2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, VS

CA - Alameda County - Livermore Valley

$48.00 / 750 mL Bottle

• Alcohol 14.10%

2021 Cabernet Sauvignon

CA - Alameda County - Livermore Valley

$38.00 / 750 mL Bottle

2021
Cabernet Sauvignon
Livermore Valley
$38

TA: 5.5g/l
pH: 3.6
Brix at harvest: 24.5

Aging treatment: 100% American oak medium grain, 20% New oak.



Winemaker’s Notes:

“The grapes for this wine come from three different vineyards in the Livermore Valley. They have been selected for producing exceptional wines for the region.
The Livermore Valley will produce stunning Cabs, and this vintage is no exception. The East end of the valley provides heat, deep soils, and a length to the day during the growing season that provides for weighty Cabernet Sauvignon. The west end has more pocketed terrain, more fertile ground and more even ripening.

With the grace of this wine ageability is assured.”

Dane Stark, winemaker

Tasting Notes:

The color of this wine is ruby red in the center with clarity and vibrant edges.
It opens with broody, robust fruit, a touch of smoke and floral, and hints of blueberry, cassis and earth. It has a back drop of oak, not so much that it attracts center stage, but enough that the curtains are draped in it.
The fruit is backed by rich cassis with a vanilla undertone. Medium tannins provide for a wonderful food wine and tremendous age-ability. The smooth finish mingles toasted oak and ripe fruit for a rich experience of classic Cabernet Sauvignon.

• Alcohol 14.50%

2020 Zinfandel

CA - Alameda County - Livermore Valley

$28.00 / 750 mL Bottle

Winemaker’s Notes:

“The Zinfandels that we find in Livermore Valley can be highland raisin or valley floor jam. While both of these vineyards can be considered Valley Floor, they are not in the Tesla corridor of deeper soils.
The harvest in 2020 was normal, providing an elegant sweetness to the palate that we haven’t seen in recent vintages.
This wine is a combination of the Sblendorio Vineyard and Donovan Vineyard…. .”

Dane Stark, winemaker




Tasting Notes:

This wine has ruby clarity and vibrant red color.
Its aroma is lovely, floral and bright, with cherries and hints of spice and some candied notes.
With soft tannins and silky mid palate, the fruit is gentle and backed by an elevated alcohol giving it a sweet presentation. There are notes of strawberry pie, candied cherries, and a hint of jam towards the finish and in the lingering palate.

Oak plays a minor roll in this wine which saw entirely American barrels with no new barrels.

• Alcohol 15.50%

2020 Petite Sirah, Estate

CA - Alameda County - Livermore Valley

$54.00 / 750 mL Bottle

• Alcohol 15.50%

2021 Merlot, Livermore Valley

CA - Alameda County - Livermore Valley

$34.00 / 750 mL Bottle

TA: 5 g/l
pH: 3.6
Brix at harvest: 24.9
Harvest date: 10/16/2020
Aging treatment: 20% New American Oak blend of forests


Winemaker’s Notes:

As we explore the Livermore Valley, becoming enchanted by the variety and quality this unique wine region has to offer, the Bordeaux varietals cannot be ignored, especially the left bank wines.
This vineyard is quadrilateral cordons and fronting Greenville Rd with generous yield with ample canopy. It is ideal conditions for this varietal.
The Thatcher Bay Vineyard is hand harvested and the wine is made as a standalone varietal due to its relevant structure, balance and inherent quality.”

Dane Stark, winemaker



Tasting Notes:


Medium ruby in color.
This wine opens with fresh fruit on the nose of plums, spice, berries and touch of oak. Medium intensity entry leads to a lean mid palate and soft tannins around the back of the palate with integrated acidity and a lingering finish. Hints of light oak surround a very structured and nuanced mid palate reminiscent of great Bordeaux.
The balance of the fruit and structure provide for aging potential for a number of years.

