Recap of the Canpanion Launch Party

       

INTERCOASTAL Wine Company recently launched our newest brand, CANPANION, our premium California wine-on-the-go!

We believe life is meant to be savored and shared, and what better way to do that than with a premium canned wine that's as versatile as your wanderlusts! 

CANPANION isn't just a canned wine; it's a fun, delightful, wine experience and a tribute to the extraordinary companion, Apollo, who touched our lives in immeasurable ways. It's a reminder that life's most valuable lessons are often taught by those who don't speak our language but understand the language of the heart. 

CANPANION was born from a desire to combine the joy of wine with the spirit of adventure, and ideal for those who embrace an active lifestyle!  Whether you're picnicking in the countryside, embarking on a hiking adventure or simply relaxing by the beach, this delicious wine is the perfect companion to take on your journey! 

CANPANION Launch Party 

The launch party for CANPANION was simply the perfect day!  Surrounded by friends, both human and canine, guests enjoyed delicious food from the Boxcart Deli, and listened to the captivating live music of The Whiskey Kiss Band!  A taste of CANPANION provided guests with a first-time experience of this delightful, fruit forward, precisely dry wine in a convenient, adorable, travel-friendly vessel! The gift shop is now filled with fun and unique items for your four-legged friends!    

          

                               

Wine club members, friends, family, and winery visitors enjoyed the premium quality wine that CANPANION provides. Our grapes are selected at the perfect ripeness, eliminating the need for added sugars and delivering a taste that is nothing short of extraordinary. Fans of classic reds, refreshing whites, and crisp bubbly rosés, were pleased with the three delicious options CANPANION offers!

White Blend: Precisely dry. Simply delicious! 

Notes of nectarine and prickly pear

Bubbly Rosé: Precisely dry. Simply delicious! 

Refreshing bubbly

Red Blend: Precisely dry. Simply delicious! 

Notes of blackberry 

If you haven't already, be sure to come by the winery to pick up CANPANION for all of your outdoor adventures! 

As always, thank you to all of our wine club members, winery visitors, friends, family, and supporters! We are so grateful for the support we have recieved throughout this journey!

To keep up with all things CANPANION, be sure to follow our new instagram account @canpanion and for shipping orders, visit our website, linked here! 

 

Best in Class for INTERCOASTAL at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition!

 

We are overjoyed to share some fantastic news with you!  INTERCOASTAL Vineyards has brought home four prestigous awards from the 2024 Los Angeles International Wine Competition! 

We are proud to announce that our dedication to crafting exceptional wines has been recognized by the world's finest judges! Amongst thousands of entries from wineries across the world, INTERCOASTAL Vineyards took home the gold once again!

GOLD medals have been awarded for both our 2019 Estate Grown Petite Sirah and our 2022 Estate Grown Unoaked Chardonnay!  The Unoaked Chardonnay was an exceptional standout, earning 97 points AND BEST IN CLASS!  

Winning Best in Class is an incredible achievement, and we are so proud that our 2022 Unoaked Chardonnay stood out amongst the best of the best! This award is a wonderful validation of our commitment to excellence and our passion for producing outstanding wines.

The 2019 Petite Sirah and 2022 Unoaked Chardonnay are definitely standouts in our collection of wines, as well as in the tasting room! These two wines have always been fan favorites among our wine club members and winery visitors. Gold medal recognition for these wines provides a testament to the hard work of our winemaking team and the extraordinary quality of the grapes we source from our carefully tended vineyards. 

BEST IN CLASS & GOLD - 2022 Unoaked Chardonnay 

The 2022 Unoaked Chardonnay is fresh and vibrant emphasizing the purity of the grape, unburdened by the influence of oak aging.  Light and delicate pastel in color, the wine opens with hints of honeysuckle and orange blossom.  Perfectly balanced, beautiful fruit flavors linger on the palate with a finish that is nothing short of exquisite.  If you are not a typical "fan" of Chardonnay... this one is for you!  

GOLD - 2019 Petite Sirah 

The 2019 Limited Release Petite Sirah fills the glass with a deep, dark, rich velvet color and delicious flavors of plum and blueberry conserve.   Made from single vineyard, estate grown, premium fruit hand picked at the perfect ripeness, this full bodied, non-manipulated wine has a firm backbone of tannins and a lingering finish.  Precisely dry and perfectly balanced, we have affectionatly named this shining star our "blackberry bomb"!

 

SILVER - 2020 Merlot 

Our 2020 Merlot has been awarded the SILVER medal!

