It’s not entirely our fault, but our growing reputation is something we now hold in the highest regard. And our grapes...well, simply said, there’s no grape quite like a Lake County grape.

Named for a volcanic caldera lake centered on the Clear Lake Volcanic Field, Lake County features some of the youngest volcanic soils in California. Mount Konocti last erupted just 11,000 years ago – a very short duration in geologic terms – and covered the region in a new rain of ash and pyroclastic out-flow. Today, vineyards planted on the slopes and ridges in the area are littered with the remnants, including the black volcanic glass (obsidian) ranging in size from tiny sharp stones to huge boulders the size of a small car.

Grapes grown on soils created by recent volcanic activity tend to be smaller, higher in acid, and lower in ripeness. These characteristics can concentrate flavors and create wines that are generally more savory than fruity. In other words...they're erupting with flavor.