Made using only the finest grapes grown on small vineyards, our wines are chemical-free throughout the farming and vinification process.
We always let vineyard native yeast ferment the grapes so you can truly taste the terroir from which they are grown.
Our wines are made to be approachable now or to cellar for many years to come.
With love and passion, we bring you small-batch, hand-crafted wines that we are proud to serve and drink.
TIPSICO - Cabernet Sauvignon; Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
Wild Cat Mountain Vineyard
From some of the most sought after grapes on Mount Veeder, this low-yielding vineyard produces tiny clusters of intensely concentrated fruit.
2012
Being touted as the vintage of the decade, everything about this wine sings balance and excellence.
On the nose: molasses, sweet toasted French oak, brioche
On the palate: vanilla cream, cherry pie, cocoa powder, blueberry
Drink now - 2045+
2012 Tipsico
$95.00
During an evening of drinking amazing wine with winemaker Aaron Pott, Shamus bluntly asked him, "hey Aaron, do you know anyone who would sell us a small quantity of super high end Cabernet grapes?" Slowly he replied. "I know a lady up here on Mt. Veeder. She may not be too fond of me, but if you can get her to sell you some grapes..." He gave Shamus the contact info for Lisa Chu. Lisa agreed to meet us even though all of her grapes are allocated to high end producers. We met and hit it off. Even though it was more work for her, she agreed to sell us a ton of prime fruit. 2012 couldn't have been a better growing season for our first wine and we couldn't be more pleased with her fruit,
2013
Reserve
After an amazing 2012, this warm, steady as she goes season was the perfect follow up. Before fermentation, we did a 10% Saignée, 7 day cold-soak, followed by extended maceration for insane extraction of flavor and color.
On the nose: bright and deep notes of dark fruits, coffee, and cola
On the palate: rich structured soft tannins open up to integrated honey vanilla oak, and lingering cassis
Decant to drink now, or cellar 2022-2050+
2013 Tipsico
$125.00
From some of the most sought after Cabernet Sauvignon vines on Mount Veeder, Wild Cat Vineyard produces low-yielding immaculate fruit. After harvest, the grapes were hand sorted, de-stemmed, and foot stomped. We bled off some juice then let the fruit macerate for an extended period before fermenting with vineyard native yeast. The wine was aged 5 years in new French oak. 47 cases produced.
2014
An easy going, early ripening vintage packed with complex tannins.
On the nose: reserved and tight taking time to open up to sweet vanilla bean and baking spices.
On the palate: smooth and complex layers of red and black fruits, cardamom, allspice, and clove.
Decant to drink now, or cellar 2022-2045+
2014 Tipsico
$95.00
From some of the most sought after Cabernet Sauvignon vines on Mount Veeder, Wild Cat Vineyard produces low-yielding immaculate fruit. After harvest, the grapes were hand sorted, de-stemmed, and foot stomped. We let the fruit macerate for an extended period before fermenting with vineyard native yeast. The wine was aged 4 years in new and neutral French oak. 60 cases produced.
THORNLEA - Syrah/Viognier co-fermintation; Santa Cruz Mountains
Broken Arrow Vineyard
Our love for French Wines led us to making this Côte-Rôtie style wine. We personally tend to this densely planted vineyard of Syrah (90%) and Viognier (10%). Switching the vines from Cordon to Cane training allows us to keep the yield low, and quality of fruit high.
2013
The first vintage from this vineyard has exceeded our expectations in every possible way.
On the nose: fresh aromas of stone fruits, red fruits, and light sweet oak
On the palate: endless layers of nectarine, plum, apricot, tart cherry, and fruit skin
Drink now- 2045+
2013 Thornlea
$75.00
From a tiny, densely planted vineyard that we farm ourselves, comes this gorgeous Cote Rotie style wine. The red and white grapes are harvested together, de-stemmed, foot stomped and co-fermented with vineyard native yeast. The wine was aged 2.5 years in two new French oak puncheons. 105 cases produced.
2014
A flawless growing season allowed us to focus on establishing perfect fruiting canes for just the right fruit production.
On the nose: bright and vibrant with hints of melon and baking spices
On the palate: complex and rich with notes of fresh strawberries, vanilla, and candied apricot
Drink now- 2045+
2014 Thornlea
$65.00
From a tiny, densely planted vineyard that we farm ourselves, comes this gorgeous Cote Rotie style wine. The red and white grapes are harvested together, de-stemmed, foot stomped and co-fermented with vineyard native yeast. The wine was aged 4 years in two new French oak puncheons. 110 cases produced.
BROOKSIDE - Syrah; Mendocino
Halcon Vineyard
Sitting at 2,500 feet above sea-level, this vineyard is one of the highest in California. The cool climate gives these wines depth, texture, and balance.
2012
A long perfect growing season allowed the grapes to ripen perfectly for flavor and acidity.
On the nose: vanilla oak, sweet baking spices, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice
On the palate: blueberry up front, blackberry middle, dark cherry finish
Drink now- 2045
2012 Brookside
$65.00
Some of the most amazing Syrah grapes from one of the highest elevated vineyards in California. After harvest, the grapes were hand sorted, de-stemmed, and foot stomped. We let the fruit macerate for an extended period before fermenting with vineyard native yeast. The wine was aged 3.5 years in one new French oak puncheon. 50 cases produced.
2016
Ripening early to flavor and lower acidity, this wine is perfect suited to drink young.
On the nose: high tone notes of fresh berries, subtle mint, and orange rind
On the palate: fresh and light tart cherry with a long red fruit finish
Drink now- 2030
2016 Brookside
$50.00
Some of the most amazing Syrah grapes from one of the highest elevated vineyards in California. After harvest the grapes were de-stemmed, foot stomped and fermented with vineyard native yeast. The wine was aged 2 years in one neutral oak barrel. 24 cases produced.
KINGSWOOD - Merlot; Santa Cruz Mountains
Alerche Vineyard
This tiny hillside vineyard yields gorgeous small clusters of fruit with a flavor profile across the spectrum
2014
The depth of flavor and tannin structure led us to do extended barrel aging with this vintage to bring out a harmony of complexity.
On the nose: Toasted oak, dark fruits, vanilla bean, and cigar box
On the palate: Rich dark chocolate, blackberry, and balsamic reduction
Decant to drink now, or cellar 2022-2037+
2014 Kingswood
$60.00
Beautiful fruit from a tiny vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains. After harvest the grapes were de-stemmed, foot stomped and fermented with vineyard native yeast. The wine was aged 4 years in one new oak barrel. 24 cases produced.
2017
This wine was so spectacular after only a year in barrel we decided to bottle it young. Almost too easy to drink!
On the nose: bright and floral with fresh picked raspberries
On the palate: lively and vibrant with luscious, sexy fruit, and a crisp refreshing finish
Drink now- 2035
2017 Kingswood
$60.00
Beautiful fruit from a tiny vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains. After harvest the grapes were de-stemmed, foot stomped and fermented with vineyard native yeast. The wine was aged 1 year in one neutral oak puncheon. 31 cases produced.