Summer 2025 Update
Our winemakers tending to and planting Malbec vines.
A Summer Letter from our Winemakers:
As the days grow longer and the promise of summer fills the air, we eagerly anticipate another spectacular season at Lake Tahoe! For us at the winery, the approaching warmth signals a crucial period of nurturing our vines – a time dedicated to careful monitoring, meticulous tending, and fostering robust growth in our vineyard. This summer will also find us venturing out to connect with our partner vineyards and vintners, tasting their exceptional fruit and ensuring the continued excellence of our winemaking process.
We are particularly thrilled about the prospects of our estate vineyard this year, with hopes high for a bountiful harvest that will allow us to craft our very first estate-grown varietal. This milestone represents a significant step for us, and we can't wait to share the fruits (pun intended!) of our labor with you.
Meanwhile, our new location in Cedar Ridge is currently a vibrant spectacle, bursting with the colors and fragrances of countless blooming flowers. It's a truly delightful sight and a welcoming space that we hope you'll have the opportunity to visit soon.
Our May Release is a fun and vibrant collection of summer favorites, and new limited releases! We hope you enjoy this spectacular pairing.
Cheers to Spring!
Russ and Katy
Our May Wine Club Selections
2021 Dutch Flat Sierra Foothills Barbera
Experience the vibrant taste of our Sierra Foothills Barbera. Ripe raspberry and black cherry lead the way, intertwined with hints of star anise and vanilla. Earthy notes and bold tannins create a dry, structured palate, culminating in a surprisingly smooth finish. A captivating red that's both robust and elegant.
About the vineyard: High up, at 3,265 feet, our Dutch Flat vineyard clings to the slopes, one of California's true mountain vineyards. This isn't just any vineyard; it's a testament to the rugged spirit of the Gold Rush, planted in the very soil that once fueled fortunes in the historic town of Dutch Flat. Here, the elements reign supreme. The elevation throws down a challenge, testing the vines with every gust of wind and shift in temperature. It's a singular place, where the grapes struggle and thrive, drawing their distinct character from the raw, unyielding land. The wine that emerges is a reflection of this place—honest, untamed, and deeply connected to the mountain. It's a taste of the real California, a story etched in every sip.
2024 White Barn Pinot Grigio
Aromas of pears and sliced apples are accompanied by hints of lime and grapefruit blossom. The palate is bright with flavors of white peach and lime, finishing crisp and cleanly with rounded acidity.
From the Steven Gribaudo Vineyards in Acampo Lodi AVA to “the highest and coldest winery” where winemaker Katy Carroll Jones performed an ultra cold fermentation using the natural cold sierra temperatures to achieve a well balanced, fruit forward wine with great structure.
10% of our proceeds from this wine go to Truckee/Tahoe Local Charities.
2019 174 Cabernet Sauvignon
Your essential barbeque companion! This luxurious wine featuring notes of new leather, ripe bell pepper, and cracked black pepper. It offers a rich palate of aprium, blackberry, and violet, culminating in a powerful finish of black currant, cassis, and licorice. Ideal for savoring by the fire.
Its intriguing bouquet unfolds with subtle notes of supple new leather, sun-kissed ripe bell pepper, and a tantalizing whisper of cracked black pepper. On the palate, a velvety tapestry of rich aprium, deeply concentrated blackberry, and ethereal violet gracefully unfolds, creating a truly sensory experience. The finish is both powerful and pristine, leaving a lingering impression of vibrant black currant, intense cassis, and a delicate, lingering licorice nuance. This is a wine to be savored, a perfect companion for a fireside evening.
2021 Dutch Flat Sierra Foothills Sangiovese
Nestled in the historic heights of Dutch Flat, the vineyard, established in the early 1900s by a Truckee visionary, offers a truly singular wine experience. As the only vineyard in this storied locale, they cultivate Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Barbera grapes, each reflecting the distinct character of our high-altitude terroir.
Enjoy the lively taste of our Dutch Flat Sangiovese. Bright red plum and a splash of blood orange dance with zesty acidity on the front palate, while hints of violet and leather bring out the middle. A whisper of smoky nuances and light oak round out the finish, making this a smooth, easy-drinking red you'll want to share.