Aromas of lemongrass, ripe melon, fig, lime peel and grass notes. Flavors of lemon lime, ripe tropical fruits, and mineral notes, give way to crisp acids and a lingering finish.
The High Valley AVA rises between 1,600 and 3,000 ft. elevation in the Coastal Ranges of northeastern Lake County. Thanks to the high elevation and cool breezes from the oldest lake in North America, it is one of the coolest appellations in Lake County. We run 1,000 head of sheep on these vineyards, composting the weeds into nutrients for the red, rocky volcanic soils. These are intensely flavored grapes, and we craft them into wines that capture the character of this remarkable region.
Our High Valley Cabernet Sauvignon starts with aromas of blackberries, cherry pie and creamy vanilla. Complex flavors of dark berries, black cherries and soft herbs with a bursting mouthfeel. It is a well-balanced wine with depth that finishes with rounded tannins and elegance.
Our High Valley Petite Sirah is rich, full bodied and balanced with a nose of ripe dark berry fruits. It is hearty and rustically sensuous with intense wild blueberry, blackberry, juicy cherries and hint of warm vanilla. This delicious wine has a backbone pf well-rounded tannins and a long, elegant finish.
Our High Valley Zinfandel has a nose of strawberries, spice and soft vanilla. Its flavors are of ripe raspberry jam, exotic spices and cassis with a finish that lingers of silky tannins and vanilla.