Our Sauvignon Blanc is grown in the Mokelumne River sub-AVA of Lodi. Located in the south-west portion of Lodi, this micro climate is benefitted by the cool breezes of the Pacific Ocean via the Delta water system and the Mokelumne River. Zesty citrus and green apple aromas are followed by a sweet passion fruit and white peach middle. The finish has a touch of tartness and is crisp, full and pleasing.
The 2013 Pinot Grigio is full of exotic floral notes on the nose, which is followed up by lovely flavors of green and red apples perfumed with a touch of citrus. It is full of fruit with a light spiciness that entwines with delicate peaches. A wine with buoyant balance, it finishes fresh and tastes like more.
The Kautz Family grows Cabernet Sauvignon in several of Lodi’s sub-appellations, including Mokelumne River and Sloughhouse. These selected vineyards provide diverse soils that, when combined, create a more complex wine than one location alone. The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and complex, but still easily approachable. Its dark cherry and toasted oak aromas tantalize the taste buds that will savor juicy black currant, raspberry and dark cherry flavors. This luscious, well-balanced, wine has a sweet middle palate that finishes with a lovely toasty oak component.
The 2018 Reserve Chardonnay is a classic Chardonnay full of expressive flavors and aromas. Exhibiting fine mineral qualities that are a hallmark of grapes produced in the Sierra Foothills, the Reserve Chardonnay has an extremely concentrated tropical fruit flavor with nuances of butterscotch, vanilla and ripe apple. The nose opens with savory scents of butter toffee and vanilla followed by exotic notes of spice and melon. Hay Station Ranch has been in the Kautz Family for four generations. What started as a cattle ranch has now become home to over 100 acres of premium mountain vineyards located adjacent to the Ironstone winery and entertainment complex. Ironstone’s Reserve Program focuses on three key elements: appellation, vineyards and winemaking artistry. Fully mature grapes were harvested on September 4, 2018 at 26.0 Brix. Prime Chardonnay clusters were hand selected for their outstanding quality and then experienced a gentle, whole-cluster pressing. The wine was aged “sur lie” in new French oak barrels that were hand stirred weekly for the initial four months of the aging process. This process caused the wine to undergo spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The casks were stored in our underground wine caverns that remain a natural 60 degrees Fahrenheit year-round temperature. This Chardonnay received additional bottle aging prior to release.
This Chardonnay exhibits refreshing aromas of fresh green apples, citrus and tropical fruits. As it dances across the palate, light citrus layered with fresh peaches fills the mouth as soft vanilla and oak notes linger. Good acidity gives it a crisp balance with a creamy medium-length finish.
The vineyards were selected from our Lodi and Sierra Foothills vineyards combining the sandy loam soils of Lodi with the iron rich volcanic soils of the Sierra Foothills. Each variety in this wine encompasses the unique quality that is distinctive to it. The Merlot and Zinfandel come from the Lodi (sub AVA Mokelumne River) which is primarily Tokay fine sandy loam soils with some clay mixed in. The Petite Sirah comes from both our vineyards in Lodi and Murphys, which are full of iron and minerals. Aromas take fold in an instant with an incredible spiciness! Cloves and nutmeg; chocolate and vanilla beans give way to flavors of blueberries, plums, chocolate and mint that swirl in your mouth of this rich, well-balanced and full wine. The finish is bold and lengthy.
Our Pinot Noir gives you seductive aromas of luscious black cherries mixed with cloves, spice and a touch of vanilla. These are followed by a well-rounded and supple cherry and plum flavor with a bit of earthiness. Soft tannins and smoky black tea-tobacco notes finish this full-flavored wine deliciously.