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Vineyards
You may be surprised to find that there are over 100 vineyards
in Lamorinda. We find it is very appealing to make wine from grapes
grown in Lamorinda, our local community. And it is a great place
to grow them. Our temperature profile compares very favorably with
some of the best winegrowing areas of Napa and Sonoma. Further,
with our hilly terrain, Lamorinda vineyards are typically on hillsides
for good drainage, a trait favorable to wine quality. The Lamorinda
Wine Growers Association filed an application in 2013 to have Lamorinda
be recognized as an American Viticultural Area (AVA) due to its
unique climate, topography and geology. The application was
approved in 2016 and Lamorinda is now an official AVA.
We work closely with several local growers each year who are
also interested in making the best wine possible. This leads to
practices that favor quality as we work in partnership to make
incremental improvements in the vineyard and learn how each vineyard
responds in the cellar.
Isabelle's Vineyard
This, our largest vineyard partner, produces Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese just outside Moraga, within the new
Lamorinda AVA. On a steep hill side with a moderately cool temperature
profile, these well balanced, low yielding vines produce great color
and depth of flavor.
Mary Leigh's Vineyard
Mary Leigh's sloping vineyard produces Chardonnay, Sangiovese
and Syrah. Located in Moraga, a cooler portion of Lamorinda, it
is perfect for Chardonnay and a bit on the cool side for the reds.
The result has been award winning wines. The Chardonnays have been
well structured with a great balance of fruit and acid. Reds have
produced excellent depth in warmer years and more nuanced wines
in cooler years.
HAAS VINEYARD
Mel Haas has a vineyard in Lafayette with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. His Chardonnay and Pinot are combined with those from other vineyards and his Merlot is blended with the Cabernet Sauvignon. His 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (with Merlot) was bottled as a single vineyard wine. Whether part of a blend or bottled single vineyard, Mel's grapes provide good fruit and distinctive flavor.
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