100% organic and biodynamic farmed grapes

The click clack of rails, puffs of jasmine glinted steam, the sneaky smile of a mandarin orange sun.  Teak wood bar, juicy pineapple rings, shaved coconut flesh, the sway of palm trees passing quickly by.  A new day swaggers through the lounge car with unlimited possibilities which I ride alongside "phi" the "golden girl" of my dreams.

natural wine from 1st US certified US organic, biodynamic and sustainable vineyard

Unbridled. A cunning smile with a peaches and cream complexion.  Luscious ripe strawberries and quick whit.  You melt into her creamy leather seats and hit 0 to 60 in 2.46 seconds.   She'll love and leave you, but nothing about this ride will be forgotten.

71% Syrah - 20% Grenache - 9% Riesling

natural wine from the 1st certified in the US organic, sustainable and biodynamic vineyard

Racing heartbeat. tingling down to your toes. A grin impossible to erase. It’s the first time and you will never forget it. white grapefruit, keffir limes and delicate honeysuckle set sail for exotic shores. Licks of lemon, candied ginger and crushed sea shells fill well worn passport pages while swirls of delicate white flowers permeate your hopes and desires. Epsilon is “small selection”. 

natural wine from the 1st certified in the US organic, sustainable and biodynamic vineyard

This pinot is a great friend of ours.  It all started when he walked in wearing a suit and tie.  He was gracious in his offerings of dark cherry, rich cola and butterscotch so we invited him to dinner.   Arriving at the ranch, the suit was gone, the boots were on and the stories of well-worn leather and spice began.

natural wine from the 1st certified in the US organic, sustainable and biodynamic vineyard

Full moon on a friday night.  The drive-in with your favorite date.  Dark chocolate covered raisinets and sticky cherry cola.  Morning's sunrise with sweet thick-sliced french toast, pepper-rubbed slab bacon and freshly ground espresso beans.  All of your favorite faces and places fill the recesses of your mind as you relax under your favorite oak tree.  You're home. Lambda is "the magnitude" of what we do - it is our 'home' at Ampelos.

natural wine from the 1st certified in the US organic, sustainable and biodynamic vineyard

Your best friend from childhood. The one who never told your mom. It takes awhile to grow an old friend. Late nights filled with an air of sweet honeysuckle and forgotten innocence. Sun soaked days by the lake - pops of cranberry, pomegranate, and vanilla float at the waters edge. Summer camp secrets about the counselor your swore you didn't have a crush on. The fine grit of dirt road when dad's vintage mustang saw the clock strike.

natural wine from the 1st certified in the US organic, sustainable and biodynamic vineyard

He comes through my door every 3 years.  It started when he was younger - the cream of the crop - swinging with notes of dark fruits and filling the senses with his presence. Time passed and maturity gave him a lush, ink dark perspective - one with sultry crooning, notes of currants, pepper and the richness of an old french oak bar. He is the "king of the hill", this one; a legend that lingers at his table weaving together the words of well told stories late into the night.

natural wine from the 1st certified in the US organic, sustainable and biodynamic vineyard

You know the one.  Heads turn, gazes linger, jaws drop, shirt collars get adjusted.  Her presence can't be denied.  Full, dark cherry stained lips, tight curves of decadent chocolate, legs a mile long; perfectly perched upon the heels of garnet colored berries.  A wicked little smile and a tiny pout of minerality.   Exclusively clone 2A, she's the complete package.

natural wine from the 1st certified in the US organic, sustainable and biodynamic vineyard

Tuxedos and tattoos, surfboards and ocean swells, stolen kisses at midnight, some things just belong together.  Charred carne asada and rich spice, thick blackberry jam on crisp toast points, a fresh baked cherry cobbler and french vanilla ice cream.  This little darling is "the sum" of great grapes from our cold climate vineyard in sta. rita hills.

natural wine from the 1st certified in the US organic, sustainable and biodynamic vineyard

The best black tie BBQ you have ever been too. Rustic yet refined. Prada meets lucchese and they dance into the night as notes of turkish tobacco, sweet licorice and madagascar vanilla permeate the air. Deep hues and luscious layers of currants, blueberries, dark chocolate, cuban cigars, and a hint of mint are the opulent guests of the confident cowboy who is always calm in a room full of strangers. Well behaved guest never make history... enjoy the party.