New Releases

2019 Chardonnay

La Sirena Chardonnay is back! An elegant, complex expression of the varietal, from a very special Russian River old-vine vineyard site.

Our first vintage in 2016 was such a hit, we decided to make it again for the 2019 vintage. I have made Chardonnay a number of times for my clients over the years, but I was not compelled to make my own until a special vineyard site became available in 2016. Well-known vineyard manager Ulises Valdez (who sadly passed away in 2018) had a few tons available from the Rued family original vineyard planted in 1969 (now managed by his son, Ulises Valdez Jr.) I was enticed to have a look, and was immediately taken with the magnificent old vines, their large gnarly trunks and arms. I couldn’t resist working with such a unique site, and La Sirena Chardonnay was born.

Tasting Notes: 2019 Chardonnay (tasted 4/12/21 by HPB)

Sourced from the original 1969 planting of the Rued clone of Chardonnay, which is known for its somewhat tropical aromatics – some even refer to it as the Muscat clone of Chardonnay. Brilliant light straw in color with beautiful aromatics: green apple, pineapple, grapefruit, minerality, crème brulee, and a touch of toasty French Oak. Across the palate it’s layered with flavors similar to the aromas, with crisp acidity in a fresh, mouthwatering Chablis-like style (non-malolactic). The minerality of place comes through from the rocky hillside vineyard in the Russian River Valley. A delightfully complex, elegant and food-friendly Chardonnay that was barrel aged on the lees for 10 months.

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New Releases, Studio Series

2017 Studio Series – First Vintage!

Announcing the first release of a brand new La Sirena label, 2017 Studio Series – a new Cab-forward winemaker blend that will feature a different painting of mine on the label each vintage. I’m proud to offer this new wine that will show off my creative work both inside and outside of the bottle. Welcome to my studio!

In addition to being a winemaker, I have also been a painter and visual artist for many years. My late mother, Diane Brisbois Peterson, was a professional artist, so I grew up immersed in artistic creativity as well as wine. Throughout my winemaking career, I have sought to explore creative avenues within the scientific discipline of wine, and blending has been one of the most fulfilling ways to do that.

Tasting Notes: 2017 Studio Series (tasted 4/12/21 by HPB)

Deeply pigmented in color like blackberry syrup, with gorgeous aromas of ripe fruit – black cherry, currants, and blackberry, with alluring hints of cedar and vanilla. It’s a rich, bold wine across the palate with explosive flavor bursts and textural appeal. Moderate tannins and good length enhance this concentrated, dense Cabernet-based blend. Harmonious blending creates a wine greater than the sum of its parts – complexity and elegance abound in this work of winemaking art. Delicious and approachable upon release, we expect it will be an age-worthy addition to your cellar as well.

From wine critic James Suckling: 92 points

“Aromas of fresh and dried violets, blackcurrants, bark, vanilla and nutmeg. It’s full-bodied with a velvety, juicy texture and firm, ultra fine tannins. Layers of ripe black fruit and spices.”

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New Releases, 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 with food or sipping on its own. We especially love it with sushi, shrimp dumplings, poke bowls, or colorful vegetable salads with a citrus dressing.

2020 Rosato Tasting Notes: (tasted 2/11/2021 by HPB)

The 2020 Rosato is made from Primitivo grapes sourced from Amador county in the foothills of California. The color is a lovely, soft rose petal pink. The aromatics are so fresh and pure, reminding me of spring strawberries, roses and honeysuckle. Across the palate, flavors mirror the aromas in a bright, flavorful and balanced profile. Lively acidity, enticing flavors and a food-friendly weight all combine to create a Rosé that is complete and satisfying to the palate.

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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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Cabernet Sauvignon, New Releases

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, elegant style of winemaking.

Tasting Notes: Tasted 08/14/20 by HPB

We were extremely lucky to harvest this fruit before the fires of 2017, so we were able to produce a wine of pure character with zero smoke damage. The 2017 La Sirena Cab is very dark blackberry in color, with the ripe, layered aromatics of Cab Sauv and a lifted note from the addition of Cab Franc. Across the palate the wine is vibrant, balanced, and explosive with flavor. Soft and silky in texture, yet has a powerful structure and expression of fruit. Flavors are black fruit-driven with dark cherry and berry notes dominating, layered with sweet toasty French oak as a complement. Ageworthy yet approachable as of this tasting. Tannins are pretty mild in this vintage, not needing much time in the bottle at all. A great example of classic Napa Cab – purely delicious!

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New Releases, Pirate

2016 Pirate TreasuRed

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The 10th anniversary vintage of our fan favorite red blend! The 2016 Pirate delivers a deep ruby colored wine with lush, ripe aromas of black and red fruit like plum and berry, accompanied by notes of fine leather, toast and spice. A complex blend with lots of interesting layers playing off of each other. Flavors persist as does the texture of the wine. Extracted and big but not heavy, with moderate silky structural tannins and a round, well-balanced finish that lingers. A versatile wine that, above all else, is fun to drink! 2016 marks our 10th release of this blend – a picture-perfect vintage known for producing classic expressions of Napa Valley wines.

