kick off the palate, followed by luscious
pomegranate and a hint of toasted oak. The silky-smooth texture of our
Sunny Pinot Noir pairs perfectly with rotisserie chicken, tomato basil pasta
and grilled burgers, best enjoyed outdoors on the patio at sunset.
This fresh and focused merlot opens with aromas of bright cherry followed by a hint of smoky character. Notes of cinnamon persist through the smooth, silky finish.
This bold and vibrant cabernet boasts aromas of ripe fruit and hints of leather, leading to a mid-palate filled with concentrated flavors of blackberry and cherry. The long finish leaves a lasting impression with notes of developed cedar and fine-grained tannins.
Our Sunny Cabernet Sauvignon is a luscious wine, brimming with notes of blackberry, blueberry and currant that lead into a smooth vanilla finish. The deep berry flavors make it the perfect partner for stuffed portobello mushrooms, grilled steak, your favorite dark chocolate brownies or sitting fireside with a good book.
The Specialyst Zinfandel has rich aromas and flavors of blackberry, cherry and vanilla, with a smooth, well-balanced finish. Our wine is delicious on its own and will also pair perfectly with grilled vegetables and meats, hearty pastas and aged cheeses.
This richly-hued garnet beauty opens with aromatics of Bing cherries, sassafras, and hints of pipe tobacco. The smooth and supple red fruits on the entry give way to a plush velvety middle, while this approachable and appetizing wine finishes with touches of cedar box and sweet herbs.
Beauty in Chaos Cabernet embodies the remarkable collision of bold dark fruit, ripe cherries, and delicate hints of bright red berries.
Beauty in Chaos Cabernet embodies the remarkable collision of bold dark fruit, ripe cherries, and delicate hints of bright red berries.
Boasting notes of black plum and dark cherry with bold oaky tannins, a dash of cocoa powder and black pepper on the finish.
How Do You Remove the Alcohol?
The alcohol is removed via thin-film vacuum distillation. This process gently extracts the wine’s most volatile aromas in what is called an “essence strip”. This essence is then added back after the alcohol is removed, allowing us to retain much of the wine’s original profile.
Evolution Big Time Red has a new step with the release of the 9th edition. In addition to the components that you’ve come to love in this blend – Sangiovese, Syrah and just a touch of Evolution Lucky No. 9 White, we’ve added the Italian red grape: Montepulciano. This addition adds more fruit to the blend to create a softer, rounder, fruitier flavor profile. This wine is structured and rich with flavors of cherry and plum pie filling, black cherry and red currants and hints of savory notes throughout the palate.
Our goal with this red blend is to make it like its companion – appear effortless, easy-to-drink and food-friendly but in reality be quite complex. This makes it fun. Fun to blend and fun to drink! This is a big red blend using a couple of traditional Italian varietals and one traditional French varietal. Also, like the French Rhône’s we add a splash of white wine, just a small percentage of our Evolution Lucky No. 9 White, to bring in another layer of complexity that lifts the aromatics, color and flavor. All these aspects together showcase the evolution from old world wines to new world wines. Cheers!