Simply. Stunning!  The fruit is Estate Grown in the Clarksburg AVA, where the river bends around our vineyard and the soil is rich with beautiful minerality.  The warm summer days and cool evening breeze provide the perfect growing conditions for this spectacular fruit. It's no surprise that this wine captured the attention of the judges and the Silver Medal is a wondeful recognition of its exceptional quality and the care we put into every vineyard and bottle. 

Barrel aged for 26 Months in neutral french oak, the opulent flavors of this full bodied wine are simply divine. A gorgeous ruby red glistens in the glass and ripe plum greets the nose with enticing flavors!  Marionberry and plum, cigar humidor with lingering notes of tobacco and a silky smooth finish. 

 

Thank you for your support! 

We are so grateful to all of you! Whether you have joined our wine club, visited the winery, shared your love of our wines with friends, or simply followed our journey, your support has been invaluable.  We look forward to sharing these award-winning wines with you and continuing to craft exceptional wines for years to come. 

For more updates and to keep up with all of our latest news, follow us on Instagram @intercoastalvineyards! 

You Will Fall "in love" With Intercoastal Vineyards

Click here to read the article, written by Bob Highfill, about Intercoastal Vineyards and our newest brand, "in love."

San Francisco Chronicle Public Tasting

We Embraced Every Moment at the 2020 SF Chronicle Public Wine Tasting! With over 1,000 wineries and thousands of wine lovers in attendance, it is honestly a very exciting, yet overwhelming feeling. On the 20th Anniversary of the largest competition of North American Wines, we were elated to showcase two double gold and four gold medal award winning wines…and even more excited to welcome a number of new wine club members to our family!  

#1. The Award Winning Intercoastal Vineyards Wines!

Double Gold 2016 Petite Sirah
Double Gold 2018 Unoaked Chardonnay
Gold 2018 Chenin Blanc
Gold 2018 Rosé of Pinotage
Gold 2018 Sauvignon Blanc

#2. The Parrot Reunion

There is a man who attends the public tasting every year with a parrot on his shoulder.  Annie laughed and said she hoped she would see the parrot again… and then all of a sudden there he was!  She put this parrot on her shoulder last year and so it was like a reunion. 

#3. We were spotted by friends we made in Santa Barbara!

After a full day of pouring at the SF Chronicle Public Tasting, we went to a restaurant on Pier 39 to celebrate. Some friends we made at the Santa Barbara Food & Wine Festival last year spotted us by the bar and we were delighted to catch up.

#4.Thank you, to those who took time to visit with us and learn more about our wines.  We hope to see you again soon!  Cheers!

Vineyard Update: Pruning Time!

✨Vineyard Update: Our vines are getting the spa treatment to rejuvenate! Although the vineyard is dormant this time of year, it is a vital time for them to recharge before the next growing season that is soon to come!

The winter months are the most ideal time for the vines to be pruned. Check out our video below, where Ruben is pruning today to remove the old wood to make room for new growth in the Spring. 🌱

This labor intensive process is critical to the health of the vineyard & preparation for the new fruit in the coming months! 🍇

Shrimply Delicious Pairing with our 2018 Chenin Blanc

We are loving our winter garden! It makes me so happy to walk outside my door and pick the freshest greens for a garden salad to compliment a delicious bottle of wine. 

Looking for an easy dinner idea? Gather some greens and throw some shrimp and veggies together! My dressing of choice to pair with this 2018 Chenin Blanc includes olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon, garlic, shallots, salt, peper, and a touch of Dijon Mustard. 

Yum!

Our Chenin Blanc: 

GOLD 2020 SF Chronicle Wine Competition, BEST IN CLASS & TRIPLE GOLD 2019 Dan Berger's INTERNATIONAL Wine & Cider Competition

The nose is met with delicious aromatic flavors of rustic pear crostata, honeysuckly and a delicate touch of pineapple.  A perfectly balanced, medium bodied, off dry delight!

Find us at Trader Joe's for a Chance to Win a $50 Trader Joe's Gift Card on Super Bowl Sunday

Did you know that we are in 20 Trader Joe's locations across Northern California? Purchase a bottle of our wines at these locations for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Trader Joe's! Each bottle is an entry.

Picking a winner February 2, 2020!
Super Bowl Sunday

 

1. Purchase a bottle of our wines at a Trader Joe's Near You.

Find a location near you with our store locator. Purchase a bottle of our Proprietary Red Blend (GOLD Medal at the 2019 California State Fair, GOLD Medal at the 2018 Sonoma County Harvest Challenge) or our Sauvignon Blanc.

