Absolutely classic. The aromatics of this Zin burst forward, with concentrated fresh boysenberry juice and hints of raspberry sorbet. Sweet pipe tobacco and vanilla scents add complexity. Mouth-coating dark fruits kick in, laced with allspice, clove and a dash of white pepper. On entry the wine is silky and juicy, with firm tannins supporting snappy Zin fruit expression. Ultra long finish. Drink now and through 2021.

Alcohol: 15.5% - Case production: 524

Barrels: 25% new French oak; 75% 2-4 year old, aged 22 months

Final Blend: 5% Estate Grenache & 4% Petite Sirah added

A food wine, par excellence. Lovely floral scents of wild rose and carnation combine with dusty blueberry, a vanilla-laced berry pie and yeasty dough aromas. Tar, pencil lead and a mineral component add complexity to the mouth-coating dark berry and black plum character at the wine’s core. Its elegant finish is framed by a nice bright acidity.  Drink now and through 2026.                                 

Alcohol: 14.4% - Case production: 292

Barrels: 15% new French oak; 85% 2-4 year old, aged 18 months

Final Blend: 100% Estate Charbono

        Location             Dunaweal Lane, 1 mile south of Calistoga, Napa Valley

      Acreage              26

      Soil Type            Bale Series, Gravelly Loam

      Vine Style           Head trained (Gobelet)

      Rootstock           St. George, 1103 Paulsen, 110 Rupestrus

      Irrigation            None - dry farmed

      Philospohy         Organic

      Yeast Addition     None (native wild yeast present on grape skins)

      Must Treatment   De-stemmed (no crusher rollers) into open-top fermenters;

                                 cold soaked 4 days, manual punch downs twice daily;

                                 pressed to barrel                

OUR  WINEMAKING  PHILOSOPHY

California extraction - European elegance

All my life I have enjoyed wine with meals. Even as a child, my Italian grandmother would pour a little vino in my water glass at the lunch table. That early introduction, and later education as a winemaker (and wine drinker), has guided my hands to craft wines that  pair well with food.

In the Napa Valley we enjoy a climate that can give our wines incredible concentration (and if we are not careful, a one dimensional simplicity). My goal as winemaker is to bring a little restraint to the ‘table’ - to give you wines that not only taste good now but will complement your meals and age gracefully.

That being said, our wines show the best of two worlds; the extraction of intense flavors we all love with a layered  complexity that speaks of old world influence.

Enjoy!

This blockbuster premier varietal brings seductive aromas of violets, sandalwood and cedar. Very juicy on the palate, with a silky entry loaded with teriyaki, cigar box, dark fruits, clove & nutmeg. This huge, complex wine with classic chewy tannins finishes long and chalky. Very serious for its youth. Drink now and through 2026.                                 

Alcohol: 15.5% - Case production: 125

Barrels: 50% new French oak; 50% 2-4 year old, aged 17 months

Final Blend: 2% Estate Grenache added