The climate and soils of Calaveras County are perfectly suited to Italian varietals. This one boasts aromas of cherries, lavender, and sweet spices that give way to rich plum and dark berry flavors. Terrific with tomato-based foods, dark meats, and blue cheeses. These grapes were sourced from two amazing vineyards in Calaveras County.  One is surrounded by New Melones Lake, which has a very tropical climate. The other 38% is from an Organic well manuicured vineyard.

Our newest Bordeaux style blend is bombastic! 48% Cabernet Sauvignon blended with 29% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Malbec is sure to be a crowd pleaser, with rich aromas of cedar, cherry and cassis  and a bit of spice that give way to generous flavors of black cherry, blackberry and black currants. Terrific balance and complexity make this selection a real crowd pleaser, with over two years age in French Oak barrels plus two years of bottle age.

GOLD MEDAL, Sierra Foothills Wine Competition!

Well, it's been a while since we had a good Zinfandel to offer! Our last Vintage was a monster, and this newest offering, from the Dalton Vineyard does not  disappoint, bursting with concentrated, delicious fruit flavors!  Now we have a big and rich, jammy Zin that is a fine balance of big fruits and a little spice that is perfect for your summer BBQ! Just whip up a ZIN-full sauce Dem Bones on the grill ! 

This esteemed varietal boast wonderful aromas of cherries, a floral note of violets and a touch of white peper spice and then gives elegant flavors of black cherry, blackberry and currant, followed by a long, lingering finish.

To toast good memories we bring you La Calavera, The Skull, where Calaveras County gets its name.  This blend of noble grapes of Spain and Argentina exhibits rich aromas of berries and sandalwood spice, followed by flavors of cherries, cassis, and blackberry.

This drinks more like a bombastic Cabernet Sauvignon.  It boasts aromas of black cherries, boysenberries and flavors of crushed blackberries, plums and a light touch of oak character, from over two years age in French Oak barrels.

There is never anything 'Petite' about our favorite dark wine! Grown on 30 year old roots, our PET has always been our favorite variety grown at our estate vineyard. This vintage features the usual rich wild berry arromas followed bwonderful flavors of blackberry and blueberry. A perfect match for Lamb Chops, a Hearty Ribeye, or special Chocolate Brownies (made with wine of course)   

Our Rhone-style white blend is made up of 67% Roussanne and 33% Viognier from our own Cherokee Creek Estate Vineyard, and so continues our tradition of combining the two white grapes we grow, giving lemongrass, honey, and floral aromas followed by flavors of quince, stonefruit, and coconut.