Yes, you can sample California wines in Missouri. On the Hermann Wine Trail, next to the Hermannhof winery you can sample wines from three California vineyards. Dierberg Estate Vineyards lies close to the Pacific Ocean in California's Central Coast wine region. The vineyards provide both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for Dierberg Estate wines. Star Lane Vineyards at the far eastern end of the Santa Ynez Valley is both the warmest and the highest elevation vineyard in the appellation. Three Saints wines are made from grapes carefully selected from the Dierberg Family's vineyards in three of Santa Barbara County's premium wine growing regions: Santa Maria Valley, Santa Rita Hills and Santa Ynez Valley.

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New Releases

Dierberg Drum Canyon
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2012
Description: Mineral, like warm granite, with hints of fresh green almonds, pear and some citrus. This is a different breed of Chardonnay from our Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay. The palate is fresh and consistent with the mineral impression suggested by the nose.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-21


Dierberg Vineyard Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2011
Description: On the nose aromas of black fruit and lush raspberry mix with lingering notes of roasted coffee. With hints of sweet smoke, this round full-bodied shows great acidity with light green herb and tart blackberry. The firm tannins, and high fruit concentration lend to a long, elegant finish.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-21


Dierberg Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2011
Description: The 2011 Pinot Noir is a structured wine, yet one that retains great balance, nerve and elegance. Dark berry and leathery notes are accented by the light floral and mineral aromas typical of our vineyard terroir. Flavors lean towards cherry compote with light persimmin and crushed spice.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-21


Dierberg Pinot Noir Steven
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2011
Description: The Dierberg Pinot Noir ?Steven? begins with aromas that focus on dark fruits such as plum and blackberry. On the palate rich flavors of coffee and pure plum are surrounded by a pillow-soft, velvety mouthfeel. The Steven finishes with caressing tannins and a burst of fresh acid.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-21


Dierberg Santa Maria Valley Syrah
Varietal: Syrah
Vintage: 2012
Description: Spice notes hover a core of dark blackberry fruit. The savory elements of bacon emerge on the palate which is great in its depth if not too heavy.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-21


Star Lane Sauvignon Blanc
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Description: The 2013 is unmistakably Sauvignon Blanc. Hints of grassy qualities lie behind citrus rind and guava. The nose hints a great depth of character and the palate delivers. Full flavored, with just enough weight all carried along by freshness that is the hallmark for the variety.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-21


Star Lane Cabernet Franc
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2011
Description: Perfumed with hints of sweet cinnamon, cherry flavored tobacco and coastal sage. Behind these aromatic qualities there is an attractive dark fruit that broods and opens as the wine evolves in the glass.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-21


Star Lane Cabernet Sauvignon
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2010
Description: With classic Star Lane sweet floral notes leading the aromatics, this wine also shows the spice and dark fruit qualities of the cooler vintage. Boldly textured and tightly structured, this wine should impress and age well.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-21


Star Lane Roots Cabernet Sauvignon
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2011
Description: What we love about the wine from own-rooted vines is how classic Cabernet characters are varied in a palate whose textures has California heritage: structured but rich and supple.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-21


Star Lane Astral
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2010
Description: Black-fruits and sweet floral(almost sage like) emerge from the aromatics. This wine continues to change as it sits in the glass. A rich core of fruit holds the structured tannins in check. We expect the wine to age well.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-21


Three Saints Chardonnay
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2011
Description: Our 2011 Three Saints Chardonnay opens with an inviting bouquet of Anjou pear, Fuji apple, lemon zest, honeysuckle, fresh fig and a hint of wet stones. In the mouth, it is broad and giving without sacrificing verve. The fruit-driven characteristics found in the nose are joined by notes of orange blossom, honey and allspice. It finishes long with an emphasis on citrus, leaving one longing for just one more sip.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-21


Three Saints Pinot Noir
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2010
Description: Our 2010 Three Saints Pinot Noir begins with ebullient aromatics of crushed raspberries, black cherry, sassafras and vanilla bean. A plush mouthfeel accompanies notes of wild strawberry, fresh cedar and cherry cola. The long finish emphasizes the rich fruit character, with enough bright acid to leave one longing for yet another sip.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-21


Three Saints Cabernet Sauvignon
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2010
Description: Our 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon displays a rich garnet color. It opens with opulent purple and dark red fruit aromas: currants, black cherry and plum. Notes of bramble and cocoa harmonize with the vibrant fruit aromas. On the palate, the wine expressed fresh ripe berries, cassis, fruit leather and savory dried herbs. The soft dusty tannins create a supple medium-bodied finish with a lingering touch of vanilla.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-21

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