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Winemaker: Chris Miller, MS
Farming: Sustainable
Varieties: Colombard (90%) Barbera (10%). 60+ year old vines.
Terroir / Soils: Raube Vineyard, free-draining granitic alluvium sand. Encompassing Modesto and lying just south of the Lodi region, Stanislaus County receives some cooling effects from the Sacramento Delta. The region has scattered outposts of old-vine vineyards that have adapted to the climate, yielding structured and mineral-driven wines.
Vinification: A long, cold co-fermentation (native yeast) begins in stainless steel before transferring to bottle. The bottles are capped and fermentation continues for another 2-3 months.
Aging: After fermentation completes, the bottles are riddled and aged sur pointe for 4 months prior to disgorging. The wine is then rested for another 3 months prior to release.
Tasting Notes: White peach, fresh strawberries, underripe red cherries, Himalayan salt, hibiscus.