Strangely enough, the eagle is not the king of birds. That honor was conferred on the clever and resourceful wren back in ancient times. Legends describe the little wren as a bird of prophesy, the guardian of sailors, a winged creature who stole fire from the sun. Each of Wren Hop wines tell one of these mythic tales.

Wren Hop Vineyards was founded by advertising executives, father and son, James and Jim McDonough. Their passion for wine and their flair for the creative have drawn attention from the wine world and high praise from wine critique Robert Parker and the Wine Spectator. The McDonoughs have assembled an amazing wine team including talented winemaker Russell Bevan. They consistently deliver fabulous wines that truly represent their terroir and their whimsical labels tell stories of the wren.

THE WINES

2012 "Needle's Eye" Chardonnay, Bennett Valley
"Needle's Eye" Chardonnay from tiny, cool weather Bennett Valley is a perfect blend of brightness and toasted brioche richness. Made from the Wente Clone, the wine shows a floral nose of jasmine and wet stone that morph into an explosion of lush citrus flavors with rich textures. Tropical notes of tangerine, honeysuckle, vanilla bean, minerals and barrel spice meld together seamlessly to create some serious Chard lover alchemy. The wine finishes with a perfect balance of ripe fruit, minerality and crispness.

2012 "Demigods & Demons" Pinot Noir, Green Valley
A regular by the glass selection at Mayacama, the 2012 "Demigods & Demons" is a Pinot with some serious black fruit. A deep ruby hue leads to aromatics of rose pedals and red hibiscus tea. Black currant, dried cranberry, red licorice and clove can be found lurking mid-palate where they lie in wait to stage gustatory ambush. This is hardly a shy wine so alert your taste buds in advance. Demigod or Demon? You decide.

2012 "Royalty in Exile" Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
The 2012 Russian River Valley "Royalty in Exile" estate wine flexes its muscle with vibrant flavors of ripe red cherry, juicy blackberry and organic "just picked" strawberry. Barrel spice is nicely displayed in the mid-palate and notes of orange peel and subtle tannin appear in the persistent finish. This is one powerful, deeply structured wine not to be missed. Gather friends worthy of your generosity and send the rest into exile!

2013 Wren Hop Rose of Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
A gorgeous rose of Pinot with flavors of strawberry, raspberry, cherry and a touch of citrus. It is crisp, beautifully balanced and has a long finish. With less than 50 cases produced, this is truly a great find. Available only at the winery and Mayacama.

THE OFFER
Mix and Match 12 bottles for a 10% discount

2012 "Needle's Eye" Chardonnay $48

2012 "Demigods & Demons" Pinot Noir $65

2012 "Royalty in Exile" Pinot Noir $68

2013 Wren Hop Rose of Pinot Noir $22

ORDERING
For all questions and orders, contact Jeff McCarthy at 707 569 2906 or [email protected]. Let us know if you would like your wine shipped or placed in your wine locker. Sales tax and appropriate shipping will be added to all orders. Allow 2-3 weeks for account processing and shipping. During extreme weather, wine orders may be held until it is safe to ship.