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Phantom Rivers Winery Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 www.phantomrivers.com
211 E. Branch
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-9463
Fax : 805 481-9462
Email: information@phantomrivers.com
Tasting room hours: --- (Map)
Our tasting room is located in the Village of Arroyo Grande. We are open Thursday thru Monday. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Monday:
  • Noon.5:00 PM.
  • Thursday:
  • Noon.5:00 PM.
  • Friday:
  • Noon.7:00 PM.
  • Saturday:
  • Noon.6:00 PM.
  • Sunday:
  • Noon.5:00 PM.
    Phantom Rivers Winery is owned and operated by The Nipomo Wine Group made up of four married couples. The company was formed in 2004 with our first release in 2006. We specialize in selecting vineyards with the best grapes for each varietal we produce. Our focus is on the Central Coast of California.
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    Winemaker John Thunen
    John Thunen has been making wine for over 30 years. He has a PhD in Physics and began making wine while a student at UC Berkley. The partners met through the Central Coast Home Vintners Association, where John shares his wine making knowledge with other wine makers.
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    White ---
    2008 Chardonnay
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  • Winemaker: John Thunen
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  • $22.00
    as of 01/13
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    2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Appellation: Paso Robles
  • Winemaker: John Thunen
  • All of the grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon come from Still Waters Vineyard in the Templeton Gap area of Paso Robles. Long hang times result in deep cherry, plum and blackberry flavors with subtle herbs and spice.
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  • $22.00
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    2007 Mourvedre, Larner Vineyard
  • Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
  • Winemaker: John Thunen
  • This uncommon wine is traditionally used in French Rhone blends along with Syrah and Grenache. The fruit comes from Larner Vineyard which has established an outstanding reputation for Rhone varietals. This 100% Mourvedre was produced in French oak barrels and aged for 18 months. This wine is well structured with plum and berry fruit flavors and a light gamey finish that makes this the perfect combination for spicy dishes of pork, lamb or venison.
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  • $26.00
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    2006 Pinot Noir
  • Appellation: Edna Valley
  • Winemaker: John Thunen
  • This Pinot Noir is made from grapes exclusively from Wolff Vineyard in Edna Valley, in the heart of California's Central Coast. This ancient maritime river valley is long known for producing rich varietal characteristics. The 2006 vintage has intense floral and cherry notes that will pair well with fish, veal, lamb or poultry.
  • 105 cases produced
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    2007 Pinot Noir, Wolff Vineyard
  • Appellation: Central Coast
  • Winemaker: John Thunen
  • Our 2007 Pinot Noir fruit is from Wolff Vineyard in Edna Valley. Handcrafted and barrel aged in a combination of new and neutral oak barrels for 15 months, this wine exhibits hints of cherries, strawberries, and spice.
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  • $26.00
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    2005 Syrah
  • Appellation: Central Coast
  • Winemaker: John Thunen
  • This Syrah fruit comes from four Central Coast Vineyards and is a blend of warm (Paso Robles) and cool (Santa Ynez) weather Syrah. It was aged for 18 months in 30% new French Oak. Herbs, pepper and fine tannins from the cool weather Syrah combine gracefully with the rich, red stone-fruit flavors of the warm weather Syrah.
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  • $19.00
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    2006 Syrah, Central Coast
  • Appellation: Central Coast
  • Winemaker: John Thunen
  • The warm days and cool nights on California’s Central Coast are ideal for growing syrah grapes. Phantom Rivers selects the best of these grapes to produce a wine that is full bodied and complex. Flavors of dark plums, cassis, and hints of coffee, chocolate and leather result in an intense wine that pairs well with the heartiest of dishes.
  • 320 cases produced
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  • $20.00
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    2006 Syrah, Larner Vineyard
  • Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
  • Winemaker: John Thunen
  • Larner Vineyard in Solvang, known for producing exquisite Rhone varietals, was selected as our sole source for this premium Syrah. Warm days and cool nights result in a wine with dark plum and currant flavors with hints of coffee and leather. This robust Syrah will pair well with the heartiest of dishes.
  • 125 cases produced
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  • $26.00
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    Red ------------- ---
    2006 Paso del Sol
  • Appellation: Paso Robles
  • Blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre,
  • Winemaker: John Thunen
  • This is a luscious blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvedre. The plum, coffee and leather aromatics from the Syrah blend magically with our Cabernet Sauvignon with its deep cherry flavors and our Mourvedre with its complex and intense fruit. The fine tannins add structure and complexity and will enhance with cellar aging.
  • 215 cases produced
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  • $30.00
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    White ---
    2008 Chardonnay, Edna Ranch
  • Appellation: Central Coast
  • Winemaker: John Thunen
  • Grapes for this Chardonnay are from Edna Ranch where climate and soil conditions are ideal for producing outstanding Chardonnay. This special reserve vintage was aged in a combination of stainless steel and French Oak designed to capture the crisp, clean elegance of stainless, with hints of vanilla and spice from French Oak barrels. Partial malolactic fermentation and 10 months of ageing complete this wine.
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  • $22.00
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    2009 Pinot Blanc
  • Appellation: Central Coast
  • Winemaker: John Thunen
  • Our Pinot Blanc is well balanced with flavors of green apple, pineapple and citrus. It can be served alone or as a complement to appetizers, seafood or poultry.
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