WINE LIBRARY

BACKGROUND

Willow White is a dry white wine made from the Seyval Blanc varietal and is named for the beautiful willow tree that graces our pond and hearkens to the delicacy and depth of this beloved white wine. Seyval Blanc is a hybrid white varietal created in the early 1900's in France. Interestingly, it is usually found in cool-climate locations such as Canada, New England, US, and Southern England, (where is it often made into sparkling wine). We whole-cluster press the grapes, ferment and age in stainless steel to preserve the fresh, floral aspects of the grapes.

TASTING NOTES

The nose can be floral with white flowers and honey notes. On the palate there is a burst of citrus and underripe pear that hits the middle of the mouth, with a lengthy and fuller bodied finish.

INSPIRED FOOD PAIRINGS

This wine is delicious and crisp on its own but has enough acidity and body to pair with creamy dishes, light pastas, roasted chicken, and grilled fish or shellfish. Serve chilled.

— D.A.Ranch Team

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A unique and aromatic grape, Malvasia Bianca is an ancient varietal that originated in Greece and can now be found all over the world. After harvest, our grapes were pressed whole cluster (not destemmed), then fermented 22 days in stainless steel. Aged for 6 months in stainless steel, filtered then bottled.

TASTING NOTES

Expressively floral nose with resounding notes of honeysuckle. On the palate, add honeydew melon and a delicate citrus finish. Fans of Sauvignon Blanc should enjoy this wine.

INSPIRED FOOD PAIRINGS

Pair this wine with any exotic dishes like Mediterranean, Thai or Asian fare. A perfect date night wine!

— D.A.Ranch Team

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Our Mae Rosé is made from the relatively rare Tannat grape grown on our estate. Tannat is originally from the Southwest of France and has found its home at D.A.Ranch. Mae is named for the horse who used to live on our property. In order to keep things fresh, the grapes were pressed whole cluster, fermented dry in stainless steel for 20 days and then aged 6 months in stainless steel, filtered and bottled.

TASTING NOTES

The nose bears fresh strawberry and hints of roses. This dry rosé was made very much in the European tradition with no residual sugar. The palate follows the nose and adds tart red currant on the finish.

INSPIRED FOOD PAIRINGS

This wine is delicious and crisp with enough acidity and body to pair with slightly spicy dishes, smokey dishes, or salty dishes such as smoked salmon with crème fraiche and capers. It is, of course, delightful and refreshing all by itself. Serve well chilled.

— D.A.Ranch Team

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The Red Barn is named after our 100-year-old red barn on the estate. A perennial favorite, the Red Barn Red is a great “weeknight wine” which can go with a variety of fare. The fermented juice sees some new French oak to complement the fruit without over powering it. The 2023 vintage is 44% Tempranillo, 25% Teroldego, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petite Sirah.

TASTING NOTES

Both sour and Bing cherries waft up on the nose. The palate is also big on red fruit and has a structured acidity that makes us think of cranberries, while also offering a hint of tannin on the finish making it a versatile table wine for a variety of meals.

INSPIRED FOOD PAIRINGS

Red Barn is delicious on its own but can easily saddle up with any meat and cheese tray, or roasted chicken or pork with a cranberry/cherry relish.

— D.A.Ranch Team

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Capra, the Latin word for goat, is named for our beloved goats who live on property and bring joy to all who love to watch them cavort in their pasture next to the parking lot. Tannat is originally from the Southwest of France, where it is known for big, bold and tannic wines and has found its home at D.A.Ranch. Aged 11 months in mostly neutral oak with some new French, 1 year old American and Hungarian.

TASTING NOTES

One of our boldest red offerings at the ranch, the Capra offers the depth of the Tannat grape showing black fruit on the nose that carries into the mouth-filling palate of blackberry, black currant, ending in a long finish with hints of smoke.

INSPIRED FOOD PAIRINGS

This wine calls out for equally bold flavors with meatiness and smokiness. It pairs well with beef brisket, pulled pork, aged cheeses, and charcuterie.

— D.A.Ranch Team

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Homestead is a fairly light-bodied Arizona red blend that evokes the spirit that DA Ranch was founded in – both in early history, and more recently by the Petznick family. It is an offering, from our home to yours. Each vintage of this wine ranges from more French based blending, to Spanish driven, whatever is suitable depending on what mother nature has delivered.

TASTING NOTES

The nose has bright berry notes and a slight earthiness reminiscent of fresh loam. The palate has good acidity that keeps the mouth watering and helps draw out the finish of fresh raspberry and sour cherries.

INSPIRED FOOD PAIRINGS

Serve this wine on its own, with charcuterie and cheese or alongside earthy stews like lentils and root vegetables, a baguette and some high-quality unsalted butter. Yum!

