Urban wineries are a growing trend, and The Winery SF is helping to turn San Francisco’s Treasure Island into a fabulous spot for tasting top-notch wines. Thanks to some great sources of fruit from California’s Northern Coast and their talented winemaker, Bryan Kane, one can find a great craft wine without leaving the city.

Winery SF 2013 “People’s Blend” Rouge

Grape(s): Zinfandel, Mourvedre, Syrah & Cabernet

Region: North Coast, Ca

Price: 15-20

Tasting Notes:

A mix of blackberry, raspberry, and cherry aromas meld with suggestions of cinnamon and toasty oak on the nose. Notes of raspberries, blackberries, and black cherries emerge on the palate, flowing into nuances of brown spice and cedar. With plush tannins and ripe fruit, open this bottle when you serve your favorite BBQ. 1,000 cases produced.

Rating: 90

 

Winery SF 2015 Sauvignon Blanc

Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc,

Region: North Coast, Ca

Price: 15-20

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of peach, apricot, and Meyer lemon jump up from a glass, along with hints of herbs and citrus zest. On the palate, lively citrus and stone fruits play together, accented by whispers of herbs and orange peal. A fresh acidity and vivid flavors make this a good wine to enjoy with scallops in a creamy sauce. 800 cases were made.

Rating: 89

 

Winery SF 2015 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir

Region: Sonoma County, Ca

Price: 35-40

Tasting Notes:

A bouquet of cherries, raspberries, pomegranates, and toasty brown spice greets the senses. A sip reveals flavors of raspberry, pomegranate, and cherry that meld with all-spice and minerals. A lively wine, with a food friendly acidity, open a bottle when you serve roast duck. 100 cases were made.

Rating: 89

Winery SF 2013 Zinfandel

Grape(s): Zinfandel

Region: North Coast, Ca

Price: 25-30

Tasting Notes:

Blackberries and raspberries mingle with black pepper, all-spice, and dark chocolate on the nose. The palate opens up with flavors of blackberry, bing cherry, and tart raspberry that flow into expressions of spice, sweet oak, and cocoa. Vivid fruit is in harmony with barrel notes making this a Zin that’s good for deep dish pizza. 400 cases produced.

Rating: 90

 

Winery SF 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Napa Valley, Ca

Price: 45-50

Tasting Notes:

The nose brings together aromas of cassis, black cherries, bramble berries, and clove. Rich flavors of currant, blackberry, and dark cherry interweave with suggestions of clove, dark chocolate, and coffee on the palate. Plush tannins frame the wine nicely and inviting fruit makes it very welcoming. 250 cases were made.

Rating: 92

 

Winery SF 2014 Pinot Noir

Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir

Region: North Coast, Ca

Price: 25-30

Tasting Notes:

Red berries, plums, and spice rise up from a glass. On the palate, strawberry, cherry, and raspberry flavors play nicely with cola, spice, and minerals. Silky tannins and a balanced acidity make this a very approachable Pinot. 700 cases produced.

Rating: 89