2022 Cabernet Sauvignon - Smooth, Balanced, and Inviting

This mid-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon brings together bright red cherry and blackcurrant flavors, layered with smooth tannins and a refined finish. Its effortless charm makes it just as enjoyable on a summer evening as it is next to a cozy fire.

Tasting Notes:

Flavors: Red cherry, blackcurrant
Mouthfeel: Mid-bodied with smooth tannins
Aroma: Fresh fruit with a touch of oak
Finish: Balanced and refined

Key Details:

Aged in Hungarian Oak for 1 year
Low Intervention Winemaking
No Toxic Additives
Unfined and Unfiltered
Minimal Sulfites
Alcohol: 13%

Food Pairing Suggestions:

Pairs beautifully with flank steak, lamb, portobello mushrooms, hard cheeses, olives and charcuterie.

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Our 2021 Malbec showcases the best of mountain-grown fruit, with juicy blackberry and plum flavors accented by warm spices. This vibrant, natural wine is balanced by mouth-watering acidity, highlighting the bold essence of these grapes. A perfect choice to complement hearty, flavorful meals.

Tasting Notes:

Flavors: Juicy blackberry, plum, with warm spices
Mouthfeel: Bold, with lively acidity
Aroma: Rich fruit with a hint of spice
Finish: Smooth, with a lingering freshnes

Food Pairing Suggestions:Pairs beautifully with grilled ribeye steak, braised short ribs, roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, or beef bourguignon. Perfect with portobello mushroom burgers, grilled vegetables with balsamic glaze, or hard-aged cheeses. Also a great match for dark chocolate with sea salt.

Key Details:

Aged in Oak for 1 year
Natural Fermentation with no toxic additives
Unfiltered & Unfined
Minimal Sulfites
Alcohol: 14%

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2021 HIGHER Blend – A Bold Fusion of Wine and Bitcoin

Take me higher — to a place where tradition and the future collide. This high-elevation wine showcases rich black cherry and cassis, woven with warm spices and firm tannins that glide into a smooth, vibrant finish. Perfect for enriching meals, strengthening bonds, and cherishing life’s most meaningful moments.

Tasting Notes:

Flavors: Black cherry, cassis, with hints of warm spices
Mouthfeel: Firm tannins with a smooth, vibrant finish
Aroma: Rich dark fruit with a touch of spice
Finish: Long and satisfying

Key Details:

33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Cabernet Franc, 33% Merlot
Aged in Hungarian Oak for 1 year
Natural Fermentation
No Toxic Additives
Unfiltered & Unfined
Minimal Sulfites
Alcohol: 14%

Food Pairing Suggestions:

Enjoy with grilled ribeye with rosemary potatoes, smoked gouda, wild mushroom risotto with parmesan, or a decadent chocolate tart.

2021 Cabernet Franc - Smooth and Evocative with Bold Fruit

Smooth and evocative, this Cabernet Franc will envelop your palate in a lush bouquet of blueberry, blackberry, and plum flavors, leaving you with a kiss of acidic zing. A well-balanced wine that pairs wonderfully with a variety of rich and savory dishes.

Tasting Notes:

Flavors: blueberry, blackberry, plum
Mouthfeel: Smooth, with a touch of acidity
Aroma: Lush, fruit-forward with a hint of spice
Finish: Crisp, with a lingering freshness

Key Details:

Aged in French Oak for 1 year
Natural Fermentation
No Toxic Additives
Unfiltered & Unfined
Minimal Sulfites
Alcohol: 14%

Food Pairing Suggestions:
Enjoy with grilled eggplant with quinoa, mushroom risotto, roasted duck, or dark chocolate with raspberries.

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2023 Sovereignon Blanc – Crisp, Citrus-Focused Elegance

This vibrant Sovereignon Blanc is a blend of 57% Villard Blanc and 43% Vignoles, grown in the rugged terroir of Grand Valley, CO. Zesty lemon aromas lead into refreshing notes of grapefruit, clementine, and a vivacious acidity, culminating in a crisp, clean finish.

Tasting Notes:

Flavors: Lemon, grapefruit, clementine
Mouthfeel: Refreshing, with bright acidity
Aroma: Citrusy, with a lively, fresh profile
Finish: Crisp and clean

Key Details:

Grown in Grand Valley, CO
Blend: 57% Villard Blanc, 43% Vignoles
Alcohol: 12%

Food Pairing Suggestions:

Enjoy with grilled halibut, seared scallops, roasted chicken, goat cheese salad, lemon risotto, or sashimi.

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The Winter Wine Reserve is a carefully curated 6-bottle wine pack, handpicked by winemaker Ben Justman to showcase the wines that are drinking their best right now. This selection offers a unique opportunity to taste the wines that truly represent the spirit of Peony Lane.

What’s Included:

2x 2022 Pinot Noir
2x 2021 Malbec
2x 2021 Cabernet Franc

More About the Wines:

2022 Pinot Noir
A beautiful expression of tart cherry and strawberry, balanced by vibrant acidity and a spiced finish. Pairs well with grilled salmon, beet salad, BBQ pork, or mushroom dishes.

2021 Malbec
Juicy blackberry and plum flavors with warm spice accents, balanced by vibrant acidity. A bold, smooth wine perfect for hearty dishes like grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, or roasted lamb.

