2023 Assyrtiko – Grecque de Pied
Borrowing from a similar French term for own-rooted vines, the "Grecque de Pied" block was planted in 2018. It was our original Assyrtiko planting and the first in the Lodi AVA. It consists of multiple clones all planted on their own roots - no rootstock, like the vines on Santorini.
We whole cluster pressed the grapes, fermented the juice with native yeasts in neutral French oak barrels and aged it in stainless steel. It was bottled after 6 months of aging. It is bursting with aromas & flavors of Kefir lime, wet stone & minerality wrapped around a lip-smacking, fresh finish.
13.1% alc.
1 barrel produced.
2022 Fernow Ranch Nero d'Avola
Nero d’Avola is one of the most important red varieties of southern Italy & Sicily. It thrives in warm Mediterranean climates like Lodi. The Fernow Ranch is no-till vineyard meticulously farmed by the Des Voignes & Hartwick families. The grapes were destemmed, fermented with native yeasts and raised in neutral oak for 16 months. Dark, brooding yet floral with a bouquet of black cherries and plums rounded by licorice and hints of tobacco. There’s plenty of structure for long aging yet easy to svelte on its feet with 12.5% alc.
2 1/2 barrels produced.
2023 Stampede Zinfandel
The Stampede Vineyard, estate owned & farmed by our family, was originally planted on its own roots in the 1920's. Although Zinfandel comprises most of the vineyard, it is planted to a total of 10 varieties. The grapes were fermented using native yeasts & minimally handled until bottling after 11 months in neutral barrels. Dark cherries, ripe blackberries balanced by layers of sweet spice & wild herbs with firm structure and a long, zesty finish.
14.1% alc.
6 barrels produced.
2020
SPARKLING ROSÉ
All of the fruit for this cuvee is grown by our family. The Zinfandel is grown on a 35 year old vineyard we planted when we were in high school. The tiny bit of Assyrtiko added sits along side the Zinfandel vineyard. It’s own-rooted and was the first first harvest taken from this small plot. The grapes were all gently pressed together, fermented until dryness. A second fermentation ensued after the wine was put into bottle. The wine aged on the lees (tirage) for a full 2 1/2 years (30 months) before it was disgorged in August 2023. No dosage, or sugar, was added back to the disgorged wine. The wine has a beautiful salmon color with gorgeous notes of wild raspberries, alpine strawberries with hint of green apple.
11.5% alc.
80 cases produced
2023
thera block assyrtiko
The Thera Block of Assyrtiko is located in 25 miles northeast of Lodi in the village of Clements. Assyrtiko's birthplace is the Mediterranean island jewel of Santorini, officially called Thera. The grape is the current face of Greek wine and for good reason - it's spectacular, intense and stands out in a crowd. There is very little of the grape planted in the new world. As sons of Greek immigrants we are especially proud to be amongst the first to grow & produce this wine in California. We believe there is no better white grape suited to the Mediterranean climate here in California, and especially Lodi, than Assyrtiko. We whole cluster pressed the grapes & fermented the juice in neutral french oak barrels and stainless steel using native yeast. It was bottled after 7 months of aging. It is bursting with aromas & intense flavors of preserved lime, citrus, stone fruit & minerality wrapped around a juicy, voluptuous finish. 13.9% alc. 6 barrels produced.
2022 Duetto Red Wine
Duetto - Two voices coming together to perform as one harmonized unit. Our Duetto Red Wine plays homage to the elegant Cerasuolo wines of Sicily. In our California version we blend equal parts Nero d’Avola from the Fernow Ranch with Zinfandel from our family's field-blend Stampede Vineyard. The grapes were destemmed, fermented separately with native yeasts and raised in neutral oak for 16 months before being combined for bottling. 12.9% alc. 6 barrels produced. Cherries, berries, flowers & wild herbs on the nose & palate.
2022
MAGNA GRAECIA
Latin for "Greater Greece", Magna Graecia combines grapes of Greek origin with International varieties. This California white wine blend may be the best Napa Valley Chardonnay value abound. Along with the 2 Greek varieties grown locally by our family in the assemblage, the wine is bursting with complex aromas of quince, kumquat and honeycrisp apples. Bright, crisp flavors of lychee and apricot fill the palate while touches of saline, vanilla and cedar round out the finish. Production is very limited.
