2024 Cinsault
Lovingly farmed by the Sprague Family on gravelly loam in the hilly terrain of far-eastern Lodi. The wine was entirely fermented using native yeasts. 50% of the grapes were kept whole-cluster while 50% were destemmed. An aromatic bomb bursting with strawberry, rhubarb, and cherries.
6 barrels produced. 13.1% alc.
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2024 Thera Block Assyrtiko
Our 3rd and most electric version of Assyrtiko from our vineyard in Clements, CA. We whole cluster pressed the grapes & fermented the juice in neutral 60 & 80gal french oak barrels as well as stainless steel barrels using native yeast. It was bottled after 11 months of aging with occasional lees stirring during the first 5 months to add depth & body. Lime, citrus, stone fruit & minerality with juicy acidity & a voluptuous finish.
6 barrels produced, 13% alc.
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2023 Cherryhouse Vineyard Zinfandel
Planted in the mid-1970s, Cherryhouse Vineyard, an estate vineyard grown by our family, sits on Lodi’s west side, where old vines thrive in well-drained sandy soils. Head-trained and nearly dry farmed, the vineyard yields Zinfandel with vibrant, lush fruit, natural freshness, and a deep sense of place. Blackberries, raspberries, black cherries, clove & cinnamon.
2 barrels produced, 14.8% alc.
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2023 Sparkling Assyrtiko
A beautifully crafted sparkling wine with a persistent, smooth mousse.
Notes of stone fruit, citrus, and hints of toast, all lifted by refreshing acidity and a long, mineral finish. No dosage/sugar. The 1st U.S. Sparkling Assyrtiko.
100 cases produced. 12% alc.
2022 CinsauLt
Lovingly farmed by the Sprague Family on gravelly loam in the hilly terrain of far-eastern Lodi. The wine was entirely fermented using native yeasts. 50% of the grapes were kept whole-cluster while 50% were destemmed. An aromatic bomb bursting with strawberry, rhubarb, and cherries.
4 barrels produced. 12.7% alc.
2023 Carignane
Planted on its own roots in the 1920's in Lodi's sandy soils, this historic 5ac vineyard has been cared for by the Shinn family since its planting. It earned its name as the land was originally leveled by mule & plow. 100% Carignane fermented whole-cluster using native yeasts. Minimally handled until bottling after 16 months in neutral barrels. Aromas of violets, black cherries, and crushed raspberries, with layers of baking spices and a touch of herbal complexity.
4 barrels produced. 13.1% alc.
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.
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 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.
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
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A YEAR IN OUR VINEYARDS
