2022 Brut

Our second vintage of sparkling wine is composed of 75% Pinot Noir for depth and roundness and 25% Chardonnay for added structure. The gently pressed grapes were co-fermented in a combination of neutral French Oak barrels and stainless steel.

This Brut was made in the traditional method, where the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in bottle. The process begins with the addition of a liqueur de tirage (a wine solution of sugar and yeast), triggering a secondary fermentation inside the bottle, which produces both carbon dioxide and yeast cells, or lees. Our sparkling wine went through a 36-month tirage (time on the lees). The yeast cells are collected in the neck of the bottle during the riddling process, which rotates and tilts the bottles. After the yeast has settled in the neck of the bottle, the lees is disgorged from the bottle and can be finished with a small dosage. Then the sparkling wine is corked, caged, and foiled and is finally ready to be enjoyed in the home!

“A beautiful golden hue with inviting aromas of baked apple and poached pear. The palate is beautifully balanced with notes of white peach, hazelnut, and freshly baked brioche. The Extended tirage lends greater depth and weight to the mid-palate, enhancing the wine’s creamy texture and creating a rich, luxurious mouthfeel“

Please note – this is our last vintage of Stagecoach Vineyard Sangiovese

2024 Stagecoach Vineyard Sangiovese

With 600 acres under vine, divided into 200 individual vineyard blocks with 16 varietals, Stagecoach is almost more like a viticultural appellation than a single vineyard.  And it is a winemaker’s delight, with an array of aspects, soil types, and altitudes combining to create flavor profiles that have helped define the category loosely described as “mountain fruit.”  All of this is managed to perfection, with each individual block treated with a specific growing plan suited to coax maximum flavor and structure from the soil and the vines. Stagecoach Vineyard has been providing some of the most unique and diverse selections of varietals to wineries throughout the Napa Valley. This historic vineyard is well known for producing classic and powerful wines, and the Sangiovese is no exception.

Grown in rocky, red volcanic soils at high elevation, the vines dig deep for nutrients, yielding fruit of remarkable concentration, color, and structure. The result is a Sangiovese that is bigger, bolder, and unmistakably Stagecoach, while still honoring the varietal’s balance. Dark cherry and wild berry notes lead the palate, framed by firm mountain tannins and lifted by vibrant natural acidity that keeps the wine energetic and food-friendly.

“Bold and mountain-driven, this rare Sangiovese reflects its high-elevation origins in the rocky, red volcanic soils of Stagecoach Vineyard. Dark cherry and wild berry form the core of a concentrated, deeply expressive palate, while vibrant natural acidity brings freshness and energy to the wine’s powerful frame. Firm mountain tannins build structure and persistence, carrying the fruit through a long, savory finish.“