
Pleasant Valley
Bon Niche Cellars
About
Woman-owned, veteran-operated boutique winery producing only 600 cases annually. Rhône varieties.
On the menu
Bordeaux Style Blend "Path"
Bordeaux Blend • 2018
A blend of 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Malbec, and 33% Petit Verdot aged in neutral Hungarian/American oak for 36 months. A smooth blend with flavors of red cherry and vanilla, with moderate acidity and balanced tannins. 74 cases made.
Bordeaux-Style Blend "Arches"
Bordeaux Blend • 2018
65% Estate Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in neutral Hungarian/American oak for 36 months. A spicy, smooth pairing and Melani's favorite food-pairing wine.
Highway 46
Bordeaux Blend • 2021
67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% estate Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot aged three years in 45% new Hungarian oak and 55% neutral American oak. Earthy on the nose, with black cherry and plum on the palate and a smoky lasting finish. 43 cases made.
Malbec
Malbec • 2021
100% estate grown, SIP Certified Malbec aged in 100% new Hungarian oak for 36 months. Bright and vibrant, with cardamom and warm spicy notes. Only 25 cases made.
Petit Verdot & Petite Sirah "Second Date"
Blend • 2021
50% estate grown Petit Verdot, 50% Petite Sirah aged in neutral French oak for 36 months. Full-bodied and elegant. 49 cases made; drink now, enjoy through 2036.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir • 2023
A beautiful garnet color, this light and complex wine is super aromatic, with notes of red currant and fig. Plum and persimmon up front on the palate, transitioning to light clove notes mid palate, with cranberry and baking cocoa on the finish.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel • 2021
Dark and rich, this is a spicy, aromatic zinfandel. Red berries on the nose with a hint of white pepper, this full-bodied, staff favorite has moderate acidity and a hint of apricot, with a lasting finish of cherry to round it out.
Experiences
Tasting
45–60 min