There are so many wonderful ways to experience RLV wines...
At home with a relaxed Sunday supper, in our Tasting Room for an unforgettable meal, around the state at a wine tasting or special event. Pairing our wines with food, family and friends makes every day special and special occasions extraordinary.
RLV is dedicated to sourcing high-quality grapes that lend themselves to the creation of premium wines. We’ve adapted our wine-making philosophy from the rich tradition of another hot, dry climate—France’s Southern Rhone Valley. Like vintners in the Chateauneuf du Pape region, we style many of our wines from multiple grape varietals and blends to add richness and complexity.
The wines list below include the Art Series Label wines which feature the photographs of owner Robert Williamson and our “Sun and Hills” label and the signature label of RLV denoting our reserve red, white and rose wines.
September Specials on Cohesion, Corso, and Cinsault Rose!!
2016 Cohesion
September Special on Cohesion! $22.40 per bottle
This delightful red blend has flavors of dark red fruit, plum, black cherry and blueberry. Moderate plus body with soft tannins and lingering gentle finish. This wine pairs well with grilled meats, stew, ribs and pork chops
AWARDS:
2016 Cohesion: 2017 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition, BRONZE Medal Winner; 2018 TEXSOM, BRONZE Medal Winner
2016 Corso
September Special on Corso! $22.40 per bottle
Greater than the sum of its parts, this elegant, medium-bodied wine blends three Italian varietals—Sangiovese, Montepulciano and Barbera. RLV Corso delights with bright flavors of red raspberry, Bing cherry and strawberry. It shows vibrant acidity, powdery tannins and a lingering finish. RLV Corso pairs beautifully with poutry, pasta, tuna and salmon.
AWARDS:
2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, SILVER Medal Winner. Past vintages have won the BRONZE medal at the 2018 TEXSOM International Wine Competition and BRONZE at the 2017 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition.
2017 Cinsault Rose
September Special on Award Winning 2017 Cinsault Rose! $19.20 per bottle
This beautiful rosé has been an award winner since we first introduced it. Described by Texas Monthly in 2018 as a “stunner, stunner, stunner,” The Cinsault Rosé is a 100-perent stainless steel, cold fermentation wine with only hours of skin contact to impart its faint, Provençal color. Mirroring its ethereal appearance, this lovely wine has a soft and delicately sweet taste of red raspberry and strawberry fruit with a hint of spice on the finish. Bright acidity balances the subtle fruit characteristics of this wine. Enjoy RLV Cinsault Rosé alone or with Mediterranean cuisine, classic bistro fare or creamy blue cheese and strawberries.
AWARDS:
RLV Cinsault Rosé has been named Number One Dry Rose in Texas by Texas Wine Journal (2018), Top 10 Rose of Summer 2018 by Texas Monthly, SILVER winner in the 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. SILVER Medal winner in the International Rosé Competition 2018, BRONZE Medal in the 2018 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and BRONZE Medal at the 2019 TEXSOM International Wine Competition.
Past Vintages: SILVER Medal in the 2017 TEXSOM International Wine Competition, and DOUBLE GOLD, Class Champion in the 2017 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition.
At Rancho Loma Vineyards, we believe that superb wines deserve to be experienced with remarkable food
Each season, Chef Lori Walton uses the freshest, locally sourced ingredients to create dishes that perfectly complement the unique personalities of our wines. Reserve a table for an unforgettable evening of extraordinary food, wine, and live entertainment.
Our Signature Wine and Cheese Boards
To complement your tasting experience, we offer custom cheese boards created by Chef Lori. You’ll discover how beautifully our wines complement cheeses, pates and meats from around the world. We offer cheese boards with wine flights featuring our award winning white wines, red wines or a mixture of both!
Rustic bread and Cordell Olive Oil, Breadsticks, Crackers, Dried Fruit, Nuts and Grapes included on ALL our signature cheeseboards.
WHITE WINE & CHEESE FLIGHT
2017 RLV Imprint Muscat – a fresh, dry orange Muscat with fragrant orange blossom and notes of honeysuckle
Pairing Chef Lori’s Gorgonzola Tart & Fig Mostarda
2017 RLV Nocturnal – a Gold Winning wine from the Spanish Albarino grape with tropical fruits of guava, peach and nectarine.
Pairing Chef Lori’s housemade ricotta with Lemon Thyme infused Olive Oil & Lavender Salt
2017 RLV III – Consistently an award-winning wine in a pleasing Rhone style blend of Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne. The complex bouquet of jasmine, peach and apricot finishes with tones of citrus.
Pairing with Humboldt Fog Cheese
RED WINE & CHEESE FLIGHT
2016 RLV Corso – a medium bodied blend of 3 Italian varietals, with upfront strawberry, red raspberry and cherry
Pairing with smoked aged Gouda Cheese
2016 RLV Valera Reserve – Award winning Spanish varietal blend with notes of cherry and pomegranate
Pairing with creamy Taleggio Cheese
2017 RLV Toro – This Tempranillo is reminiscent of black cherry, plum, and currants to give an enjoyable balance and finish.
Pairing with 12-month aged Manchego Cheese and Wild Boar Sausage
LIGHT WINE FLIGHT
2017 RLV Imprint Muscat – a fresh, dry orange Muscat with fragrant orange blossom and notes of honeysuckle.
Pairing Chef Lori’s Gorgonzola Tart & Fig Mostarda
2017 RLV Diamondback – a white Rhone blend with ripe apple, peach and lemon citrus notes and a hint of vanilla.
Pairing Chicken & Pistachio Terrine
2017 RLV Equus – Cinsault Rose grape with a hint of Syrah evokes red berry, roses, quince, and tropical notes.
Pairing Humboldt Fog Cheese
MIXED FLIGHT
2017 RLV Diamondback – a white Rhone blend with ripe apple, peach and lemon citrus notes and a hint of vanilla.
Pairing Chicken & Pistachio Terrine
2016 RLV Corso – a medium bodied blend of 3 Italian varietals, with upfront strawberry, red raspberry and cherry
Pairing with smoked aged Gouda Cheese
2016 RLV Valera Reserve – Award winning Spanish varietal blend with notes of cherry and pomegranate
Pairing with creamy Taleggio Cheese