Monthly Spotlight

Each month we spotlight one of our small-production, single-vineyard wines with a deep dive into the vineyard location, property history, wine style and pairing preferences. This month, our monthly spotlight is…

2022 Frediani Valdiguié

10% off 1-11 bottle purchases, 15% off 12+. Members receive 15% off 1-11 bottle purchases, 20% off 12+.

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TASTING NOTE

Aromatics of strawberry, anise, and fresh herbs, with focused flavors of tangy cranberry, strawberries, and earth, accented by white pepper notes. SR (12/22)

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VINEYARD LOCATION

Calistoga, Napa Valley

HISTORY

Since the 1970s, Jim Frediani (pronounced with a hard “a”) has been farming his family’s vineyard that spans the Silverado Trail. Valdiguié was once widely planted in California but known by the misleading name of Napa Gamay. We have found some valdiguié throughout mixed vineyards in Alexander Valley, particularly in Whitton block 101 of our Geyserville vineyard. In our pursuit of quality we continually experiment with various approaches to fermentation. This wine looks at fermenting grapes as whole, uncrushed clusters in an enclosed tank. The resulting wine is light in color, aromatic, fruit forward, soft and sensuous. It is intended for immediate consumption.

FOOD PAIRING

Maine Lobster Steamed in Cabbage Leaves

If you’re looking for an extra special dish for a springtime birthday, anniversary, or other celebration, look no further. This recipe comes from Alice Waters’ Chez Panisse Menu Cookbook, which features menus from some of the restaurant’s most memorable dinners, including a handful RIDGE dinners from the early 1970s.

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