The Story
The Valdiguié comes from Rancho Chimiles in southeastern Napa County, owned and managed by Terry and Virginia Wilson and family. The fruit was harvested pre-dawn on September 10th at 22.2 deg brix., and delivered to the winery mid-morning. Thirty percent of the fruit was left as whole cluster, while the balance was de-stemmed, all went in to a concrete fermenter (30% whole cluster). Native fermentation started without any intervention, and the must was pressed eleven days after harvest. Primary and secondary fermentation finished in neutral French oak barrels, and no additions were made except for sulfur dioxide. Aged 9 months, and bottled 6/25/16 with no fining or filtration.
Vine Age: Planted in 1972
Soil Types: Pleasanton Loam type, consisting of marine
sediments and sandstone
Tasting Notes: Bright and intense color, fresh berry and rose petal aromatics, with plum sauce, dried herb, and moderate acidity and tannin on palate.
Sustainability/Organic Certifications: Napa Green Land/Fish Friendly Farming
Wine Information
Rancho Chimiles Block G Valdiguié - Napa Valley AVA, 600' above sea level, in marine sediment and sandstone soils in the Vaca Mountain Range in southeast Napa County, temperatures moderated by morning fog from San Pablo Bay, site was part of one of the original Mexican land grants in California. Rorick Vineyard Block 13 Albariño - Sierra Foothills AVA, 2,000' above sea level, in schist and quartz soils in Calaveras County, warm daytime temperatures and cool alpine nights, the site is located in an incredible geological pocket and is adjacent to the limestone Mercer Caverns as well as the "Macaroni Flat" area where mining for gold, silver, and copper was prevalent in the 19th century.