Woof’n Rose Wines

Display of award winning Woof'n Rose wines.opens IMAGE file Woof’n Rose makes red wines

from fruit grown in the Ramona Valley AVA, most of the fruit is estate grown on the premises.  Varietals include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petite Verdot, Carmenere, Montepulciano, Grenache Noir, and Alicante Bouschet, as well as proprietary blends comprised of these varietals.  Woof’n Rose has also mades one white wine, an Albarino, made from San Diego County fruit.  Many of these wines are medal award winners from wine competitions such as the Fingerlakes International, the San Francisco Chronicle, The Florida State Fair, and the Toast of the Coast (San Diego County Fair commercial competition).  Medal positions are listed with the wines, excepting new releases which have not yet been in the competitions.  Woof’n Rose Winery invites you to:  Please sip our wines in your quality time, Time to smell the roses, Time to kiss puppy noses!

All Woof’n Rose red wines are made from 100% Ramona Valley grapes.  Our new 2020 wines will be released the first weekend of November 2023.

Select Woof’n Rose wines are now available for online purchase  and shipping to authorized states, click here to see listed states and online catalog .  Wines may also be purchased online or by calling 760-788-4818 for pickup at the winery or shipment within California.  Some additional varietals available exclusively at the winery.

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE WINES

Wines listed in red are our latest releases and currently available ONLY at the winery; of previously released wines those not listed to BUY ONLINE are also only available at the winery.

Wine   /  Varietal                            Bottle Price

Our 2019 vintage wines were released in November 2022

2020 Albariño                                         $25      BUY ONLINE

Grapes from Elliot Ranch in Escondido.  This refreshing wine has tart apple, ripe pineapple with a hint of pear in the finish.  Well-balanced with a lovely mouth feel. 

2018 Estate Grenache Noir                    $30    BUY ONLINE

Beautifully clear & delightfully light red wine shows a hint of candy in the nose & cherry & dark ripe strawberry influence in the palate.

2019 Estate Grenache Noir                  $30    BUY ONLINE

The 2019 is more full bodies than previous years.  Lovely deep garnet color with leather & cherry in the nose.  The palate brings out leather, tobacco, mole & chocolate with a long finish.  

2019 Estate Alicante Bouschet         $30
GOLD– 2023 Toast of the Coast  (92 pts.)

Welcome back to our Estate Alicante Bouschet.  This year’s vintage has mushrooms in the nose with vanilla, plums, cherries & a hint of the earth in which it grows in the palate with a plum tart finish.

2018 Estate Puppy Love                       $28      BUY ONLINE

75% Grenache Noir & 25% Alicante Bouschet.  Dark ruby color with a fruity Alicante Bouschet prominent in the nose.  This well-balanced wine has light tannins with dark black cherry & spice in the palate. 

2019 Estate Puppy Love                      $30      BUY ONLINE

50% Grenache Noir & 50% Alicante Bouschet.  This lovely blend has hints of violets in the nose with a delightful soft mouth feel.  The palate has pleasant cherry & violets with a crisp finish.

2018 Estate Happy Tails                      $30    BUY ONLINE

77% Cabernet Franc & 23% Cabernet Sauvignon.  The Cabernet Franc comes through at the beginning followed by the Cabernet Sauvignon in the mid-palate & finishes with a hint of Christmas candy.

2019 Estate Happy Tails                       $30        BUY ONLINE
SILVER – 2023 Toast of the Coast

50% Cab Franc, 26% Merlot,15% Cab Sauv, 8% Malbec, 1% Carmenere.  This year’s blend is very rich & dark in color.  Delicious cherries, maybe even a hint of cherry taffy.  Well balanced.

2018 Estate Montepulciano                $30

81% Montepulciano &19% Cabernet Franc.  This lovely wine is light in body & is reminiscent of Santa Rosa plums.  It is still young and will benefit from a little more bottle aging.

2019 Estate Montepulciano               $30
GOLD– 2023 Toast of the Coast  (91 pts.)

86% Montepulciano & 14% Cab Franc.  This Italian varietal has a hint of butterscotch in the nose & bright spice, light fruit, perhaps a hint of fruitcake in the palate.  It would pair exceptionally well with a truffle pizza, but don’t rule out other delicious meals.

2018 Estate Cabernet Franc                $32      BUY ONLINE
SILVER – 2022 Toast of the Coast 
SILVER – 2022 Orange County  

This latest release of our flagship wine is back in force.  Lovely nose, ripe fruit, smooth tannins, delightful finish, consistent all the way from beginning to end.

2019 Estate Cabernet Franc                   $32    BUY ONLINE 

The newest release of our flagship has continued in the long tradition of being a lovely wine.  Cherries in the nose and palate.  Just a yummy wine!

2017 Estate Cabernet Franc  Reserve     $35      BUY ONLINE
GOLD– 2022 Toast of the Coast
BRONZE – 2022 Orange County   

Reminiscent of an Old World wine with lovely fruit and a hint of clove.  This wine could benefit from decanting or just open and let it rest for 30-45 minutes before serving.

2018 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon        $32
GOLD – 2022 Toast of the Coast   
SILVER – 2022 Orange County

Our popular Cab Sauvignon is back.  Large tannins make this delightful wine one that can be aged for several years. 

2019 Estate Reserve Merlot               $40
SILVER – 2023 Toast of the Coast

Blueberries & other dark fruit plus hint of herbs are in the nose.  This luscious, yummy wine has a creamy mouth feel.  It is made from our oldest vines & they have outdone themselves with this vintage.

2018 Estate Eglantine                          $32      BUY ONLINE
SILVER – 2022 Toast of the Coast
SILVER – 2022 Orange County

41% Merlot, 24% Cab Franc, 20% Malbec, 7% Cab Sauvignon, 7% Carmenere, 1% Petit Verdot.  This elegant blend is a mouth full of delicious fruit, soft tannins, well-balanced & just plain yummy.

2019 Estate Eglantine                 $32      BUY ONLINE 

50% Cab Franc, 29% Malbec, 10% Cab Sauv, 3% Carmenere.  Our 2019 Bordeaux blend is a typical, full-bodied delicious wine.  Hints of darky musty fruit with a long finish. 

2017 Petite Sirah                                 $40    BUY ONLINE
SILVER – 2022 Toast of the Coast    

Once again, we were able to get the beautiful fruit from our friends at Mermaid Valley Vineyard.  It was aged in oak for 3 ½ years.  First taste of this lovely wine will be a mouth full of fruit of cassis & plum with beautiful tannins & a long, clean finish.  It is a rich, smooth, delightful wine.

2017 Estate Late Harvest Puppy Love   $28

71% Alicante Bouschet & 29% Grenache Noir.  The perfect finish to a good meal.  Gorgeous, yummy fruit.  Somewhat sweeter than our usual Estate Puppy Love, but the soft tannins balance out the sugar with a lovely clean finish. 

2019 Estate Nuef Anges             (375 ml)   $27

We are welcoming back our popular fortified dessert wine made from our Estate Grenache Noir.  This vintage’s flavor profile is raspberry cotton candy and raisins & a lovely clean finish.  A perfect end to a lovely dinner or to relax after a long day.