CYPRESS CELLARS UNFILTERED WINES
Cypress Hill Winery is a small boutique winery dedicated to making the highest quality wines in limited quantities. All wines are currently produced from California grapes. We typically offer five - six red wines all of which are aged for at least 12 months in either domestic or French oak barrels. During fermentation and aging we strive to maintain the identifying characteristics of each grape variety while promoting the wine’s intensity and complexity.
We do not “final filter” our red wines. We believe filtering damages the complexity and structure of our California red wines. Because we do not filter a small amount of sediment may collect at the bottom of the bottles requiring care when decanting. Also, to maintain the integrity of our wines we add the minimum amount of sulfites necessary to stabilize and preserve the wines during processing and aging. As a result of these practices it is important to take simple precautions while storing our wines. The wines should be stored in a cool (55-65 F.) location with minimal temperature fluctuation and minimal exposure to sunlight. Although inconvenient at times, we believe the benefits are worth these extra precautions.
We currently offer six dry red wines and three white wines. The varieties offered will vary by vintage.
WINE LIST
| White Wines | Glass | Bottle |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Chardonnay | $5.50 | $15.00 |
| Barrel aging has enhanced the natural buttery, vanilla and oak flavors and slightly muted the melon and spicy aromas. | ||
| 2008 Symphony | $5.50 | $15.00 |
| A refreshing, aromatic white wine. Bottled in limited quantities. Slightly spicy with a distinctively fruity flavor. | ||
| 2008 Pinot Grigio | $5.50 | $15.00 |
| Also known as Pinot Gris. Light to medium body. A crisp, citric, refreshing taste with a floral bouquet. | ||
| 2009 Viognier | $5.50 | $15.00 |
| A somewhat rare white grape, but growing in popularity. A highly aromatic and fruit forward wine with a fresh and vibrant aftertaste. | ||
| 2008 Late Harvest Viognier | $6.00 | $18.75 |
| A dessert wine with aromas of honeysuckle, peach and pear. An excellent balance of acidity and sweetness offering a clean, ripe pear finish. | ||
| Red Wines | Glass | Bottle |
| 2008 Syrah | $5.50 | $15.00 |
| Full bodied with aromas and flavors of pepper, blackberry, herbs and cinnamon. | ||
| 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon | $5.50 | $15.00 |
| Natural black current, pepper and mint flavors complimented by the vanilla and spice results of barrel aging. | ||
| 2008 Zinfandel | $5.50 | $15.00 |
| An intense and complex wine. Offers cherry, blackberry, spicy flavors with overtones of pepper. Earthy/leather aroma. | ||
| 2008 Church Block | $5.50 | $15.00 |
| A field blend of Barbera, Carignan, Alicante Bouschet and Petite Syrah. These grapes were harvested & fermented together, not blended after fermentation. | ||
| 2008 Barbera | $5.50 | $15.00 |
| Similar flavor characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon. Light tannin levels, deep garnet colors and medium to full body. | ||
| 2008 Petite Syrah | $6.00 | $18.00 |
| A rich, red wine. High in tannin. A slight licorice aroma with flavors of plum, raspberry and black pepper. Pairs well with game, beef, lamb and spicy sauces. | ||
| 2007 Vintage Dessert Wine (500ml Bottle) | $6.00 | $20.60 |
| A Portuguese style fortified dessert wine produced from traditional Douro Valley Port grape varieties. A rich wine with a subtle sweetness. |