• Alcohol 14.60%

2021 Pinot Noir

CA - San Francisco Bay

$40.00 / 750 mL Bottle

TA: 7 g/l
pH: 3.4
Brix at harvest: 24.9
Harvest date: 9/12/2020
Aging treatment: Neutral American and French Oak


Winemaker’s Notes:


“Life holds tiny pockets of unexpected brilliance, if we look for them.
I’ve been looking for a replacement Pinot Noir vineyard for the Bien Nacido Vineyard since 2007.
North of 24, in the hills of Lafayette, I have found a gem of a vineyard.
This Pinot vineyard is the brain child of world traveler, Steve Thomas, and he has spared no expense in creating an ideal location for growing this finicky varietal…. My hopes are very high for this location.
This wine is a blend of the 115, 667, 777 and Pommard clones of Pinot.
From my years of making Pinot out of Santa Maria Valley, I love the delicate presence of 115 and unctuous character of Pommard clone.”
Dane Stark, winemaker

Tasting notes:

Clear red velvet through the center, the wine is filled with clarity.
This wine has classic Pinot Noir fruit, with characteristic floral notes and structure combined with a smooth palate. The location is ideal for a cooler climate Pinot.
It has a delicate backbone of cherries and spice with floral notes and a light oak presence that lingers on the edges. The finish is Burgundian and clean with soft tannins.
This wine will age fine, but life can be short…. It should be opened on any given Tuesday…. “just because”.

• Alcohol 14.00%

2020 Ridge Lift Red

CA - Alameda County - Livermore Valley

$28.00 / 750 mL Bottle

tempranillo: 19%Zinfandel: 17%Petite Sirah: 16%Cabernet Sauvignon: 14%Syrah: 12%Other: 22%Aging treatment: 100% American OakBottled: 5/2022Winemaker Dane Stark has a passion for free flight. He has been a paraglider pilot for three decades and now finds the invisible currents of air using a sailplane. Without a motor, free flight places the pilot in the zone, using only the naturally occurring currents to stay aloft.From this place of unconventional zone, Stark has brought together top performing varietals into a blend that rises to olfactory heights. Engaging style, with approachable flair.This wine is ruby red with delightful depth. It opens with classic spice and fruit and finishes with the smoothest of landings.Wing tip to wing tip it is balanced and delicious. A true gem of what California blends have to offer.

• Alcohol 14.50%

2022 Chardonnay, SF Bay

CA - San Francisco Bay

$26.00 / 750 mL Bottle

2020
Chardonnay
San Francisco Bay

TA: 5.1 g/l
pH: 3.8
Brix at harvest: 23.2-24.5
Harvest date: 9/2-10/11/2020
Fermentation hybrid: 20% American Oak Barrels, 80% Stainless Steel
Bottled: 4/16/2021


Winemaker’s Notes:

“The Chardonnay that comes from the San Francisco Bay appellation possesse a unique focus of character. While being in a warmer, mediteranean climate, the two vineyards which make up this Chardonnay are both located along the eastern edge of the SF Bay. The sloping, rolling hills of the Kalthoff common creates a microclimate ideal for drainage and retaining the cool air that prolongs the growing season. Additionally, the Lamorinda appellation just north of Livermore Valley has a strong delta influence keeping the vineyard a very cool region 3.

I was a non-believer of Chardonnay from this appellation when I arrived here in 2004. Today, I will put this wine against any Chard on the shelf at the price point. The appellation is under-valued. It is one of the more exciting wines that I work with.”

Dane Stark, winemaker

Tasting Notes:

The barrel fermentation of 20% of this Chardonnay adds complexity while the 80% that is fermented in stainless steel under temperature control provides freshness and structure.
It has opening notes of butter, lemon, fruit and honey suckle with a bit of almond and vanilla on the nose.
It has a lovely, gold yellow, straw color.
The palate entry is of floral components with ripe fruit in the California style and a soft, pleasing mid palate. The acidity is tempered making this an excellent food wine but one that drinks all by itself just fine! There is honey and buttercup in the finish with lingering bright floral and a subtle kiss of American Oak.

