Let's TGIF

Hello Friends,

If you’re looking for a really cool place to have a glass of wine this week, we’ve got you covered.

It may be pushing 90 degrees outside, but the winery stays at a glorious 59 degrees. Come cool off with us. 🍷

One quick note: we will be closed this Saturday to celebrate a very special wedding.

And now, let’s TGIF!

🍷 TGIF SPECIAL 🍷
2022 Portico Hills Grenache
$30 per bottle | $300 per case

HOURS THIS WEEK
Wednesday: 4–7ish
Thursday: 4–7ish
Friday: 2–7ish
Saturday: CLOSED for a very special wedding πŸ’

All the best,
Team Transcendence

Sara Gummere
Extreme Heat-Shipment Postponed

Hello Friends,

When temperatures are pushing 100 degrees here on the Central Coast, you know we’re experiencing some serious heat. πŸ”₯

To keep your wines safe and happy, we’re going to postpone this week’s wine club shipment until next Monday, October 12th.

The best things in life are worth waiting for, especially good wine. 🍷

All the best,

Team Transcendence

Sara Gummere
Wine Club Ready!

Hello Friends,

Your Fall Wine Club is ready! Come see us today starting at 4 PM to pick up your allocation and stay for a glass of wine.

πŸ“ Remember, we’re now at 300 North G Street, Unit C.
Parking is along Chestnut Street between F and G.

For our out-of-town friends, your wines will be shipping Monday, October 5th.

And because it’s Wednesday but we’re already thinking about Friday... this week’s TGIF Special is our 2021 Providence, a beautiful blend of Syrah, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

It’s not too late to add a few bottles to your wine club allocation. Just reply and let me know.

Your Fall Wine Club letter is below. 😊

🍷 TGIF SPECIAL 🍷

2021 Providence
$30 per bottle | $300 per case

HOURS THIS WEEK-

Wednesday: 4–7ish
Thursday: 4–7ish
Friday: 2–7ish
Saturday: 12–5ish

We can’t wait to see you!

Cheers,
The Transcendence Crew

Hello Friends,

There seems to be a theme unfolding in our lives this fall, and it has me feeling particularly grateful. Our kids are finding their way back home. Taylor has moved home from Arizona, and Sean is just up the road in San Luis Obispo. We’ve moved our tasting room back to the winery, bringing our guests and our wines together under one roof again. And then there’s Mamas.

We discovered her beneath one of our fermenters with six fluffy, thoroughly feral kittens. She was tiny, practically starving herself to feed her babies, and fiercely determined to protect them. We thought we were doing everyone a favor when we began trapping the kittens to take them to the shelter.

Mamas had other ideas. What followed was a true David and Goliath situation, with me playing the role of Goliath and losing rather spectacularly to a four-pound cat. I’ve been a little obsessed with her ever since. We named her Mamas because, well, she earned it. With her kittens now safely cared for, she has accepted a permanent position at Transcendence as our resident property cat, charged with keeping the mice in check and overseeing winery operations. She takes her responsibilities very seriously, and in return, we shower her with affection and an enormous amount of respect. And just like that, our little winery family has grown.

As we move through harvest, I’ve been thinking about what it means to be home. The kids are finding their footing, but we’re grateful to have them close and working side by side with us this harvest. The tasting room is back where our wines are made, and even Mamas, who fought so hard to protect her little family, has found a place where she can rest.

There is something deeply comforting about knowing where you belong and having people you can count on. Sharing this fall’s wines with you, I find myself especially grateful for the community that has grown around Transcendence. Some of you have been part of our lives for not just years, but decades. Others are just getting to know us, but you’ve all helped make this place feel like home.
We are looking forward to seeing you at the winery this fall. There’s wine to share, plenty of harvest stories, and if you’re lucky, you might see a very small cat with a great big maternal heart.

With love and gratitude,

Sara, Joey, Tina, Taylor, Sean, and Mamas

Sara Gummere
New Release Wednesay

Hello Friends,

Thank you to everyone who took the opportunity to add a few extra bottles of La Encantada Pinot Noir to your fall wine club release!

This week, we're giving you another little sneak peek. Next up is our 2022 Adobe Canyon Sangiovese, and we're offering it at our TGIF special pricing before its official release.

If you'd like to add a few bottles to your fall wine club order, just let us know.

🍷 TGIF SPECIAL 🍷

2022 Adobe Canyon Sangiovese
$30 per bottle | $300 per case

HOURS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 4–7ish
Thursday: 4–7ish
Friday: 2–7ish
Saturday: 12–5ish

Cheers,
The Transcendence Crew

Sara Gummere
New Release Wednesday

Hello Friends,

It’s that wonderful time in our Wine Club cycle when we start releasing the new lineup.

