Trione Vineyards and Winery

Russian River Vallery, River Road Ranch. The Vintage: The 2019 vintage is best described as remarkable. The growing season was nearly ideal. Sonoma County experienced a few late rains in the month of May followed by a series of warm days that provided full flavor development and fruit maturity in all varieties. The crop load was right where we wanted it and the mild fall weather patterns ripened the fruit to perfection. Almost all of the grapes were off the vine when the Kincade fires hit in the northern Alexander Valley. Wildfires continue to plague the wine country but as they say… that is another story. Winemaking: The making of the 2019 Sauvignon Blanc utilized traditional methods of hand harvesting and whole bunch pressing to ensure the highest quality juice. The South African yeast Alchemy II was used for the fermentation. This yeast strain imparts fresh gooseberry and grassiness to the wine that balances the fresh fruit components on the palate and finish. If you close your eyes and sip, you may see visions of the Loire Valley or perhaps the Marlborough region of the South Island of New Zealand. 100% neutral French oak was used to barrel age this wine for four months. Tasting Notes: Honeydew melon, jasmine blossoms, and white peach are all aromas found in the first impression of the 2019 Trione Sauvignon Blanc. Flavors of fresh key lime zest explode on the palate coupled with a lingering, mouthwatering finish, making this wine irresistible. It is great on its own but will pair beautifully with a dozen Hog Island oysters, mahi-mahi, or for that matter any seafood dish. Enjoy!

Russian River Valley, River Road Ranch; Trione 2018 Russian River Sauvignon Blanc. The Vintage: The 2018 vintage will be one described by poets and songwriters…it was a season of dreams. The harvest began in earnest the second week of September, which is considered normal in most years, but for the past three or four harvests it would seem late. The season was of almost perfect pace and timing, with fruit ripening on a gradual scale which allowed for a much more relaxed tenor to the usual more frantic time of year. The term "hang-time" gets used a lot in describing harvests, but 2018 sure proved to be the harvest of hang-time. A moderate summer, leading to a moderate fall weather pattern allowed for full flavor development across all varieties. Winemaking: The making of the 2018 Sauvignon Blanc utilized traditional methods of hand harvesting and whole bunch pressing to ensure the highest quality juice. The South African yeast strain, Alchemy II, was used for fermentation. This yeast strain imparts fresh gooseberry and grassiness to the wine which balances the fresh fruit components on the palate and finish. If you close your eyes and sip, you may see visions of the Loire Valley or perhaps the Marlborough region of the South Island of New Zealand. Tasting Notes: White peaches, nectarines and mandarin zest are the first hints on the nose. The acidity and sweetness on the palate are in perfect balance. This wine is mouth-watering and leaves one craving for fresh oysters, sourdough baguettes, aged gouda, a sandy beach and a setting sun. Cheers!

Russian River Valley, River Road Ranch; Trione 2019 Russian River Valley Rose of Pinot Noir. The Vintage: The 2019 vintage is best described as remarkable. The growing season was nearly ideal. Sonoma County experienced a few late rains in the month of May followed by a series of warm days that provided full flavor development and fruit maturity in all varieties. The crop load was right where we wanted it and the mild fall weather patterns ripened the fruit to perfection. Almost all of the grapes were off the vine when the Kincade fires hit in the northern Alexander Valley. Wildfires continue to plague the wine country but as they say… that is another story. Winemaking: Early morning, whole cluster, hand harvesting was implemented in the making of the Rose'. The grapes were destemmed and placed into an 80-hectoliter tank press to rest for 12 hours under a blanket of dry ice. After 12 hours the free run juice was drained to a tank, no pressing was done. The wine was cold settled for two days then racked off the sediment to another tank. The juice was analyzed and additions were made including a Burgundian yeast selection called RC212. The juice was then placed into neutral French oak barrels and the fermentation began. Fermentation lasted about 3 weeks after which the barrels were topped and SO2 added. The barrels then remained in the cellar, aging for 4 months. Tasting Notes: The 2019 Trione Rose 'of Pinot Noir is at first glance a beautiful kiss of Spring. It's light, refreshing and aromatic with the perfume of wildflowers, honeysuckle, and rose petals. This Rose' will pair with many dishes from a carefree picnic basket to a main course of Alaskan halibut or king salmon

