With 'petite' referring only to the size of the grape, this wine possesses huge flavor and color intensity. From the heart of Lodi, in the fine sandy soils of the Mokelumne River sub-AVA, this wine exemplifies the true varietal character of Petite Sirah with its depth of color and highly distinctive flavor, while subtly boasting a graceful tannic structure.
One of the world's noble grape varietals, Syrah is a wine of complexity that commands both respect and intrigue for it's multi-faceted layer of fruit driven flavors. This Northern Rhone varietal does well in the warm days and cool nights in Lodi. Our Syrah beautifully embodies the varietal's character with it's rich depth of color and distinctive flavor profile and it will excite your taste buds with each silky sip.
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.
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.
If any single wine were known by texture alone, Merlot could easily be synonymous with the word ‘smooth.’ Famed for its distinctively silky tannins coupled with remarkable richness of dark fruit flavor, Merlot’s roots as a classic Bordeaux grape have expanded across the globe making it one of the world’s most planted red wine vines. These lusciously plump, thinner-skinned berries ripen effortlessly in the warm days and cool nights of Lodi, thus creating a wine that perfectly embodies the beautiful character of this varietal.
Spicy Old Vine Zinfandel from the Mokelumne River sub-AVA. Harvested from a 90 year old vineyard adjacent to our Estate, this wine embodies the full complexity of the old vines' character.
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.
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.
Spain's most popular red varietal, Tempranillo thrives in Lodi's Mediterranean-like climate with warm summer days and cool nights. From the Clements Hills sub-AVA of Lodi, a region characterized by its low rolling hills and rich mixture of loam and clay soils, this wine embodies Tempranillo's full hearty flavor while keeping in touch with its softer delicate side.