This week, we are releasing our 2023 La Encantada Pinot Noir.

Fall Wine Club Timeline

This weekend: Wine Club orders will be sent out. Once you receive yours, feel free to email me if you would like to make changes or additions.

September 28: Credit cards will be charged
September 30: Wines will be ready for pickup in the tasting room
October 5: Wine Club shipments will head out

Fall Wine Club Release

2025 Picpoul Blanc
Picpoul is a southern French varietal known for its beautiful natural acidity and bright citrus character. Ours is so crisp, lovely, and incredibly refreshing. It may just become one of your favorite whites we’ve made.

2023 La Encantada Pinot Noir

2022 Adobe Canyon Sangiovese

And, of course, if you would like to add a few bottles of the new La Encantada Pinot Noir before your club order is finalized, just let me know.

🍷 TGIF Special 🍷
2023 La Encantada Pinot Noir
$30 per bottle | $300 per case

HOURS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 4–7ish
Thursday: 4–7ish
Friday: 2–7ish
Saturday: 12–5ish

Cheers,
The Transcendence Crew

 

Sara Gummere
Lafond Syrah Encore

Hello Friends,

First order of business: we will be CLOSED this Saturday.

If you’ve been by the winery lately, you already know we are in full harvest swing, and the winery smells amazing. This year, we’ve even put the kids to work! We are very lucky to have them both home-ish right now, and more importantly, available for a little family-business labor during harvest. 😊

Now, about last week’s TGIF special...

I’m usually pretty lenient if you miss a TGIF opportunity. I mean, I’ve never actually said no! But I’ve had several requests for the 2021 Lafond Syrah this week, so we’re giving it an encore.

This wine isn’t scheduled for its official Wine Club release until 2027, so if you’d like to stash a few bottles away or have some included in your October Wine Club shipment, just let me know.

🍷 TGIF Special 🍷
2021 Lafond Syrah
$30 per bottle | $300 per case

Cheers,
The Transcendence Crew

HOURS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 4–7ish
Thursday: 4–7ish
Friday: 2–7ish
Saturday: CLOSED

Sara Gummere
Sneak Peak

Hello Friends,

Well, this is fun! One of our wholesale accounts in Los Angeles, the California Surf Club, just moved into our 2021 Lafond Syrah. That meant Joey had to go digging through the cellar this morning to unbury it, so of course we want to share it with you as well.

This wine isn’t scheduled for its official Wine Club release until 2027, so consider this a very early sneak peek.

🍷 TGIF Special 🍷
2021 Lafond Syrah
$30 per bottle | $300 per case

Enjoy, and let me know if you’d like me to stash a few bottles for you or add some to your Wine Club order next month.

Cheers,
The Transcendence Crew

HOURS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 4–7ish
Thursday: 4–7ish
Friday: 2–7ish
Saturday: 12–5ish

Sara Gummere
Last Call-Trempranillo

Hello Friends,

This is the last week we’ll have the 2021 Adobe Canyon Tempranillo available. Don’t worry, there will be a 2022 vintage too, but if you’d like to grab a few bottles of the 2021 before it’s gone, now is the time!

So naturally, this week’s TGIF wine is the 2021 Adobe Canyon Tempranillo. 🍷

🍷 TGIF Special 🍷
$30 per bottle | $300 per case

Wishing you a wonderful last weekend in August. We look forward to seeing you!

Cheers,
The Transcendence Crew

HOURS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 4–7ish
Thursday: 4–7ish
Friday: 2–7ish
Saturday: 12–5ish

 

Sara Gummere
Harvest has SPRUNG!

Hello Friends,

Harvest is officially underway! πŸ‡

On Saturday, we brought in our first Pinot Noir of the season. It was the first time we have ever harvested Pinot Noir in August and the first time we have harvested anygrapes in August since 2015. CRAZY!!

One of the best things about being back at the winery during harvest is walking through the door and smelling those delicious fermenting grapes. There really is nothing quite like it. 

This week’s TGIF wine is the 2022 Portico Hills Grenache.

🍷 TGIF Special 🍷
$30 per bottle | $300 per case

If you’d like me to stash a few bottles or a case for you, just let me know. We ship on Mondays.

Cheers to a successful harvest! πŸ₯‚

The Transcendence Crew

HOURS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 4–7ish
Thursday: 4–7ish
Friday: 2–7ish
Saturday: 12–5ish

Sara Gummere
A Special Request

Hello Friends,

We have an out-of-town wine club member visiting the winery on Wednesday, and they requested the 2021 Providence for this week’s TGIF wine.

