KENNETH VOLK VINEYARDS

Kenneth Volk Vineyards Is located In Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley .Owner winemaker Ken Volk has 31 vintages of Central Coast Wine making under his belt. Ken was the founder and owner of Wild Horse Winery In Paso Robles and Sold Wild Horse in 2003 to Jim Beam Brands .In 2004 Ken Purchased the original Byron Winery From Robert Mondavi corporation and re branded the facility to Kenneth Volk Vineyards .Ken has a large portfolio of wines from Vineyards throughout the Central Coast. The winery produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and Syrah from the Santa Maria Valley. Bordeaux , Iberian and Rhone Varieties from Paso Robles as well as Zinfandel and Mourvedre from the rare Lime Kiln Valley Awaken also enjoys producing Heirloom grape varieties such as Verdelho , Negrette , Blau Franchish, Tempranillo, Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Pfeffer....... if you can't pronounce it Ken has probably worked with it.

www.volkwines.com      Extended Portfolio

2010 JAYBIRD CHARDONNAY
+744007 · 12x750ml

This "naked as a jaybird" chardonnay expresses the inherent richness and complexity chardonnay can display without any influence from the use of oak. Impressively complex scents of mango, dried pear, flowers and baking spices. Firm and focused, with dry orchard fruit and citrus flavors and a late note of lemon thyme. Rich for a Chard sans oak, but there's good minerality on the nose, bright lemon, and lots of pineapple.

STATUS: OPEN


Current Vintage

2010 MALVASIA BIANCA
+744009 · 12x750ml

Our Malvasia Bianca has aromas of ripe lychee fruit, and tropical flowers which provides both libation and aroma therapy. Refreshingly dry, this wine is somewhat reminiscent of Alsace Gewurztraminer. A great appetif for alftesco dining or taking the edge off a warm afternoon, Malvasia is an excellent companion to Pacific Rim cuisine and sushi.

STATUS: ALLOCATED
90  

Current Vintage

2008 CABERNET PFEFFER
+747554 · 12x750ml

Pfeffer is German for "pepper" and this wine boasts spicy aromas and flavors of both white and black pepper, raspberry and blueberry. Enjoy with rustic Mediterranean food or pair with Steak Diane.

STATUS: OPEN


Current Vintage

2007 PINOT NOIR · SANTA MARIA CUVEE
+744011 · 12x750ml

Our 2007 Santa Maria Cuvee Pinot Noir is a showcase blend of some of the finest vineyards of Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley. Pinot Noir from the Bien Nacido, Garey Ranch, Nielson, Sierra Madre and Solomon Hill Vineyards were used in the production of this wine. This wine is the flagship of the KVV portfolio of wines. Deeply pigmented this purple, delicious wine displays aromas of Asian spice and ripe berry preceded by flavors of Montmorency cherry blueberry and strawberry. Bright acidity and fine grain tannins are complimented by a long creamy lactic finish.

STATUS: OPEN
85   85  

Current Vintage

2008 MOURVEDRE · ENZ VINEYARD
+744010 · 12x750ml

A combination of French and Hungarian cooperage was used for aging this wine, with one-third new barrels and the balance being two-to-four year old thin stave Bordeaux barrels. It was aged for 16 months before bottling. This deeply pigmented wine has aromas of spice and ripe red fruits, and flavours of bramble fruit, fig and mocha. This rustic wine shows well with grilled and seared foods – lamb in particular.

STATUS: OPEN


Current Vintage

2009 NEGRETTE · CALERI VINEYARD
+744010 · 12x750ml

Negrette has its own distinct aroma and flavor profile. It shares some of the characteristics of both Syrah and Pinot Noir. This wine has aromas and flavors of bramble fruit and cherry with spicy, old vine gaminess. It is a deeply pigmented wine with relatively low tannin and a silky smooth texture.

STATUS: ALLOCATED


Current Vintage      Past Vintages

2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON · CARMODY MCKNIGHT VINEYARD
+744006 · 12x750ml

This wine has beautiful ripe fruit aromas of cherry and blueberry as well as barrel spice and dust on the palate. Cherry/berry flavors lead to supple mouth feel with modest tannins. The approachability and bright fruit of this wine make it suitable to a broad range of cuisines.

STATUS: OPEN

Current Vintage