Wineries can ship to 44 states across the US. Choose your state below and we'll show wines that can ship directly to you!
Merlot
The Demeter 2015 Merlot – beauty and elegance. This is a fruit-forward style of Merlot, but with serious complexity below the surface. Boysenberry jam and fresh blueberries come through immediately in the nose. Then followed by caramel and creme brûlée as it evolves in the glass. An hour or two of decanting will bring out the best in this wine. Its soft tannins and full-bodied opulence make this a fantastic fireside sipper. One could argue this wine is best enjoyed on its own or perhaps with a simple cheese course. But it easily pairs with grilled meats — try lamb chops with thyme.
Cheese, Grilled Meats, Lamb
Boysenberry Preserves, Caramel, Blueberry, Creme Brûlée
Sorry! Demeter Family Cellars does not ship to
Pinot Noir
The 2015 Pinot Noir is a unique, “big” Pinot, as seen immediately after pouring with long, clear, viscous legs in the glass. The nose is more fruit-driven than the traditional terroir style of Pinot, with blackberry preserves and ripe black cherries. Followed by clove, allspice and cedar wood. This full-bodied wine is beautifully balanced and has a finish that lasts for minutes. Be sure to decant this wine for at least an hour before serving. It would drink well before dinner with a charcuterie board or sheep’s milk cheese. Or save it for savory main courses like roasted duck or venison.
Cheese, Venison, Duck, Charcuterie
Black Cherry, Clove, Blackberry Jam, Cedar, Allspice
Sorry! Demeter Family Cellars does not ship to
Sangiovese
The lightest of the 2015 reds, the Demeter Sangiovese jumps out of the glass with cherries and rose hips. Right behind are classic notes of saddle leather and earth. This is a bright, racy wine, with vibrant acidity and chewy tannins in the front-of-mouth. It’s a perfect match for classic pasta dishes with red sauce. Or hard cheeses or antipasti drizzled with olive oil.
Pasta, Cheese, Steak Au Poivre, Tagliata
Cherry, Rose Petal, Earth, Saddle Leather
Sorry! Demeter Family Cellars does not ship to
Syrah
We are waiting for tasting notes from Dr. Lay. So here are Wine maker notes: As are all our red wines the Syrah was Fermented in open top fermentation Bins until -1 to -1.5 Brix. Then pressed and placed in Tanks for 2 months. We transfer into barrels and age two years in new and neutral French and American Oak. We then transfer to tanks, filter to .045 microns (Sterile) and bottle. The flavors of this wine are that of a classic Syrah with good acid balance and nice fruit overtones with a hint of cherry.
Bacon, Barbecue, Baby Back Ribs, Burgers
Raspberry, Dark Chocolate
Sorry! Demeter Family Cellars does not ship to
Zinfandel
An initial glance at the Demeter 2015 Zinfandel might lead one to believe it to be a Pinot or Tempranillo from its clear, light reddish hue. But there is no mistake this is a serious Zinfandel. Winemaker James Demeter stated that even after leaving it on the skins for two weeks, the grapes did not produce a more familiar deep ruby color. But what’s missing to the eye is easily made up for in the nose and mouth! Opening with dark plums and blackberries, next to cedar, spice and vanilla-laced pipe tobacco. As the glass warms, aromas of candied apple, smoke and leather push through. Pure richness. This is a large-bodied wine to be sure, with full-mouth tannins and well-balanced acidity. Perfect for cutting through a fatty steak like a Kansas City strip or ribeye. Or serve it with a hearty pasta dish with red sauce or ragu.
Pasta, Steak, Pasta With Red Sauce
Blackberry, Tobacco, Candy Apple, Dark Plum, Cedar
Sorry! Demeter Family Cellars does not ship to
Viognier
The Demeter 2016 Viognier has a classic nose of wet stones and toast, alongside ripe apples, stone fruits and honeydew melon. A hint of Earth rounds out the bouquet. This is a huge Viognier – muscular and chewy with a full-mouth feel and long, but crisp finish. It will pair wonderfully with spicy Asian dishes like Szechwan or Northern Indian – it’s sturdy enough to hold up to a lamb curry. Or try it with Thai dishes with coconut milk.
Spicy Green Curry, Thai, Lamb, Spicy Asian Cuisine, Spicy Indian Food
Stone Fruit, Wet Stone, Toast, Ripe Apple, Honeydew
Sorry! Demeter Family Cellars does not ship to
Follow Demeter Family Cellars to stay up to date with our new arrivals, bundles and promos.
Our winery is proud to be supported by Vinebase, a Public Benefit Corporation.
See how a purchase from Demeter Family Cellars is helping Vinebase build a bright future for independent producers.