As you wish!! 🍷

Providence is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Sangiovese. It has always been a fan favorite, so I’m sure many of you will be happy with this week’s offering too!

2021 Providence

🍷 TGIF Special 🍷
$30 per bottle | $300 per case

If you'd like me to set a few bottles aside for pickup or ship a case on Monday, just let me know.

Things are going great with the new tasting room at the winery. The feedback has been so positive, particularly about the acoustics. Our old tasting room sure was loud, wasn’t it? πŸ˜‚

If you haven’t had a chance to stop by yet, this weekend would be a perfect time.

And welcome back to school to all of our educator friends! We hope you have a wonderful start to the new school year.

Cheers,
Your Transcendence Crew🍷

Sara Gummere
The last few cases of Tempranillo

Hello Friends,

We're down to the last few cases of our 2021 Tempranillo from Adobe Canyon Vineyard in the Los Olivos District. If you've been meaning to grab a few bottles, now's the time!

2021 Adobe Canyon Tempranillo

🍷 TGIF Special 🍷
$30 per bottle | $300 per case

If you'd like me to set a few bottles aside for pickup or ship a case on Monday, just let me know.

A Quick Parking Note

Many of you have asked why we ask everyone to park on Chestnut instead of inside the gates.

The simplest answer is safety. Keeping the large vehicle gates on F and G Streets closed after business hours is the best way for us to protect the property. We also want to make sure our employees have the safest possible way to close up for the evening. That's why we installed the walk-through gate on Chestnut.

Even if the drive-through gates happen to be open when you arrive, we'd truly appreciate it if you would park on Chestnut and enter through the walk-through gate. It allows Tina to close up safely at the end of the night without having to manage the large gates after dark.

Thank you so much for helping us keep both our team and the winery safe. We truly appreciate it!

Cheers,

Sara, Tina & Joey 🍷

HOURS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 4–7ish
Thursday: 4–7ish
Friday: 2–7ish
Saturday: 12–5ish

Sara Gummere
Let's TGIF

Hello Friends,

Joey and I had dinner at Dave's Place last night and, for the first time in a long time, we ordered one of our own wines. Normally, we would choose someone else's wine because...well...it feels a little funny ordering your own! πŸ˜‚

But our 2022 Happy Canyon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon sounded absolutely perfect with Dave's BBQ, and we both agreed it deserved to be this week's TGIF Special. It's rich, smooth, and just made for summer evenings, backyard BBQs, and good friends.

β˜€οΈ Summer BBQ Pick

2022 Happy Canyon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

🍷 TGIF Special 🍷
$30 per bottle | $300 per case
At $30 a bottle, that's 50% off our regular retail price. I'd call that a pretty good excuse to fire up the BBQ!

If you'd like me to set a few bottles aside for pickup or ship a case on Monday, just let me know.

We look forward to seeing you this week!

Cheers,

Sara, Tina & Joey 🍷

HOURS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 4–7ish
Thursday: 4–7ish
Friday: 2–7ish
Saturday: 12–5ish

Sara Gummere
Providence

Hello Friends,

Being back at the winery has been such a joy. It was difficult for Joey to be in two places at once while we were operating both locations, so he's especially enjoyed reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting so many of our newer members.

Please note: We will be closing a little early this Saturday at 4:00 pm.

This Week's TGIF Special

2021 Providence

Providence is one of our favorite blends, bringing together Syrah, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Inspired by the classic Super Tuscan style, it offers beautiful balance with rich fruit, savory spice, and a long, smooth finish.

🍷 TGIF Special 🍷
$30 per bottle | $300 per case

If you'd like me to set a few bottles aside for pickup or ship a case on Monday, just let me know.

Parking Update
Our new Chestnut Street gate is now open! Please park on Chestnut between F Street and G Street and enter through the gate. Even if the F or G Street gates are open when you arrive, please use Chestnut parking, as those gates will likely be closed by the time you leave.

❄️ Dress warm! The winery stays cool year-round, and temperatures below 60 degrees have a way of chilling you to the bone.

🐾 A friendly reminder: We love dogs, but pets are not permitted inside the winery. Trained service dogs are always welcome and must remain under their handler's control and by their side at all times. Thank you for helping us create a comfortable experience for everyone.

We look forward to seeing you this weekend!

Cheers,

Sara, Tina & Joey 🍷

HOURS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 4–7ish
Thursday: 4–7ish
Friday: 2–7ish
Saturday: 12–4 pm

Sara Gummere
Our Happy and Cool Place

Hello Friends,

The first week back at the winery was an absolute success, and we are so excited for week two! It was wonderful seeing so many of you browse our library collection, revisit favorite vintages, and discover bottles that hold special memories. If you haven't explored the library yet, we invite you to come uncover a few treasures of your own.

