Arista Winery

The Longbow Pinot Noir is our flagship wine, a blend from hand selected barrels from specific vineyards within the Russian River Valley. The nose leads with layers of fruit like plum and cherry jam as well as well as an underlying seductive, smokey aroma. On the palate, bold yet balanced notes of plum jam and black cherry overlap with hints of black tea, cigar and cola. The silky texture and depth this wine boasts will continue to integrate gracefully with it’s fruit flavors as the wine ages.

The Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a beautifully structured, complex blend sourced from seven small vineyards. Classic Russian River aromas of dark berries, earth, and tea leaves set the stage for this inviting wine. On the palate dark fruit notes of cherry, plum and sassafras reinforce the initial aromatics. The velvety texture from French oak tannins perfectly compliments the dense core of dark fruit and spice. The resulting finish lingers and begs for a second sip.

The Mendocino Ridge blend makes it’s debut this year and is comprised mostly of barrels from the Perli Vineyard that didn’t fit the final, vineyard designate. Aromas of smoked bacon, vanilla and black tea are immediately apparent in the nose. An underlying core of dark fruit aromas soon follows. The texture on the palate is amazing. Silky tannins are layered with inviting flavors of annise and Bing cherry. Bottled unfiltered, the wine finishes with a long and pleasantly rich note.

This Sonoma Coast appellation blend begins with bright, red fruit and citrus notes. Although less than 20% of the barrels used in the blend are new, there is still a delicate smoky or cocoa aroma combined with the fruit to create an inviting nose. The first sip is greeted with red fruit like cranberry or pomegranate. The crisp acidity refreshes the palate while the subtle, sweet oak notes enrich the mouth-feel of this medium bodied wine.

The Smokey Vineyard Zinfandel is happy to quickly introduce itself to you! Leaping from the glass are fresh jam aromas from black fruits like blackberry or boysenberry. Although only a small percentage of new oak was used, there is a subtle and sweet influence of oak apparent in the background. On the palate, ripe fruit flavors make this an undeniable Zinfandel. A small percentage of Petite Sirah is blended into the wine to add color and tannin to this otherwise lush wine. The result is a nice balance of an intensely rich wine with some tannin and structure.

Upon opening the Gewurztraminer, inviting floral, citrus and vanilla scents leap from the glass of this dry and fruity wine. Layers of flavor are highlighted by notes of caramelized pear, lychee and guava. This bright, crisp Gewurztraminer with its racey acidity and minerality captures the classic signature flavors that the Anderson Valley is so renowned.