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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.

 

 

 


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.. 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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La Nina ChardonnayLa Nina Chardonnay

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.

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La Nina Malbec 2009

La Nina Malbec 2009Finca 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
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La Nina MerlotFinca La Niña - Merlot

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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
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La Nina Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

La Nina Cabernet SauvignonFinca 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 la Nina Themo


Our Winery
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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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Diamond Series
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Blue Label Merlotdiamond

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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.

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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 Noirdiamond

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.

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Seductive aromas of plum and spice lead to black cherry, currant, and strawberry flavors, a plush texture, and an elegant finish.

 

Black Label Claretdiamond

Claret

Claret is a term originally coined by the British
to describe Cabernet-based wines.

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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
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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,

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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 Grigiodiamond

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Grown in the cool climate of Monterey County,
ideal conditions for this delicate grape, our Pinot Grigio is delightfully bright and crisp.

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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.

 

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Our Chardonnay reflects the distinctive personality

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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.

 

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