2022 Portico Hills Grenache

This week's feature is our 2022 Portico Hills Grenache, a bright, fruit-forward wine with vibrant red berry flavors, subtle spice, and the perfect balance for warm summer evenings.

🍷 TGIF Special 🍷
$30 per bottle | $300 per case

The case price simply can't be beat! If you'd like me to stash a case for pickup or ship one your way, just let me know.

Parking Update:
Our new Chestnut Street gate is now open! Please park on Chestnut between F Street and G Street and enter through the gate.

❄️ Dress warm! It stays cold in the winery. I promise, temperatures below 60 degrees will chill you to the bone.

🐾 A friendly reminder: We love dogs, but pets are not permitted inside the winery. Trained service dogs are always welcome and must remain under their handler's control and by their side at all times. Thank you for helping us create a comfortable experience for everyone.

We look forward to seeing you this weekend!

Cheers,

Sara, Tina & Joey 🍷

HOURS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 4–7ish
Thursday: 4–7ish
Friday: 2–7ish
Saturday: 12–5ish

Sara Gummere
Welcome Back!

Hello Friends,

We've been working hard and are finally ready to welcome you back to the winery tonight!

This week's TGIF special is our 2023 Theresa Noelle Pinot Noir. 

🍷 TGIF Special 🍷
$30 per bottle | $300 per case
The case price simply can't be beat, so if you'd like me to stash or ship a case, just let me know.

Now for a little housekeeping.

The winery is located at 300 North G Street, Unit C. For this week only, please enter through the F Street gate and park next to our building. Next week, our new gate will be installed, making parking much more convenient from Chestnut Street.

❄️ Dress warm! It is cold in the winery. I promise, temperatures below 60 degrees will chill you to the bone.

🐾 A friendly reminder: We love dogs, but pets are not permitted inside the winery. Trained service dogs are always welcome and must remain under their handler's control and by their side at all times. Thank you for helping us create a comfortable experience for everyone.

A few other exciting changes...

We've opened up our Library Collection! Feel free to browse and purchase any library wine for $60 per bottle. These wines have been aged to perfection and date back to 2006.

We've also introduced a new system to track sales and tastings. Going forward, tastings will be $4 per pour, allowing you to mix and match, revisit your favorites, or enjoy just a little more of a wine you love. As much as this pains us (because generosity is kind of our thing!), we're also passionate about keeping Transcendence thriving for years to come.

We can't wait to welcome you into the new space!

Cheers,

Sara, Tina & Joey 🍷

HOURS THIS WEEK

Wednesday: 4–7ish
Thursday: 4–7ish
Friday: 2–7ish
Saturday: 12–5ish

Sara Gummere
Our Final Weekend at the Tasting Room

Hello Friends,

This weekend marks the final chapter of our little tasting room on 12th Street.

We are incredibly excited to welcome our Transcendence family back to the winery, where there will be even more room for laughter, conversation, good wine, and all the moments that make this community so special.

This weekend is also a great time to pick up your wine club from last month or any bottles you may have stashed at the tasting room. If you can't make it, don't worry, your wine is in good hands and will be waiting for you at the winery.

Help us lighten the moving truck and grab a mixed case!

🍷 TGIF Special 🍷
$30 per bottle | $300 per case
Mix and match as you like!

Featured Wines

🍯 2023 Honey Pot Late Harvest Chardonnay

🍷 2020 Silver Linings Syrah (only a few bottles left)

🍷 2021 Adobe Canyon Tempranillo (just a few cases left)

🍷 2021 Adobe Canyon Sangiovese (only a few bottles left)

🍷 2021 Adobe Canyon Providence

🍷 2022 Happy Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon

And of course, for our shipping customers, feel free to build a mixed case of these wines as well. We would be happy to ship them out next week.

Cheers,

Sara & The Transcendence Family 🍷

HOURS THIS WEEK
Wednesday: 4–7ish
Thursday: 4–7ish
Friday: 2–7ish
Saturday: 12–5ish

πŸ“… Important Dates

β€’ Last day at the tasting room: Saturday, June 28th

β€’ Closed for moving: June 29th–July 7th

β€’ Reopening at the Winery: Wednesday, July 8th πŸŽ‰

 

Sara Gummere
A New Chapter

Hello Friends,

As many of you know, entrepreneurship is a journey of constant learning, adapting, and growing. After much thought, we have decided to bring our tasting room operations back home to the winery on G Street. 🍷

While this is a bittersweet change, we truly believe that embracing change is what allows us to grow, evolve, and build something sustainable for the future.  🌱

And truthfully, we are excited.

