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83 Vallecitos Road (Formerly CA Hwy 84)

Livermore, CA 94550

(925) 447-5246

Tasting Room Open Fri., Sat., and Sun. 12-5 PM

 
       

 

Award-Winning Fenestra Wines

For wines available to Fenestra Fanatics, please go to the Fanatics page.

White Wines

2008 Torrontes, Lodi
$15.00

NEW RELEASE! Back by popular demand, the Torrontes grape is a cross between Mission and Muscat of Alexandria. It has a perfumed nose of lilac, dried apricot, peach and melon. This is a light, crisp, refreshing wine with flavors of peach, apricot, kiwi and lime. Enjoy with smoked mozzarella, fresh fruit, seafood, and chicken with mango chutney. Promises sweet, but delivers dry.


2008 Verdelho, Lodi, Silvaspoons Vineyards
$15.00

NEW RELEASE! Verdelho is a grape traditionally grown in Portugal. It has a fresh citrus/tropical fruit bouquet and crisp, clean citrus/pineapple/melon flavors. This refreshing, fruity wine has medium body and a satisfying finish. Serve with seafood – shrimp, scallops, fresh clams – salads, chicken or any time as an aperitif.


2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Livermore Valley 

$16.50

From Ghielmetti Vineyard in Livermore, this wine has a ripe bouquet of kiwi, lime, and fresh cut grass, with rich flavors of melon, citrus, and ripe peach. This wine is crisp, with a good body and a lingering finish. Enjoy with herb-crusted chicken, oysters or as an aperitif.

SPEIAL CASE PRICE: $120.00!

 


2007 Semillon, Livermore Valley
$12.00

This wine has a citrus bouquet, with a touch of fresh cut grass and honeysuckle. It has lots of citrus flavor (key lime and lemon). Clean, crisp and delicious, this medium bodied wine is wonderful with steamed mussels, chicken with tarragon cream sauce, shrimp salad, Asian food (egg drop soup, lettuce wraps).

Silver Medal, 2008 El Dorado County Wine Compeition


2007 Chardonnay, Livermore Valley
$18.00

This Chardonnay has an enticing bouquet of apple, peach, apricot and citrus. The palate is complex, with flavors of lemon, apple, pear and a touch of toasty oak. This elegant wine has good acidity and a lingering finish. It was barrel fermented and aged sur lie. Serve with shellfish, roast chicken, rosemary
pork loin or as an aperitif.

 


2007 Viognier, Contra Costa County
$17.00

This wine has a vibrant floral bouquet of peach, mango, and orange blossom. It has bright acidity, with spicy flavors of apple, pear and mango. This delightful wine is rounded and fresh, with good body and a lingering finish. Enjoy with Asian food, Portuguese steamed clams, chicken or pork. An excellent aperitif!


2008 White Riesling,Arroyo Seco

$13.00

NEW RELEASE! This is a charming wine with a spicy, tropical fruit bouquet, and clean, crisp flavors of pineapple, lemon, and spice. It has good body, a lingering finish and 2.5% residual sugar. Goes great with curry, Thai food, sushi, fresh fruit, and cheese.


Rose

Many people think of a Rose as a sweet wine and pass up the wonderful Roses that Fenestra produces. All of Fenestra's Roses are dry with wonderful fruit flavors that make it an excellent wine to have in the late afternoon or early evening. In fact, Fenestra Rose is a choice of many of tasting room workers as the glass of wine to have after a day of pouring wine to Fenestra's customers. Check this picture of a fan!

2007 Dry Rosé LIMITED
$8.50

The first Dry Rosé by our new winemaker, Brent Amos, is a blend of 76% Syrah, 9% Cinsault, 9% Pinot Noir and 6% Grenache. A delicious light red wine, with a bright strawberry bouquet and flavor with hints of raspberries and white pepper. It has a surprisingly dry lingering finish. It’s a versatile wine that can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. A blend of Rhone style varietals, it is fresh, fruity and light. Serve this charming wine with grilled pork chops, smoked turkey, main course salads, with picnics, informal meals or as an aperitif.


Red Wines

True Red * Lot 23 *, California 
$10.50

Named for George True who built our winery building in 1889, this is Fenestra’s most popular wine. This delicious wine is rich and smooth, with a cherry/raspberry bouquet and plum/black cherry flavor. It is a complex blend, with medium body and a lingering finish. A great everyday red wine – with pizza, ravioli, hamburgers, even filet mignon.

 


2004 Merlot, Livermore Valley
$21.50

An inviting strawberry/cherry bouquet, cherry/berry flavor, with oak in the lingering finish. Made from 92% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from Thatcher Bay Vyd and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon from Walker Vyd. Well- balanced, with medium-full body and nice mouth-feel, it was aged in French and Hungarian oak. Age for maximum enjoyment! Enjoy with lamb, beef, cheese, grilled lamb chops, grilled pork tenderloin, sautéed duck breasts.lettuce wraps).


2006 Malbec, Lodi, Silvaspoons Vineyard 
$22.00

NEW RELEASE This is a very approachable wine with aromas of cranberry, violets, spice and rose petal. It is medium to full-bodied, with flavors of plum, dark cherry, and a touch of toasty oak. Enjoy with seared Ahi tuna, filet mignon or pasta with a tomato cream sauce.