• Alcohol 13.10%

2021 GPS

CA - Alameda County - Livermore Valley

$38.00 / 750 mL Bottle

Brix at harvest: 24.5
Harvest date: 9/10-10/12/19
Aging treatment: 75% Aged American Oak, 25% New American Oak


Winemaker’s Notes:
    “To be a good winemaker is to be a good listener. We spend entire seasons listening to the vineyard, trying to balance the vine to its environment, water with the vine’s need, adjusting to the cycles. We watch the shoots, the clusters, the canopy and the cover crop. We put our ear to the proverbial ground at harvest, weighing the ripeness of the fruit with the health of the vine, the weather, projected remaining heat in the season, rain fall…. And “hear” when it is time to pick. We spend years listening to the wine in barrels, does it need more oak? Is it too tannic? Will it age longer? Does it need to be bottled?
​
I have spent 14 years listening to the Livermore Valley appellation and this spot, this valley, these vineyards with their history, they give me perspective. Leave the overwrought Cabs to the North, the mist enshrouded Pinots to the West. Give me glorious floral. Give me fruit driven blends. Let me hear the Grenache, the Petite Sirah and the Syrah grapes that enjoy deep soils, heated summers, and afternoon bay breezes only the east bay experiences. Put these varietals together, grown in this place, and the Livermore Valley pulls back the veil to bring you into its fold. This blend says “place”, it says “unique”, it says “Livermore Valley” like no other blend can.”
    
    Dane Stark, winemaker


Tasting notes:

Beautiful dark red with ruby edges and deep purplish towards the center.
This wine opens with ripe berries, a back bone of oak, layered cassis, smoke and dense fruit. The palate is dense and pleasing, with medium tannins, a lengthy and full mouthfeel. It finishes long with ripe fruit, dark berries a touch of oak and a lengthy underlay of spice. The smoke on the final palate is notable.
It should age gracefully.

• Alcohol 14.50%

2020 Muscat

CA - El Dorado County - Fair Play

$28.00 / 750 mL Bottle

• Alcohol 13.80%

2022 Chardonnay, VS

CA - Alameda County - Livermore Valley

$35.00 / 750 mL Bottle

• Alcohol 13.40%

2020 Barbera

CA - Alameda County - Livermore Valley

$42.00 / 750 mL Bottle

• Alcohol 15.00%

2021 Grenache

CA - Alameda County - Livermore Valley

$30.00 / 750 mL Bottle

• Alcohol 15.00%

2021 Malbec

CA - Alameda County - Livermore Valley

$34.00 / 750 mL Bottle

2021
Malbec
Livermore Valley
$34

TA: 5.5 g/l
pH: 3.8
Brix at harvest: 24.7
Harvest date: 10/12/2021
Aging treatment: American Oak


Winemaker’s Notes:

“Malbec is an intriguing, classically Argentinian varietal and one of the five Bordeaux components.
Although usually blended into the Bordeaux wines, this varietal, produced on its own carries weight on the pallet and is generous in fruit.
This is a single vineyard Malbec which rivals the Argentinian classic presentation.”

Dane Stark, winemaker



Tasting Notes:


Medium dark ruby in color.
This wine has a generous aroma of heavy fruit, berries and currants. Medium intensity dried floral notes lead to an elegant mid palate and insignificant tannins around the back of the palate, but a developed structure on the finish with integrated acidity and a lengthy finish. Cacao and smokey flavors hide an underlay of raspberry which carries the fruit to the finish.

The depth of fruit and balance on the wine presage aging potential for a number of years.

• Alcohol 14.50%

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2019 Estrella

CA - Alameda County - Livermore Valley

$30.00 / 375 mL Bottle

2019 Estrella is a Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc. Lightly sweet, deliciously refreshing. Meant to accompany dessert, cheeses, dried fruits.

• Alcohol 15.20%

BYOB

CA - Alameda County - Livermore Valley

$11.49 / 750 mL Bottle

BYOB
Includes used bottle .50

• Alcohol 14.50%

2019 Syrah, Tazetta Vineyard

CA - Alameda County - Livermore Valley

$40.00 / 750 mL Bottle

TA: 5g/l
pH: 3.78
Brix at harvest: 24.8
Harvest date: 9/19/2018
Aging treatment: 30% New American Oak (2 year air dried)


Winemaker’s Notes:


“This Syrah comes from the vineyard immediately adjacent to the Winery property.
It is an organically farmed, ½ acre vineyard with an average vine age of 18 years. It typically has fruit and dense character stemming from the perfect drainage and aggressive pruning strategy. It is kept under 3 tons to the acre providing structure and an intense flavor profile.
This vineyard is in transition to Biodynamic farming, which includes the use of natural, homeopathic treatments and excludes the use of artificial chemicals.
The approach is a holistic vision of viticulture which treats the vineyard as an organism and seeks to bring balance to the entire living entity, including using all natural weed control… named Mipsy, Mopsy, Flipsy and Flopsy, the Babydoll sheep.”

