Amber wine was born in the country of Georgia, where it was traditionally made in clay qvevri (pronounced “k-where-vree”). These were large clay vessels that were buried underground. The deep yellow or orange-like hue is contributed by the fermentation that occurs on the skins. This Amber wine was fermented on the skins for 24 days, at a low temperature (around 50 ⁰F).
It's our most popular white wine, but WITH BUBBLES! This 187ml cutie is the perfect serving size when you don't want to open a full bottle, and also makes a great gift. The label is a Lexi Boeger original watercolor drawing of Queen Anne's Lace, which dots our vineyard rows and acts as a cover crop.
Invitingly aromatic, this Chardonnay fills the glass with inviting, warm aromas. The majority of fruit for this wine came from vineyards at 2,200’ above sea level, helping the wine retain enough acidity to bring freshness to the finish. A full malolactic fermentation was performed to promote softness on the palate, while weekly lees stirring throughout the aging process contributed roundness and body.
Falanghina is a rare Italian variety primarily produced in Campania, Italy. It is known for its berries' intense yellow color and the waxy coating that covers them. With ancient origins tracing back to Roman times, it was traditionally made in both dry and sweet styles. Once considered at risk of extinction, Falanghina has regained popularity over the past couple of decades. It pairs well with a pear and gorgonzola salad and toffee almonds.
This vintage of The Hangtown Gold is a call-back to the lively Gold Rush history of Placerville. The town once formerly known as “Hangtown”, as it was the county seat where justice was carried out. Made from a blend of our French Colombard and Pinot Gris grapes, this white is a definite crowd-pleaser for warm weather sipping!
Pinot Gris is one of the 3 Pinot mutants, the others being Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc. All three varieties are genetically the same, except for a mutation that changed the color of the grape skins. Pinot Noir, being the darkest of them all, Pinot Gris, a grey-skinned variety, and the Pinot Blanc is a typical looking white wine grape variety. Pair this wine with Mango Stilton cheese, fresh bruschetta, pesto pasta dishes, and macadamia nuts.
Our Sauvignon Blanc is our most popular white wine! Its refreshing character and slightly sweet finish makes this wine an easy sipper to enjoy with good friends and good times. Pairs well with Thai food, seared scallops, creamy pastas, and fresh greens.
White Riesling is a synonym for Johannesburg Riesling, and the names are interchangeable. We choose to use the name “White Riesling” whenever we make the Riesling in a dry style, since most people equate Johannesburg Riesling with sweet or dessert style white wines.
Riesling, a German variety, does exceedingly well here in El Dorado AVA. With our diurnal temperature shifts (hotter days and cooler nights, thanks to our elevation), this variety is able to retain its sharp acidity while developing beautiful tropical notes like pineapple! Would pair beautifully with sushi, and white seafood dishes, along with other Indian and Asian dishes. Typically served best very chilled, at fridge temp 43⁰F.
