VINTAGE: 2003 APPELLATION: Sierra Foothills VARIETAL: Blanc de Blancs (100%Chardonnay) ALCOHOL: 12% by vol. WINEMAKER: Philip LaRocca, winemaker; Didier Jacquet,
Chef De Cave (one of only 25 in the United Sates),
Ployez Winery where the sparkling wine is completed. ORGANIC CERTIFICATE: Grapes and wine certified organic by
USDA accredited, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) VITICULTURE: Estate grown, on the west side of the Sutter Buttes,
the smallest mountain range in the world. This vineyard thrives
with sandy loam soil, in the deep pocket of the Buttes where it
experience cool breezes and morning fog. WINEMAKING: The first of its kind, a true organic sparkling wine
with no sulfites. A méthode champenoise, that is hand riddled.
The wine is made at LaRocca Vineyards and transferred to Ployez
Winery in Lake County, where Philip LaRocca and Didier Jacquet
along with Ployez winery delicately produce this one of a kind Organic
Sparkling wine. NOTES: This brut, blanc de blancs offers natural effervescent with
a light citric and green apple experience. This wine is comparable
to expensive French champagne. ACCOLADES: Tasters Guild of America, Gold; American Masters of Taste, Superior FOOD IDEAS: Not just for celebrations! Pairs well with light hor d’oeuvres , white fish, and light desserts. UPC CODE: 781440005014
Vegan, no gluten products/by-products used, USDA certified organic wine with no sulfites added.
2008 Chardonnay
VINTAGE: 2008 APPLELLATON: Sierra Foothills VARIETAL: Merlot ALCOHOL: 13.2% by vol. WINEMAKER: Philip LaRocca ORGANIC CERTIFICATE: Grapes and wine certified organic by USDA accredited, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) VITICULTURE: Estate grown, at 2600 feet elevation, at the base of Mt. Lassen. Small, rich clusters are produced in the clay loam soil with warm summer days and cool mountain nights. WINEMAKING: Estate bottled with no synthetic chemicals, no sulfites. Merlot is blended with 9% high mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and aged on a toasted French oak. NOTES: smooth and supple with a heart of royal-anne cherry and ripe raspberry flavors wrapped with light, yet round tannins. Earth notes with a slight chocolate finish. Well balanced and elegant. FOOD IDEAS: Pairs well with venison and light red sauces. UPC CODE: 781440005007
Vegan, no gluten products/by-products used, USDA certified organic wine with no sulfites added.
2008 Chenin Blanc VINTAGE: 2008 APPELLATION: Sierra Foothills VARIETAL: Chenin Blanc ALCOHOL: 12.2% by vol. WINEMAKER: Philip LaRocca ORGANIC CERTIFICATE: Grapes and wine certified organic by USDA accredited, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) VITICULTURE: Just east of our Chardonnay vineyard is our estate-grown Chenin Blanc vineyard. Located on the west side of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world, our organic Chenin Blanc flourishes with sandy loam soil, warmer days and yet the cool nights of the Buttes. WINEMAKING: Estate bottled with no synthetic chemicals, no sulfites. Cold fermented in stainless steel, this wine has been through malolactic fermentation fined with bentonite (a natural clay), and heat and cold stabilized. Notes: Wonderful floral aromas with a jazzy mouthful of ripe green melon, mingling with vibrant spiced apple, and honey on a lean elegant framework; with a perfectly balanced crisp acidity on the finish. FOOD IDEAS: Pairs well with cheese plates, salads, and spicy or tangy foods. UPC CODE: 781440003324
Vegan, no gluten products/ by-products used, USDA certified organic wine with no sulfites added.
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Our Signature Wine VINTAGE: 2009 APPELLATION: Sierra Foothills VARIETAL: Cabernet Sauvignon ALOCHOL: 14% by vol. WINEMAKER: Philip LaRocca ORGANIC CERTIFICATE: Grapes and wine certified organic by USDA accredited, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) VITICULTURE: Estate grown, at 2600 feet elevation, at the base of Mt. Lassen. Small, rich clusters are produced in the clay loam soil with warm summer days and cool mountain nights. Blend of irrigated with our non-irrigated section of the vineyard enhances the variety. Our Cabernet vineyard is over 40 years old. WINEMAKING: Small, old growth clusters make this wine our signature wine. Aged on toasted French and sometimes American Oak, enhances the structure and flavors of our cabernet. NOTES: Big and bold, with deep rich color. Hints of blackberry, fig and bing cherry, with a touch of smoke or tobacco on the finish, and yet never losing its an elegant framework of cabernet berries. This wine is dry, smooth, and soft.