2. Snap a picture of your receipt.

Every purchased bottle on your receipt(s) counts as one entry! Send us the picture here or click the button below. 

Submit Receipt

 

3. Enjoy your wine for Super Bowl Sunday & wait for us to announce the winner!

Enjoy the award-winning taste of Intercoastal Vineyards wine, owned by farmers, and made healthier with hand picked grapes and no added residual sugars, additives, or GMOs. We pick our winner for the $50 Trader Joe's Gift Card on Sunday, February 2, 2020. 

Best Rosé, Best of Class, Best of Lodi AVA, AND Double Gold at the 2019 Harvest Challenge

We are proud to share that our 2018 INTERCOASTAL Vineyards Rosé of Pinotage received Best of Class, Best of Lodi AVA, Best Rosé, and Double Gold at the 2019 Sonoma County Harvest Challenge! 

2018 Rosé of Pinotage

French Provincial style Rosé with a bouquet of floral notes on the nose, flavors of fresh strawberry, honey drenched apricot, and candied orange guava. Smooth and refreshing finish. Lodi Rules Certified Green.

AWARDS: 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Results!

The results are in and we couldn't be happier! Over 65 judges evaluated nearly 6,700 wines from over 1,000 wineries for the 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. At the largest wine competition in North America, we are proud to take home DOUBLE GOLD for 2 of our wines and GOLD for 4 of our wines! 

Double Gold medals are only awarded when all five members of a judging panel unanimously award a wine with a Gold medal.

Double Gold - 2016 Petite Sirah
Double Gold - 2018 Unoaked Chardonnay
Gold - 2016 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
Gold - 2018 Chenin Blanc
Gold- 2018 Rosé of Pinotage
Gold - 2018 Sauvignon Blanc

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Double Gold - 2016 Petite Sirah

Deep, dark, rich velvet color and delicious flavors of ripe blackberry and juicy plum. Full bodied and well balanced, with a firm backbone of tannins and a long finish. Estate Grown in Lodi, California and made of 100% hand picked Petite Sirah grapes. This wine is aged for 24 months in once used French Oak Barrels.    

Double Gold - 2018 Unoaked Chardonnay

Refreshing and lively blend of light citrus and savory ripe pear, with a richness that is dry and a crisp, vibrant finish. Medium to light body with moderate complexity. Estate Grown and hand picked, made with minimal intervention. Produced in 100% stainless steel.

 

Gold - 2016 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

Deep ruby in color with exciting aromatic flavors of ripe blackberry, cigar humidor, cocoa and a hint of earthiness. Full bodied on entry with dark cherry, luscious plum, black currants and a touch of mocha on the palate. Hand picked from Napa Valley, California. Released to enjoy now or cellar to indulge for years to come. 34 cases produced.

 

Gold - 2018 Chenin Blanc

Rustic pear crostata, honeysuckle, and pineapple. Perfectly balanced, medium bodied, and off-dry. Handpicked from the rich soils of Clarksburg, California. 

 

Gold - 2018 Rosé of Pinotage

Bright and precisely dry. Violet notes on the nose, cherry on the palate and a touch of earth. Typically found in South Africa, this amazing rosé is hand picked and grown in the rich soils of Lodi, California.

 

Gold - 2018 Sauvignon Blanc

Herbaceous flavors with subtle hints of freshly cut wild grass, basil, pomelo, ripe grapefruit kissed by glistening morning dew with a hint of pineapple as it lingers in the glass. Crisp acidity with a dusty minerality and a vibrant long balanced finish. Estate-grown and hand picked, this Sauvignon Blanc is a Musqué Clone produced with minimal intervention.

 

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February 15, 2020 | San Francisco Chronicle Public Tasting, San Francisco, California

Join us at the public tasting for the largest wine competition in North America! We'll be pouring a selection of our wines during the public tasting at Fort Mason Center from 1:00-4:00PM.

90 Points! Our 2017 Reserve Chardonnay

Thank you Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, for giving our 2017 Estate Grown Reserve Chardonnay 90 Points! 

Read the review here. 

"Gorgeous marzipan and dried fig aromas meet plush creamy layers of poached pear and cream in this full-bodied, luxuriously textured wine. Fans of all-out ripe and oaky wines are going to love this sweet-seeming wine." - Jim Gordon