wines | vineyards

CABERNET SAUVIGNON | oakville

Oakville Ranch Vineyard is located on the eastern hills of Napa Valley. Sitting on a sublime plateau at elevations ranging from 800-1400 feet above sea level (250-425 m), these red soils are visually distinct, volcanic in origin and moderately well drained. We have been making wines from this phenomenal terroir for over a decade. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are co-fermented to achieve the structure of claret, bright red fruit, with the elegant power of Oakville we look for in our wines. Aromatically explosive, layers of dark cherry, mandarin peel, and enticing floral notes keep us infatuated with this special place in Napa Valley. California Certified Organic Farming.

estate cabernet sauvignon | st. helena

Gallica is located on our family property in St. Helena. The deep and low fertility Cortina soils are renowned for exceptional quality red wines. Planted in 1990, these fully mature Cabernet Sauvignon vines produce wines which are elegant and harken back to the structure of Napa Valley red wines notable decades ago. So little is made, we reserve these few barrels for local auctions, and in coveted vintages, for our mailing list customers. California Certified Organic Farming.

cabernet franc | red wine | oakville

Often overshadowed by its offspring, Cabernet Franc is beguiling. Always finicky, it favors and excels on well drained soils composed of rock and moderate clay which is exactly what this majestic Oakville Ranch Vineyard site offers. Planted on a gentle contour with southern exposure, the resulting wines are adorned with floral notes, a tension between savory, delicacy, and physicality which makes this coveted variety delicious and compelling.  California Certified Organic Farming.

estate petite sirah | st. Helena

From Gallica’s small estate planting of handsomely old vines, Petite Sirah ripens early on our Cortina well-drained soils. Petite is a misnomer for these muscular and confounding wines. Tannins are thick yet svelte with loads of aging potential. Desert sage, black licorice, peat, and plum skin fill the glass. Always the first red fruit harvested each season, we seek a balanced and elegant bottling.   It is a rare opportunity to farm and lavish attention on vines over sixty years in age. Limited to what these vines produce, Petite Sirah is offered to our mailing list exclusively. California Certified Organic Farming.

grenache | rossi ranch | sonoma valley

Our one hundred percent Grenache is sourced from Rossi Ranch in the heart of Sonoma Valley. Owned by Sandy Otellini and farmed by Phil Coturri, the fine clay loam soils, laced with light volcanic ash are perfect for growing this wondrously aromatic red grape. Notable for wild strawberry and nuanced with wooly thyme and wet stone, fermentation takes place in open top tanks. Burgundian in character and winemaking, with just enough stems to perfect elegant tannins. The soft ruby color is deceptive, there is grip and amplitude to these wines. California Certified Organic Farming.

ALBARIÑO | RORICK HERITAGE | CALAVERAS

Gallica’s only white wine is sourced from Rorick Heritage Vineyard located just outside of Murphys, California. Located north of Yosemite National Park in the Sierra foothills at 2000 ft. (607 m), this region tempted early pioneers with the promise of gold. These limestone rich soils produce a crisp and aromatic white wine that serves as a perfect companion in our otherwise red portfolio. Sustainably farmed by vintner Matthew Rorick, our dry white wine, while inspired by its southern European origin, is decidedly from California.

Estate Rosè | saint helena | napa valley

Our Estate Rosé is made the old fashioned way- whole clusters gently pressed to create the  pale salmon pink hue we love. This is a rosé made with intention from our own vineyards planted circa 1953 and 1990. We pick Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon from our organically farmed vineyard  early to  keep the finished wine delightfully dry, crisp and refreshing of older cooperage at cooler temperatures. Perfectly suited  to summer, it sings with white peach, blood orange, meadow flowers, and a whiff of dried lime peel.