Buttonwood farm winery
39-acre vineyard sits on an ancient riverbank high above the alamo pintado creek bed in the heart of the santa ynez valley american viticultural appellation (ava), which is distinct due to its transverse orientation. warm air flows over the nearby san rafael range to the east to meet cool pacific breezes from the west, providing an ideal climate for our bordeaux
what is a buttonwood?
a buttonwood is a sycamore, or alondon plane tree, and one of the two trees native to santa barbara
a buttonwood is a sycamore, or a
what does that squiggle on the label mean?
well, to begin with, we call it "the brush stroke", which seems a little more dignified than "the squiggle". it is the creation of betty"s daughter, and resident artist, seyburn zorthian. much of seyburn"s work, including the label, is influenced by her experience in japan studying with a sumi (abstract brush stroke) master. and what does it mean? well, that depends on whom you talk to. some think it is an abstract image of a grape vine, while others just see it as a strong dynamic movement. seyburn isn't saying either way!
well, to begin with, we call it "the brush stroke", which seems a little more dignified than "the squiggle". it is the creation of betty"s daughter, and resident artist, seyburn zorthian. much of seyburn"s work, including the label, is influenced by her experience in japan studying with a sumi (abstract brush stroke) master. and what does it mean? well, that depends on whom you talk to. some think it is an abstract image of a grape vine, while others just see it as a strong dynamic movement. seyburn isn't saying either way!
buttonwood p.o.s.h. 375ml $19.50
tasting notes as urban legend has it, the initials p.o.s.h. stand for “port out, starboard home,” a term that denotes the best (away from the sun) cabin position for british passengers sailing between home and india. it was a posh way to travel, you see, because only the wealthy could afford the arrangement. whether or not this word origin is genuine or a legend, posh has undeniably come to mean sumptuous and luxurious- which perfectly describes this decadently rich dessert wine. from gorgeous dark garnet hues to its velvety texture and anise/framboise/dried berry flavors, p.o.s.h. exudes richness and elegance. and the warm lingering finish just goes on and on and on…
tasting notes as urban legend has it, the initials p.o.s.h. stand for “port out, starboard home,” a term that denotes the best (away from the sun) cabin position for british passengers sailing between home and india. it was a posh way to travel, you see, because only the wealthy could afford the arrangement. whether or not this word origin is genuine or a legend, posh has undeniably come to mean sumptuous and luxurious- which perfectly describes this decadently rich dessert wine. from gorgeous dark garnet hues to its velvety texture and anise/framboise/dried berry flavors, p.o.s.h. exudes richness and elegance. and the warm lingering finish just goes on and on and on…
buttonwood cabernet sauvignon syrah 750ml $24
buttonwood mgb (marsanne & grenache blanc) white blend 750ml $18
buttonwood sangiovese 750ml $22
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