Reserved Reds | Fall 2025
The rich flavors and warming nature of well-balanced dry red wines suit winter well. We are thrilled to share this curated selection of Oliver Winery’s library wines with you as you cozy up with this over the chilly months to come.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 – 2 bottles
One of the classics. An approachable Cab with fruit sourced from Lodi & Paso Robles, California. Gentle handling and barrel aging are key elements in maintaining fruit-forward flavor and bold yet soft tannins. While this wine will age beautifully for another 10-12 years, it is delicious now with aromas of cinnamon on the nose and flavors of currant and vanilla on the finish. Serve with bold flavors, such as red meats, or stuffed portabellas.
Shiraz Reserve 2020 – 2 bottles
Shiraz Reserve is a star of the wine list. French Camp Vineyards in Paso Robles, CA provides the fruit for this bold, yet balanced red. Shiraz Reserve 2020 was aged in French oak barrels, creating flavors of caramel, vanilla, and toast as a contrast to Shiraz’s bright spice and fruit. This vintage is 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the product is a balanced, smooth wine that goes perfectly with lakeside lounging, and a rich, hearty dinner on the deck.
Casse-Tête 2022
This Bordeaux-style blend is one of our newest dry red wines. Fruit harvested at peak ripeness is crushed and sent straight to our tanks for warm fermentation, and followed by a secondary malolactic fermentation. In order to maintain strong fruit-forward characteristics, this blend is aged primarily in stainless steel. The name “Casse-Tête” is French for “puzzle” or “brain teaser” to symbolize its unique blend of fruit which influences color, intensity, flavor, aroma, tannin, and structure. The 2022 is our inaugural vintage, full of rich flavors of cherry, black currant, blueberry, cocoa, vanilla, and clove, with youthful-yet-smooth tannins. Pair with a home-cooking date night. Steak, beef bourguignon, or aged cheddar will make this wine shine.
Cellar Club | Fall 2025
Dry wines evoke a sense of coziness that we can't help but appreciate in the winter months. Whether you're pairing them with a hearty winter meal, a holiday celebration, or a cozy day snowed-in, their rich, jammy flavors, or bubbly, and citrus qualities are a welcome addition in the cooler months.
Farewell Creekbend: A Letter from Bill
The Creekbend Vineyard era has come to an end. For over 30 years, it played a vital role in Oliver history, teaching us invaluable lessons about grape growing in the eastern United States. While some varieties didn’t thrive as expected, others flourished, producing exceptional wines. I will always cherish the memories—the challenges and the successes.