2020 GRAND RESERVE PINOT NOIR

Pinot Noir is very particular about where it is planted – it loves limestone soils and cool climates…. something we have in abundance.

The Grand Reserve was harvested from our steepest sloping hillside vineyards, handpicked at night to capture peak maturity, and fermented in small bins to maintain big fruit flavors and aged in the finest French oak for 18 months.

This evolutionary wine is a thrilling expression of age worthy Pinot Noir.  Bold, rich, and assertive with lively acidity and uncommon depth and purity of big fruit giving way to a long weighted finish that endures with unrivaled finesse and persistence.

A truly compelling wine that is carefully hand-selected from our finest barrels and only produced when the vintage is appropriate.

2019 ESTATE CHARDONNAY

Dijon clones planted in high density on a southern facing hillside enriched with natural limestone, along with a near perfect ripening season, all combine to make our 2019 Estate Chardonnay a wine of extended depth and texture.

Hand harvested at optimal ripeness at the beginning of September. Whole cluster pressed, fermented and aged sur lies in 100% Francois Freres, 40% new, 60% one year used French oak barrels. In late autumn, the wine completed malolactic fermentation to help soften the finish and broaden the palate with additional layers of complexities.

Our 2019 Estate Chardonnay is truly a vineyard driven wine.  Beautifully crafted with Burgundian techniques rendering a creamy, multifaceted wine with layers of fig, pear, and melon ~ supported by ample acidity.  Pure and minerality mid-pallet with a powerful finish that offers a finely textured toasty oak and silkiness.

2019 GRAND RESERVE CHARDONNAY

As farmers, we pride ourselves in crafting vineyard driven wines from our unique vineyard estate.  Over the last 21 years of being stewards of the land, we wanted to exemplify the true possibilities of our microclimate and the painstaking commitment to sustainable farming.

Across the 93-acre estate each vineyard block results in different characteristic of soils, rock structure, sun exposure, steepness of hillsides, elevation, and temperature.  Selecting only a few rows of our oldest Dijon clone chardonnay vines, which we believe to have the right combination of terroir, we crafted a wine that represents the true individual expression of the Alba estate at its finest.

A gentle whole cluster press with wild yeast fermentation in the finest French oak barrels, where it remained for 16 months, with another 6 months of bottle aging.  Resulting in a voluptuous and creamy wine, with densely packed flavors of ripe peach and fresh mango.  Firm minerality lingers on an elegantly long and rich finish.

2020 GRAND RESERVE RIESLING

Riesling is one of the world’s greatest wine grapes. When properly grown and vinified it can have great intensity, a wide range of flavors, wonderfully rich and complex bouquet, and will age longer than almost any other white wine and longer than many reds.

Our very best Riesling grown across different elevations and soil structures coupled with precision viticulture and patient winemaking evoke this opulent wine that captures the true essence of the Alba estate.

Wild yeast fermentation leads to an enticing and rich wine backed by vibrant acidity; balanced with graceful minerality that finishes long and tenacious. Enjoy with those who truly appreciate wine’s reflection of the land, crafted by one’s commitment over decades of tested passion.

2020 RIESLING

The near perfect ripening season in the fall of 2020, with warm, sunny days and cool nights was ideal for developing one of the nicest Riesling crops we’ve harvested at Alba.

Fermentation was slow and cold to retain all of the rich, ripe fruit character. The finished wine, while slightly sweet, is well balanced due to the high acidity of the grapes and exhibits enticing floral and peach aromas, with great mineral notes, truly capture this easy drinking vineyard driven wine; all leading to a long refreshing finish. Our 2020 Riesling is a classic example of what this versatile grape has to offer.

Alba Riesling goes especially well with cheese and fruit, seafood, or simply for enjoying with good friends.

“GTR” FIELD WHITE

Gewurztraminer, Traminette, and Riesling. An aromatic field blend comprising of 30%, 30%, and 40% respectively. Hand harvested all on the same day, whole cluster pressed together, and co-fermented at a slow, cool 55 degrees.

 Fresh, crisp, with a vibrant acidic back bone that leads to the distinctive minerality our terroir is known for. Enjoy simply as an everyday white or over the table with pacific rim dishes, seafood or hard cheeses.

OLD MILL RED

Produced in a style for everyday enjoyment, our Old Mill Red is a medium-bodied wine packed with cherry and dried fruit character that finishes soft and velvety. Made from a cellar blend of estate grown fruit, Chambourcin, Pinot Noir and a little Cab Franc, hand harvested in mid-October. After pressing, the Old Mill Red blend is aged in French oak barrels for up to one year. Old Mill Red is perfect with pizza, pasta, grilled foods, or any other full-flavored dishes.

2015 VINTAGE PORT

Our 2015 Vintage Port is crafted from estate grown Chambourcin grapes that were hand harvested in late October 2015. We make our Port by crushing the grapes in open top fermenters and inoculating with a classic French yeast so fermentation can proceed until the correct balance of alcohol and sugar is obtained. Pot-stilled brandy is added to halt the fermentation process, leaving just the right amount of natural sweetness. Rich, lush cherry character of the ripe fruit with the warming touch of the pot-stilled brandy. It is a delicious, unique wine that will develop and age for many years. Enjoy after dinner with a selection of fine chocolates or robust hard cheeses.