Chasing Lions

I had the pleasure and honor of growing up in a multi-generational farming family.

In 1974 at the age of five, I began to follow my Grandfather every day on the family farm as he tended to his ranch. Over the years he taught me a lot about farming – but more importantly about life. Then one day in my late teens, he told me it was time to get off the ranch and “go chase lions.”

I never asked him what he meant by that, because something inside me already knew.

It’s been over 20 years now since he passed and I have been chasing lions ever since.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage: 2021

Description

This Cabernet Sauvignon has bright flavors with ripe blueberries and plum and a touch of oak. The delicate vanilla finish lingers and the oak tannins are soft and elegant

Enjoy this crowd-pleasing wine on its own, with steak, burgers, grilled meats or hearty vegetables.

Technical information

  • ​Appellation: California
  • Vineyard Sites: Lodi & Monterey
  • Aging: 6 months, American & French oak barrels
  • Alcohol: 13.5%
  • TA: 4.7
  • RS: .38
  • pH: 3.92

Chardonnay

Vintage: 2021

Description

This Chardonnay has flavors of melon, citrus fruit, apples and a slight bit of tropical fruit with crisp, refreshing acidity

This is your everyday white wine to quaff or enjoy on its own or with fish, veggies, salad, chicken or pasta

Technical information

  • Appellation: California
  • Vineyard Sites: Lodi & Monterey
  • Aging: 3 months, American & French oak barrels
  • Alcohol: 13.3%
  • TA: 4.8
  • RS: .64
  • pH: 3.46

Pinot Noir

Vintage: 2021

Description

This Pinot Noir opens with ripe cherries, orange peel, violets and black figs. True to form, the balanced, “pinot noir” spice comes through vividly in this wine and is layered with slight flavors of oak, vanilla bean, cinnamon and clove.

Extremely versatile, this Pinot Noir pairs well with all manner of meat and vegetables and of course is perfectly drinkable on its own.

Technical information

  • Appellation: California
  • Vineyard Sites: Lodi & Monterey
  • Aging: 6 months, American & French oak barrels
  • Alcohol: 13.8%
  • pH: 3.77
  • RS: .5
  • TA: 4.7

Sauvignon Blanc

Vintage: 2021

Description

On the nose, this Sauvignon Blanc shows ripe apricot, quince and passionfruit with a bit of lemon zest and kaffir lime notes. While it has plenty of weightiness and depth of flavor, acid cuts through with plenty of citrus and bright, briney textures.

Enjoy it on its own or alongside seafood, green salads, grilled chicken, and even chocolate cake.

Technical information

  • Appellation: California
  • Vineyard Sites: Lodi & Monterey
  • Aging: Stainless steel
  • Alcohol: 12.5%
  • pH: 3.5
  • RS: .3
  • TA: 6.2