2025 RELEASES
Having 3 distinctive varietals has made this an amazing summer. We’ve contracted with many new restaurant and tasting room partners, launched our wine club, and enjoyed private dinners with friends, colleagues, and wine club members (check out our wine club options!)
Our sophomore year has been an exciting beginning and we look forward to our next vintages launching in early 2026!
Our Very First Vintage Scores a 92!
We are so honored to receive a score of 92 from Wine Enthusiast on our 2023 GSM Rosé:
"Pink rose petal in color, this wine is lively, with aromas of youthful berries, citrus, dried florals, and minerals on the nose. The flavors on the palate are bramble strawberry, dried apricot, and orange zest, layered with dried savory herbs, good acidity, and a long, dry finish. Pair with grilled white fish and a seasonal green salad." — Tonya Pitts, Wine Enthusiast
What continues to mean the most to us is that our customers express how much they love this vintage. “Patrick, I don’t even like rosé, but this is wonderful.” (I usually have everyone taste it even if they say they don’t like rosé!) Or ‘I’m a big rosé fan, and this is one of the best I’ve had!” It’s not hyperbole, folks - this is the real deal! I never, ever get tired of hearing it, and it makes us so proud that our vision and the quality of what we produce are receiving such great reviews.
Winter is Here!
Ya - some people say rosé is a summer wine. Ha - tell that to my customers (both retail and wholesale) who continue to re-order it week after week!
Looking ahead to the holiday tables and cozy gatherings, the 2023 GSM Rosé remains a standout! It’s still 30% off and makes a perfect host gift, and you might as well get a couple for yourself! Reminder - we offer door delivery in 11 local zip codes - let us do all the heavy lifting!
Our flagship GSM scores a 90, earning special recognition!
We are thrilled to receive a 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast on our 2023 GSM red blend - along with the coveted designation of ‘Hidden Gem’:
"This bottle is reminiscent of the California early days of Rhone blends, with rich red fruits, citrus zest, and notes of wild flowers on the nose; the flavors, while weighty, are fresh red plums and raspberry fruit roll-up layered with dried herbs, minerals, and a dry finish on the palate. Aerate and Enjoy" — Tonya Pitts, Wine Enthusiast
This vintage consistently becomes one of the most talked-about pours at our tastings - often described as unexpectedly good. It’s complex, layered with dry spices, cherry tartness, and always earns the word ‘smooth’ as the final takeaway. We unabashedly say if you're not typically a red wine drinker, this is one to try. And if you are a red wine drinker, then you will absolutely appreciate the subtle nuances of this GSM blend.
The secret - the fruit in the vineyard drives everything, and I just make sure I don’t intervene in the cellar! Inspired by other Rhone Valley GSMs, it’s only 13.5% ABV, aged in barrels for 15 months on 20% new French oak, ensuring the fruit remains front and center - not the wood.
Food pairing suggestions!
From simple charcuterie boards, pizza, and red-sauce pasta to heartier dishes like tri-tip roast with chimichurri, this GSM is incredibly versatile at the table. We nickname it Foodie Fav!
2023 GSM Rosé
2024 Bubbly Rosé
A delicately fragrant Rhône-style Rosé
Perfumes of melon, strawberry, rhubarb, and guava awaken the senses. Fresh and crisp with a lively acidity and lush body, followed by a smooth, dry finish on the palate. This wine is intended to be enjoyed during warm summer days and long into the starry night.
Varietals: 53% Grenache, 42% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah
A sparkling expression of sunshine and celebration, our 2024 Bubbly GSM Rosé bursts with bright, playful aromas of guava, nectarine, and white peach. Crisp, refreshing minerality with just enough zest to keep you reaching for another sip. Light, lively, and dangerously drinkable.
Varietals: Grenache, 5% Syrah, 48% Mourvedre,
2023 GSM Red Blend
A complex, layered Rhône-style red blend with earthy structure, lifted by fruit-forward notes and dried herbs of clove and white pepper. Approachable and expressive now, with the potential to evolve beautifully.
Varietals: 36% Mourvedre, 32% Syrah, 32% Grenache
Aging: 15 months in 20% new French oak
Perched on steep, south-facing slopes in the Sierra Foothills, where warm summer days and cool evening breezes nurture the vines, our dream of crafting a boutique winery specializing in Rhône varietals has come to life.
Every vine in our vineyard is hand-tended with one purpose in mind:
To create a beautiful experience meant to be shared and celebrated with family and friends.
Sade Browne and
Good Day Sacramento
visit Stellar Ridge Vineyard
We had our first live media event with
Sade Browne from Good Day Sacramento
on Sunday, September 8th, 2024.
Sade was absolutely beautiful, an effervescent soul who made the experience fun for everyone. Vicki, her camera operator was also a delight and didn’t mind a cameo
from the dogs, trying to wrangle some camera-time. Check out the video!