Left Bend Winery

Wine

• Tour of Left Bend Wine Club182,00 $

  Join our Tour of Left Bend Club and receive your first Tour shipment. Our Spring 2020 Tour of Left Bend Club Shipment includes the following wines: 1 x 2019 Fiz Nat - Vanumanutagi Vineyard, 1 x 2016 Syrah - Camel Hill Vineyard, 2 x 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon - Raines Vineyard, 2 x Mashup v5 - Cab Blend; Price shown is 35% off the individual bottle price, good for July only. Normal Club discount is 20%. Price returns to normal in August upon the reopening of our tasting room. Feel free to add or change wines in your shipment to get exactly what you like. Select pickup at tasting room option to pick up at our tasting room in Los Gatos. Wine Club shipments happen twice a year.

• 2019 Left Bend Fiz Nat Sparkling Rosé Vanumanutagi - 3 Pack

  A special 3 pack deal that includes 2 complimentary wine tasting cards for later use and a decorative Left Bend wine bottle-bowl, all for one low price of $79. 2019 Santa Cruz Mountains Sparkling Rosé of Syrah. Syrah is sourced from Vanumanutagi Vineyard near Mount Madonna at the southern end of the Santa Cruz Mountains viticulture area. The vineyard sits at an elevation of about 1,000 feet and slopes steeply to the southwest. The rocky, well-drained soils produce low yields of highly concentrated fruit. A naturally fermented sparkling Rosé of Syrah. Guava, grapefruit and a nice fizzzz! Store upright and enjoy chilled. chilled. Pétillant Naturel, or Pét-Nat, for short. Pét-Nat is produced in the méthode ancestral, otherwise known as "artisanale," or "gaillacoise." The wine is bottled prior to fully completing its first fermentation, allowing carbon dioxide to be produced by the natural sugars found in the grapes. A small amount of sediment will be found in the bottom of the bottle. Alcohol: 12.4%, Acidity: 6.2 g/l, pH: 3.5, Harvested by hand on September 17th, Aging: 2 months in Stainless Steel, Filtering: None, Production: 220 cases, Release Date: April 2020

  • 750 ml79,00 $

• Left Bend Blends - 3 Pack

  Yes, we do BLENDS... Left Blends! A special 3 pack deal that includes one bottle of Mashup v5, one bottle of 2016 Sierra Morena, one bottle of 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah, 2 complimentary wine tasting cards for later use and a decorative Left Bend wine bottle-bowl, all for one low price of $129. Left Bend Mashup v5 - 91 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine. This signature Solera, strikes up a symphony of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc which piques the palate with its characteristic collage of dark cherry, black currant, plum and blueberry, blending dried herbs, graphite, cedar and peppercorn. A harmonious creation with nuanced complexity sustained on the mid palate and slowly diminished through the long finish. 2016 Left Bend Sierra Morena. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc. A beautiful blend of bountiful fruit and herbs highlighting red plum, blackberry, and cassis with notes of cocoa powder, leather, and cigar box. A nicely balanced red wine with fine tannins and crushed pepper cruising through a long finish. 2017 Left Bend Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Ripe, rich and intense, with touch of fig, dark blackberry and black cherry flavors that are medium plus in tannins, showing plenty of vanilla-scented oak.

  • 750 ml129,00 $

• Left Bend Sample - 3 Pack

  A special 3 pack deal that includes: one bottle of 2016 Pinot Noir, one bottle of 2017 Chardonnay, one bottle of 2019 Sparkling Rosé, 2 complimentary wine tasting cards for later use and a decorative Left Bend wine bottle-bowl, all for one low price of $99. 2016 Left Bend Pinot Noir Gali Vineyard. 93 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Expressive black raspberry, red plum, and earthy spices with overtones of dried rose pedal, fennel and oak. An enticing integration of fruit and herbs emerges on the mid-palate with soft acidity, fine tannins and a hint of spiciness through a long, lovely finish. 2017 Left Bend Chardonnay Gali Vineyard. Lively Asian apple, Bosc pear, pineapple and tangerine on the nose. Hint of light floral, savory spice with zesty minerality and balanced acidity on the palate. 2019 Left Bend Fiz Nat Sparkling Rosé of Syrah. A naturally fermented sparkling Rosé of Syrah. Guava, grapefruit and a nice fizzzz! Store upright and enjoy chilled.

