1397 visitors
| Hidden high in the Santa Cruz Mountains lies a unique winery and vineyard operated by founder/winemaker Jerold O'Brien. Established in 1979, Silver Mountain Vineyards is located at an elevation of 2,100 feet and enjoys a spectacular view of the Monterey Bay and surrounding redwood forest. | Santa Cruz, CA
Phone: 408-353-2278
Website: http://www.silvermtn.com
Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
Tasting Room: The tasting Room is open every day until 6pm and until 7pm during the summer. We are also available to host private tastings after hours - contact us for more info.
381 Cannery Row, Suite Q
Monterey, CA, 93940
831-644-9609 · fax. 831-644-9608
tasting@silvermtn.com
Open Daily Until 6pm |
|
Chardonnay
|
2002 Chardonnay
Santa Cruz Mountains
Nose: Restrained, with hint of apples and cassis.
Palate: Nice acid balance, lively, with citrus flavors, ripe melon, and a touch of earthiness.
| |
|
Chardonnay
|
2004 Chardonnay
Santa Cruz Mountains
The delicious mineral quality of Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay with refreshing acidity; apricots, vanilla and cream.
| |
|
Pinot Noir
|
2004 Pinot Noir
Santa Lucia Highlands
This wine is a testament to the cool climate and terroir of the Santa Lucia Highlands, a prime growing
region for Pinot Noir. Its spicy character, typical of this appellatio ... moren, is coupled with an amazing depth
of tart red cherry fruit. This wine was aged 16 months in tight-grained Hungarian oak, a barrel choice
that complements rather than dominates the delicate Pinot Noir fruit and produces a smooth, silky
mouthfeel. The palate is well structured, with rich, gorgeous colour and smooth tannins to ensure ageability.
Nose: Complex, with red and black fruits, licorice and a hint of oak.
Palate: Spicy, with an amazing depth of tart red cherry fruit, enhanced by some earthiness. Finishes
clean and fresh. Balanced.
| |
|
Pinot Noir
|
2004 Pinot Noir
Santa Cruz Mountains
This wine is beautifully composed, balanced and sleek. The wine was aged 16 months in tightgrained
Hungarian oak, a barrel choice that complements the delicate Pinot Noir fr ... moreuit, lends a light
toasty, smoky character, and produces a smooth, silky mouthfeel. The palate is well structured, with
rich, gorgeous colour and smooth tannins. This is a well-balanced wine that will age gracefully for
many years.
Nose: Plush with red fruits and a brambly character.
Palate: Elegant with complex red fruits and spice.
| |
|
Bordeaux
|
Oscar's Wild Red
Santa Cruz Mountains
Silver Mountain introduces Oscar's Wild Red. This is a big wine with an expressive face, and playful on your palate. And look at those big, beautiful eyes! A real treat! Note: The ... morewine's namesake is familiar to everyone who visits the winery.
| |
|
Bordeaux
|
2001 Alloy
Santa Cruz Mountains
This wine explodes out of the glass with rich blackberry and currant flavors, balanced with a hint of
earthy olive and anise. The mouth feel is big yet balanced, tannins fir ... morem yet supple and velvety, the
palate round and full.
| |
|
Bordeaux
|
2002 Alloy
Central Coast
This big, luscious wine is redolent of cherries, black currants, espresso and cocoa, with a hint of
violets. The fruit is so unctuous it practically explodes out of the glas ... mores! The mouth feel is big yet
balanced, tannins firm yet supple and velvety, the palate round and full. Hints of cedar and nutmeg
linger on the finish. This wine will age beautifully, and will pair well with hearty meals or with an
aged, slightly salty cheese.
| |
|
Zinfandel
|
2001 Zinfandel
Lodi
Perfectly aged and drinking well right now; this rich and complex Zinfandel is like a plum compote
with a hint of raspberry, and cinnamon, cloves and black pepper spices. Th ... moree palate is full, soft and
round, showing supple tannins that reflect it's superbly aged character. The raspberry fruit lingers on
the finish with various spicy components and well integrated oak flavors.
| |
Updated on May 16, 2008
CrazyAboutWine recommends contacting Silver Mountain Vineyards at http://www.silvermtn.com or calling 408-353-2278 to verify the winery's location.
|
|
