Old
Vine Zinfandel Lodi
Grown in
vineyards that are over 45 years-old,
this medium-bodied Zin has lovely aromas of
dark fruit and blackberry. Subtle pepper spice
mingles with richly concentrated fruit flavors
of blackberry, ripe plums and fresh red
raspberries
leads to a smooth, silky finish.
Cabernet
Sauvignon California
Rich
and complex, its dark cherry and toasted
oak aromas tantalize the
taste buds with juicy black
currant, raspberry and dark cherry flavors.
This luscious, well-balanced, wine has a sweet
middle palate that finishes
with a lovely toasty
oak component.
..........
.. Sauvignon
...Blanc Lodi.... Delightfully clean and refreshing,
Ironstone’s Sauvignon Blanc is loaded
with aromas of apricot jam, roses, sweet lime,
and grapefruit with a hint of fresh cut grass.
Complex flavors of sweet tropical fruit and
pink grapefruit with a lovely hint of vanilla cream.
It finishes crisp and dry.
Chardonnay California
Refreshing
aromas of fresh green apples,
citrus and tropical fruits gives way to flavors
of light citrus layered with fresh peaches.
It fills the mouth as soft vanilla and oak
highlights linger. Mild acidity gives it a crisp
to tart balance with a creamy medium-length finish.
Merlot California
This Merlot sports a heady bouquet of ripe plums, black cherries, and
violets with undertones of sweet wood and green peppercorn. This luscious,
medium-bodied red has soft tannins and rich fruit flavors of juicy
cherries and currants with soft caramel highlights.
Definitely A Classic
Our family is proud to
provide these exceptional wines,
full of varietal character, that best represent our
vineyards and the geographically diverse regions
where they are grown.
The Kautz Family
About
us
Nestled against the Sierra
Foothills, in the heart of
California’s scenic Gold Rush Country, Ironstone
Vineyards will surprise and delight you with a winery
that places as much emphasis on the natural beauty
and history of our
surroundings, as we do on the
quality of our wines.
Tantalize your senses and explore
our award-winning
wines in our Tasting Room and Gourmet Delicatessen,
rustic and elegant with its monumental 42-foot stone
fireplace and historic oak bar. Wind your way through
The Heritage Museum and Jewelry Shoppe ,
where fine jewelry and objects d’art are intertwined with a
collection of gold rush treasures, including a rare,
one of a kind, forty-four pound Crystalline
Gold Leaf Specimen - the largest in the world!
A state-of-the-art wine production
facility,
built in the style of a 19th century gold stamp mill,
the facility and grounds are peppered throughout
with antiques and artifacts from days gone by,
including the artfully restored Alhambra Theatre
Pipe Organ. Ironstone Vineyards also houses a
Culinary Exhibition Center, an Outdoor Amphitheatre,
Wine Aging Caverns , Meeting and Banquet Facilities,
and fourteen acres of Spectacular Lakeside Gardens.
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Finca
La Niña - Chardonnay
TASTING NOTE It
has a bright greenish yellow color. Its expressive tropical fruit
aroma with citrus notes expresses its youth. It
is intense and long in the mouth, with a persistent fresh feeling typical of
its balanced acidity.
DESCRIPTION Varietal wine: 100% Chardonnay.
Vineyard: La Pinta, plot 2.
Area of origin: Los Campamentos, Rivadavia, Mendoza Province.
Altitude: 620 meters above sea level.
Production per hectare: 95 Hl/ha.
PRODUCTION Harvest by hand in 15-kilo boxes
in February. Raceme selection on conveyor belt, destemming, peel maceration
and cold pressing at low temperatures.
Must decanting in stainless-steel barrels and subsequent alcoholic fermentation
at a controlled temperature between 16°C and 18°C.
SERVING
TEMPERATURE 12º C
Finca
La Niña - Malbec
TASTING NOTE Typical intense purple Malbec.
Full aromas reminding us of morello cherry and plum.
Attractive fruity flavor, inherent to this varietal wine. Balanced, complex and
charming.
DESCRIPTION Varietal wine: 100% Malbec.
Vineyard: La Niña, plot 1B.
Area of origin: Rodríguez Peña, Junín, Mendoza Province.
Altitude: 630 meters above sea level.
Production per hectare: 95 Hl/ha.
PRODUCTION Harvest by hand in 15-kilo boxes in March. Raceme selection on conveyor
belt to remove leaves and other green parts. Destemming and subsequent alcoholic
fermentation at a controlled temperature between 26°C and 28°C, together
with 2 or 3 daily recoveries to extract aromatic compounds and color.
Maceration for 21 days and malolactic fermentation
after drawing off.
SERVING
TEMPERATURE 18º C
Finca
La Niña - Merlot
TASTING
NOTE This
Merlot has a deep
ruby red
color.
Intense aromas, with distinct notes of black fruits and spices. In
the palate, it is long and gentle. It is a wine with sweet tannins,
good structure,
harmonious and sensual.
