2011 Ascension Cellars Ascendance "Melange" Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot

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2011 Ascension Cellars Ascendance "Melange" Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot

$56

Our fathomless unfiltered Bordeaux-style blend was long aged, barrel fermented and hand racked for thirty-six months in French oak barrels. It is luscious, sleek and complex with floral red currant and spice box aromas that lead to layered, concentrated flavors of black cherry, mocha, white pepper, sweet cinnamon and oak that jump from the glass. Velvety-soft, round tannins linger on the mid palate, producing a rich, elegant, dry finish. Enjoy now or be rewarded if allowed to cellar for 3 years or more.


2011 Ascendance is beautiful alone and compliments medium to sharp cheddar cheeses, roasted game hens, duck, pork, grilled steaks, prime rib, filet mignon, lamb and good friends. Fill your glass with beauty and lift your spirits.

Ascension Cellars 2013 Testament Bordeaux Blend - Wine of the Day

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Ascension Cellars 2013 Testament Bordeaux Blend - Wine of the Day

Ascension Cellars 2013 Testament Bordeaux Blend

$86

Our bold, fathomless, Bordeaux-inspired blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec and Cab Franc is the collective soul of the vineyard. Barrel fermented and hand-racked for thirty months in French oak barrels. Testament has an inky dark hue and it’s intense nose heralds black and red currant, lavender, cola and black cherry followed by mocha-laced layered flavors of dark chocolate, cassis and baking spice in every glass.

Testament compliments medium to sharp cheddar cheeses, braised short ribs, grilled steaks, prime rib, filet mignon, beef bourguignon, lamb and hearty stews.

2013 Ascension Cellars Soul Shaker Bordeaux Blend - Wine of the Day

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2013 Ascension Cellars Soul Shaker Bordeaux Blend

2013 Ascension Cellars Soul Shaker Bordeaux Blend

$66

Incredibly inky hue with layers of perfumed plum, dark berries, cedar, mocha, coffee, and graphite aromas followed by hints of spice box. The texture on the palate is ultra-concentrated and silky with blackberry flavors and a touch of pepper, cocoa and Indian spice leading to the lush, lingering and focused finish that echoes on the palate. Enjoy now or be rewarded if allowed to cellar for 5 years or more.

2013 Soul Shaker compliments medium to sharp cheddar cheeses, roasted pork, braised short ribs, grilled steaks, prime rib, filet mignon, lamb, hearty stews and the company of dear friends.

2012 Ascension Cellars Evangelist Late Harvest Viognier - Wine of the Day

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 2012 Ascension Cellars Evangelist Late Harvest Viognier

$36

Our Ascension Cellars Viognier dessert wine is a whimsical wine that will gladden your heart with rich hints of peaches, caramelized pear, and honey combined with a delightful, hazelnut finish.

The Evangelist is the perfect finish or the start of something new. This wine pairs beautifully with cream blue and goat cheeses, light desserts with toasted pecans, Crème brûlée and sugar cookies.

2011 Ascension Cellars Ascendance "Melange" Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot - Wine of the Day

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2011 Ascension Cellars Ascendance "Melange" Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot

2011 Ascension Cellars Ascendance "Melange" Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot

$56

Our fathomless unfiltered Bordeaux-style blend was long aged, barrel fermented and hand racked for thirty-six months in French oak barrels. It is luscious, sleek and complex with floral red currant and spice box aromas that lead to layered, concentrated flavors of black cherry, mocha, white pepper, sweet cinnamon and oak that jump from the glass. Velvety-soft, round tannins linger on the mid palate, producing a rich, elegant, dry finish. Enjoy now or be rewarded if allowed to cellar for 3 years or more.


2011 Ascendance is beautiful alone and compliments medium to sharp cheddar cheeses, roasted game hens, duck, pork, grilled steaks, prime rib, filet mignon, lamb and good friends. Fill your glass with beauty and lift your spirits.

