Artiste Wines Featuring the Art of Carlos Perez:

70% Cabernet Sauvignon
15% Cabernet Franc
15% Merlot

Aromatics of Candied black plum, Violet, Hatch Chile, Pikake flower, black licorice, blackberry. Full-bodied finish.  Moderate acidity.  

GOLD:  Sunset Magazine.  Silver:  Orange County Wine Competition
 

88% Pinot Noir
12% Cabernet Franc

Ripe cranberries, raspberry, muddled fresh mint leaves, wild sage, smoked peppers, cedar. Medium Vanillin Oak.  Medium-plus finish.  Sustained warmth on back of palate. Soft-medium acidity.  

Silver:  Sunset Magazine 2022

50% Grenache
40% Cabernet Franc
10% Syrah

Aromatics:  Dulce de Leche, Ancho Chile, Night Blooming Jasmine, Star Anise, Apricot Preserves, Slate, Buttered Plum, Soft Vanillin Oak.

Palate/Finish:  Creamy mid-palate, building to a medium-plus finish, thanks to solid Cabernet Franc base.  Soft acidity.