There are four wineries in the Santa Rita Hills located on Santa Rosa Road right off the 101 freeway. All are worthy of a visit. Mosby Wines is the 1st winery on the road. As I drove up I noticed the vines along the driveway were full and green, flowers and cactus are everywhere, very attractive. And, of course, I couldn't miss the great big red barn which happens to be the tasting room.
For 50 years Bill Mosby has been intrigued with the wine and vines. He loves the Italian varietals. He also has a great appreciation for art and fell in love with the work of a Viennese-trained artist named Robert Scherer. One day in Italy over some bread, cheese, and wine Bill and Robert started designing wine labels.
Gregg was pouring wine that day. He has been working at Mosby for 19 years. While serving our country in the Air Force he worked part-time for the first 5 years and then full-time once he retired from the Air Force. He is quite the character, very charming and he was pouring the following:
2010 Traminer - Estate grown. Crisp, dry white. Flavors of lychee, citrus, and Bartlett pear. Pair with smoked meats, stir fry.
2010 Orange Muscat - Estate grown. Soft aroma of orange blossom. Dry finish. Pair with stir fry, grilled scallops, Thai.
2006 Ossessione - From the Marche, Italy, this is the varietal Montepulciano. Maple and brown spice nose, red currant, soft vanilla finish. Pair with red sauce pastas
2005 Primativo - The italian clone of Zinfandel. Jammy, spicy aroma and dark fruit flavors with spicy finish. Pair with grilled meats, tri-tip.
Roc Michel - Rhone blend. 100% estate Fremir Vineyard. A blend of 60% Syrah, and 40% Mourvedre with dark berry fruit, chocolate and vanilla notes. Pair with Thai, b-b-q.
Sofia - raspberry dessert wine. Must serve 40 - 42 F. Serve over ice cream, fudge brownie, or straight from the glass!
Mosby also offers some fine Italian-style brandies, two of which are Kosher. For more information check out their website.
The Mosby property is so enchanting. I would love to sit with a glass of wine under a tree and just take it all in all day long.
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