Our 2018 Rockpile Ridge Zinfandel carries all of the signature aromas expected from Zinfandel grown in Rockpile: candied red fruits; cocoa shavings with hints of dried flowers and herbs; leather and earthen dust.
The 2018 Jack’s Cabin Zinfandel is very classic in its aromatic offerings: crushed black cherry, milk chocolate shavings, sweet baking spices and nuances of dried old-fashion rose petal.
Perfumed aromas of young lilac blossom, black cherry, Asian plum and sweet loam waft from the glass. On the palate, the entry is full, followed by a firm mid-palate. Balanced flavors of dried black tea leaf, candied black cherry and hints of black truffle give way to a bright and long finish.
Aromas of candied grapefruit, magnolia leaf, crushed river gravel and hints of wild chamomile dance from the glass. On the palate, this sauvignon blanc has complex flavors of candied lime, evening honeysuckle and orange honeydew give way to an energetic finish that is focused and fresh.
With a beautiful delicate copper rose pink color, this Rockpile Rosé also has enticing aromas of candied wild strawberry, wet stone and hints of crushed dried chamomile blossom. Fresh and bright, its flavors of minerality give way to hints of dried rose petal.
The single-acre block where these varieties are planted is called Independence, and our 2017 “Independence” Red Wine has an incredibly seductive nose of vanilla bean pod and sweet balsamic-glazed black figs intermingled with pound cake crumbs.
The 2016 Loam Cabernet Sauvignon is the proprietary blend of grapes sourced from vineyards planted in Positas, Suther, and Clough soils. It is comprised of the best vineyards, grown in the best soil, from the best appellations. Perfectly structured, Loam balances the brightness and focused tannins of hillside fruit with the dense, rich characteristics of fruit grown in the ancient riverbed and valley floor soils.
Weathered from metamorphic rock, Suther is a gravelly Loam found on the side slopes of mountains underlain by sandstone and shale. Primarily located between 500-3,000 feet in elevation, Suther soils are only found in the geographic locations associated with great Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tumbled through the ages by creeks and rivers, Positas is a gravelly Loam soil formed in alluvial material. Primarily located between 200-1,000 feet in elevation, Positas soils are found on stream terraces and side slopes, commonly referred to as benchland, home to some of the greatest Cabernet Sauvignon.
Formed through sedimentary flow, Clough soil is a gravely loam, layered in quartz and chert. This soil is found on gently undulating old terraces at elevations of 200 to 1,000 feet. Moderately well drained, Clough is derived from conglomerates and other sedimentary rocks and is considered to be a moderately acidic soil with a normal pH of 5.8.
46% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Franc
Our 2017 Buck Pasture is beautifully layered with lush flavors of warm blackberry, dark chocolate dust, crushed black walnut, violet petal, hints of cedar and toasted vanilla pod.
