Specialty Wine

This wine was produced from one hundred percent Sangiovese grapes grown on the five acre Carmel Valley vineyard at the Wine Estate. As the sole varietal grown on the Estate, the Sangiovese vineyard is nurtured with the ultimate care and attention. It is pruned back to thirteen spurs per vine to maximize sugar development, with canopy management maintained throughout the growing season for full sun exposure. The result is a nice sugar-to-acid balance at the time of harvest. more »

This wine was produced from one hundred percent Sangiovese grapes grown on the five acre Carmel Valley vineyard at the Wine Estate. As the sole varietal grown on the Estate, the Sangiovese vineyard is nurtured with the ultimate care and attention. It is pruned back to thirteen spurs per vine to maximize sugar development, with canopy management maintained throughout the growing season for full... more »

Hand harvested, immediately crushed and pressed, this wine was fermented cold to just over 3% residual sugar and held in stainless steel tanks until bottling in the winter. club members: $19.80 /bottle - price adjustment will be hand processed at the Wine Estate and will not be reflected on the website invoice more »

The Château Julien Gewürztraminer grapes have been harvested from the same vineyard since its first bottling over two decades ago. Cold fermented using Steinberger Yeast, known for its slow fermentation, allows the winemaker the ability to maintain natural varietal flavor and a slight residual sugar. While semi-dry in flavor, this wines slightly higher acidity balances the residual sugar for a refreshing, lighter style of wine. more »

Winemaker Bill Anderson has been producing Château Julien Pinot Grigio since the 1998 vintage. Cold fermented using Pris de Mousse yeast and bottled directly from stainless steel tanks six months after harvest, this wine is consistently clean and straightforward upon release. Produced from grapes grown 100% in local Monterey County AVA, selected carefully for complexity, balance and... more »

Château Julien Port was aged in oak barrels for 10 months and is produced in a traditional Ruby style. This port is bottled young while the port still possesses a deep ruby color and is full of mulberry fruit aromas. It is best when enjoyed quite young to enhance its spicy, fresh vibrant characteristics. more »

This lighter style sherry boasts creamy flavors of caramel, butterscotch and hazelnut. more »