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Vino Mas July Wine Club The Vice Wines
06/24/2026
For the month of July, we are highlighting wines once again from The Vice. Grilling / Barbeque weather is now here. Summer is for getting together, hanging out, eating and having a few drinks. All three wines this month are ones that you can take to a gathering and drink on their own, or you can have with food. At get togethers, people tend to bring dishes to share with them. What better to bring than sweet treats. Two of the wines this month are paired with dessert. How can you go wrong, wine and sweets....Delish!
The Main Red is the "Porterhouse" Petite Sirah. With Porterhouse in the name, it screams "pair me with steak". I paired the wine with strop steak topped with tomato herb butter and fresh chives. Petite Sirah is an exceptionally rare grape with less than 10k acres planted globally, growing mainly in California. It’s hard to find a 100% Petite Sirah from Napa Valley like this one. The owner / winemaker Malek embraces minimal intervention in the vineyard, this is 100% Petite Sirah and is unfiltered, unfined and grown with organic farming.
Our Main white is the "Pickle Ball" Chardonnay. This 100% Chardonnay is a vibrant, cool-climate white from California's Russian River Valley. It balances bright, uplifting acidity with a rich, creamy, and complex flavor with notes of butterscotch and vanilla chich made it perfect for pairing with Blonde Brownies with chocolate chips sprinkled on the top (do not put them in the mix it will be too chocolaty for the wine). The flavor profile of the chardonnay complements the warm, sweet vanilla notes of blonde brownies. This is a great dish to take anywhere, everyone loves brownies! There are so many recipes for blonde brownies, I did not feel that I needed to post the one that I used.
The Complement Red is batch #128 “Cowboy Monkey” and is The Vice’s fifth vintage of Napa Valley Malbec. Sourced from a single vineyard in Coombsville, just outside downtown Napa, the vineyard benefits from volcanic soils, bay breezes, and certified organic farming. Named after founder Malek Amrani—known for his cowboy hat and quick humor—this wine is a playful label with serious structure. This is 100% Malbec and is unfiltered, unfined and grown with organic farming.
I paired the Malbec with dark chocolate peanut butter cups, it was a perfect combination. The ones that I had were the Skinny Dipped Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter cups that were purchased from Costco. The dark fruit, robust body, and smooth tannins of the Malbec perfectly complemented the bitter-sweet notes of dark chocolate and the creamy saltiness of the peanut butter. YUM!
ENJOY!
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The Vice "Porterhouse" Petite Sirah:
NOTES: Inky and aromatic, this Petite Sirah bursts with vibrant notes of huckleberry and violets. Blueberry and purple fruit dominate the palate. Rich and powerful entrance, yet smooth, elegant and velvety on the finish. 100% Unfiltered and Un-fined Petite Sirah. California Certified Organic Farming (CCOF)
Pairs great with Blonde Brownies!
Pairs great with Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
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High Tier Wine Club Wine:
Stags Leap District, "The Judgment" Cabernet
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Judgment of Paris
The Main Red is the "Porterhouse" Petite Sirah. With Porterhouse in the name, it screams "pair me with steak". I paired the wine with strop steak topped with tomato herb butter and fresh chives. Petite Sirah is an exceptionally rare grape with less than 10k acres planted globally, growing mainly in California. It’s hard to find a 100% Petite Sirah from Napa Valley like this one. The owner / winemaker Malek embraces minimal intervention in the vineyard, this is 100% Petite Sirah and is unfiltered, unfined and grown with organic farming.
Our Main white is the "Pickle Ball" Chardonnay. This 100% Chardonnay is a vibrant, cool-climate white from California's Russian River Valley. It balances bright, uplifting acidity with a rich, creamy, and complex flavor with notes of butterscotch and vanilla chich made it perfect for pairing with Blonde Brownies with chocolate chips sprinkled on the top (do not put them in the mix it will be too chocolaty for the wine). The flavor profile of the chardonnay complements the warm, sweet vanilla notes of blonde brownies. This is a great dish to take anywhere, everyone loves brownies! There are so many recipes for blonde brownies, I did not feel that I needed to post the one that I used.
The Complement Red is batch #128 “Cowboy Monkey” and is The Vice’s fifth vintage of Napa Valley Malbec. Sourced from a single vineyard in Coombsville, just outside downtown Napa, the vineyard benefits from volcanic soils, bay breezes, and certified organic farming. Named after founder Malek Amrani—known for his cowboy hat and quick humor—this wine is a playful label with serious structure. This is 100% Malbec and is unfiltered, unfined and grown with organic farming.
I paired the Malbec with dark chocolate peanut butter cups, it was a perfect combination. The ones that I had were the Skinny Dipped Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter cups that were purchased from Costco. The dark fruit, robust body, and smooth tannins of the Malbec perfectly complemented the bitter-sweet notes of dark chocolate and the creamy saltiness of the peanut butter. YUM!
ENJOY!
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The Vice "Porterhouse" Petite Sirah:
Only 240 Cases Produced
Recipe to pair with Petite Sirah:
Recipe to pair with Petite Sirah:
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"Pickle Ball' Chardonnay
NOTES: An aromatic bouquet that pops with baked pineapple, Williams pear, marzipan, and warm spice. The palate shows layers of green apple and tropical fruit that are complemented by rich notes of butterscotch, vanilla, toasted oak, and a subtle, savory "salty minerality". The finish is long, elegant, and satisfying, leaving a refreshing balance of crisp citrus and roasted macadamia and almond. Single Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Chardonnay."Pickle Ball' Chardonnay
Pairs great with Blonde Brownies!
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"Cowboy Monkey" Malbec
NOTES: A captivating floral bouquet of violet opens the experience, followed by enticing aromas of cherry cola and blackberry. On the palate, the wine is focused and structured, revealing a core of cassis and blueberry paste supported by mulled spice and a graphite-filled finish. Despite its weight and concentration, the wine maintains a driven character thanks to its vibrant acidity. Soft tannins and a velvety texture lead to a long, smooth finish with layers of dark fruit, cocoa, and baking spice.100% Unfiltered and Un-fined Malbec. Certified Organic Farming (CCOF). "Cowboy Monkey" Malbec
Pairs great with Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Only 250 Cases Produced. 93 Points - Decanter
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High Tier Wine Club Wine:
Stags Leap District, "The Judgment" Cabernet
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Judgment of Paris
Winemaker’s Notes
Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, cassis and violet, with hints of cedar and graphite. The palate is layered with dark cacao and blue fruits, accented by subtle mocha and baking spice. Fine grained and silky tannins provide elegant structure, leading to a long, muscular and polished finish marked by lingering dried herbs and mineral notes. 100% Unfiltered and Un-fined Cabernet Sauvignon. Only 250 Cases produced.
94 Points - Decanter 94 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Post By:
Deanna Albertson