Great winemaking starts in the vineyards.

First, and foremost, the location of each grape varietal must be carefully selected and cultivated to optimize the flavor potential within its particular mesoclimate. Our wines are true expressions of their sub-appellations.

Lake Sonoma Winery Zinfandel comes from grapes grown in Dry Creek Valley, an appellation known for producing intensely flavored fruit. The warm bench land area of Dry Creek Valley sits above the valley floor and gets warmer during the day. This warmer weather is particularly good for growing Zinfandel because it allows the grapes to develop full ripe flavors. The grapes are picked at the peak of ripeness, letting the jammy flavors of the wine come through. more...