Our Left Bank Red was another great idea from Tadeo. He proposed we make a wine from two low-elevation vineyards on our ranch — one Merlot and the other Cabernet Sauvignon — both of which are on the left bank of Conn Creek as it passes through our property on the way to Lake Hennessey.

For several years, winemaker Tadeo Borchardt made this wine relying on the fruit from a single vineyard in the Sierra foothills. Over time, though, he added a second source of grapes that have what he felt were similar characteristics.

Recognition for Our 2022 Chardonnay ‘304’ – A nail biter harvest

Most of our annual production of Mourvèdre is included in our Sage Canyon red, leaving only a small portion of varietal Mourvèdre to be sold at the winery.