  • 750 ml99,00 $

• Tastings to Go (for Two)

  Left Bend wines are available in 2-ounce bottles so you can create your own tasting flight to go. Choose any five wines. Tastings flights are available for curbside pickup or can be shipped. Each tasting flight is enough for two people and comes with wine notes and varietal characteristics. $20 can be applied to your next purchase of over $100 of wine. Let us know the five wines you would like in your tasting flight, either in the note section on the order or when you pickup your order. Options include: Riesling (dry), Chardonnay, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Sierra Morena (Cab/Cab Franc blend), Mashup V5 (multi-vintage solera blend), 2016 Raines Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014 Fellom Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon.

  • 750 ml40,00 $

• Mashup V5

  Tasting Notes: This signature Solera, strikes up a symphony of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc which piques the palate with its characteristic collage of dark cherry, black currant, plum and blueberry, blending dried herbs, graphite, cedar and peppercorn. A harmonious creation with nuanced complexity sustained on the mid palate and slowly diminished through the long finish. Drink now through 2028. A perfectly named wine, this is a 50% Syrah, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc blend with increasing amounts of 2010 to 2017 vintages. Drink now through 2028. Solera: Is a set of barrels used for aging and blending successive vintages of wine in perpetuum. A portion of the Solera is bottled each year and then replenished with wine from the next vintage. The structure of wine from the Santa Cruz Mountains lends itself to this proven technique much like mashing together multiple songs to create one harmonious melody. Winemaker, Gary Robinson, wanted to create a showpiece of the Santa Cruz Mountains that highlights the aging potential of our AVA by reserving two barrels from each year for the "Mashup" . This release of the Mashup, consisting of wine from the years: 2010 to 2017. Alcohol: 15.1%, Acidity: 6.7 g/l, pH: 3.7, Un-difined – unfiltered, Varietals: 50% Syrah, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc, Production: 120 cases, Release Date: April 2020, Vineyards: Black Ridge, Camel Hill, Vanumanutagi, Fellom and Raines, Past awards for v1: Double Gold - 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 91 points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

  • 750 ml58,00 $

• 2014 Left Bend Fellom Cabernet Sauvignon

  This Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested on September 2, 2014 from Fellom Ranch Vineyard which sits at an elevation of 2, 000 feet above Stevens Creek Reservoir in Cupertino, California. Aged for 19 months in 60% new American and 40% in neutral oak barrels. Sterile filtered. Rich volumes of dark red fruit, cherry and pine forest layered with oak notes of vanilla and caramel. Mouthfeel is smooth and luxurious with a long and intense fruit finish. Drink now through 2025. Alcohol: 14.4%, Acidity: 6.7 g/l, pH: 3.8, Oak Cooperage: 60% new American and 40% neutral, Fermentation: 85% whole berry, 15% whole cluster, Production: 80 cases, Release Date: October 2018.

  • 750 ml65,00 $

• 2016 Left Bend Cabernet Sauvignon

  This Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested on September 20 and September 30, 2016 from Raines Vineyard nestled in the Saratoga foothills above Pierce Road. Steep slopes require the vineyard to be harvested in multiple passes for optimum ripening and intense flavor concentration. Aged for 20 months in 50% new American and 50% in neutral oak barrels. Unfiltered. This full bodied Cabernet bursts with bright aromas of deep red cherry, black current jam and ripe plum. The expressive aromas are integrated with earthy spices, cedar, anise, vanilla, rich leather and balanced with a lush texture and refined tannins leading to a long lingering finish. Drink now through 2028. Alcohol: 15.0%, Acidity: 6.3 g/l, pH: 3.6, Oak Cooperage: 50% new American and 50% neutral, Production: 130 cases, Release Date: April 2020.

  • 750 ml48,00 $

• Trails End 4 Pack - Red Wine

  Enjoy this enticing and smooth blend of Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc sourced from our favorite Santa Cruz Mountain vineyards. Aged for 20 months in oak barrels.