Russian River Valley, River Road Ranch; 2017 Russian River Valley Chardonnay. The Vintage: 2017 will be remembered as the year of the fires in Sonoma County, it will also be remembered as a near perfect vintage for most winegrowers. Spring rains meant that the vines had plenty of reserves to work with during bud break and the flowering seasons. The summer months were warm and mild, ideal growing conditions. Things warmed up in September that hastened the harvest season. All in all, yields were average to slightly below average with quality across all varieties at near perfection. At Trione we were done harvesting by October 6th, slightly earlier than normal. Winemaking: Time honored, traditional and hand crafted are the words I use to describe my winemaking style. This Chardonnay is selected, row by row, bunch by bunch in our Russian River Ranch vineyard. The whole bunches of grapes are placed into the press and gently squeezed to extract the juice. The juice is then cold settled with no additions made. After 24-36 hours of cold settling the juice is transferred to 100% French oak barrels in which 35-45% are new. The remaining 60-65 % of the barrels are one and two years old. A special mix of the previous vintage's lees is added to the juice as well as a selection of new yeast. The yeast that is used is a Bourgogne strain called CY3079. Tasting Notes: Bottled poetry is the description of the 2017 Trione Chardonnay. Burgundian in style of both nose and palate. Rich and inviting, this wine offers a complex mix of toasty baguette, warm melted brie; silky but with the structure demonstrating the aging potential. The 2017 Chardonnay is tasting great now but will be awesome for the next 5-7 years. Cheers!

Russian River Valley, River Road Ranch; 2015 Russian River Valley Sparkling Brut River Road Ranch. The Vintage: The opinion of many is that 2015 was an excellent vintage, although drought conditions were all that was talked about for most of the year. Dry conditions lead to an early bud break. The growing season was warm and for most of the period, mild. It was these conditions and relatively light crop that made 2015 one of the earliest harvests on record. For Trione, we began bringing in grapes for our sparkling on August 12th and finished with the last of the Flatridge Zinfandel the first week of October. Cases produced: 230. Winemaking: The 2015 Trione Sparkling wine is the third sparkling vintage made at the winery. It's made from 50% each Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on our Russian River Ranch Vineyard. The wine is made in what the French call "methode champenoise" or the traditional method. The grapes are hand harvested in the cool morning and brought to the winery where we press in a tank press that gently extracts the juice from the berries. We only press lightly to get the first 100 gallons per ton. Sparkling juice needs to be soft, light in color with very little tannin. The wine is fermented with sparkling yeast called DV10. Aged for 18 months in neutral French oak barrels then fined, filtered and bottled in special bottles where a small amount of sugar and additional yeast is added to do the secondary fermentation which adds the sparkle. The wine lays down for an additional 18 months, sur lee (on the yeast lees). It was disgorged in mid-November 2018. Tasting Notes: Aromas of honey, green apple, and baked pear arrive accompanied by lemon peel and freshly cut lime. The palate is refreshed by a vibrant acidity and lively texture, delivering notes of vanilla, lemon meringue, and cream. Hints of almond, key lime pie, and a bite of apple right off the tree remain for a lingering, lasting finish. This wine will age gracefully for the next five years

Russian River Valley, River Road Ranch; 2016 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir River Road Ranch. The Vintage: Once again Mother Nature has provided Sonoma County another vintage year for growers and winemakers. 2016 was by many measures an exceptional year to grow grapes. The season started early as did the previous year. The crop was slightly larger than 2015 but excellent quality. It was an early harvest season, beginning mid-August and finishing up by the end of September, another record year here at Trione Vineyards and Winery. Winemaking: Traditional techniques such as such as open top fermentations and hand plunging the cap during primary fermentation were implemented. To accentuate the fruit component, twenty percent of the grapes were added whole cluster to the bottom of the fermenter. The cuvee or blend is a mix of clones from our Russian River Ranch. The clones chosen were UCD37, Pommard, 115, and 777. Each clone brings to the blend its own distinct characteristics. UCD37 is bold and full bodied, Pommard is rich and aromatic, Clone 115 tends to be more fruit forward with good color and the 777 adds pronounced Pinot Noir aroma, good color and a very silky texture to the blend. Tasting Notes: Fresh tilled earth, clean, rich and inviting are all terms used to describe the Trione 2016 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. This wine is a walk through a medieval forest, dark but with layer upon layer of blackberry compote. Complex and ever changing in the glass, this wine will age gracefully for the next 5-7 years

Russian River Valley, River Road Ranch; Trione 2015 Russian River Valley Syrah. The Vintage: The opinion of many is that 2015 was an excellent vintage, although drought conditions were all that was talked about for most of the year. Dry conditions lead to an early bud break. The growing season was warm and for most of the period, mild. It was these conditions and relatively light crop that made 2015 one of the earliest harvests on record. For Trione, we began bringing in grapes for our sparkling on August 12th and finished with the last of the Flatridge Zinfandel the first week of October. Winemaking: The 2015 Syrah is a blend of two French selections identified as 470 and 877. Both of these selections are considered high quality and originate from the northern Cote du Rhone. The wine is made much like our Pinot Noir in that it is fermented with a large portion of whole berries in open top fermenters. The wine is hand plunged up to four times per day to allow for maximum extraction of flavor and color from the skins. The whole berries retain the deep dark blackberry fruit character that is so intense in this wine. In addition to Syrah, five percent Viognier is added to the mix to give a floral, aromatic component to the wine. Tasting Notes: The 2015 Syrah is a pinot lover's Syrah; rich and inviting on the nose and palate. A charcuterie of sweet, smoked meats comes to mind. The seductive aromas of peaty, wet earth with hints of plum, blueberry and wild blackberry preserves are ever present. This wine is rich and decadent with the body, balance and structure to age beautifully for the next 5-7 years. Enjoy this Syrah with almost any cuisine

