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.
Celebrate July with our 3 bottle Rosé Special for $58.00 including our yet to be released Trés Rosé
2018 Trés Rosé
This Rhone style Rosé blend is Provencal style in color and character. A dry Rosé offering strawberry, raspberry, guava and red roses with lively acidity and vibrant fresh finish. Perfect pre-dinner but also pairs well with shellfish, bistro fare, and light hor d’oeuvers. Named by Texas Monthly in the Top Texas Wines for Summer!
2017 Cinsault Rosé
Tropical notes of guava, jackfruit and melon with a crisp, acidic finish. Enjoy alone or with classic bistro fare, blue cheese, strawberries or Mediterranean cuisine. Voted #1 Rose in Texas Wine Journal, SILVER Medal Winner at the 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition; BRONZE Medal Winner at the 2018 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
2017 Equus
This wine evokes red berry, roses, quince, with tropical notes and pleasing acidity. It is enjoyed alone or pre-dinner but pairs well with shellfish, bistro fare, and light hor d’oeuvers.
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.
Summer Tasting Selections
Grilled Panzanella Salad with Red Onion, Red & Yellow Bell Peppers, English Garden Cucumber, Heirloom Tomatoes and Lemon Caper Vinaigrette and Baguette— Suggested Pairing 2017 RLV Cinsault Rose
Homemade Black Pepper Tagliatelle and Burst Cherry Tomatoes, Meyer Lemon Breadcrumbs, Housemade Ricotta Cheese and Basil — Suggested Pairing 2017 RLV III
Grilled 6 oz Beef Tenderloin with Brown Butter Sauce, Fresh Summer Corn, Tomato Salad with Herbed Sourdough Croutons— Suggested Pairing 2017 RLV The Tempest
Flourless Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Coulis, Fresh Whipped Cream — Suggested Pairing 2017 RLV Rojo
Chef’s Choice Seasonal Dessert
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