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Art Bus, New Releases

2016 Art Bus

Our unique red blend of estate Syrah, estate Cab, and Cab Franc, dedicated to artists everywhere. This is our fifth vintage of Art Bus (previously 2008, 2009, 2012, 2014) and we hope you enjoy this creative blend of some of Heidi’s favorite varietals under one of our more whimsical, playful labels. A portion of the proceeds from Art Bus benefit the charity Heifer International.

2016 Art Bus Tasting Notes: (tasted 2/11/21 by HPB)

This wonderful black raspberry colored red blend has a deep, ripe aroma profile of plums and cherries with layers of toasty French oak, caramel and a hint of spice. Across the palate, it’s big, concentrated & velvety – cherry & plum-like fruit and layers of richness complemented by sweet oak notes are harmonious together, and flavors persist with amazing length. A thing of beauty with dense extract, refined tannins and great balance. We chose to release this one at the 5 year mark, one of the optimal times to drink many red wines – although this will also be one to continue aging as you prefer! It has the structure and fruit to do both. Delicious as of these notes – enjoy!

From wine critic James Suckling: 96 points

“…A savory nose with lots of smoked meat, dried porcini mushrooms and oyster sauce. Black plums and dried thyme, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, sleek yet rounded tannins. Deliciously concentrated layers of black fruit and umami flavors. Even more fantastic after 2022.” 

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February 19, 2021

Art Bus, New Releases

2014 Art Bus release

Our unique red blend of estate Syrah, estate Cab, and Cab Franc, dedicated to artists everywhere. This is our fourth vintage of Art Bus (following 2008, 2009, and 2012) and we hope you enjoy this creative blend of some of Heidi’s favorite varietals under one of our more whimsical, playful labels.and A portion of the proceeds from Art Bus benefit the charity Heifer International.

Tasting Notes: 2014 Art Bus (tasted 9/11/18 by HPB)

One of my favorite wines to make, Art Bus is a creative blend that shows off the delicious fruit we grow at our own Calistoga property (Cab Sauv and Syrah). We don’t make it every year, but were able to produce its fourth iteration in the bountiful 2014 vintage. It shows a dense, dark ruby color with deep aromas of ripe fruit, black plums, dark cherry, and cedar, with sweet toasty French oak notes. On the palate, it’s very mouth-coating and rich, with explosive flavors. I love the silky yet powerful impact and chewy texture of this wine – it definitely has a wow factor! A big wine that will age nicely, with serious structure and perfect balance – already impressive and enjoyable upon release.

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September 20, 2018

Art Bus

NEW RELEASE – 2012 Art Bus

Art Bus is one of our unique winemaker blends from La Sirena. Art Bus celebrates the Artistic side of winemaking – I have often compared the Art of blending to painting. In both, the Artist uses different hues (flavors) to create something truly unique and beautiful (and in the case of wine, something delicious!) In this rich layered blend, I sought to create an exciting new blend as a tribute to Artists of every medium who strive to create beauty. This is also our charity bottling where a percentage of our sales go to Heifer International, helping families all over the world. Our label shows one of our “found” object Art projects- an abandoned bus that was given new life as a fanciful Central-American inspired Art studio complete with cargo on the roof. Wishing you “Pura Vida!” Literally- Pure life!

The 2012 presented us with a fantastic vintage and the right grapes to again make this wonderful Art Bus blend. This is the third release of this unique wine (08, 09, and 12) and features a label update as well. The aromas are open, deep, rich, and enticing of black cherry and red plums, with notes of bacon, cinnamon, cedar, and smoked wild meats. In the mouth the flavors are bursting with ripe fruit, crushed blackberry, deep meaty tones, and a touch of sweet toasty French oak. Flavors persist several minutes. This is a big, intense, mouth coating wine. I love the layered flavors, mid palate texture and silky yet big balance of this blend. It’s unusual but delicious! Have some fun with this one as few will be able to guess the blend. While tasty now, this is a wine that is also cellar-worthy, easily 10-15 years from this noteworthy vintage.

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October 19, 2015

– New Releases –

2020 Rosato

2020 Rosato

Our unusual rosé of Primitivo. A fun-to-drink, easy-to-love blush wine that's loaded with fresh flavor and a beautiful bright color. A balanced, crisp, medium-weight rosé equally suited to pairing ... read more

2016 Art Bus

2016 Art Bus

Our unique red blend of estate Syrah, estate Cab, and Cab Franc, dedicated to artists everywhere. This is our fifth vintage of Art Bus (previously 2008, 2009, 2012, 2014) and we hope you enjoy this ... read more

2017 La Sirena Cabernet Sauvignon

2017 La Sirena Cabernet Sauvignon

2017 La Sirena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is available now! Since the first La Sirena Cab vintage in 1996, it has been a Napa Valley favorite, and an expression of Heidi's powerful-yet-balanced, ... read more

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– News & Events –

Virtual Tastings

Virtual Tastings

Enjoy a guided tasting of our wines from near, far, or wherever you are! We are excited to launch ... read more

Glass Fire Update

Glass Fire Update

We can’t thank you enough for the outpouring of love and support we received over the harrowing ... read more

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PO BOX 441
Calistoga, CA 94515
Phone (707) 942-1105
winery@lasirenawine.com

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