Treasure family. Our Family Series recognizes those in our lives who have helped us become who we are: Christo, our Rhône varietal blend honoring Marietta’s founder and first winemaker, a beloved man who honored a profusion of people over decades through his wines, and a passionate lover of Syrah; Armé Cabernet Sauvignon, in homage to Marietta’s husband, an Old School Italian who taught Christo to hunt and fish the tributaries and foothills that are now home to the grapes we farm for his wine; and Román Zinfandel, a salute to our Cellar Master, Román Cisneros, who built his legacy from the ground up through more physical work than anyone could ever match, and ultimate dedication to his family and ours.

Christo (as his Great-Aunt Marietta called him) is crafted in honor of my father. This California grown Rhône varietal blend is focused and piquant with a smack of black pepper, lifted by the scent of dried roses. It surges with ripe Rainier cherries, a touch of dark chocolate, and a depth of black tea and licorice, delivering both power and balance with a seemingly endless finish.