DESCRIPTION
Varietal wine: 100% Merlot.
Vineyard: La Pinta, plot 5.
Area of origin: Los Campamentos, Rivadavia, Mendoza Province.
Altitude: 620 meters above sea level.
Production per hectare: 95 Hl/ha.
PRODUCTION Harvest
by hand in 15-kilo boxes in March. Raceme selection on conveyor belt
to remove leaves and other green
parts. Destemming
and subsequent cold pre-fermentative maceration for 4 days. After that,
alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature between 25°C
and 28°C, together with 2 or 3 daily recoveries to extract aromatic
compounds and color.
Maceration for 20 days and malolactic fermentation after drawing off.
SERVING
TEMPERATURE 18º C
Finca
La Niña
- Cabernet Sauvignon
TASTING NOTE It has an elegant color arising from the combination of deep red
and purplish tones. Its aroma reminds us of cherry, blackberry and spices. In
the palate, it is intense, complex, with body and good structure.
DESCRIPTION Varietal wine: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vineyard: La Pinta, plot 3B and 4.
Area of origin: Los Campamentos, Rivadavia, Mendoza Province.
Altitude: 620 meters above sea level.
Production per hectare: 95 Hl/ha.
PRODUCTION Harvest by hand in 15-kilo boxes in April. Raceme selection on conveyor
belt to remove leaves and other green parts. Destemming and subsequent alcoholic
fermentation at a controlled temperature between 25°C and 27°C, together
with 2 or 3 daily recoveries to extract aromatic compounds and color.
Maceration for 22 days and malolactic fermentation after drawing off.
SERVING
TEMPERATURE 18º C
Our Winery
DON CRISTÓBAL 1492 winery
is located 39 km. south Mendoza city - Argentina, in the district
of Ugarteche in the Lujan de Cuyo County.
Don Cristóbal red and white
wines are produced in a 1.000.000 liters facility, in epoxy-coated
concrete and stainless
steel small
barrels.
Our hand-harvested racemes are collected in 15-kilo boxes and transported
directly into the winery where they are meticulously selected in order
to enhance our wine-making process.
The winery counts with cutting-edge technology, such as a 1400 B.T.U.
cooling unit, that allows the optimization of the fermentation process.
The wine pressing practice is carried out by an state-of-the-art pneumatic
press, which also permits a better recovery of the wines. The bottling
procedure is conducted through an advanced filtration system that respects
the organoleptic qualities of the final product.
Each and every year, between 60.000 and 80.000 liters of selected
wine are set aside and placed in oak barrels for at least 12 months.
Finally, the bottling and labeling process is completed on-site by
a modern 2.000 units/hour automatic bottling line.
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PRESENTS
Diamond Series
Abbondanza: It Means Abundance,
so I say to you
Abbondana! ~ Francis Ford Coppola
Blue Label Merlot
Our Merlot combines fruit
from Napa, Sonoma, and Monterey. The flavors and textures unique
to each region harmonize
beautifully together to create a wine that has dark,
succulent fruit balanced by natural acidity.
Intense aromatics of raspberry
and blueberry
lead to flavors of crushed berries, vanilla, and leather,
which are wrapped up in a soft, smooth tannin structure.
Silver Label Pinot Noir
The Monterey vineyards where our Pinot
Noir
grapes are grown offer ideal sun exposure, which
ensures ripe fruit for us to make a rich, complex,
fruit-driven wine.
Seductive aromas of plum
and spice lead to black cherry, currant, and strawberry flavors,
a plush texture, and an elegant finish.
Black Label Claret
Claret is a term originally coined by the British
to describe Cabernet-based wines.
This Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit
Verdot, Malbec blend is a deep, rich, firmly structured wine that
offers lively aromas and succulent flavors of wild berries, plum,
and anise.
Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon
For our Ivory Label Cabernet
Sauvignon,
we combine fruit from appellations as far north
as El Dorado and as far south as Paso Robles
where some of our vineyards experience
diurnal temperature extremes,
which slows the ripening
process and enhances the rich, succulent flavors of the fruit,
as well as the
complexity of the palate.
Emerald Label Pinot Grigio
Grown in the cool climate
of Monterey County,
ideal conditions for this delicate grape, our Pinot Grigio is delightfully
bright and crisp.
Picked early in the morning
and fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures brings
out aromas of apricots and tangerines followed by flavors of pear,
green apple and grapefruit,
with an accent of minerals.
Gold Label Chardonnay Our
Chardonnay reflects the distinctive personality
of Monterrey vineyards, which boast
juicy apple, guava and melon flavors.
Whole-cluster pressing and a combination
of barrel
and stainless steel fermentation ensures that the
creamy texture and caramelized sugar finish is
balanced by a crisp acidity.
Finca
La Niña - Malbec
Finca
La Niña - Merlot
