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Reserve Label
Cabernet Sauvignon Viking Estate Reserve 2006, $75
Clearly defining its mountain heritage “The Viking” shows a pedigree of intense Cabernet fruit which speaks of its unique limestone soil and precarious canyon slope. Planted on Paso Robles Westside, some 14 miles from the cooling Pacific Ocean, its 1,600 foot elevation and 30 degree slope guarantee low yields of highly aromatic blue skinned grapes. Purity of fruit and high toned berry characters result from the confluence of this optimum south facing, sun exposed site and the dramatic daily temperature swings of up to 50 degrees.
Initially shy, the wine opens majestically with aeration and reveals intense aromatics of black currants and classic graphite minerality. Supercharged with deep polished berry fruitiness, the fullness of ripe tannins delivers an eminence of concentration and mocha-like richness. This vintage argues persuasively for long term ageability, easily a ten year wine. On second thought, decant for one hour and drink now.

Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2004 (HMR/Viking Vineyards), $50
Harvested in mid and late September, batches were kept separate, destemmed and fermented in open top vats with indigenous yeast. Gentle punch downs maximized the skin contact and allowed a more balanced fruit and tannin integration. Secondary malolactic fermentation took place in barrel for a total of 24 months in French oak cooperage (40% new).
HMR contributes tart red berry fruit character, while Viking brings a distinctive mineral and liqueur de cassis element to the blend. The scent of crushed red and blue fruit commingles with laser beam fruit purity in a salivating, long cedar wood finish. Drink through 2015. Recommend decanting when young to allow for full expression.

Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah Chelle Mountain Reserve 2007, $45
One of the few outsourced vineyards used by Adelaida, Chelle Mountain lies in the marine influenced York Mountain appellation, only seven miles from the Pacific Ocean. The site is on a sloping ridge line, facing west, bathed by morning fogs and chilly afternoon breezes, causing the harvest to fall a full month later than the typical Westside Paso Robles vineyards. The blend offers a fusion of flavors, as the full bodied, densely flavored Syrah rounds out the tannic muscularity of the Cabernet Sauvignon, resulting in a wine of softer texture and plump red berry personality.
Deeply colored with an opaque crimson center, the wine exhibits cool climate juicy acidity and a cornucopia of red berries in the opulent bouquet. Well developed from its long sojourn in barrel, one finds crisp blackberry fruitiness married with graphite minerality, leading to a finishing impression of rich espresso crema and mild gaminess. Drink now through 2017.

Pinot Noir HMR Estate Reserve 2007, $50
Of the roughly 130 acres of Adelaida’s total Estate, the cool micro climate that encircles the celebrated 32 acres of Pinot Noir HMR vines is truly unique in the region. Always about 10 degrees cooler than the surrounding terrain, this site is one of the rare places in Paso Robles appropriate for the capricious Burgundy grape. Planted in 1964, this historic mountain vineyard, running between 1,600 to 1,900 feet of elevation, is configured in a west to east direction of rolling hillsides of fractured calcareous soils. Pacific coastal breezes drop evening temperatures a stunning 40-50 degrees, contributing to an ideal balance of ripeness and retention of natural fruit acidity.
Winemaker Terry Culton’s first reserve Pinot Noir since 2003, showing vivid black cherry fruit with layers of cloves, white truffles and cinnamon. A lush alluring palate offering hints of rose petals, dark chocolate with a lasting earthy finish. When carefully cellared, drink through 2017.

Syrah Viking Estate Reserve 2007, $65 92 Points, Connoisseurs' Guide
The masculinity of the Viking character is forged from multiples of extreme conditions. Precipitous slope, 50 degree daily temperature swings, low vigor chalky white calcareous shale soils and recent drought all contribute to the low yields and resulting complexity of flavors characteristic of the Viking fruit. Representing only a small 1 ½ acre parcel of the 15 acre vineyard these 16 year old vines lie on the southwest facing ridge top of our Westside mountain vineyard, at 1,600 feet of elevation, 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Based on a clone from the Hermitage appellation of France’s northern Rhone it produces small clusters of deeply pigmented grapes. The resulting wine is layered, rewarding patience with its sublime subset of diverse elements.
Opaque, the Viking is taciturn with high cheekbones and a strong jaw. Its chunky concentration is balanced with firm acidity, lively red berry flavors and nuances of fine Madagascar dark chocolate. With aeration there is the perfume of wild blackberries, violets, underlying minerality and a dramatic long and lingering finish. Decant and drink now or cellar up to 2018.

Syrah Glenrose Vineyard Reserve 2007, $55
This is the last vintage of Syrah from our esteemed neighbor, Glenrose Vineyard. Glenrose is a special site, located just a few hundred yards from our Viking property on the south side of Peach Canyon Rd. in the limestone inflected hills of Paso Robles. Sourced from a precariously steep hillside the vineyard is planted on exposed chalk rock terraces ensuring low yields and mineral accented complexity. A severe selection reduced the volume to the best six barrels demonstrating our dedication to the Reserve designation.
A kaleidoscope of fruit and meaty essences fills your senses, reminiscent of wild blackberries, gamey consommé and the ever-present chalky minerality. Further reflection reveals high altitude Himalaya berry fruitiness accented with hints of fine sweet tobacco leaf and cinnamon stick, leading to a vibrant and long finish of suave tannins. Drink now or hold through 2015.

adelaida Label
Chardonnay HMR Estate 2008, $32- Sold Out
Vigorous, with a distinctive crescendo of freshness, the flavors show a tension between the inherent minerality and the clean, pear-like fruit accented by Spring flowers, maybe acacia blossoms. A long penetrating finish holds the crushed seashell character, the racy, crisp edge bolstered by ripe textures of honeydew melon and nuances of lemon zest and vanilla bean. Drink now or cellar to 2014.

