WINES
Villa del Monte wines are available at the winery and through our Shop page. Because we produce small lots of our award-winning wine, we tend to sell out pretty quickly. We recommend joining our Wine Club if you want to ensure that you receive regular shipments of Villa del Monte wine. And you’ll get a significant discount too!
Current Vintages, Orderable from our Shop Page:
Cabernet Sauvignon
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountains
This Cabernet is from the Summit Road area in Los Gatos. Black currants, medium tannins, and a beautiful deep red color combine for a full bodied wine that develops and matures on the palate. 100% Cabernet. Available in limited quantities in two sizes: 750 ml and 1.5L.
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountains LindHill Vineyard
This Cabernet is from a vineyard above Lexington Reservoir in Los Gatos. Located at an elevation of about 2500 feet, this vineyard benefits from a sunny exposure above the fog line. Single-varietal, single-vineyard. 100% Cabernet. Available in limited quantities in three sizes: 750 ml, 1.5L, and 3L.
Chardonnay
2011 Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains
Lightly oaked classical Chardonnay with a slight hint of butter on the finish. Single-varietal, single-vineyard. 100% Chardonnay. Available in two sizes: 750 ml and 1.5L.
2010 Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains
Bronze medal, Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association 2012 Commercial Wine Competition. Crisp tropical fruit flavors with the teeny tiniest hint of butter. Very lightly oaked. Wonderful on its own, with a favorite cheese, or with a fish or chicken entree. Single-varietal, single-vineyard. 100% Chardonnay. Available in 750 ml.
Malbec
2010 Malbec Paicines Pedregal Vineyard
Dark, inky, full of tannins with rich jammy fruit flavors of plum, berry, and black cherry. This single-varietal, single-vineyard wine has a subtle smoky nose so it pairs nicely with red meat, particularly grilled meat dishes. Single-varietal, single-vineyard. 100% Malbec. Available in limited quantities in two sizes: 750 ml and 1.5L.
Merlot
2010 Merlot Reserve Carneros Moon Vineyard
Smooth and full with hints of berry, plum, and black currants. Single-varietal, single-vineyard. 100% Merlot. Available in three sizes: 750 ml, 1.5L, and 3L.
2009 Merlot Reserve Carneros Moon Vineyard
Gold medal at the 2011 Riverside International Wine Competition, Silver medal at the 2011 NextGen Wine Competition, Silver medal at the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association 2012 Commercial Wine Competition, Silver medal at the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association 2011 Commercial Wine Competition, Silver medal at the 2012 San Francisco Wine Competition, and Silver medal at the 2011 West Coast Wine Competition. Big and deliciously smooth Merlot with a deep burgundy color, a wonderful plum/blackberry flavor, and a smoky, earthy aroma. Reserve wine is hand selected as the best representation of the terroir and is a perfect balance between fruit, oak, and tannins. Pair with grilled meat or game or with a favorite dark chocolate treat. Single-varietal, single-vineyard. 100% Merlot. Available in 750 ml.
2009 Merlot Carneros Moon Vineyard
Silver medal at the 2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Single-varietal, single-vineyard, 100% Merlot. Available in 750 ml.
2009 Merlot Dessert Carneros Moon Vineyard
Made in the Port-style, this fortified wine is the perfect end to a meal. Pairs especially well with a dark chocolate dessert. Single-varietal, single-vineyard. 100% Merlot. Available in two sizes: 375 ml and 750 ml.
2008 Merlot Carneros Moon Vineyard
Bronze medal at the 2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Single-varietal, single-vineyard, 100% Merlot. Available in 750 ml.
2007 Merlot Santa Cruz Mountains Regan Vineyard
Silver medal winner is several local competitions. Deliciously ripe fruit. Single-varietal, single-vineyard. 100% Merlot. Available in 750 ml.
2006 Merlot Reserve Carneros Moon Vineyard
Big, silky Merlot with a deep burgundy color, a delicious raspberry chewiness, and a smoky, sultry aroma. Barrel-aged for four years to bring out the fruit and create the perfect balance between fruit, oak, and tannins. Reserve wine is hand selected as the best representation of the terroir. Pair with grilled meat or a favorite dark chocolate treat. Single-varietal, single-vineyard. 100% Merlot. Available in 750 ml.