2013 Ascension Cellars Trinity GSM Grenache, Syrah & Mourvèdre - Wine of the Day

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 2013 Ascension Cellars Trinity GSM Grenache, Syrah & Mourvèdre

$56

Our vibrant, ruby red gemstone wine is a beautifully bodied southern Rhône-style Grenache blend. Roses, red strawberries and bing cherries encompass the classic elements and style of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, swirling with sour jamminess and spontaneous bursts of rose water, crushed blood red oranges and white pepper on the finish.  

Trinity GSM is an enjoyable companion for medium bodied cheeses but our wine is invariably invited to stay for dinner with entrees of salmon, duck, pheasant, goose, pork, turkey and pasta.

2012 Ascension Cellars Evangelist Late Harvest Viognier - Wine of the Day

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2012 Ascension Cellars Evangelist Late Harvest Viognier

$36

Our Ascension Cellars Viognier dessert wine is a whimsical wine that will gladden your heart with rich hints of peaches, caramelized pear, and honey combined with a delightful, hazelnut finish.

The Evangelist is the perfect finish or the start of something new. This wine pairs beautifully with cream blue and goat cheeses, light desserts with toasted pecans, Crème brûlée and sugar cookies.

2013 Ascension Cellars Soul Shaker Bordeaux Blend - Wine of the Day

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 2013 Ascension Cellars Soul Shaker Bordeaux Blend

$66

Incredibly inky hue with layers of perfumed plum, dark berries, cedar, mocha, coffee, and graphite aromas followed by hints of spice box. The texture on the palate is ultra-concentrated and silky with blackberry flavors and a touch of pepper, cocoa and Indian spice leading to the lush, lingering and focused finish that echoes on the palate. Enjoy now or be rewarded if allowed to cellar for 5 years or more.

2013 Soul Shaker compliments medium to sharp cheddar cheeses, roasted pork, braised short ribs, grilled steaks, prime rib, filet mignon, lamb, hearty stews and the company of dear friends.

2014 Ascension Cellars Halo Viognier - Wine of the Day

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2014 Ascension Cellars Halo Viognier

$38

Our 2014 Ascension Cellars Halo Viognier delivers bright floral aromas of myers lemon, bee’s wax, white peach and kiwi with a palate of citrus and acidity that gives this special wine length and suspense.

Pair this wine with light to medium body cheeses, oysters, shellfish, seafood, poultry and good friends.

2013 Ascension Cellars Trinity GSM Grenache, Syrah & Mourvèdre - Wine of the Day

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2013 Ascension Cellars Trinity GSM Grenache, Syrah & Mourvèdre

$56

Our vibrant, ruby red gemstone wine is a beautifully bodied southern Rhône-style Grenache blend. Roses, red strawberries and bing cherries encompass the classic elements and style of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, swirling with sour jamminess and spontaneous bursts of rose water, crushed blood red oranges and white pepper on the finish.  

Trinity GSM is an enjoyable companion for medium bodied cheeses but our wine is invariably invited to stay for dinner with entrees of salmon, duck, pheasant, goose, pork, turkey and pasta.

Ascension Cellars rapture Red Port-Style Dessert Wine - Product Of The Day

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2012 ASCENSION CELLARS RAPTURE RED PORT-STYLE DESSERT WINE

$ 36.00

GOLD MEDAL – 2015 ORANGE COUNTY WINE COMPETITION

SILVER MEDAL - 2015 SOMMELIER CHALLENGE WINE COMPETITION

5% OFF OF A PURCHASE OF 6-11 BOTTLES

10% OFF THE PURCHASE OF A CASE.

$1.00 SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF 6 BOTTLES OR MORE TO CA

$9.99 SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF 6 BOTTLES OR MORE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF CA

This wine is not available in stores. Exclusively available for residents of California, Florida, Texas, or those with a California based wine locker. 

TASTING NOTES

This Ascension Cellars fathomless, deep violet, unfiltered Primitivo dessert wine boasts aromas of ripe fig, caramel, dried, dark black fruit, violets and cocoa. Rich flavors of red and blackberry fruit dominate the palate along with hints of cinnamon and clove, culminating in a scintillating finish.