2021 Cabernet Franc
Smooth and lush, with flavors of blueberry, blackberry, and plum, finishing with a subtle hint of acidity. Ideal with grilled meats, BBQ, or savory mushroom dishes.

This curated selection from Ben Justman gives you a taste of Peony Lane’s best wines right now. Order today to experience the true flavors of our vineyard at this moment in time!

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Satoshi’s Reserve, a limited edition release by Peony Lane, expresses Bitcoin’s beauty in Wine form. Though it may not seem apparent on the surface, Bitcoin and Natural Wine have a lot in common. Just as Satoshi guided Bitcoin through its early days and left it to its own devices, a Natural Winemaker’s job is to shepherd the grapes through fermentation and barrel aging before bottling them to become whatever nature intended them to be. Minimal Intervention Wine, meet Minimal Intervention Money.

Vintner, Ben Justman selected Satoshi’s Reserve from the finest barrel of Cabernet Sauvignon from his celebrated ‘21 Vintage. Each of these 210 bottles is numbered and signed.

Bottle #'s will be released in Reverse Order and sold First Come, First Served.

Special Thanks:

Asanoha - For Initial Concept Design
Nate Huey - Label Art and Design

2021 Syrah - Bold and Velvety with Spiced Complexity

Revel in the essence of blackberry jam, blueberries, and plums, enveloped by smooth, velvety tannins and a warm finish of spiced vanilla and clove. A wine that pairs perfectly with rich, savory dishes.

Tasting Notes:

Flavors: Blackberry jam, blueberries, plums
Mouthfeel: Smooth and velvety tannins
Aroma: Rich dark fruit with a hint of spice
Finish: Warm, spiced vanilla and clove

Key Details:

Aged in Hungarian Oak for 1 year
Natural Fermentation
No Toxic Additives
Unfiltered & Unfined
Minimal Sulfites
Alcohol: 12%

Food Pairing Suggestions:

Enjoy with grilled lamb chops, smoked brisket, blackberry glazed ribs, or a decadent piece of dark chocolate.

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2021 Merlot - Rich and Velvety with Earthy Depth

This rich, velvety Merlot combines plum, date, and dark cherry flavors, leading to a warm, earthy finish. A perfect wine for hearty meals and meaningful conversations.

Tasting Notes:

Flavors: Plum, date, dark cherry
Mouthfeel: Velvety, with a smooth finish
Aroma: Rich fruit with earthy undertones
Finish: Warm, with a lingering depth

Key Details:

Aged in Hungarian Oak for 1 year
Natural Fermentation
No Toxic Additives
Unfiltered & Unfined
Minimal Sulfites
Alcohol: 14%

Food Pairing Suggestions:

Enjoy with wild mushroom risotto, garlic and herb roasted chicken, beef bourguignon, or a creamy brie.

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2021 Tempranillo - Bold and Full-Bodied with Depth

Dive into the richness of 2021 Tempranillo, where ripe blackberry and plum flavors combine with hints of warm spices. Smooth tannins lead to a long, flavorful finish, making this wine a perfect choice for pairing with hearty, flavorful meals.

ENDANGERED WINE: This wine is available to Wine Club Members Only

Tasting Notes:

Flavors: Ripe blackberry, plum, with warm spice notes
Mouthfeel: Smooth tannins, balanced with bright acidity
Aroma: Rich fruit and a touch of spice
Finish: Long, satisfying, with a gentle warmth

Key Details:

Aged in French Oak for 1 year
Natural Fermentation with no toxic additives
Unfiltered & Unfined
Minimal Sulfites
Alcohol: 13%

Food Pairing Suggestions:
Ideal with grilled lamb, beef stew, BBQ ribs, or a rich mushroom risotto. It also complements a classic charcuterie board or sharp aged cheeses.

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Collector’s Case is a 12 bottle wine pack for those who want to stock up on Peony Lane.

This case brings together the three wines that anchor the cellar so you are stocked up for any pairing that comes your way. It is designed for drinking now, sharing generously, and laying bottles down to revisit later.

Bringing these wines together at this scale allows for the strongest value on the site without changing what the wines are or how they are made.

What’s Included:
4x 2023 Estate Pinot Noir
4x 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
4x 2021 Malbec

More About the Wines:

2023 Estate Pinot Noir
Light, bright fruit with quiet depth. Red cherry fruit, subtle warm spice, and a delicate structure that carries through to a long, graceful finish. This wine reflects our high elevation site clearly and consistently, whether opened now or allowed to evolve.

2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
Smooth and balanced with clarity and restraint. Red cherry and blackcurrant flavors are supported by fine tannins and a clean, refined finish. A versatile wine that works equally well at the table or on its own.

2021 Malbec
Juicy and bold with a touch of spice. Mountain grown fruit shows through with blackberry and plum flavors, balanced by fresh acidity and gentle warmth. This wine brings energy and structure and rewards time in the glass.

Ripened by intense sunshine and crisp mountain air, our sustainably-grown grapes produce vibrant and untamed natural wines. Expressed through tart cherry and strawberry notes, North America’s highest elevation natural Pinot Noir balances a vibrant acidity with our estate's signature spiced, bright finish.

Enjoy with seared salmon or tuna, beet salad with goat cheese, BBQ pork, grilled asparagus, and mushroom dishes.

Region
‍West Elks AVA, Paonia, CO‍

Alcohol Content
‍12%