We cannot wait to welcome our Transcendence family back to the winery, getting back to our roots and filling that space once again with laughter, conversation, and good cheer. πŸ₯‚βœ¨ The winery has always been the heart of Transcendence, and we look forward to creating many new memories there with all of you. ❀️

πŸ“… Important Dates
β€’ Last day at the tasting room: Saturday, June 28th
β€’ Closed for moving: June 29th–July 7th
β€’ Reopening at G Street: Wednesday, July 8th πŸŽ‰

For the next two weeks, our TGIF specials have one very practical purpose: helping us avoid moving too many cases back to the winery! πŸ“¦βž‘οΈπŸ·

🍷 TGIF Special 🍷
$30 per bottle | $300 per case
Mix and match as you like!

Featured wines:

🍯 2023 Honey Pot Late Harvest Chardonnay
🍷 2020 Silver Linings Syrah
🍷 2021 Adobe Canyon Tempranillo
🍷 2021 Adobe Canyon Sangiovese
🍷 2021 Adobe Canyon Providence
🍷 2022 Happy Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon

Now is also a wonderful time to pick up any stashed wine or wine club allocations. If you can't make it, no worries at all. Your wines will remain safe and sound and will simply be moving back to the winery with us. 

And of course, for our shipping customers, please feel free to grab a mixed case of these wines as well!

Most of all, thank you. Your support, friendship, and belief in our little winery have meant more than you know. We are deeply grateful for this community and excited for the next chapter of Transcendence. ❀️

Here's to new beginnings, old roots, and many more glasses shared together. πŸ₯‚

Cheers,
Sara & The Transcendence Family 🍷

HOURS THIS WEEK:
Wednesday: 4–7ish
Thursday: 4–7ish
Friday: 2–7ish
Saturday: 12–5ish
Sunday: CLOSED

Sara Gummere
How about some Pinot Noir?

Hello Friends,

It has been a minute since we've poured our 2022 La Encantada Pinot Noir, and this week seems like the perfect time to bring it back into the spotlight. This beautiful Sta. Rita Hills Pinot is showing wonderfully right now, with bright fruit, elegant structure, and all the reasons we fell in love with it in the first place.

🍷 TGIF Special
$30 per bottle | $300 per case

Let me know if you'd like to:
β€’ Pick up a few bottles
β€’ Tuck some away in your cellar
β€’ Have wine shipped out on Monday

πŸŽ“ Congratulations to all of this year's graduates! Wishing you an exciting next chapter and a future filled with great adventures.

Cheers,
Sara 🍷

HOURS THIS WEEK:
Wednesday: 4–7ish
Thursday: 4–7ish
Friday: 2–7ish
Saturday: 12–5ish
Sunday: CLOSED

 

 

Sara Gummere
Last Call-2021 Zotovich Vineyard Syrah

Hello Friends,

We have reached the last few cases of our 2021 Zotovich Vineyard Syrah, so this week’s TGIF is officially a LAST CALL!

This beautiful Syrah has been a favorite around here, and once these bottles are gone, they are gone.

TGIF Special β€” $30 per bottle

Let me know if you’d like to pick up, stash a few away for your cellar, or have wine shipped out on Monday.

Enjoy these final days of May and cheers to summer right around the corner.

Cheers,
Sara 🍷



HOURS THIS WEEK:
Wednesday 4–7ish
Thursday 4–7ish
Friday 2–7ish
Saturday 12–5ish
Sunday CLOSED

 

Sara Gummere
Memorial Day Cab

Hello Friends,

First, a little business. We are going to open a bit later than usual on Friday.

HOURS THIS WEEK:
Wednesday 4–7ish
Thursday 4–7ish
Friday 4–7ish
Saturday 12–5ish
Sunday CLOSED

Now for the fun part…

This week’s TGIF wine is our 2022 Happy Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich, bold, and beautifully balanced, this is one of those wines that feels right at home alongside a long holiday weekend, good food, and great company.

Regularly $60 per bottle
TGIF Special β€” $30 per bottle

That is one heck of a deal, and a great opportunity to stock up for summer gatherings and BBQ season.

Let me know if you’d like to pick up, stash a few away, or have wine shipped out on Monday.

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we also want to take a moment to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. We are deeply grateful for their sacrifice and for the families who carry that loss every day.

Wishing you a safe, meaningful, and relaxing holiday weekend.

Cheers,
Sara

Sara Gummere