Rapture, the perfect start to conversations or that last kiss goodnight, pairs delightfully with Crème brûlée, brownies, molten chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.

Varietal: Primitivo Port-Style Dessert Wine
Vineyard: Frankel Vineyards, Paso Robles, California USA
Year: 2012
Blend: Primitivo
Alcohol: 19.81
PH: 3.80
R.S.: 12.07
Size: 375 ML bottle

LIMITED PRODUCTION -  50 CASES

Taste With Winemaker Erick Allen 

ASCENSION CELLARS 2015 SIREN ROSÉ - Product Of The Day

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$ 32.00

5% OFF OF A PURCHASE OF 6-11 BOTTLES

10% OFF THE PURCHASE OF A CASE.

$1.00 SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF 6 BOTTLES OR MORE TO CA

$9.99 SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF 6 BOTTLES OR MORE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF CA

TASTING NOTES

Siren, our seductive Provençal-style GSM rosé, was cold fermented in stainless steel with limited exposure to oxygen, retaining the subtle nuances of the crisp fruit and high-tone esters. The nose bursts of strawberry, Bing cherry, orange blossom and clementine mandarin oranges with a beautiful palate of citrus and watermelon accompanied by a bright minerality, acidity and sophistication that will call you back for more. Pair this wine with fresh goat or feta cheeses to medium-bodied Spanish Manchego cheeses, shellfish, salmon, duck, pheasant, goose, pork, turkey, and pasta.

Varietal: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre & Petite Sirah
Year: 2015
Vineyard: Cass Vineyard, Paso Robles, California USA
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Alcohol: 13.9%

LIMITED PRODUCTION – 95 CASES

This wine is available to residents of Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, and Texas. 

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2011 Ascension Cellars Ascendance Melange - Product Of The Day

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2011 ASCENSION CELLARS ASCENDANCE "MELANGE" CABERNET SAUVIGNON & MERLOT

$56.00

SILVER MEDAL - 2015 SOMMELIER CHALLENGE WINE COMPETITION

SILVER MEDAL – 2015 DENVER INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

BRONZE MEDAL – 2015 ORANGE COUNTY WINE COMPETITION

5% OFF OF A PURCHASE OF 6-11 BOTTLES
10% OFF THE PURCHASE OF A CASE.

$1.00 SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF 6 BOTTLES OR MORE TO CA
$9.99 SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF 6 BOTTLES OR MORE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF CA

Tasting Notes

Our fathomless unfiltered Bordeaux-style blend was long aged, barrel fermented and hand racked for thirty-six months in French oak barrels. It is luscious, sleek and complex with floral red currant and spice box aromas that lead to layered, concentrated flavors of black cherry, mocha, white pepper, sweet cinnamon and oak that jump from the glass. Velvety-soft, round tannins linger on the mid palate, producing a rich, elegant, dry finish. Enjoy now or be rewarded if allowed to cellar for 3 years or more.

2011 Ascendance is beautiful alone and compliments medium to sharp cheddar cheeses, roasted game hens, duck, pork, grilled steaks, prime rib, filet mignon, lamb and good friends. Fill your glass with beauty and lift your spirits.

Varietal: Proprietary Red Blend
Year: 2011
Vineyard: Cass Vineyard, Paso Robles, California USA
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Alcohol: 14%
pH: 3.7

LIMITED PRODUCTION – 325 CASES

Taste With Winemaker Erick Allen 

2012 Ascension Soul Shaker Bordeaux Blend - Product Of The Day

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2012 ASCENSION CELLARS SOUL SHAKER BORDEAUX BLEND

$ 64.00

GOLD MEDAL – 2015 DENVER INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

BRONZE MEDAL – 2015 ORANGE COUNTY WINE COMPETITION

5% OFF OF A PURCHASE OF 6-11 BOTTLES
10% OFF THE PURCHASE OF A CASE.

