Overview
Malibu Family Wines
32111 Mulholland Highway,
Malibu, CA, 90265
United States
8188890120
Features: Weddings
Types of wine:
Dessert Ice Wine, Dessert Orange Muscat, Dessert Port, Red Blends, Red Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Merlot, Red Petite Sirah, Red Pinot Noir, Red Syrah-Shiraz, Red Zinfandel, Rose Blends, White Chardonnay, White Sauvignon Blanc, White Sparkling
Website:
http://www.malibufamilywines.com
Email:
info@malibufamilywines.com
Proprietor: None entered
Description:
Nestled deep in Malibu’s Santa Monica Mountains, the exquisite 1,000-acre Saddlerock Ranch estate is home to the Semler Family, a new generation of Malibu Vintners, who produce both Semler and Saddlerock wines. The ranch is also home to dozens of horses, exotic animals and acres of rolling vineyards; and is the perfect setting for weddings and special events. Positioned in their own Saddle Rock-Malibu AVA, the vineyards yield eight varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Malbec, Grenache, Mourvedre and Viognier. Malibu Family Wines takes great pride in traditional techniques that give their wines special character and hopes you will savor a bit of Southern California in a bottle for yourself.
Wine List
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2002
2001
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2009 Semler Ice Wine Vintage - Ice Wine - Dessert
Retail Price: $40.00
The first ever Malibu Ice wine! This Semler Dessert wine contains late harvest Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc grapes from the Semler estate in the Saddle Rock – Malibu AVA that were flash frozen for 10 days and then slow pressed for over 20 hours. This wine has a nose of candied pecan and brioche with core flavors of apricot and wild honey on the palate. With a residual sugar of 14%, this wine is a perfect liqueur. Only 220 cases were produced, so be sure to enjoy our ice wine before it is sold out.
2009 Saddlerock Chardonnay Vintage - Chardonnay - White
Retail Price: $14.00
Light gold in color, our 2009 Saddlerock Chardonnay hints of green apple, citrus and pear fused with floral notes of lemon blossom. The aromatics transcend on to the palette with delicate acidity and a smooth finish.
2009 Saddlerock Orange Muscat Vintage - Orange Muscat - Dessert
Retail Price: $16.00
Our first ever Orange Muscat from the Santa Barbara County AVA has hints of orange blossom on the nose. With fragrant flavors of nectarine and tangerine with a honeyed finish and a hint of spice. Slightly sweet, it can be enjoyed as an aperitif, as a complement to spicy Asian dishes, or with light desserts.
2008 Semler Rose Vintage - Blends - Rose
Retail Price: $20.00
Our watermelon hued 2008 Semler Rose yields scents of cherry and strawberry which lead into a clean blend of apple, melon and nectarine flavors. This balanced Rose has just enough acidity to produce a refreshingly dry and eminently sippable summer wine.
A true blend of some of the best of the Saddle Rock – Malibu AVA has to offer.
Cab 37%
Viognier 19%
Syrah 17%
Sauvignon Blanc 11%.
Grenache 11%
Merlot 6%
2008 Semler Sauvignon Blanc Vintage - Sauvignon Blanc - White
Retail Price: $22.00
Our 2008 Semler Sauvignon Blanc, 100% estate grown in the Saddle Rock – Malibu AVA, is delicate yet balanced with aromas of citrus rind and fresh fig. Pale straw in color with brilliant clarity precedes grapefruit and lemon grass flavors finishing with a hint of mineral. A classic example of a warm climate Sauvignon Blanc, grown in our unique high elevation terrior.
2008 Semler King of the Mountains Cuvee Vintage - Blends - Red
Retail Price: $32.00
Dark fruits of blackberry and creme de cassis lead to a richly textured mid palate and long finish framed with hints of spice and cedar. Cellar to ten years.
2008 Saddlerock Rose Vintage - Blends - Rose
Retail Price: $14.00
The pink of a late summer Malibu sunset shines through a glass of our 2008 Saddlerock Rose. The fruit of the crushed strawberry nose leads to fresh raspberries and ripe peach on the palate, with a pleasing candied watermelon finish. Whether enjoyed on its own or with food, our Rose is the perfect addition for any picnic basket.
2008 Saddlerock Merlot Vintage - Merlot - Red
Retail Price: $20.00
Saddlerock's 2008 Santa Barbara County Merlot is medium bodied and complex. Subtle hints of coffee and tobacco meet cassis in the aroma; juicy and fresh mouth-watering black cherry and the dried plum build ample structure as the wine crosses the palate, leading to a cocoa tinged with vanilla finish. With a smooth, elegant mouth feel, this Merlot is a well balanced and appealing wine.
