2021 the dodd

klau mine vineyard | adelaida district

Varietals: 61% tannat, 21% cabernet sauvignon, 18% petit verdot

Vineyard: A DISTINCTIVE BLEND FROM KLAU MINE VINEYARD IN THE ADELAIDA DISTRICT, THIS WINE IS COMPOSED OF 61% TANNAT, 21% CABERNET SAUVIGNON, AND 18% PETIT VERDOT. KLAU MINE VINEYARD IS THE FURTHEST SOURCE OF FRUIT FOR OUR WINERY FROM THE ADELAIDA DISTRICT, AND ITS UNIQUE TERRIOR AND PROXIMITY CONTRIBUTE TO THE STRUCTURED PROFILE OF THIS WINE.

wINEMAKING: PRIMARY FERMENTATION TOOK PLACE IN UPRIGHT FOUDRE WITH ON-SKIN FERMENTATION. ALL THE GRAPES WERE HARVESTED ON THE SAME DAY AND CO FERMENTED FROM THE VERY BEGINNING. THE WINES AGED IN A COMBINATION OF 25% NEW AMERICAN OAK AND 75% NEUTRAL OAK, AND AFTER FERMENTATION, IT WAS RACKED INTO ONE LARGE FORMAT FOR FINAL AGING.

tasting notes: A ROBUST WINE WITH FLAVORS CHAPPARAL, LEATHER, AND BLACK CURRANT. THE BLENDS STRUCTURE COMBINED WITH SUBTLE INFLUENCES FROM THE AMERICAN OAK ADDS DEPTH AND COMPLEXITY, MAKING IT AN IDEAL PAIRING WITH GRILLED MEATS, HEARTY STEWS, OR RICH SAVORY DISHES.

2022 Christy & wise

Christy & wise vineyard | Sta. Rita Hills, SB

Vineyard: THIS WINE COMES FROM CHRISTY & WISE VINEYARD IN STA. RITA HILLS OWNED BY THE SAME OWNERS OF DUVARITA. THE VINEYARD IS CERTIFIED ORGANIC AND BIODYNAMIC, NESTLED NEAR LOMPOC AND THE COAST. WITH A COOLER CLIMATE, APPROXIMATELY 20 DEGREES COOLER THAN PASO ROBLES, THE REGION IS KNOWN FOR ITS LONG RIPENING SEASOn. ORIGINALLY A PINOT NOIR AND CHARDONNAY TERRITORY, MORE GRENACHE IS EMERGING FROM THESE SOILS. The christy & wise bottling is an excellent representation of where lone madrone is heading as the next generation of the family begins to spread its wings. 

wINEMAKING: THE PRIMARY FERMENTATION WAS CARRIED OUR IN OPEN-TOP UPRIGHT STAINLESS STEEL TANKS, ALLOWING FOR GENTLE EXTRACTION OF FLAVORS. THE WINE WAS THEN AGED FOR 18 MONTHS IN NEUTRAL PUNCHEONS, CONTRIBUTING TO ITS REFINED TEXTURE WITHOUT OVERPOWERING THE FRUIT CHARACTER.

tasting notes: THIS VIBRANT WINE EXHIBITS COMPLEX FLAVOR OF PINK PEPPERCORN, FERNET, AND SANGUINE NOTES. THE DEEP COLOR HUE FROM THE EXTENDED GROWING SEASON ENHANCES ITS RICHNESS, WHILE THE LOW-PRUNED VINES PRODUCE A STRUCTURED AND BALANCE PALATE WITH BRIGHT ACIDITY. AN EXCELLENT PAIRING WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES, GRILLED MEATS, OR EARTH DISHES.

2022 bailey ranch mourvedre

bailey ranch vineyard | adelaida district

Vineyard: SOURCED FROM BAILEY RANCH VINEYARD, PLANTED IN 2019 AND LOCATED IN THE ADELAIDA DISTRICT. THE VINEYARD IS CERTIFIED ORGANIC, REFLECTING A COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES. THE 2022 VINTAGE IS ONLY THE SECOND RELEASE FROM THE YOUNG BUT VERY PROMISING VINES.

wINEMAKING: PRIMARY FERMENTATION TOOK PLACES IN STAINLESS STEEL TANKS, FOLLOWED BY 18 MONTHS OF AGING IN NEUTRAL OAK PUNCHEONS. THE APPROACH ALLOWS THE PURE VAREITAL EXPRESSION OF MOURVEDRE TO SHINE, HIGHLIGHTING IT NATURAL COMPLEXITY AND STUCTURE.

tasting notes: A VIBRANT AND RICHLY LAYED MOURVEDRE WITH NOTES OF FRESH PLUMS, LICORICE ROOTS, AND BLACK CHERRY. THE WINE’S DEPTH AND FRUIT-DRIVEN PROFILE MAKE IT AN EXCELLENT PAIRING WITH GRILLED MEATS, HEARTY STEWS, OR MUSHROOM-BASED DISHES.

FARMING: DRY-FARMED, HEAD-TRAINED AND CERTIFIED ORGANIC

2023 Old oak grenache

old oak vineyard | willow creek district

Vineyard: Sourced from a small block just over an acre within the certified organic Old oak vineyard in the heart of the willow creek district. the vineyard achieved its organic certification at the end of 2022 thanks to our very own jordan collins.

Winemaking: aged for 11 months in neutral french oak barrels, the grenache blanc went through full malolactic fermentation, creating a balanced mouthfeel while preserving its vibrant acidity.

tasting notes: a livey expression of green fruit and citris aromas. expect refreshing bursts of lemon zest, acccompanied by a zippy, bright acidity that provides a structured and lasting finish. perfect for pairing with fresh seafood, salads and light fare.

farming: DRY-FARMED, HEAD TRAINED AND certified organic as of 2022.