  • 750 ml99,00 $

• 2016 Left Bend Pinot Noir Gali Vineyard

  This Pinot Noir was harvested on August 29, 2016 from Gali Vineyard which located just 6 miles from the coast in Corralitos, California. This close proximity to the coast and frequent fog cover makes for a cool climate and provides for a long growing season.. Four fifths of the grapes were handled with whole berry and the other one fifth were whole cluster with a light foot crush. Aged for 19 months in 44% new French oak and 56% in neutral oak barrels. Bottled un-fined and unfiltered. Expressive black raspberry, red plum, and earthy spices with overtones of dried rose pedal, fennel and oak. An enticing integration of fruit and herbs emerges on the mid-palate with soft acidity, fine tannins and a hint of spiciness through a long, lovely finish. Pair with chicken, duck, pork or mushrooms. Drink now through 2029. Gali Vineyard, Santa Cruz County. 93 Points Wine Enthusiast, Gali Vineyard, Santa Cruz County, Alcohol: 14.8%, Acidity: 6.9 g/l, pH: 3.4, Clones: 777, 667 and 115, 110 Cases, Release date: October 2019.

  • 750 ml42,00 $

• 2016 Left Bend Sierra Morena

  A beautiful blend of bountiful fruit and herbs highlighting red plum, blackberry, and cassis with notes of cocoa powder, leather, and cigar box. A nicely balanced red wine with fine tannins and crushed pepper cruising through a long finish. Drink now through 2030. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc. Camel Hill Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains, which sits at an elevation of 900 feet overlooking Lexington Reservoir in Los Gatos, California. Aged for 20 months in 40% new American oak and 60% neutral oak barrels. Santa Cruz Mountains, Camel Hill and Raines Vineyard, Alcohol: 14.1%, Acidity: 6.6 g/l, pH: 3.5, Production: 122 cases, Release Date: October 2019.

  • 750 ml40,00 $

• 2016 Left Bend Syrah

  Camel Hill Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains, which sits at an elevation of 900 feet overlooking Lexington Reservoir in Los Gatos, California. Dense multi-layered boysenberry, plum and blackberry bramble, with savory notes of smoke, olive and truffle, coalesce in this lovely, well-balanced, tightly structured wine with polished tannins and cracked pepper gliding through the finish. Wine was aged for 16 months in tight-grained American and neutral oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Alcohol: 14.6%, Acidity (TA): 6.2 g/l, pH: 3.8, 110 Cases, Release date: April 2020.

  • 750 ml40,00 $

• 2017 Left Bend Chardonnay

  Lively Asian apple, Bosc pear, pineapple and tangerine on the nose. Hint of light floral, savory spice with zesty minerality and balanced acidity on the palate. Drink now through 2022. Alcohol: 14.2%, Acidity (TA): 7.7 g/l, pH: 3.23, Harvested by hand on September 5th, Aged for 9 months in 28% New French Oak, 72% Neutral French Oak, 100% malolactic fermentation, 168 Cases, Unfined and filtered, Release date: January 2019.

  • 750 ml36,00 $

• 2018 Left Bend Riesling

  This cool climate Riesling is sourced from the southern edge of the Santa Cruz Mountain AVA. The old vines were planted in 1971 which has produced consistent, balanced Riesling. Picked at 22.5 Brix and a pH of 3.05, this dry Riesling is bright with a hint of sweetness to round off the palate. Alcohol: 12.7%, Acidity (TA): 6.5 g/l, pH: 3.05, Harvested by hand on October 2, Fermented and aged in Stainless Steel, No malolactic fermentation, 68 Cases, Residual Sugar 8 g/l (1.1%), Sugar/Acid Ratio 1.2, RF Riesling Sugar Scale - Dry, Release date: October 2019

  • 750 ml30,00 $

• 2019 Left Bend Fiz Nat Sparkling Rosé Vanumanutagi

  2019 Santa Cruz Mountains Sparkling Rosé of Syrah. Syrah is sourced from Vanumanutagi Vineyard near Mount Madonna at the southern end of the Santa Cruz Mountains viticulture area. The vineyard sits at an elevation of about 1, 000 feet and slopes steeply to the southwest. The rocky, well-drained soils produce low yields of highly concentrated fruit. A naturally fermented sparkling Rosé of Syrah. Guava, grapefruit and a nice fizzzz! Store upright and enjoy chilled. chilled. Pétillant Naturel, or Pét-Nat, for short. Pét-Nat is produced in the méthode ancestral, otherwise known as "artisanale," or "gaillacoise." The wine is bottled prior to fully completing its first fermentation, allowing carbon dioxide to be produced by the natural sugars found in the grapes. A small amount of sediment will be found in the bottom of the bottle. Alcohol: 12.4%, Acidity: 6.2 g/l, pH: 3.5, Harvested by hand on September 17th, Aging: 2 months in Stainless Steel, Filtering: None, Production: 220 cases, Release Date: April 2020

  • 750 ml28,00 $