2008 Saddlerock Petite Sirah Vintage - Petite Sirah - Red
Retail Price: $20.00
This Santa Barbara County wine is a dense inky purple in color. A complex and full bodied Petite Sirah, this wine exhibits pronounced cassis, sweet vanilla and caramel, with flavors of plum and dark forest berries. A sophisticated yet hedonistic wine with supple tannins, it is versatile enough to be enjoyed with everything from grilled meats to a chocolate dessert.
2007 Saddlerock Pinot Noir Vintage - Pinot Noir - Red
Retail Price: $22.00
Our gold medal winning 2007 Central Coast Pinot Noir is a harmonious blend of sweet spice and elegant fruit. A nose with hints of vanilla bean and strawberry, leads to vibrant layers of cherry and raspberry, with a nuance of nutmeg on the finish. This well balanced Pinot, with its fine burgundy hue, is a food friendly addition to formal dinners or laid-back picnics.
2007 Saddlerock Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage - Cabernet Sauvignon - Red
Retail Price: $18.00
Between the candied cherry aroma and the lingering finish, our medium bodied 2007 Saddlerock Cabernet Sauvignon is ripe with the taste of fresh cherries and berries, accented with a hint of vanilla, a slight cola flavor and just the right amount of tannins for a touch of velvet.
2007 Saddlerock Zinfandel Vintage - Zinfandel - Red
Retail Price: $18.00
The rich caramel finish of our fruit-forward 2007 Saddlerock Zinfandel is the final touch to a tasting experience that begins with a nose of dark berry and hints of vanilla and licorice. The rich red color yields a smooth, medium bodied Zinfandel, interlaced with black cherry and toasty oak, to be enjoyed with everything from simple meals of pizza and burgers, to prime rib, to spicy ethnic cuisine.
2006 Semler Syrah Vintage - Syrah-Shiraz - Red
Retail Price: $24.00
Tasting notes to come!
2005 Semler Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage - Cabernet Sauvignon - Red
Retail Price: $27.00
We are proud to release the finest vintage to date from our most renowned varietal, the 2005 Semler Cabernet Sauvignon. A deep garnet color leads to a smooth, well rounded, classic Malibu Cabernet Sauvignon. On the palate this wine exhibits flavors of brandied cherry, blackberry and plum, with a complex lingering finish.
2005 Semler Cabernet Sauvignon RESERVE Vintage - Cabernet Sauvignon - Red
Retail Price: $55.00
The very best of the 2005 Semler harvest, the 2005 Semler Reserve has hints of vanilla and dark berries on the nose. Fine grained tannins and cassis on the palette with a long smoky and graceful finish.
2005 Semler Merlot Vintage - Merlot - Red
Retail Price: $24.00
This Gold Medal Winning Merlot has an intense garnet color. A ripe blackberry aroma leads to hints of cassis and plum on the entry, and finishes with refined tannins and cedar.
2004 Semler Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage - Cabernet Sauvignon - Red
Retail Price: $27.00
Born out of the chaparral of the Malibu Mountains, this deep red wine’s nose hints of sage and wild anise. The slightly cedar taste meshes perfectly with the characteristic berry flavor of cabernet.
2002 Semler Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage - Cabernet Sauvignon - Red
Retail Price: $30.00
Red currants, violets, blackberry and cherry with an array of spices wrapped in a lush velvety texture. Good balance with a long and fruity finish.
2001 Semler Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage - Cabernet Sauvignon - Red
Retail Price: $45.00
Big, dark wine that is flamboyant. Intense colors of ruby and dark purple. Concentrated flavors of cherry, cassis, berries and smokey oak that fill your palate. Ripe tannins that add structure and lead you to a graceful finish.
Saddlerock Sparkling Wine Vintage - Sparkling - White
Retail Price: $30.00
Our inaugural N.V. Sparkling wine, is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes from California’s North Coast AVA. A true Blanc de Blanc, it is pale straw in color, with steady columns of tiny bubbles. Light in body, its crisp and inviting nose offers fresh exotic aromatics with a slight floral hint. The wine is delicate, with a touch of citrus and minerality. Saddlerock’s Blanc de Blanc is suitable for any occasion, a toast to a special event or a perfect accompaniment for any meal from start to finish.
Saddlerock Old Vine Tawny Vintage - Port - Dessert
Retail Price: $20.00
160 barrel Solera system to produce this special Port, featuring the Tinta Madeira and Touriga grape varietals. Ten years in American oak barrels allow the wine and wood to blend, developing the wine’s smoothness, brilliant caramel, nut, and fruit flavors with a lengthy finish.