Grenache thrives in warm, dry conditions, and Calistoga's hot daytime temperatures allow the grapes to ripen fully, developing rich, concentrated fruit flavors. At the same time, cool nights—thanks to breezes from the nearby Mayacamas and Vaca mountain ranges—help maintain acidity, preserving the wine’s balance and freshness. The soil is a mix of volcanic ash, rocky loam, and alluvial deposits, providing excellent drainage and forcing the vines to struggle just enough to produce smaller, more flavorful grapes. The soil in our block is an usual mix of volcanic ash, rocky loam, and alluvial deposits, providing excellent drainage and forcing the vines to struggle just enough to produce smaller, more flavorful grapes. The soil in our block is an unusual mix of volcanic ash, rocky loam and tufa - giving us great structure, minerality, and depth. The vintage was perfect, we had a slow maturation process and allowed the grapes to hang on the vine until late October which gave us a great balance of fruit, acidity and tannins.

The aromatics deliver a unique combination of cherries, wildflowers, and sandalwood. From the first sip we are treated to the dark fruit of black raspberries and pomegranate cloaked in dried herbs, crushed stones and earth. The velvety finish is long and lingering, and brings even more complexity adding accents of white pepper, white pepper, clove, and a touch of dark chocolate.

Food pairings are endless, you simply can't go wrong - everything from savory grilled meats and stews, to the deeper flavors of Indian or Thai cuisines.