$1.00 SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF 6 BOTTLES OR MORE TO CA

$9.99 SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF 6 BOTTLES OR MORE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF CA

 

TASTING NOTES

A Bordeaux-style blend with a California twist. Incredibly inky hue with layers of perfumed plum, dark berries, cedar, mocha and graphite aromas followed by hints of spice box. The texture on the palate is ultra-concentrated and silky with blackberry flavors and a touch of pepper, cocoa and indian spice leading to the lush, lingering and focused finish that echoes on the palate. Enjoy now or be rewarded if allowed to cellar for 5 years or more.
2012 Soul Shaker compliments medium to sharp cheddar cheeses, roasted pork, braised short ribs, grilled steaks, prime rib, filet mignon, lamb and hearty stews.

Varietal: Proprietary Red Blend
Year: 2012
Vineyard: Cass Vineyard, Paso Robles, California USA
Blend: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot, 20% Syrah and 5% Merlot
Alcohol: 13.9%
pH: 3.78

LIMITED PRODUCTION – 175 CASES 

Ascension Trinity GSM - Product Of The Day

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2012 ASCENSION CELLARS TRINITY GSM GRENACHE, SYRAH & MOURVÈDRE

$ 56.00

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast 

SILVER MEDAL - 2015 SOMMELIER CHALLENGE WINE COMPETITION

BRONZE MEDAL – 2015 ORANGE COUNTY WINE COMPETITION

5% OFF OF A PURCHASE OF 6-11 BOTTLES
10% OFF THE PURCHASE OF A CASE.

$1.00 SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF 6 BOTTLES OR MORE TO CA

$9.99 SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF 6 BOTTLES OR MORE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF CA

Tasting Notes

Our vibrant, ruby red gemstone wine is a beautifully bodied southern Rhône-style Grenache blend, aged and fermented in neutral French oak barrels for twenty-four months. Ripe, red strawberries encompass the classic elements and style of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, swirling with sour cherry jamminess and spontaneous bursts of rose water and crushed blood red oranges. The fruit echoes on the finish with warm notes and light tannins, expressing the balance and grace of the vineyard.

Trinity is an enjoyable companion for medium bodied cheeses but our wine is invariably invited to stay for dinner with entrees of salmon, duck, pheasant, goose, pork, turkey and pasta.

Taste With Winemaker Erick Allen 

Movie Night

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Having a Friday night in? We recommend a movie, a bottle of wine, and some popcorn. What type of movie? One about wine of course! There are many movies about wine out there to choose from and on Fridays we will share one with you that we have seen and enjoyed. You get the popcorn and let Qorkz send you the wine!

In my house, the Friday after Thanksgiving is about decorating for Christmas and watching Home Alone. I hope you share in this family tradition with us this year and remember "This is your house, you have to defend it!" 

Home Alone

Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) has become the man of the house, overnight! Accidentally left behind when his family rushes off on a Christmas vacation, Kevin gets busy decorating the house for the holidays. But he's not decking the halls with tinsel and holly. Two bumbling burglars are trying to break in, and Kevin's rigging a bewildering battery of booby traps to welcome them!

Film Critic

Kevin! Home Alone is a movie that needs no introduction. Kevin McAllister really did a number on the Wet Bandits huh? Let's review: iron to the face, nail through the foot, red hot doorknob, two falls down the stairs, paint can to the face, BB gun to the groin, blow torch to the head, falling out of a treehouse, etc.. I am fairly sure that these two guys would be dead by the end of the movie given all they went through. And what takes them down in the end? A flimsy snow shovel... (It's okay, I love it anyway!) Which reminds me...

Why We Love It

Why do we love Home Alone? For so many reasons. We all have our favorite scenes that make us until we fall out of our chairs. Every time we watch that scene where Marv hits Harry with a crowbar to kill the spider, my wife laughs so hard it brings her to tears. I love it. But the movie is about more than that. It reminds us of the importance of family but also shows us that we can go it alone if necessary. It shows the importance of lending a hand to a stranger when necessary (Looking at you Polka King of the Midwest). It taught us to check doorknobs before we open them, not to eat your brother's cheese pizza, and to ask if our toothbrush was approved by the American Dental Association. Mainly, it's about how even when we are so mad at family we want them to disappear, deep down inside we really don't. It's a classic and in my house, a family tradition. We hope you enjoy it! 

