2025 ROSATO ROSE'
2025 RUSSELL ROSATO
Grenache/Mourvedré Rosé
(Dry, not sweet) 750ml $25
Blend of Grenache and Mourvedré
We completed the final blending in August. It’s been amazing to see the development the wine has undergone with the additional aging in older French oak barrels. Winemaker Erich Russell originally planned to add about 5–10% old-vine Mourvèdre, but the Grenache developed so beautifully that he settled on only about 2% in the final blend. Any more and the wine would have lost the rich pink color typical of some Italian-style Rosé that we love. We believe this Rosé will drink beautifully now and continue to age well. The wine ships from the California winery.
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2024 JOJO CHARDONNAY RUSSELL
2024 JOJO CHARDONNAY 750ml $30
Cienega Valley, CA
100% Chardonnay
Read Erich's personal notes on JOJO here
This is our finest Reserve Chardonnay and is very special. The Passione Divina JOJO is full-bodied, rich, and elegant. The grapes were harvested from an organic, dry-farmed, old-vine hillside vineyard at 1100-foot elevation in the Pinnacles Mountain Range of California. This area is well known as one of California's wine-growing regions. The grapes were fermented with only the natural indigenous yeast from the grapes. This wine also underwent secondary malolactic fermentation to enhance complexity and richness, and was gently pressed into 100% French oak barrels, 25% of which were new oak.
2024 VIOGNIER RUSSELL
2023 RABBIT RIDGE ZINFANDEL
2023 RABBIT RIDGE ZINFANDEL 750ml $25
Napa Valley, CA
100% Zinfandel
Our Rabbit Ridge Zinfandel is medium-bodied with fresh fruit aromas that open to layered plum and spice nuances. The tannins are appealingly soft and round with enough acidity for cleanliness. A touch of soft oak carries through the balanced finish. This is a very special Zinfandel, not only because the grapes were harvested from the famed Napa Valley, but also because it is the first Zin the Russells have made since re-acquiring their beloved Rabbit Ridge label. The last vintage produced was 2019.
2023 RABBIT RIDGE CABERNET SAUV
2023 RABBIT RIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 750ml $25
Sonoma County, CA
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma Valley presents a refined yet accessible profile, showcasing the region’s hallmark elegance. Displaying a vibrant ruby color, this wine offers an inviting bouquet of blackberry, cassis, and subtle vanilla notes, accented by a touch of dried herbs. On the palate, it reveals a well-balanced structure with velvety tannins, delivering concentrated flavors of dark cherry, blackcurrant, and a hint of oak. Its medium-bodied character and smooth finish make it an excellent companion for roasted meats or aged cheeses, embodying the sophisticated charm of Sonoma Valley’s terroir.
2023 O.V.Z. ZINFANDEL RUSSELL
2022 O.V.Z. ZINFANDEL 750ml $40
Cienega Valley, CA
This very special Zinfandel is made from grapes grown on an old-vine, dry farmed vineyard at 1100 foot elevation in the Pinnacles region of California. This area is well known as one of California’s premier wine growing regions. The grapes were fermented with only the natural indigenous yeast from the grapes. The wine is unfiltered and aged 15 months in 100% French oak barrels for structure and body.
2022 CABERNET SAUVIGNON RUSSELL
2022 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 750ml $45
Napa Valley, CA
Our Russell Cabernet Sauvignon is made from grapes harvested in the famed Napa Valley. The wine is medium-bodied and polished with layers of concentrated ripe fruit and herbaceous notes. The balance is remarkable, starting with an amazing mouth-feel from extended barrel aging that moves into an unforgettable lingering finish.
2020 RETRO (100% PASO ROBLES)
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2020 RETRO 750ml $48
Paso Robles, Willow Creek District
Cabernet Sauvignon 43%, Petit Verdot 36%, Syrah 21%
Our 2020 Grand Reserve Retro is the second bottling made 100% by Erich Russell from Paso Robles. The 2013 was the first bottling and was created to commemorate 35 years of Erich’s winemaking success. The 2013 Retro was labeled in a watercolor copy by Joanne’s artist mother and was made from a blend of Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. The 2020 vintage Retro is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Syrah, and bottled in the Russell’s new Passione Divina label.
2019 DANI (SUPER-TUSCAN)
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2019 DANI 750ML $35
80% is a blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Merlot from Paso Robles. 20% Chianti from Tuscany (Italy)
This is our current Super-Tuscan now that the original 2017 is sold out. Dani is 80% Paso Robles Bordeaux varietals and 20% Sangiovese from Italy. The Bordeaux varietals are the same ones Erich currently uses in his best wines - Seventy and Reflexion. The Paso Robles wines will have been aged for 22 months in 100% brand-new French oak. The Sangiovese was fermented and aged in the cellars of the Italian grape grower.
"Dani is delicious!" JG
RUSSELL SANGIOVESE (100% CALI FRUIT)
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2022 RUSSELL SANGIOVESE $25
Cienega Valley, CA
100% Sangiovese
The vineyard comprises decomposed Granite and Limestone at 1100 feet in the Gabilan Range. This region has moderate temperatures, which allows for a long growing season. As with all wine, “it is made in the vineyard.”
Lively aromas open to layers of cherry blossoms, followed by a pretty floral expression of red rose. Our 2022 Sangiovese is full-bodied and backed by a subtle herbaceous component that balances an abundance of fruit. This is a memorable wine with a tantalizing mouth feel and a smooth, lingering finish.