Our pals, Gary and Julia Schoen offer a super wine selection at their store in beautiful Buelton, CA - the Southern edge of the Central Coast wine region.   From their newsletter this month, some early intel on the latest vintages now available:

For those of you who are familiar with the superb wines from JUSTIN WINERY in Paso Robles, we now have limited supply of “ISOSCELES” in stock.   $55.00 net per bottle, 2 bottle limit per customer.

“Zinheads” (our name for Zinfandel lovers), we now have in stock the BROCEHLLE WINERY 2005 PASO ZINFANDEL.  A whooping big wine which will be remembered long after it’s gone.  A saturation of dark berries encased within a smooth, velvety mouth feel then married harmoniously with an amazing tannin balance.  Drink now through 2012.   $32.00 per bottle.  6 bottle limit

OPOLO VINEYARDS FUSION.  An estate blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot results in a wine of elegance and intensity. The berry and black cherry flavors are ripe, fresh and expressive with notes of vanilla and butterscotch from twenty months of oak aging. Ripe, firm tannins ensure this wine will drink well over the next few years.  50% Syrah, 32% Cab Sauv &18% Merlot.  $32.00 per bottle.   6 bottle limit.

Finally, the newest releases from GELFAND WINERY are now in stock; many of you enjoyed these wines last year and have been waiting for the new releases.  Here’s the lineup:

MENAGE A BUNCH 2005   Equal parts of Syrah, Cab Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah.  Hints of apricots with a lingering raspberry finish.  Smooth and easy drinking.  140 cases.  $28.00.

S.F.R. 2005   A blend of 70% Petite Sirah, 15% Zinfandel, 10% Syrah & 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.  Rich, jammy, deep and dark.  224 cases.   $28.00

CABYRAH 2005  80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah.  A perfect match for both these wines.  Smooth with a lingering finish of cherries and blackberries.  168 cases.  $30.00.

QUIXOTIC 2005   35% Zinfandel, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Syrah & 10%Petite Sirah.  This wine is incredibly smooth and velvety with hints of chocolate, berries and smoke.  Its garnet color again makes this wine a standout.  92 cases.   $40.00.

All wines qualify for the club discounts of 10% on 1-5 bottles, 15% on 6 or more, except Isosceles which is net.

Feel free to call us – 805-686-9323, fax us 805-686-4233 or email us honeywood@verizon.net your order.  Unless you instruct us otherwise, we will use your credit card on file. Don’t wait long; these wines will go quickly.

Enjoy!!

Gary & Julia

Honeywood & Old Mission Wine Co

Honeywood Farm