Alexander Valley, Geyserville Ranch

Alexander Valley, Home Ranch; 2015 Alexander Valley Primitivo Home Ranch. The Vintage: The opinion of many is that 2015 was an excellent vintage, although drought conditions were all that was talked about for most of the year. Dry conditions lead to an early bud break. The growing season was warm and for most of the period, mild. It was these conditions and relatively light crop that made 2015 one of the earliest harvests on record. For Trione, we began bringing in grapes for our sparkling on August 12th and finished with the last of the Flatridge Zinfandel the first week of October. Winemaking: Small open top fermentation vessels were used. The grapes were placed in the tanks primarily whole, without crushing, to retain more berry fruit character in the final wine. The cap was hand plunged up to 4 times per day to mix the skins in with the fermenting juice. A special selection of yeast was used for the fermentation that was sourced from a native fermentation of Rockpile Appellation Syrah. The yeast is tolerant of high alcohol and produces esters with rich, dark blackberry aromas. Tasting Notes: A good book, a warm fire and a bottle of 2015 Trione Primitivo is the image that comes to mind upon the first sip. Deep notes of cassis, blackberry, and huckleberry jam. This wine is elegant, with an almost never-ending finish that lingers on the palate. This wine in enjoyable by itself, but will pair with almost any entrée. Enjoy!

Sonoma Coast, Flatridge Ranch; Trione 2015 Zinfandel, Flatridge Ranch, Sonoma Coast. The Vintage: The opinion of many is that 2015 was an excellent vintage, although drought conditions were all that was talked about for most of the year. Dry conditions lead to an early bud break. The growing season was warm and for most of the period, mild. It was these conditions and relatively light crop that made 2015 one of the earliest harvests on record. For Trione, we began bringing in grapes for our sparkling on August 12th and finished with the last of the Flatridge Zinfandel the first week of October. Winemaking: Flatridge Zinfandel is a very special wine and vineyard. The vineyard was planted with a selection of zinfandel sourced from a 100-year-old vineyard next to St. Peter's Church in the northern Sonoma County town of Cloverdale. The church's vineyard has been the source of plant material for many well-known producers of Zinfandel in the Rockpile Appellation of Sonoma County. It was made in small open top fermenters in a style similar to pinot noir, hand plunging the cap three to four times daily. The wine was also made with a special strain of yeast selected from a Rockpile selection of Syrah. Tasting Notes: Blackberries and blueberries are the first impressions; beautiful soft entry with a well-knit tannin structure, supple yet with firm mouthfeel and finish. This wine develops in the glass from subtle fruit aromatics to ever evolving notes of plum, allspice and black currant. It is developing with intensity and substance and should continue to do so for the next 4-7 years

Alexander Valley, Block 21, Cloverdale Ranch; 2015 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Block 21 Alexander Valley Cloverdale Ranch. The Vintage: The opinion of many is that 2015 was an excellent vintage, although drought conditions were all that was talked about for most of the year. Dry conditions lead to an early bud break. The growing season was warm and for most of the period, mild. It was these conditions and relatively light crop that made 2015 one of the earliest harvests on record. For Trione, we began bringing in grapes for our sparkling on August 12th and finished with the last of the Flatridge Zinfandel the first week of October. Winemaking: This wine is a classic Bordeaux blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Malbec, 8% Merlot and 2% each of Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot. The 2015 growing season was moderate, thus promoting slow ripening and full flavor development. We hand-harvested and fermented each variety separately, then moved the wines to barrel, where they aged twelve months. Once we determined our blend, we returned the wine to barrel for an additional twelve months, to 'marry' the varietals. We used tight grained French oak barrels (40% new) from coopers Quintessence, Sylvain and Bossuet. Tasting Notes: The Trione 2015 Block 21 Cabernet Sauvignon is reminiscent of a classic left bank Bordeaux. Silky and Cab dominant but balanced, textured and lingering on the palate. Aromas and flavors of currants and black raspberry pie are in the mind and on the nose. This wine is age worthy and will continue to develop for the next 5-10 years

