Italy's most planted grape, often synonymous with 'fine wine' in Tuscany, Sangiovese eagerly embraces theMediterranean-like climate of the Mokelumne River sub-AVA of Lodi. Hot sunny days ending with cool breezy evenings, combined with a long and dry growing season, fashion these slow to late ripeners to thrive with exuberance. With Sangiovese's relatively thin skin, this wine is lighter in color, yet saturated with rich, fruitdriven flavor, accentuated by its well-balanced structure.

Supertuscans are a blend of wine that combine the Italian native, Sangiovese, with a French varietal, usually Cabernet Sauvignon. What first began as an attempt to add intensity to the lighter-bodied Tuscan varietal, has since proved highly successful in California, bringing international recognition to the state for the production of this innovative blend. This wine unites the intense fruit flavor and color of our Estate Cabernet and Petite Sirah in a harmonious marriage with the characterful Sangiovese, creating a beautiful balance between the two that beckons the palate for another sultry sip.

One of the world's most renowned varietals originating from the wine powerhouse of Bourdeaux, France, Cabernet Sauvignon is highly regarded as one of California's most important wine grapes. As the pride of our Estate, which is nestled in the rich sandy-loam soils of the Mokelumne River sub-AVA, our 5 acres of Cabernet flourish beautifully in the hot days and cool nights of Lodi, allowing these small, thick-skinned, and distinctively blue-colored grapes to ripen gradually, thus creating a wine with remarkable fruit flavor and soft tannins.