Union Sacre Winery — Attraction in Templeton

My wife and I visited Union Sacre during the last week of March, shortly after the pandemic restrictions were eased. The tasting was conducted outside, with the tables appropriately spaced to adhere to the social distancing requirements and our server followed all of the appropriate safety protocols. We appreciated that they were willingly following the guidelines.

Union Sacre is a husband and wife team working out of a metal warehouse in an industrial park. It is one of those places that the winos want to boast of discovering to our friends. It is a hidden gem.

As for the wine, this little winery wasn't pouring the typical big and bold Cali red blends and the buttery Chardonnay, we had come to expect from California wineries. Instead we were treated to some of the lightest, most crisp and unique wines we had tasted in a very long time. We were particularly impressed with the carbonic Sangiovese and the l'Orangerie Gewurztraminer.

The Sangiovese is hard to describe in the usual wine related terms. It was less tannic, lighter in color, almost translucent. You can see the back side of the label while the wine is still in the bottle. It is a fun wine to swirl in the glass and watch it interact with the light. It is a wine for your eyes. The l'Orangerie is hands down a wine for your nose. It is very floral with a strong presence of orange blossoms. (thus name I suspect) My wife described it by saying it could be a "Jo Malone" perfume scent profile. Both of these wines I would describe as summertime patio wines. The type of wines you drink, just to enjoy the day while doing a whole lot of nothing sitting on your patio.

I guess the real test of any wine is would you buy it again? We did. We had a case shipped home. Since summer is rapidly approaching here in Texas, I probably need to have them ship me another...

This review has been YEARS in the making and we definitely should have made this sooner.

My husband and I have been drinking their wine since the start of Covid. In 2020 we were celebrating our dating anniversary, and happened to pick up a bottle of their wine. We liked it so much, we went back and bought all 4 bottles they had in stores. For the next few years, we would open these bottles on special, meaningful occasions to us (anniversaries, a birthday etc).

Then we got engaged and realized we did not have this wine to share on our wedding day. Cue calling grocery and liquor stores, distributors, and any place imaginable, no one had the specific year and wine we were looking for.

We reached out to them directly, and they were kind enough to check every place imaginable to see if they had it ANYWHERE, as they no longer make the wine, and they didn’t. However, they did find the next years wine to send us.

Union Sacre had a double meaning for us, a great wine to go with what we truly believe was a ‘sacred Union’ relationship, as cheesy and cliche as that sounds.

Our second wedding anniversary is coming up, and I happened to glance at a wine bottle we have kept and preserved from this winery and this level of care deserved to be recognized. A giant thank you for making a great wine and caring about those...

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Union Sacre Winery, and I can’t say enough about the wonderful experience I had! From the moment I arrived, the customer service was outstanding. The staff welcomed us and made us feel right at home. They took the time to get to know us, sharing their passion for wine and guiding me through their tasting selections with great care. We loved hearing about their unique story and their journey in the wine industry.

As for the wine, we loved each one! We were impressed by their unique wines, which showcased the winemaker's creativity and attention to detail. You can truly taste the love and craftsmanship in every bottle!

The atmosphere was equally inviting. We enjoyed sipping wine on the patio, surrounded by beautiful views, which made the experience even more memorable.

Overall, Union Sacre Winery not only offers exceptional wines but also an unforgettable experience thanks to their incredible customer service. I left feeling inspired and can’t wait to return for...