Current Releases
McIlroy Cellars releases new vintages every year. Our current releases feature Chardonnay, from our estate vineyard, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel. Our wines feature plenty of ripe fruit with a rich mouth-feel and bright acidity for balance.
For a full list of wines available for purchase, please visit our online Wine Shop or contact us for where to find it in stores.
Russian River Valley Chardonnay
This blend marries several outstanding vineyards from around the Russian River Valley, taking advantage of varied climates, with each vineyard contributing its unique site characteristics to the extended layers of richness and complexity. Full, ripe fruit balanced with a juicy freshness. Delicious with rich fish like salmon and lobster or pasta and soups.
Awards
Sommelier Challenge Wine Competition - 92 Points, Gold Medal
Harvest Terroir Challenge - 92 Points, Gold Medal
Beverage Testing Institute - 90 Points, Gold Medal, Exceptional
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - TBD
Aquarius Ranch Chardonnay
Russian River Valley of Sonoma County
Every year we select only the finest grapes from our estate Aquarius Ranch Vineyard to create our Signature Edition wines. Aquarius Ranch Vineyard is located in the heart of the Russian River Valley, nestled between the Russian River and an old-growth redwood forest, creating the perfect climate for Chardonnay. These grapes produce the richness, balance, and complexity characteristic of the finest Chardonnays.
Awards
California State Fair: 99 points, Double Gold
Harvest Terroir Challenge: 97 points, Double Gold, Exceptional
Monterrey Wine Festival: Best of Show - Platinum Award for Best White Wine
Beverage Testing Institute: 91 points, Gold, Exceptional
Three Vineyard Blend Pinot Noir
Russian River
The long-awaited 2022 Pinot Noir has been released. With a ruby color, this wine has aromas and flavors of cherry cola, plum, chocolate, and baking spices with a lively medium to full-body finish. Opulent and delicious, exactly what you expect from Russian River Pinot Noir.
Awards
BTI Wine Challenge: Exceptional - 90 Points, Exceptional & Gold Medal
Harvest Terroir Challenge - 91 Points, Gold Medal
Reserve Vines and Roses Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Our handcrafted, gold medal reserve pinot noir comes from the Russian River Valley. A truly exceptional wine, it pairs well with a wide range of foods.
From tastings.com: “Garnet color. Aromas of chocolate-dipped orange peel, mint creme, ripe cranberry, and custard with a round, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, delightful, medium-long vanilla latte, cherry crumble bar, and hints of root beer finish with moderate oak flavor. A tasty, oak-inflected Pinot Noir with silky smooth texture.”
Awards
California State Fair: 96 Points, Gold
Women’s Wine & Spirits Competition: 93 Points, Gold
BTI Wine Challenge: TBD
2019 Vines and Roses Vineyard Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley
This is our second vintage with Vines and Roses Vineyard, located on Olivet Road in the heart of the Russian River. One of our most popular and highly rated pinot noirs from our single vineyard wine collection, these grapes have an outstanding richness and complexity. The wine is a ruby red color and has aromas of cherry pie, ripe plum, and cranberry preserves. A round, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a graceful, engaging, medium-long caramel, licorice, marmalade on toast, rosemary, and black tea finish. Tastings.com: “A broad and balanced Pinot Noir with ample fruit and deep savory, spicy notes in support.”
Awards
BTI Wine Challenge: 94 Points, Exceptional - Best Pinot Noir 2021
Sommelier Challenge: 94 Points, Platinum Medal
2022 Raymond Burr Vineyard Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley
In 2018 we re-introduced Zinfandel to our collection of single vineyard wines, as we finally had found a vineyard that produces grapes to our high standards. This wine is everything you'd expect from a Zin: bright boysenberry, rich mid-palate, and finished with soft spice.
Awards
Sommelier Challenge: 90 Points, Gold Medal
BTI Wine Challenge: TBD
