Jim Clendenen has a creative, curious mind and that means he likes to explore outside the confines of the Burgundian world. Vita Nova is his brand for Bordeaux varieties. From Bien Nacido Vineyard, our Merlot has deep berry fruit with hints of dried herbs. Twenty months in barrel have reigned in the tannins.

Fresh, lively and dry, this elegant rosé of Pinot Noir has wonderful berry/strawberry fruit and spice. It is charming as a welcoming wine but delightful with roast chicken, quiche, Indian dishes and pasta with a light, white cream sauce.

A deep, full flavored Cabernet with berry and spice notes. Vita Nova is a label we use for Bordeaux varietals. There are microclimates within vineyards in Santa Barbara County that have the right conditions to create rich but supple Cabernets of density, character, and are fruit forward.

Fresh, lively and dry, this elegant rosé of Pinot Noir has wonderful berry/strawberry fruit and spice. It is charming as a welcoming wine but delightful with roast chicken, quiche, Indian dishes and pasta with a light, white cream sauce.

The wonderful berry and earth/spice character is mouth-filling. This wine is as natural a product of its Russian River Valley heritage as is possible, both from the vineyard, and in the cellar.