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New Releases, Rosato

2019 Rosato is Available Now

A new vintage of La Sirena Rosato is available now! We are so pleased with the response our rosé of Primitivo has received over the past few years – by now, it’s become a mainstay of the La Sirena lineup. We truly appreciate the support for our Rosato and the many great comments we have received. There are an astounding amount of rosé wines to choose from nowadays, and it means a lot to hear that ours is a favorite. It’s very satisfying to make a wine that’s not only special and unique (still haven’t seen another Primitivo rosé out there), but also incredibly fun to drink. We hope you enjoy the latest edition of La Sirena Rosato – the “pink mermaid”.

Tasting Notes: 2019 Rosato (tasted 4/23/2020 by HPB)

The 2019 Rosato is made from Primitivo grapes sourced from Amador county in the foothills of California. Pale rose petal pink in color, it gives beautiful aromatics of white peach, pomelo, and white alpine strawberry, with a touch of minerality and an intriguing Chardonnay-like note not often present in rosé wines. Bright, clean crisp fruit flavors across the palate mirror the aromas, with bright acidity and a mouthwatering finish that leaves you wanting another sip. A fun, unusual varietal rosé that’s very easy to love. Enjoy!

Aviatrix, New Releases, Syrah

2017 Aviatrix Available Now

We are so excited to bring you the second release of AVIATRIX! This time, it’s a blend of Petite Sirah and Syrah, with a pinch of Cabernet Franc. It’s totally different than our first release of Aviatrix and yet, equally delicious.

Aviatrix is a collaboration between La Sirena winemaker/owner Heidi Barrett and her two daughters, winemaker Chelsea Barrett, and sales/marketing director Remi Barrett. Aviatrix wines are dedicated to the intrepid women throughout the history of aviation, who surpass society’s expectations and soar to new heights. We hope you enjoy this mother-daughter collaboration as much as we enjoyed making it!

Blend: 51% Petite Sirah, 47% Syrah, 2% Cab Franc

Tasting Notes: 2017 Aviatrix Red Wine (tasted 4/23/20 by Heidi, Chelsea & Remi)

The 2017 Aviatrix blend is dark blackberry in color, with ripe and enticing aromas rising from the glass – black cherry and plum fruit aromas, hints of dark chocolate and roasted almond, with accents of pink peppercorn, allspice, and licorice. On the palate it is powerful, dense and concentrated, while still being silky and balanced. Light dusty tannins and nice length give great ooomph! The magic of blending provides noteworthy complexity and a luxurious impression that tastes more expensive than it is – this wine overdelivers on quality, and we’re proud to share it with you.

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Moscato Azul, New Releases

2019 Moscato Azul available now

Now available: a new vintage of our fan-favorite La Sirena Moscato Azul (dry Muscat Canelli). In its signature blue bottle, this refreshing white wine is perfect for enjoying during the warmer months.

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Tasting notes

The only white wine from La Sirena, this Moscato is an unusual, delicious dry (not sweet) expression of Muscat Canelli. In its signature blue bottle, Moscato Azul has become a fan favorite for its drinkability, perfumey aroma, crisp acidity, and ability to pair well with many different dishes. It’s especially perfect during the spring and summer time on warm days.

“A wine that Heidi Barrett does better than just about anyone else… unbelievably fun” – Robert Parker

91+ points, Editor’s Choice, Wine Enthusiast, 2015

Tech specs:
100% Muscat Canelli from Lake County & Napa Valley.
Just 51 cases produced this vintage (Lake County fires caused grape loss)
No oak treatment, all stainless steel
Typically around 13% alcohol, 0.5% residual sugar

Cabernet Sauvignon, New Releases

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon release

A new vintage of our flagship wine – open and expressive, with velvety and explosive flavors across the palate. Blackberry-like ripe Cab flavors with amazing silky textural tannins and a persistent long finish.

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As we forge ahead with harvest 2019, we are excited to unveil a gorgeous new release: our flagship 2016 La Sirena Cabernet Sauvignon.

2016 as a vintage marked the end of the multi-year drought (2012-2015) – we finally got a lot of RAIN! It was a glorious and much-appreciated return to “normalcy”, and sometimes normal is the best thing you can ask for. We saw optimal growing weather throughout the spring and summer, a nice steady harvest season, normal crop levels – for once, it was basically a textbook, ideal Napa season, and we expect to see some truly classic wines from the 2016 vintage as a result.

Tasting Notes: Tasted 10/01/19 by HPB

The 2016 Cab is ripe and concentrated, darkly colored and very aromatic in the glass. Immediate notes of blackberry pie, plum, and black cherry are rounded out with 5 spice, cedar, and an accent of toasty French oak. Big flavors meld with a plush, velvety texture on the palate – tannins are velvety and integrated, providing the structure to make this wine cellar-worthy for many years to come. A strong initial burst of flavor followed by a round mid-palate, culminating in a long finish – it’s a complete wine that leaves a lasting impression. A gorgeous, classic expression of Napa Valley Cabernet – powerful and well-balanced.

“A wine that Heidi Barrett does better than just about anyone else… unbelievably fun” – Robert Parker

91+ points, Editor’s Choice, Wine Enthusiast, 2015

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