2006 Buttonwood Sauvignon Blanc $14.00
As a grapevine, sauvignon blanc is pretty easy-going. It grows well without needing a lot of pampering and will produce a hearty yield if left to its own devices. But at Buttonwood, sauvignon blanc is nurtured, manicured and gardened to produce a carefully calculated crop of glorious golden clusters. Sauvignon Blanc is, after all, Buttonwood's signature wine and we rest our reputation on this time-honored grape. The 2006 Buttonwood Sauvignon Blanc is crisp, refreshing and focused. A pale straw color glistens in the glass and encourages a swirl that results in a somewhat exotic bouquet of kiwi, guava and lemon-lime jumping from the glass. On the palate, the wine is light and lively, with honeydew melon, lemon zest and a hint of fennel being complemented by the creamy, round textural components from the semillon. The finish is lasting, sleek and citrusy. Buttonwood Sauvignon Blanc is a classic wine that pairs with a wind range of dishes. We love the 2006 vintage with seafood - crab cakes, scallops, and almond encrusted halibut! Also delightful with poultry dishes or a lazy afternoon.

2497 cases produced.

2004 Buttonwood Merlot $18.00
The 2004 growing season produced a small crop of merlot which was crushed and fermented with Pasteur red yeast for two weeks before pressing off, then racked to French oak barrels where it aged for 19 months. The addition of cabernet franc adds structure and a bit of spiciness to the final product.
Concentrated aromas of dried cherry and clove give way to attractive flavors of dried cherry, plum, allspice, cola, and oak. A firm backbone of tannin supports the wine without getting in the way of the flavor and ensures the wine will age for years to come. But don't wait years to try it.

Serve 2004 Buttonwood Merlot with duck breasts braised in a merlot, dried apricots and dried cherry sauce.

784 cases produced.

2006 Buttonwood Marsanne $16.00 -New Release-
Marsanne is one of two Rhone varietals grown in the Buttonwood Farm vineyard. While interest in all of the Rhone varietals is increasing, Buttonwood remains one of the few California wineries to produce this unique white wine. 2006 Marsanne is a delicate beauty. Subtle flavors of fig, pear and spice tease the taste buds while the light body and pleasantly tart finish make it a fine accompaniment with many first course dishes.

Serve Marsanne with butternut squash soup drizzled with cream and sprinkled with cumin.

402 cases produced.

2005 Devin $18.00 Gold Medal Winner @ Orange County Fair
The 2005 Devin blends substantial portions of both sauvignon blanc and semillon in a variation on our sauvignon blanc theme. 100% barrel fermentation, partial malolactic fermentation, and extended sur lies aging imbue this stunning marriage of rich semillon and sassy sauvignon blanc with light touches of oak and butter. The wonderful gooseberry and ruby grapefruit flavors melt into a slightly toasted finish which adds dimension and warmth to the sassy fruit flavors.

Try it with fettucini tossed with artichokes, sundried tomatoes, and chicken in a creamy garlic sauce.

135 cases produced.

2003 Buttonwood Cabernet Franc $18.00
Cabernet Franc grapes produce wine with distinctive herbacious and spicy flavors. Those who appreciate its flavors extol its virtues and exhibit extreme loyalty and enthusiasm. Count Buttonwood among those franc aficionados- we even organize a "Franc Fest" dedicated to the wonderful qualities of cabernet franc. While we originally planted cabernet franc to blend with merlot, it's also a component of Trevin as well as this very Bordeaux-like varietal cabernet franc. 2003 Buttonwood Cabernet Franc shows the very best characteristics of this grape as well as express the terroir of our estate vineyard.

Cabernet Franc is the consummate food wine and pairs especially well with grilled food of all kinds. If you are smoking a turkey for the holidays, Cabernet Franc is a must.

313 cases produced.