— D.A.Ranch Team

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Part of the D.A.Ranch Estate, House Mountain vineyard is the first fruit you see as you drive on the dirt road to the lodge. Pinot Noir tends to be a sensitive grape with thin skin, finicky and tough to farm in Arizona. Our winemaker Joe Bechard decided to use this fruit for rosé, and we couldnt be happier about it.

TASTING NOTES

This dry, delicate, pale pink rosé is comprised of Pinot Noir grown at House Mountain Vineyards on Dancing Apache Road. On the nose there are hints of candied citrus and watermelon. The palate is lively with enough acidity to make your mouth water, and a delightful mid-palate burst of strawberries and watermelon, along with a slightly spicy finish.

RECOMMENDED FOOD PAIRINGS

Serve this wine on its own, with charcuterie and cheese or alongside earthy stews like lentils and root vegetables, a baguette and some high-quality unsalted butter.

— D.A.Ranch Team

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Buddy, Blue, Greta, Sammy, Casey, Jackson, Wallace, Beau, Ana, Hank, Tuna, and Sadie. Each family dog brings a new layer of comfort and love. We’ve extended that love to our Reserve Tempranillo free-run wine, aged for 18 months. Hungarian and American oak barrels add depth and richness to this Arizona Tempranillo from D.A.Ranch Estate Vineyards.

TASTING NOTES

On the nose the fruit comes through with dark berry with notes of baking spice and a hint of leather. In the mouth the fruit leads with tannins showing on the midpalate. The finish lingers with blackberries and a touch of cinnamon. Many find this wine to be quite mellow and delicate for a Tempranillo

RECOMMENDED FOOD PAIRINGS

Lighter cured meats like prosciutto, manchego cheese or dishes such as paella, gazpacho soup, or pasta carbonara.

— D.A.Ranch Team

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In 2005, Nestor the Donkey found his home at the D.A.Ranch as a Christmas wish for Jessica, one of the four original Petznick grandchildren. Nestor’s Tale represents select free-run barrels of Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 18 months, giving an elegant, polished finish to the remarkable Arizona fruit of D.A.Ranch Estate Vineyards.

TASTING NOTES

The nose of black currant, with a hint of bell pepper evokes a left bank Bordeaux. On the palate, tannins present themselves, balancing out a big fruit note and ending up with a very balanced mouthful of fruit and acidity with a clean and refined finish.

RECOMMENDED FOOD PAIRINGS

This wine can pair very well with a range of meat and cheese dishes, but will shine with smoked meats, pork chile verde, charcuterie, and aged cheeses.

— D.A.Ranch Team

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Reminiscent of days with the Petznick children and grandchildren. The Reserve Petite Sirah, the result of select free-run barrels aged for 18 months, highlights northern Arizona’s unique terroir where Generations play. An elegant and polished finish showcases the remarkable fruit from D.A.Ranch Estate Vineyards.

TASTING NOTES

This is one of the few grapes that really evokes blueberries, rather than all the other berries of the world. Imagine blueberry pie, right from the oven with some fruit bubbling over the crust and browning a bit. Swirl your glass and inhale deeply and you will get all the blueberry and baking spice that this wine has to offer. On the palate, the blue fruit will persist into a long, enjoyable finish with a touch of tannin following the fruit.

RECOMMENDED FOOD PAIRINGS

Try rich and deep grilled or roasted meat, such as rack of lamb, leg of lamb or even a saucy braised short ribs in red wine, beef stock with herbs and black currant jam (we recommend St. Dalfour which has no added sugars and relies on grapes to sweeten their delicious spread). You won’t be disappointed. Of course, this sumptuous wine is great on it’s own or with aged cheeses and cured meats.

— D.A.Ranch Team

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In 1910, Gertrude Lewis Gates founded the large cattle ranch under the brand “Delta Alpha Ranch.” The Reserve Syrah represents her independence and elegance. Comprised of free-run barrels of Syrah and aged for 18 months, Gertrude reflects the uniquely Arizonan heritage and terroir of D.A.Ranch.

TASTING NOTES

The nose jumps out with a blast of boysenberry with a hint of bacon fat. Black fruit fills the palate. Tannins and acidity have softened, taking a back seat to the fruit but add to the rich mouthfeel and long finish.

RECOMMENDED FOOD PAIRINGS

Drink this wine with steak or game meats with a rich demi-glace or fruit-influence sauce, such as a blueberry demi-glace or gastrique. The richness of the Gertrude Syrah lends itself to slight heat and baking spices as you might find in barbecue smoked meats.

— D.A.Ranch Team