Our Albion wines, with the abalone shell distinctively displayed on the label, exude the special quality of grapes grown in coastal regions. Like the elusive and rare abalone, with its iridescent, mother of pearl shell, and ever changing colors, our Albion wines are desirable blends and varietals that reflect complex layers of flavor for you to savor and share with family and friends.

The delicate, seemingly fragile appearance of the mother of pearl abalone – which is actually the innermost layer of the shell – is comprised of a puzzlingly strong material that can withstand the weight of a truck.

Imagine the gilded age of Avalon: a special place in time, where tuxedoed gentlemen and elegant ladies dance till dawn to the swinging sounds of jazz beneath the shelter of a million twinkling stars. The sheer romance and classic spirit of Avalon – nestled on the shores of California’s Santa Catalina Island – lives on in our Avalon Cellars wines. Inspired by the gilded age and handcrafted using only the best grapes from California’s coastal regions, these wines evoke an era that predates mass production.

The picturesque Catalina Casino is the focal point of our Avalon Cellars label. Dominating the island’s landscape from its regal perch along the harbor, the casino exemplifies the style and romance of Avalon.

The Sun Fish or Mola Mola is one of the most interesting fish in the Pacific Ocean. Off the shores of Santa Barbara, you can see the dorsal fin of this slow, elegant creature, often mistaken for that of a shark. The Sun Fish – with all its brilliant colors – represents the creativity in winemaking that infuses every bottle of these sensational coastal wines. Let Sun Fish fire your own imagination and sense of wonder.

The Sun Fish, usually gray in color, has been re-imagined by artist Jason Scarpace in dazzling color to fire the imagination and grace the label of these fine wines.

The halcyon is a bird of classical legend. The legend has it that the halcyon had the power to magically calm the waves when it landed on the surface of the sea. Thus the word halcyon became synonymous with peace and tranquility. The bird is also associated with carefree, joyous and prosperous times. Our Halcyon wines are crafted to soothe the spirit. Let your imagination soar with every pour!

In Greek mythology, Halcyon and her husband were very happy until they angered Zeus who, in his rage, killed Halcyon’s husband. Upon learning of his death, she threw herself into the sea. Out of compassion, the gods changed them both into halcyon birds.