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Mission Wines is a classic, hands-on, service-oriented wine shop. We are committed to exposing our customers to new and interesting wines that are outstanding examples of grape variety, place and style. Our boutique wine shop specializes in small production, hand crafted, artisan wines from around the world.
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Featured Wines
Diatom Wines
2007 Diatom Chardonnay, Clos Pepe Vineyard $41.99
2007 Diatom Chardonnay, Huber Vineyard $47.99
Diatom is the project from Santa Barbara's top winemaking guru Greg Brewer. Obviously not busy enough with his day jobs at Melville Winery and Brewer~Clifton, Greg is pushing the Santa Rita Hills AVA into a completely new territory. Known for its extreme climate, this appellation's incredibly chilly weather allied with a very long growing season enables grape growers to produce optimally ripe Chardonnay and Pinot Noir while still achieving remarkable balance.
Notes from Robert Parker - Wine Advocate #172 8/07
"These Diatom releases are produced with minimal intervention in neutral vessels with the goal of creating the clearest expression of Chardonnay in this unique region. Diatom, a project of the Brewer-Clifton team, fashions Chablis-styled Chardonnays that see no wood aging. Both the fermentation and aging process take place in stainless steel, resulting in bold, brilliant wines that demonstrate what Chardonnay can achieve without any make-up.
The Chardonnay on steroids, the 2006 Chardonnay Clos Pepe Vineyard exhibits an exuberant lemon custard-like character accompanied by bees’ wax, pear, and orange rind notes. With fabulous fruit, full body, and zesty underlying acidity, it will provide immense pleasure over the next several years. 92 Points
The amazing 2006 Chardonnay Huber is a brilliant example of full-bodied power buttressed by considerable acidity, lemon butter, tangerine, mango, and exotic fruits. It is a steely, lean but powerful Chardonnay oozing with minerality and tropical fruit. Consume it over the next 5-6 years. 94 Points"
Wine Tastings
Sunday thru Friday, during normal business hours
• $15/ Flight of 3 wines/$10 with purchase of any wine
Saturday, 12pm to 5pm
• $15/5 wines/$10 with purchase of any wine
Craftsman beer available on tap for $4
This Saturday’s featured wines
- 2007 Mourgues du Gres Rose
- 2007 Pellehaut Blanc
- 2005 Vougeraie Gamay
- 2005 Montmiral Gigondas
- 2005 Tour Chantecaille St. Emilion
Wine Gifts
We have elegant gift-box presentations to complement any of our wines and are always eager to hand-select, wrap, and ship wine gifts to your friends and clients within your parameters and budget.
Gift Cards
Mission Wines gift cards are the perfect gift solution for anyone from the casual imbiber to the most discriminating aficionado. Presented along with a Mission Wines card and your personal message!
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