Lodi has become the self-proclaimed “Zin” capital of the world, producing over 40% of California’s Zinfandel grapes. The Kautz Family grows the Crosby grapes in the Mokelumne River sub-appellation of the Lodi... Read More
A bright and juicy style, with lots of freshly crushed loganberry, boysenberry and black currant fruit jumping to the fore, followed by briar and sweet tobacco notes on the finish. Solid grip throughout. ... The tannins are there,... Read More
Wine Profile:
Red ruby color, our merlot expresses red and blue fruits, composed of dried cherries, ripe strawberry, blue berry cobbler, fruit cake, red raspberry jam, and plum. A very pleasant complexity includes baking spice,... Read More
This wine gives aromas of ripe red fruit, blackberry pie, dried cranberries with hints of brown sugar and warm baking spices. Powdery tannins lend structure to this wine, while maintaining elegance and ending in a long lingering... Read More
Our 2019 Merlot offers bright aromas of bing cherry, cranberry, and pomegranate this wine has excellent color and flavor. With a juicy, ripe entry, and intense fruit-driven palate the red fruit is pronounced and powerful, yet... Read More
Opus One is the realized dream of two men: Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux and Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. Together, our founders set out to create a single wine dedicated to the pursuit... Read More
A dry winter started the season with less than half the region’s average rainfall leading to a mild spring and early season bud break. Summer began with relatively moderate temperatures resulting in exceptional... Read More
The grapes were gently destemmed and allowed to cold soak in the tank prior to inoculation with yeast strains selected to emphasize terrior and varietal character. Once fermentation began (in stainless steel tanks) the grapes... Read More