2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley 

$20.00

A blend of three different Cabernet vineyards (Walker Vyd, Thatcher Bay Vyd, and White Vyd), this wine has a cherry/raspberry bouquet and a rich deep cherry flavor with hints of chocolate. Medium-full bodied with good structure. Pair with lamb, beef, game, cheese, filet mignon, prime rib, roasted potatoes with rosemary and garlic, gourmet burgers.


2006 Cabernet Franc, Livermore Valley
$27.00

NEW RELEASE Formerly a club member bonus wine, our Cabernet Franc is a wonderful wine with aromas of rose petal, violet, cherry and raspberry. It is full-bodied with flavors of black currant, cherry and spice. This wine has
smooth tannins with a lingering finish. Pairs nicely with burgers, steak, pork, pasta or enjoy by itself.


2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Thatcher Bay, Livermore Valley 
$34.95

Formerly a club member bonus wine, this is a magnificent Cab, with rich violet / blackberry bouquet and intense flavors of black cherry and blackberry
with hints of chocolate. A memorable wine – full-bodied, luscious, well balanced with good structure. Pair this exceptional wine with New York steak,
Gorgonzola butter, grilled filet mignon, steak au poivre, grilled lamb, game and cheese.


2006 Zinfandel, Livermore Valley 
$21.50

Our Zin has a spicy bouquet of black cherry, pepper and cloves, with flavors of plum, dried cherries and toasty oak. This is a full-bodied wine with a lingering finish. Enjoy with hamburgers, barbeque, paella or sausage.


2005 Barbera, Livermore Valley
$19.50

A former Fanatic bonus wine, this is one of very few Barberas in the Livermore Valley and the first Fenestra has ever made. Blended with 3% each Pinot Noir, Alvarelhão and Merlot, this wine has an attractive dark cherry/ plum/raspberry bouquet, with lots of cherry/plum flavor, a nice touch of oak and a lingering finish. This rustic wine, with vibrant acidity, is great with pasta (with ricotta cheese, Parmesan, scallions and bacon), barbecue, salty foods, antipasto, spaghetti Bolognese, tomatoes, or Parma ham. anything from pizza, ravioli, hamburgers and even filet mignon.



2005 Syrah, Estate, Livermore Valley 
$20.00

Our 2005 Estate Syrah is an intense wine with a deep purple color and smooth with lots of black cherry fruit flavor, and a lingering finish. Age for maximum enjoyment. Good with flavorful food—pepper steak, meat loaf
with garlic mashed potatoes.this intriguing, very approachable wine with smoked turkey, roast chicken with fennel, chicken Veronique, turkey with a cranberry glaze, ham and rustic food.

Gold Medal, 2008 El Dorado County Wine Compeition

Silver Medal, 2008 Riverside, Int’l Wine Competition

Bronze Medal, 2008 Orange County Fair Wine Competition

Bronze Medal, 2008 Best of the Bay Wine Competition

Bronze Medal, 2008 Los Angeles International Wine Competition

Bronze Medal, 2008 Caifornia State Fair Wine Competition


2006 Petite Sirah, Livermore Valley
$25.50

NEW RELEASE!  This is a rich, complex wine with a deep ruby red color. This wine exhibits aromas of blueberry, mocha and rose petal, and has lingering flavors of cherry, blackberry and spice. Pairs well with big foods like bbq, steak and pasta, but is elegant enough to work with lighter fare such as herb-roasted
chicken. Age for maximum enjoyment!

Silver Medal


2006 Touriga, Lodi, Silvaspoons Vineyard 
$23.00
This wine has a distinctive bouquet of mulberry, plum, raspberry and
rose petal. This Touriga exhibits bright flavors of raspberry, black cherry,
strawberry and spice. Enjoy this unique wine with gourmet hamburgers, beef
stew, prime rib and even pizza.

Port and Other Dessert Wines

Since 1993, Fenestra has made wonderful ports.  Come out and taste them with a little dark Belgian chocolate!

2008 Sweet Viognier, Contra Costa County
375ml, $14.00

NEW RELEASE Our 2008 Sweet Viognier has an enticing floral bouquet of peach, melon, and orange blossom. It has flavors of ripe peach, vanilla, cream, lemon, and melon. This is a complex wine with 5.5% residual sugar by weight. Pairs wonderfully with key lime pie, lemon cheesecake, peah pie, lemon cookies and fresh fruit. Also delicious as an aperitif. Life is sweet!


2003 Port, Lodi, Silvaspoons Vineyard 
375ml, $17.00
This is a classic Port blend using traditional Portuguese varietals: a blend of 65% Touriga, 26% Tinto Cão, 6% Souzão and 3% Syrah. It has an inviting raspberry/plum bouquet and complex fruity flavor. This is a luscious wine, rich, smooth, elegant and mature. Pair this wine with the finest cheeses (Stilton, Roguefort), nuts and dried fruits. Since this wine is unfined and and lightly filtered, it will probably form some sediment and should be decanted.