Russian River, River Road Ranch; It is extremely rare to have back to back perfect vintages but 2014 is proving to be just that: perfection. What started out as a normal spring bud break was followed by a moderate, if not ideal growing season. Optimal conditions for ripening resulted in an almost perfect development of flavor, sugar, acid, and structure. The harvest season began slightly early but with perfect fall conditions it was compact and uniform. The season allowed for an almost clockwork style of harvest. Complex and intriguing on the nose. The first impression is clean but rich and inviting. The palate is supple with hints of crusty bread and a soft ripe brie. The wine finishes long with hints of orange zest, honey and almonds. This wine have a long life aging beautifully for the next 5-7 years

Russian River, River Road Ranch

Russian River, River Road Ranch

When: July 18, 2020. Join us for a new style Food + Wine Dinner on July 18th. We will practice social distancing - tables will be set up throughout our fountain garden and courtyard area in front of the Old Stone Building. Each party will be seated together and will be at least six-feet away from other people not in their group. We have some of our new release wines we will share, which are perfect for Summertime. Peloton Culinary will prepare a delicious plated meal for you to enjoy while catching up with your loved ones and soaking up the July evening sunshine. The menu is always super secret because the chef selects ingredients grown right here in our backyard of Sonoma County and makes sure everything is very fresh. You won't be disappointed! These dinners are a huge hit, the food is amazing, the wines are incredible, it's always a good time, and this one is hosted by the Trione family! Don't miss it! Space is very limited, please reserve your seats now. $125 for members and $85 for members. This event is from 6-9PM. All guests are required to wear their mask when checking in and walking the property to use the facilities. Masks may be taken off when guests are seated

When: August 15, 2020. Winemaker Dinner and Bocce Tournament. Join Scot, our Winemaker, the Trione Family, and Team Trione for a wonderful evening of fun. We will have a friendly competition of bocce paired with appetizers surrounded by Cabernet Sauvignon vines. What better way to spend your evening, right? We will continue onto dinner - a wine country style fare made with locally sourced and farm fresh ingredients paired with unreleased Trione wines. We have a few special wines up our sleeves to share with you for this evening! The dinner will be in accordance with social distancing rules and all guests are required to wear their mask when checking in and walking the property to use the facilities. Masks may be taken off when guests are seated. Wear your fanciest, coolest, creative, prettiest mask and we will have a vote for the best mask, the winner takes all! Well, the winner will receive a nice bottle of wine! We hope to see you on the courts! The event begins at 4pm and will conclude around 9pm. Tickets are $125 for members and $165 for the general public

Join us for an intimate evening hosted by the Trione family! Indulge in a delicious, market inspired, garden fresh, dinner prepared by Peloton Culinary. Sip on Scot's award winning wines; sample some new favorites and enjoy some library wines that were cellared and held back just for these dinners! This is an upscale farm-to-table dinner with a plated first course, family-style main courses, and a plated dessert – all paired with Trione wines made from our estate vineyards. Come join us and celebrate the end of harvest with us in style! Dinner begins at 5PM and end 8PM. Cancellations made 14 days prior to the event- a 50% charge will still apply. Cancellations made 7 days prior to the event- no refunds will be made. Due to the nature of our events, we cannot accommodate special dietary requests except for vegetarian

Includes: Use of bocce courts for two hours, Use of house bocce balls, A wine sampling of four wines (one ounce each) Four 4-ounce mini carafes to share between up to four people, A glass of wine of guests choosing from the tasting flight poured, Cheese and charcuterie platter. This is a per person charge

Includes: A 60 minute wine tasting experience with aged, vintage wines; A seated and guided wine tasting through four wines; Access to the full Trione wine library for purchasing. This is a per person charge

Includes: A VIP tour of our state-of-the-art wine-making facility, property, and the old stone building (cs. 1908); A wine tasting through four wines from each of our estate vineyards; An artisan cheese and charcuterie plate. This is a per person charge

Includes: A VIP tour of our state-of-the-art wine-making facility, property, and the old stone building (cs. 1908); A wine tasting of two wines at our bar / walking on tour; A seated and guided wine tasting through four wines in our "Club 350" room overlooking the Alexander Valley hills; 30% discount on wine purchases if joining the wine club (only available to the new member); 10% off on purchases of 12 bottle or more

A wine tasting with one of our wine educators, a tour of our state-of-the-art winemaking facility and our historic stone building (ca. 1908). A freshly made, farm-to-table picnic-style lunch including sandwiches with condiments, in season salads and sides, dessert cookies made by our local chefs of Peloton Culinary. Lunch is set within the vineyards in Alexander Valley beside our beautiful property and bocce courts. Select a glass of wine of your choice to pair with lunch. This is a fantastic way to spend a wine country afternoon. This is a per person charge