Wine Pairing 

So basically this entire movie Kevin eats cheese pizza or a bowl of 8 scoops of ice cream with marshmallows. What kind of a wine do you pair with that? I would go with the Ascension Evangelist Late Harvest Viognier $36. The deep caramelized pear flavor would be a refreshing contrast to a grease of the pizza, and would make a magnificent pairing with ice cream. 

Movie Trailer 

Cheese Boards

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Looking to put together a cheeseboard? We have taken some of our favorite cheeses and put together a series of cheeseboards we have seen at some of our favorite wine bars to help you take the thought out of it.  We'll also recommend some wine pairings for those cheeses to ensure that your board will be the toast of your party. 

Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue

We came across this cheeseboard pairing at Lucy's Whey in New York City on the Upper East Side. They pair the mild blue cheese with Mike's Hot Honey which highlights the creaminess of the cheese while toning down the pungency of the blue. We've added Grand Marnier soaked Bing cherries to the board to add some tartness and a hint of orange flavor. 

The Cheese 

“Aged at least 90 days in our Roquefort modeled caves, it’s an approachable blue with a firm but buttery paste and a bouquet of flavors to satisfy a range of palettes. Bite into Oregon Blue and find a clean, briny flavor, notes of sweet cream and veins of mellow, earthy blue molds blooming throughout.”
— Rogue Creamery

Wine Pairing 

The perfect pairing for blue cheese? A wine that is a little sweet, a little acidic, and just a hint of floral. The Ascension Evangelist Late Harvest Viognier has all the elements you need to make this cheeseboard a perfect pairing. $36

Mike's Hot Honey 

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Mike's Hot Honey is infused with chilis and has a deep slow burn. It's perfect for highlighting the creamy texture of the cheese while the sweetness takes some of the tang out of the blue cheese. 

Wine Pairing 

Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc is an ideal pairing for blue cheese. The sweet floral notes compliment the creaminess and pungency of the blue cheese. Try this his late harvest Sauvignon Blanc from Petrified Forest. $39 per bottle. 

Grand Marnier infused Bing Cherries. 

 

Take 1/2 cup of dried bing cherries and add them to 1/3 cup of Grand Marnier. Soak them overnight in the refrigerator. They are sweet, sour and with just a touch of an alcoholic burn. 

Other Wine Pairings 

Dry Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Madeira, Port

Product Of The Day

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2012 ASCENSION CELLARS TRINITY GSM GRENACHE, SYRAH & MOURVÈDRE

$56.00

SILVER MEDAL - 2015 SOMMELIER CHALLENGE WINE COMPETITION

BRONZE MEDAL – 2015 ORANGE COUNTY WINE COMPETITION

5% OFF OF A PURCHASE OF 6-11 BOTTLES
10% OFF THE PURCHASE OF A CASE.

$1.00 SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF 6 BOTTLES OR MORE TO CA
$9.99 SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF 6 BOTTLES OR MORE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF CA

TASTING NOTES

Our vibrant, ruby red gemstone wine is a beautifully bodied southern Rhône-style Grenache blend, aged and fermented in neutral French oak barrels for twenty-four months. Ripe, red strawberries encompass the classic elements and style of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, swirling with sour cherry jamminess and spontaneous bursts of rose water and crushed blood red oranges. The fruit echoes on the finish with warm notes and light tannins, expressing the balance and grace of the vineyard.

Trinity is an enjoyable companion for medium bodied cheeses but our wine is invariably invited to stay for dinner with entrees of salmon, duck, pheasant, goose, pork, turkey and pasta.

Varietal: Red Rhône Blend
Vineyard: Cass Vineyard, Paso Robles, California USA
Year: 2012
Blend: 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre
Alcohol: 13.8
pH: 3.75

LIMITED PRODUCTION – 125 CASES

Taste With Winemaker Erick Allen