Dane Stark, winemaker

Tasting notes:

With a touch of tobacco on the entry, this vintage is medium in color, but full fruit on the nose. It starts with a nice plum character and has a little pepper and earthy notes to it. The fruit is refined but bright with pomegranate, strawberry and hints of cassis (normally a Cabernet component) and spices.
It is bright on the palate with plentiful fruit or berries and floral notes. The entry is dry and subtle tannins caress the palate making this is an excellent food wine. It would perhaps also be enjoyed all by itself…!!! The finish is draped in roses and a lengthy after glow.

• Alcohol 14.80%

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2021 Tempranillo

CA - Alameda County - Livermore Valley

$34.00 / 750 mL Bottle

Winemaker’s Notes:

“Tempranillo is a workhorse of varietals, typically being blended into Riojas.
As a stand alone varietal it is more demure than our California standard bearers, Cab and Merlot. It’s a wine that is not the loudest at the part, but still waters run deep. Because it can be masked by oak influence, the new oak was sparingly used, accounting for less than 10% of the blend.
It is a Spanish varietal that performs exceptionally well in our Livermore Valley.
My first selection to pair with this wine is hard cheese and crudites!”

Dane Stark, winemaker



Tasting Notes:

The color of this wine is a medium red ruby color, not overly dense.
It opens with earthy fruit, a touch of plum and strawberry, tobacco and medium intensity with a pleasing berry and soft tannin presentation.
The structure lends itself to aging and the lean fruit of the mid palate is pleasing in a delicate way. The excellent structure provides for a wonderful food wine and this wine will pair beautifully with richer dishes. The finish mingles spice, leather, herbs and earth.

• Alcohol 14.90%

2020 Cabernet Sauvignon

CA - Alameda County - Livermore Valley

$38.00 / 750 mL Bottle

2018
Cabernet Sauvignon
Livermore Valley
$38

TA: 5.5g/l
pH: 3.6
Brix at harvest: 24.5
Harvest date: 9/14/2019-10/27/2019
Aging treatment: 100% American oak medium grain, 20% New oak.
Bottled: 9/6/2021


Winemaker’s Notes:

“The grapes for this wine come from three different vineyards in the Livermore Valley. They have been selected for producing exceptional wines for the region.
The Livermore Valley will produce stunning Cabs, and this vintage is no exception. The East end of the valley provides heat, deep soils, and a length to the day during the growing season that provides for weighty Cabernet Sauvignon. The west end has more pocketed terrain, more fertile ground and more even ripening.

With the grace of this wine ageability is assured.”

Dane Stark, winemaker

Tasting Notes:

The color of this wine is ruby red in the center with clarity and vibrant edges.
It opens with broody, robust fruit, a touch of smoke and floral, and hints of blueberry, cassis and earth. It has a back drop of oak, not so much that it attracts center stage, but enough that the curtains are draped in it.
The fruit is backed by rich cassis with a vanilla undertone. Medium tannins provide for a wonderful food wine and tremendous age-ability. The smooth finish mingles toasted oak and ripe fruit for a rich experience of classic Cabernet Sauvignon.

• Alcohol 14.50%

2019 LVVC

CA - Alameda County - Livermore Valley

$45.00 / 750 mL Bottle

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Central question.....
What would happen if you give a group of winemakers a framework of varietals and ask them to make a wine. One that is totally unique, accessible and interesting. A representation of the specified grapes from the appellation, but with the fingerprints of each personality. Would you end up with similar wines? Would they be drastically different?
The answer lies within....

• Alcohol 14.50%

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