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This Cabernet Franc was made in the style of the great Chinons of the Loire Valley in France. The grapes for this wine come from low-yielding, old vines of the Clos du Lac vineyard located at 1200 feet in the Sierra Foothills. This small lot was hand harvested, open-top fermented and left on the skins for 21 days before being gently pressed and aged in French Oak barrels.

Planted in 1974, Leaky Lake Vineyard earned its name from the shale bed lake on the property. These hillside old vines have produced many exceptional wines over the years. This is the third vintage of our effort to re-establish the vineyard, which yielded 4 barrels from 3 acres. Aged in new French oak for 22 months, we produced 97 cases.

It is our belief that Chenin Blanc (when made well) rivals some of the greatest white wines of the world. This wine was made from cool climate grapes, barrel fermented in French Oak, and aged for 9 months. Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah...REDISCOVER CHENIN BLANC!

"It is our belief that Chenin Blanc (when made well) rivals some of the greatest white wines of the world. This wine was made from cool climate grapes, barrel fermented in French Oak, and aged for 9 months. Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah... REDISCOVER CHENIN BLANC!" The grapes for this wine come from Wilson Vineayrds. Undoubtedly, Ken Wilson grows the best Chenin Blanc in California at his vineyard in Clarksburg. For those who aren't familiar with Clarksburg, it is located west of Sacramento. It has a unique microclimate where the cool breezes from the Sierras and the Bay moderate the long hot days which allow the grapes to reach optimal maturity. I n addition to those ideal growing conditions, the grapes come from low yielding old vines which provide the intensity that makes our Chenin Blanc unique.

G2 = [gravitational force]2 Gewürztraminer is an exotic grape loaded with terpenes or floral compounds unique to this varietal. However, we don’t just pick at ripeness, it hangs exponentially long to give an incredible explosion of flavors which is best described in one word: “KAPOW!”

Petite Sirah is called "Pets" by veteran grape growers like Ken Wilson. So we dedicate this wine to his pet – Tanker. Dark colored, long legged and bold, we feel this wine has the potential of becoming your best friend. A portion of the profits from this wine will be donated to our local animal shelter (San Francisco SPCA).

53% Syrah, 32% Mourvedre, 15% Grenache, El Dorado County. This elusive Rhone style blend is hard to find, so if you do spot it, apprehend immediately! We recommend you pass the word on to others and we promise you won’t regret getting your hands on it!

In keeping with a rebellious spirit we present to you our Rosé - It's Okay! This Cabernet Sauvignon based rosé is a refreshing change from the 3 digit, luxury cuveé bullies on the market today. Drink now, you'll thank us later. It will be good!

This 100% Roussanne was selected from coastal vineyard located in Santa Barbara County, a region well known for successfully growing Rhone varietals. The grapes were hand picked, whole cluster pressed and cold fermented in small French Oak barrels. This wine has undergone partial malo-lactic fermentation and was aged Sur Lies for 9 months. Only 400 cases were produced.

Yes, we are the guys driving in the slow lane with a heavy load of grapes and the hazard lights on. We like doing things the hard way, hand crafting small lots of wine from small vineyards while keeping it affordable. So please be patient and slow down… we like the old truck, and we think you will too!

This Syrah comes from the Vista Verde Vineyard located in the hills just north of the Pinnacles in San Benito County. The grapes were hand-picked, open-top fermented and left on the skins for 14 days before being gently pressed and aged in French Oak barrels.

This Viognier comes from the Vista Verde Vineyard located in the hills just north of the Pinnacles in San Benito County. The grapes were hand-picked, whole cluster pressed and cold fermented in small French Oak barrels. This wine has undergone partial malo-lactic fermentation and was aged Sur Lies for 9 months.

White elephant n. 1. A rare, expensive possession that is a financial burden to maintain. 2. An uncommon whitish or light-gray form of the Asia elephant, often regarded with special veneration. 3. A unique Californian white wine made from a blend of 49% Chenin Blanc, 35% Roussanne and 16% Viognier, which are barrel fermented in French Oak and aged Sur Lies for 9 months. Its cool climate pedigree stretches from Clarksburg, through San Benito to Santa Barbara County.