The Casa Barranca Certified Organic Winery is a central feature of the National Historic Landmark Casa Barranca Estate, designed in 1909 by Greene & Greene. Located in picturesque Ojai, California, Casa Barranca is the first certified organic winery in the Santa Barbara region. At Casa Barranca, we are dedicated to making the finest wines. Some of the most coveted French wines are made from organic and biodynamic grapes. Why? Because organic farming provides a true expression of the terrior. Our boutique wines are handcrafted in our century old underground stone winery where we use gravity to rack our wines. We are committed to employing winemaking practices without the use of toxic solvents and cleaners. Our winery is powered by solar electricity and we grow and purchase grapes that are farmed without the use of any pesticides or herbicides. This is in keeping with the most time honored traditions of old world winemaking.
2006 Bungalow Red
Our first Grenache is light ruby with brick overtones in color and has strawberries, rhubarb and hints of leather in the nose. Ripe forward fruit with mulberry, caradmom, tea leaves and bits of leather on the first sip, it's medium body is belied by the depth and melange of flavors that make it seem richer than it is. The flavors meld into a long finish with strawberry and Dutch cocoa lingering on the palate balanced by soft tannins and grapey acids. Grenache is a fun, delicious and very versatile varietal as shown by this wine. It's wonderful on it's own, it pairs very well with hard cheeses, earthy stews, grilled foods including salmon and tuna, fowl, red meats, vegetables and tofu and it's a great foil for lighter red sauce on pasta. Enjoy it while it lasts.
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2006 Grenache
Our first Grenache is light ruby with brick overtones in color and has strawberries, rhubarb and hints of leather in the nose. Ripe forward fruit with mulberry, caradmom, tea leaves and bits of leather on the first sip, it's medium body is belied by the depth and melange of flavors that make it seem richer than it is. The flavors meld into a long finish with strawberry and Dutch cocoa lingering on the palate balanced by soft tannins and grapey acids. Grenache is a fun, delicious and very versatile varietal as shown by this wine. It's wonderful on it's own, it pairs very well with hard cheeses, earthy stews, grilled foods including salmon and tuna, fowl, red meats, vegetables and tofu and it's a great foil for lighter red sauce on pasta. Enjoy it while it lasts.
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2007 Viognier
A fragrant bouquet punctuated by roses. Full of satisfying ripe fruit and balanced by mineral and herb notes. Dense and rich with a balance of freshness and structure. A fantastic and versatile wine to accompany everything from grilled fish to spicy, exotic Asian dishes to the most delicate of custards and cakes. A spectacular alternative white wine with a pale golden green hue.
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2007 Pink Moment Rosé
A fragrant bouquet punctuated by roses. Full of satisfying ripe fruit and balanced by mineral and herb notes. Dense and rich with a balance of freshness and structure. A fantastic and versatile wine to accompany everything from grilled fish to spicy, exotic Asian dishes to the most delicate of custards and cakes. A spectacular alternative white wine with a pale golden green hue.
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2007 Pinot Noir - Arroyo Grande
Laetitia Vineyard in Arroyo Grande has been farming organically with no pesticides or herbicides for many years and will be certified organic next vintage. Aromas of ripe black cherry and raspberry fruit dominate the nose. On the palate, the concentrated raspberry and cherry fruit are mouth filling with great depth of flavor extending into a long finish with hints of vanilla and toasty oak. Very much in the Burgundian mode, this dark garnet colored Pinot can be paired with almost any dish, from grilled vegetables, grilled salmon or seared ahi to pasta and a wide array of cheese. This cuvee' is a blend of clones 667 and 115 which contribute greatly to it's complexity.
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2006 Arts & Crafts Red
This organic wine is elegantly balanced offering the lushness of Merlot with the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon. In the nose there are ripe black cherries, hints of rhubarb and currants, it flows across the palate with lingering flavors of cassis and cherries giving way to soft tannins in the finish. There are no sulfites added in the winemaking and it is a vegan wine.
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2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
A classic California Cabernet that truly expresses the terroir that Paso Robles Cabernet is known for due to our organic farming and a great vineyard that is one of the oldest and most famous in the area. It's varietally expressive nose has hints of dark chocolate, spices, cassis and smoked cedar. On the palate there are currants, wild raspberries, ProvenÁal herbs and well integrated oak. It has the power one expects from Paso Robles Cabernet with the elegance and balance that Casa Barranca wines are known for. Firm and ripe it's immediately appealing and will continue to evolve for several years. A great match for grilled or roasted meats, especially lamb and beef, ripe and aged cheeses and meat based pastas.
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2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
A classic California Cabernet that truly expresses the terroir that Paso Robles Cabernet is known for due to our organic farming and a great vineyard that is one of the oldest and most famous in the area. It's varietally expressive nose has hints of dark chocolate, spices, cassis and smoked cedar. On the palate there are currants, wild raspberries, Provencâl herbs and well integrated oak. It has the power one expects from Paso Robles Cabernet with the elegance and balance that Casa Barranca wines are known for. Firm and ripe it's immediately appealing and will continue to evolve for several years. A great match for grilled or roasted meats, especially lamb and beef, ripe and aged cheeses and meat based pastas.
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2006 Syrah
Rich and profound nose of wild strawberries and red currant. A vivid wine manifesting eminent purity, the palate offers a singular profusion of sweet licorice. A versatile, all around red that is as great a duet with cheeses and tomato based pasta sauces as it is grilled or roasted beef or lamb.
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2006 Syrah
Rich and profound nose of wild strawberries and red currant. A vivid wine manifesting eminent purity, the palate offers a singular profusion of sweet licorice. A versatile, all around red that is as great a duet with cheeses and tomato based pasta sauces as it is grilled or roasted beef or lamb.
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