FOOD IDEAS: Pairs great any Italian red sauces, steak, prime rib, and veggie and lasagna. UPC CODE: 7814400002006
Vegan, no gluten products/by-products use, USDA certified organic wine with no sulfites added.
2005 Late Harvest Lush Zinfandel
Multiple Award Winner VINTAGE: 2005 APPELLATION: Sierra Foothills VARIETAL: Zinfandel ALCOHOL: 12% by vol. WINEMAKER: Philip LaRocca ORGANIC CERTIFICATE: Grapes and wine certified organic by USDA accredited, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) VITICULTURE: : Estate grown, on the west side of the Sutter Buttes,
the smallest mountain range in the world. This vineyard thrives
with sandy loam soil, in the deep pocket of the Buttes where it
experience cool breezes and morning fog. Dry farmed WINEMAKING: This elegant late harvest dessert wine, is harvested at the peak of ripeness, just before Thanksgiving (a good 2 months after our Zinfandel table wine) at 34.5 brix. Winemaker, Philip LaRocca waits for the rain that sets the Botrytis Cinerea, the noble rot, which creates the most well balanced late harvest. This wine is ferments for up to 60 days. Estate bottled with no synthetic chemicals, no sulfites.
NOTES: This dessert-style red wine is seductive from start to finish. Capturing the desirable effects of the Botrytis Cinerea, this wine is rich, ripe and elegant. Layers of ripe-red fruit, dark raisins mixed with caramel and maple syrup on the finish. ACCOLADES: Indy International Wine Comp., Concordance Gold; CA State Fair, Silver; Jerry D. Mead;s New World International Wine Comp., Bronze FOOD IDEAS: It is beyond belief with chocolate, cheese cake, and other rich desserts. UPC CODE: 781440007995
Vegan, no gluten/gluten by-products used, USDA certified organic wine with no sulfites added.
2008 Merlot VINTAGE: 2008 APPELLATION: Sierra Foothills VARIATEL: Merlot ALCOHOL: 13.2% by vol. WINEMAKER: Philip LaRocca ORGANIC CERTIFICATE: Grapes and wine certified organic by USDA accredited, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) VITICULTURE: Estate grown, at 2600 feet elevation, at the base of Mt. Lassen. Small, rich clusters are produced in the clay loam soil with warm summer days and cool mountain nights. WINEMAKING: Estate bottled with no synthetic chemicals, no sulfites. Merlot is blended with 9% high mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and aged on a toasted French oak. NOTES: Smooth and supple with a heart of royal-anne cheery and ripe raspberry flavors wrapped with light, yet round tannins. Earth notes with a slight chocolate finish. Well balanced and elegant.
FOOD IDEAS: Pairs well with venison and light red sauces. UPC CODE: 781440005007
Vegan, no gluten products/by-products used, USDA certified organic wine with no sulfites added.
2007 Zinfandel Rose VINTAGE: 2007 APPELLATION: Sierra Foothills VARIETAL: Zinfandel ALCOHOL: 11.5% by vol. WINEMAKER: Philip LaRocca ORGANIC CERTIFICATE: Grapes and wine certified organic by USDA accredited, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) VITICULTURE: Estate grown, on the west side of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. This original root stock vineyard thrives with sandy loam soil, in the deep pocket of the Buttes where it experiences warm days and cool nights. WINEMAKING: Estate bottled with no synthetic chemicals, no sulfites. Cold fermented in stainless steel, this wine has been through malolactic fermentation fined with bentonite (a natural clay), and heat and cold stabilized. NOTES: Light, fresh and crisp with rose petal nuances and a vibrant texture of strawberry and light citrus flavors, with a light amaretto essence on the finish. FOOD IDEAS: Pairs well with cold cuts and cheese plates or as a friendly social wine. ACCOLADES: Beverage Tasting Institute, 81 points out of 90 saying “Pale amber pink color. Bright raspberry jam and soda, dried peach, with a soft, tangy, dry-yet-fruity medium body and blanched almond note on the finish.” UPC CODE: 781440003010
Vegan, no gluten products/by-products used, USDA certified organic wine with no sulfites added.