2002 Merlot Carneros Moon Vineyard - VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Gold and Bronze medals in several competitions. Well-aged Merlot with big, bold tannins and well-balanced stone fruit flavors. Single-varietal, single-vineyard. 100% Merlot. Available in 750 ml.
Pinot Noir
2011 Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains Regan Vineyard
Ripe blackberry and cherry flavors with a smooth, palate-pleasing, classic Pinot finish. Lovely on its own and equally good paired with pasta, seafood, or your favorite entree. Single-varietal, single-vineyard. 100% Pinot. Available in three sizes: 750 ml, 1.5L, and 3L.
2011 Pinot Noir Reserve Santa Cruz Mountains William Vincent Vineyard
Smooth, silky, full of fruit from a vineyard in the Summit Road area of Los Gatos. Delicious on its own and equally good paired with pasta, seafood, or your favorite entree. Single-varietal, single-vineyard. 100% Pinot. Available in limited quantities in two sizes: 750 ml and 1.5L.
2010 Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains Regan Vineyard
Bronze medal at the 2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Spicy black pepper and cloves layered over warm red fruit jam flavors that linger luxuriously on your palate. Barrel aged in oak, but not over-oaked. Perfect accompaniment to hearty pastas, lamb, pork chops, turkey, or a beef filet. Single-varietal, single-vineyard. 100% Pinot. Available in 750 ml.
Syrah
2010 Syrah Santa Clara Valley Pasha Vineyard
Black fruit flavors of plum, berry, and cherry with a long lingering and enticing finish topped by notes of berry-wood smoke. Versatile wine that pairs well with meats, especially barbeque roast or duck cassoulet. Single-varietal, single-vineyard. 100% Syrah. Available in three sizes: 750 ml, 1.5L, and 3L.
Older/Sold Out Vintages:
2010 Syrah Rosé Pasha Vineyard — SOLD OUT
Light and crisp Syrah Rosé, left on the skins just long enough to impart a honey peach hue, a lovely strawberry essence, and a hint of peach on the palate. Dry-fermented. Not oaked.
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountains Villa Festa Vineyard — SOLD OUT
Gold medal at the 2011 West Coast Wine Competition, Silver medal at the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association 2011 Commercial Wine Competition, Silver medal at the 2011 Monterey Wine Competition, Silver medal at the 2011 Los Angeles International Wine Competition, Silver medal at the 2011 California State Fair Wine Competition, and Bronze medal at the 2011 Riverside International Wine Competition.
2009 Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains – SOLD OUT
2009 Chardonnay Quenneville Vineyard – SOLD OUT
2009 Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains Quenneville Vineyard — SOLD OUT
2009 Pinot Noir Reserve Santa Cruz Mountains Regan Vineyard — SOLD OUT
Gold medal, Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association 2011 Commercial Wine Competition, Gold medal at the 2011 Dallas Morning News and TexSom Wine Competition, Gold medal at the 2011 West Coast Wine Competition, Bronze medal at the 2011 NextGen Wine Competition, and Bronze medal at the 2011 California State Fair Wine Competition.
2009 Syrah Santa Clara Valley Pasha Vineyard — SOLD OUT
2009 Syrah Rosé Pasha Vineyard — SOLD OUT
2008 Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains – Silver Medals – SOLD OUT
2008 Pinot Noir Quenneville Vineyard – Silver and Bronze Medals - SOLD OUT
2008 Pinot Noir Regan Vineyard – Double Gold and Silver Medals – SOLD OUT
2007 Chardonnay Quenneville Vineyard – Bronze Medals – SOLD OUT
2007 Merlot Carneros Moon Vineyard – Silver Medals - SOLD OUT
2007 Pinot Noir Quenneville Vineyard – Silver Medal – SOLD OUT
2006 Chardonnay Quenneville Vineyard – Silver and Bronze Medals – SOLD OUT
2006 Pinot Noir Quenneville Vineyard – Silver and Bronze Medals – SOLD OUT