~Tasting Note Card~
Pair it with Seared Scallops and Parmesan Risotto
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2022
Red wine blend~
MERLOT, CINSAULT, & CARIGNANE
A wine inspired by the legendary Chateau Musar of Lebanon. A blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Cinsaut & 25% Carignane fermented using native yeasts, half of which were whole-cluster. The Merlot is farmed by our family and is located in the Clements Hills AVA of Lodi, adjacent to our Stampede Vineyard. The Cinsaut is sourced about a 1/2 half mile away on gravely soil on a rolling hillside farmed by the Sprague Family. The Carignane is grown on the west side of the city of Lodi in the 1920's era Mule Plane Vineyard. The grapes are minimally handled until bottling after 11 months in neutral barrels. 13.5% alc. 4 barrels produced.
~Tasting Note Card~
Pair it with Homemade Mushroom Ragu
PURCHASE
2021 STAMPEDE ZINFANDEL
The Stampede Vineyard, estate owned & farmed by our family, was originally planted on its own roots in the 1920's. The grapes were fermented using native yeasts & minimally handled until bottling after 11 months in neutral barrels. Our darkest, most brooding effort to date but light & svelte on its feet at 13.9% alc. 5 barrels produced. Dark cherries, blueberries raspberries, wild herbs with firm structure and a long, zesty finish.
2022
Thera block assyrtiko
The Thera Block of Assyrtiko is located in 25 miles northeast of Lodi in the village of Clements. Assyrtiko's birthplace is the Mediterranean island jewel of Santorini, officially called Thera. The grape is the current face of Greek wine and for good reason - it's spectacular, intense and stands out in a crowd. There is very little of the grape planted in the new world. As sons of Greek immigrants we are especially proud to be amongst the first to grow & produce this wine in California. We believe there is no better white grape suited to the Mediterranean climate here in California, and especially Lodi, than Assyrtiko. We whole cluster pressed the grapes & fermented the juice in neutral french oak barrels using native yeast. It was bottled after 7 months of aging. It is bursting with aromas & intense flavors of citrus, stone fruit & minerality wrapped around a juicy, medium weight palate.
4 barrels produced, 14.1%
SOLD OUT
2021
Fernow Ranch Nero d'Avola
Nero d’Avola is one of the most important red varieties of southern Italy & Sicily. We are taking the road less traveled and seeking out grapes that thrive in warm Mediterranean climates. Lodi is a natural fit for Nero d’Avola with its sandy soils, warm days but breezy, cool nights. All of this combined with the impeccably thoughtful farming of the fruit were exactly what we were hoping to find. The no-till vineyard is meticulously farmed by the Des Voignes & Hartwick families. The grapes were destemmed, fermented with native yeasts and raised in neutral oak for 16 months. Darkly floral with a medley of herbs, black cherries and licorice on the nose. Plenty of structure for long aging to go along with flavors of crushed raspberries, blackberries and notes of sweet spice.
2 1/2 barrels produced, 12.9%
2021
SPRAGUE FAMILY Cinsaut
Lovingly farmed by the Sprague Family on gravelly loam in the hilly terrain of far-eastern Lodi. The grapes were fermented 100% whole cluster using native yeasts. The 2020 was a fan favorite in our previous release and we feel the 2021 version will be no different. Floral with ripe strawberries, blackberries & spice.
4 barrels produced, 12.2%.
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2020
stampede zinfandel
The Stampede Vineyard is farmed by our family & originally planted on its own roots in the 1920's. The grapes were fermented using native yeasts & minimally handled until bottling after 11 months in neutral barrels.
5 barrels produced.
~Tasting Note Card~
SOLD OUT
2021
Red wine blend~
MERLOT, CINSAULT, & CARIGNANE
A blend of Merlot, Cinsault & Carignane fermented using native yeasts, half of which was whole-cluster. Minimally handled until bottling after 11 months in neutral barrels.
4 barrels produced.
SOLD OUT
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