2003 Buttonwood Cabernet Sauvignon $24.00
The 2003 growing season was warm and sunny, producing ripe cabernet fruit with great flavor. The grapes fermented for seventeen days before the wine was pressed off and barreled for three years in French oak. Sporting flavors of ripe plum and tobacco with a pleasantly dry finish, 2003 Buttonwood Cabernet Sauvignon offers the best in Santa Ynez Valley cabernet: attractive flavors supported by gentle tannins.

Cabernet Sauvignon is the classic red wine. Try it with a classic beef dish like grilled New York steak with a dab of garlic butter.

289 cases produced.

2003 Buttonwood Syrah $22.00
Australian born winemaker Michael Brown doesn't envision syrah in the typical California style. Don't look for big jammy fruit bombs from Buttonwood. Rather, syrah from Buttonwood presents itself in an elegant, more streamlined package. Out of the earthy aromas of this 2003 Syrah shoot tendrils of red berry fruit edged with touches of cola, while flavors of black raspberry, plum, clove, and toasted oak follow on the palate. It finishes with velvety tannins and leaves a lingering trail of warmth down the throat. If you aren't familiar with Buttonwood Syrah, don't wait any longer to try this Australian inspired style of wine.

Syrah is a bold, flavorful wine that stands up to the heartiest fare, so why not try it with a thin crust pizza topped with eggplant, red bells, Kalamata olives and feta cheese.

254 cases produced.

2002 Buttonwood Trevin $30.00
Trevin (our proprietary name for our merlot, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon blend) represents the quintessence of our vineyard. Each vintage the winemaker hits upon the blend that showcases the best elements of Trevin's three components. The 2002 vintage shows smooth black cherry and cedar flavors in a framework of warm earthy richness and solid tannins. As with all of our red wines, Trevin is a great food wine which will age gracefully for years to come.

Serve Trevin with a garlic rubbed leg of lamb served with herbed root vegetables.

486 cases produced.

2004 Buttonwood Syrah-Cabernet $30.00
Our vineyard location allows us to grow a variety of grapes that welcome plenty of summer sunshine and warm, lazy days. We are fortunate that in addition to the Bordeaux varietals that we are known for, the grapes traditionally grown in France's Rhone Valley also feel at home here. That makes it possible to create wines of more complexity than we could with just one type or the other. Our winemaker knows there's a certain magic that occurs when the lively flavors of syrah meet rich earthy cabernet so we've created this exiting Australian inspired blend. Syrah is full of bright spicy berry flavor and an infusion of cabernet adds a rich undertone of dusty plum and dried leaves.

The exciting flavors of 2004 Buttonwood Syrah-Cabernet show their best when paired with boldly flavored food like pork chops with apple-cranberry chutney.

391 cases produced.

2006 Syrah Rose $16.00
Five years ago it seemed as though no "serious wine person" would be caught dead drinking pink wine. Embarrassing ghosts of white zinfandels past haunted many a wine sensibility. However, in just a few short years, dry roses have become perfectly respectable, even sought after by wine aficionados everywhere. And why not? Europeans have been quaffing rosy wines at lunchtime for eons. Roses are low in alcohol, light on the palate, you serve them chilled and, like sparkling wine, they go with just about anything. The succulent watermelon hue of 2006 Buttonwood Syrah Rose is the result of 4 hours of skin contact while whole cluster pressing after harvest. Cold fermentation of six weeks and four months of stainless steel aging preserve the just-picked juicy flavors that suggest pineapple and banana along with strawberry that follows through from the aroma.

Serve this rose well chilled with seared ahi sliced on top of arugula dressed with a sesame ginger vinaigrette

405 cases produced.

2006 Hawk Red $14.00

Labeled with an image from the brush of artist and Buttonwood partner Seyburn Zorthian, Hawk Red is named for one of the "natural partners" that populate the Buttonwood Farm Vineyard. As harvest draws near, hawks can be seen circling high above the vineyard, performing the essential service of discouraging grape-eating linnets and starlings from ravaging the vines. The mighty hawks of harvest are an awesome sight to behold and we are proud to count them among our fellow inhabitants here at Buttonwood.

Enjoy this everyday table wine with a variety of food from simple stews to fancy roasts.

724 cases produced.