Handcrafted Wines

Estate Grown Wines

Our estate series are grown on three historic vineyards ~ Pocai, Fig Tree, and Betty's Vineyard. These crowd-pleasing wines are easy to drink and offer unique expressions of our winery's style. They are both food-friendly and great for any occasion.

2017 Maple Station White Wine

Ballentine Estate Vineyards

This crisp, refreshing blend brings a sophistication to white wine. The essence of just-picked apples, honeysuckle, and nectarines greets you as you lift the glass to your nose. On the palate, the crisp lemon zest mingles enticingly with rosemary and a lovely, indefinable, enticing perfume. Hello summertime!

2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Showcasing cherry, rose petals, roasted nuts, and licorice, the palate of the wine is silky smooth. This is an elegant full flavored wine, AND is easy to drink now.

Inaugural Release

2016 Estate Merlot

A big, luxurious Merlot packed with aromas of blackberry, cherry, and spices. Packed with aromas of brambleberry, crème brulee, and chocolate, round tannins and fruit-forward flavors help make this a Cabernet drinker's style Merlot! This wine is no underdog for us, but is one of the favorite's we produce.

2016 Estate Zinfandel

This Zinfandel has blueberry/blackberry components and some bright raspberry spiciness. 2016 is an exceptionally floral vintag with classic flavors of black cherry, clove, and fresh rose petals. The palate’s nature is silky texture.

Smart Buys under $30, 91 points, Wine Spectator | Double Gold, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Tasting

Single Vineyard Wines

The heart of our portfolio, each wine is a unique and exemplary representation of the vineyard block selected. Honoring the Ballentine history, we farm several different grapes well-suited to the terroir. We curate the selection to delight our guests palates with our unique range of tastes. A few of these wines are also available in Magnum and Double Magnum formats.

2016 Cabernet Franc

Pocai Vineyard

"Full-bodied and beautifully perfumed in the mouth, it has a seductively plush texture and long perfumed finish." Lisa Perotti-Brown, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

93 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

2016 Petite Sirah

Pocai Vineyard

Our love for Petite Sirah goes unmatched. This inky black wine is an explosion of blueberry and boysenberry. Think Sunday morning pancakes with boysenberry syrup, warm and delicious.

2015 Pocai Cabernet Sauvignon

Pocai Vineyard

Allow yourself to be seduced with this wine's cherry and raspberry flavors and baking spice aromas, then savor its long, lush finish. This wine showcases our more than 100 years of farming experience in this vineyard.

90 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

2016 Malvasia Bianca Frizzante

Betty's Vineyard

A perfect brunch wine! There is a slight effervescence to the palate and fair amount of sweetness, but the profile is light, airy and refreshing.

Reserve Wines

The soul of Ballentine Vineyards, we select the best small lots for Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Zinfandel from our historic vineyards each harvest. These wines are impeccably balanced – crafted to be elegant, distinctive experiences for any wine lover. These wines are also available in Magnum and Double Magnum formats.

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

The wine has a lovely complexity and roundness which reminds us of both blackberry pie and being in a forest. The palate of the wine is silky smooth, with diverse hints of aroma of cola, black tea, cranberry, and tobacco. This wine opens up as you drink it and this is an indication that the wine is built to age.

93 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

2015 Chardonnay Reserve

This luscious wine starts with hints of citrus and green apple and finishes with crème brule. The palate is rich and full with flavors of poached pear, caramel and butterscotch. The long finish has great balance. Perfect with lobster and Dungeness crab and on its own to share with a good friend.

Double Gold, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

2016 Zinfandel Reserve

Pocai Vineyard

Our reserve Zinfandel features our ripest, most concentrated fruit from our Pocai Ranch. This fabulous Zinfandel is a favorite in our Tasting Room. Warm berry pie on the nose, and scents of cranberries and raspberries mingle with vanilla and clove.

Gold Medal Winner ~ San Francisco Chronicle Wine Tasting