Pavanne 2008, $22
(Roussanne 60%, Marsanne 21%, Grenache Blanc 15% and Viognier 4%) An aromatic mélange of mandarin orange, musk melon and lime intermingle in this refreshing and brisk all season white. A virtual cornucopia of tropical fruits, Pavanne contrasts ripe quince and kiwifruit with tart flavors of tamarind and prickly pear. Named for a medieval dance, 2008 Pavanne is a virtual fruit crossword puzzle, perfect for sipping with a good book or impromptu gatherings when an interesting bottle keeps your friends guessing. Best enjoyed in the next one to two years.

Version (Rhone Style White) Glenrose Vineyard 2008, $30 92 Points, Connoisseurs' Guide
(58% Roussanne, 42% Grenache Blanc) The Glenrose Vineyard, at 1,200 – 1,600 feet in elevation and 16 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is adjacent to our own Viking Estate Vineyard. Precipitous and steep, its terraced rocky out-croppings and ledges are hewn from a massive limestone-ingrained pyramid. The grapes struggle in this inhospitable environment to give the wine a true sense of place.
Clarity of fruit and brisk assertive acidity are the hallmarks of this wine. Possessing an attractive bouquet reminiscent of a cross between grapefruit, lime, pear and ethereal hints of dandelion honey, it delivers a clean, refreshing mineral tinged finish.

Viognier Glenrose Vineyard 2008, $30 92 Points, Connoisseurs' Guide
Seductively aromatic and full of mountain minerality, the 2007 Viognier reflects both the onset of drought conditions and the chalky, limestone soils of its elevated Westside Paso Robles site. Cooler conditions pushed back the harvest almost a full month, contributing low yields of small yellow-golden grape clusters. Revered by pre revolution French nobility for its heady sensual bouquet, the capricious Viognier demands a steady hand to capture the contrast of its rich texture and balancing natural acidity.
A bright mélange of peach blossom and melon aromas begin the procession of sensations leading to a rich, honeyed mouth feel and ripe apricot flavors; these revealing impressions venture to a brisk citrusy finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, $32
Suave elegance meets a Bikini designer. Showing both a well endowed curvaciousness of full flavored red fruits and sweet spice the wine keeps its state dinner pedigreed bearing finishing with finesse and mountain purity. Blackberries and chocolate shavings commingle with a finish laced with fine tannins and hints of espresso crema. Drink now or hold through 2020.

Nebbiolo 2005, $35
From the old world to the new world, this Paso Robles interpretation of the famed Barolo varietal shows a classic blood orange color, leading to scents of black licorice, dried cranberry, Lapsang Souchong tea and flambéed orange zest. The complex range of flavors escalates to hints of pomegranates and sweet Balkan pipe tobacco finishing with characteristic big boned structure and chewy tannins. Best decanted or hold in the cellar from three to eight years.

Pinot Noir HMR Estate 2007, $30- Sold Out
The wine is a poetry of exotic perfume and salivating fine tannins leading to a core of pure black berry flavors. First impressions of chaparral, mesquite and sage move into the realm of first flush Darjeeling tea, followed by a fine grip of cherry skins, hints of rose petals finishing with layers of Thai and subtle Cajun spice. A few moments of aeration will reward the impatient imbiber. Drink now or cellar up to 2014.

Syrah Anna's Estate 2007, $28
The second declared vintage of Adelaida’s Estate Anna’s Vineyard, named after the owner’s grandmother, is predominantly from block six, based on the Southern Rhone Tablas Clone A selection. This extremely dense, glass staining wine is precocious with its heady flavors of blueberry demiglazed fruit, and distinct wood smoke aromatics. Second tastes reveal a bazaar of Middle Eastern spices and scents of fine corinthian leather. Best enjoyed with lamb or game, its sexy personality will persist for upwards of five years of good cellaring. Unfined and Unfiltered. 812 Cases.

Version (Rhone Style Red) 2007, $32
The Internally know as an “MSG”, referring to the dominance of Mourvedre, followed by Syrah and Grenache, Version ’06 emphasizes a meaty, fine leather aromatic, with lively, cool climate blueberry fruit character, leading to a complex finish of white pepper and fine Havana cigar wrapper. Characteristic of the house style, this wine will improve over the next 12-18 months, as the diverse elements gain harmony, otherwise impatient wine drinkers will be rewarded by decanting for 30 minutes.. Unfined and Unfiltered. 1000 Cases.

Zinfandel 2006 , $28
Based on two dry farmed mountainside vineyards from Paso Robles’ Westside, the 2006 vintage demonstrates the benefits of this age-old tradition. True to the house style of recent vintages, 2006 shows bright and vibrant red berry fruit, crisp-edged in its youth with exuberant raspberry and fennel notes lingering in the long finish. Unfined, Unfiltered. Drink now through 2013.

Schoolhouse Label
Schoolhouse Recess Red 2006, $15
The grapes for this wine were sourced from some of our own estate blocks plus three other neighboring Westside vineyards. The blend this year consists of 10 varietals (primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah). Fruit chosen for the Schoolhouse label comes from the same vineyards as our primary label and is not made from bulk wine or lesser quality vineyards.
Each varietal was handled separately, fermented with native yeasts and spent 24 months in French and American oak ( 8% new barrels). Bordeaux meets Australia meets Italy, this multidimensional blend incorporates pure berry fruitiness, flavors of dark chocolate with a spice box finish to satisfy midweek wine cravings. Polished and suave, it offers immediate gratification and is designed for current drinking with your favorite food accompaniment. From pizza to more exotic creations it embodies our philosophy of food compatibility and reminds you of its “sense of place”, the mountainous terroir of coastal Paso Robles.