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.
Our 2018 Alicante Bouschet is medium bodied with nicely balanced acidity and easy tannins. Dark berry and spicy pepper notes are accented by sweet and smoky oak flavors.
This Bordeaux varietal is known for it's full body, high acidity, and dark fruit flavors. Our 2018 Malbec has medium tannins, rich black cherry followed by slightly spicy oak flavors, and an easy finish, making it a great wine to pair with food or drink on its own.
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.
100% Grenache blended from two Lodi vineyards, smooth rounded wine with mouthfuls of ripe, red, sweet plum flavors. Aged 12 months in French oak. Don't let the light color fool you, this wine is full of flavor! Lovely aromas of red berries and spice will quickly turn to rich mouthfuls of strawberry and ripe red plum. Hints of white pepper and a dash of bright zesty orange dance with traces of oak on the smooth fruit-driven finish.
