Indian Rock Vineyards was established with the simple belief that great wine can only be made from great fruit. For this reason, all of our wine is made exclusively from grapes farmed on our Estate. Our unique property gives us the ability to match the many varieties we grow to the appropriate conditions of soil, climate and exposure, collectively known as “Terroir”. This ensures that each wine achieves it’s greatest potential, and that the wines together express a family character; “a sense of place”. At over 2000 ft of elevation, our climate enjoys both warm days and cool nights and our natural springs provide our vines with fresh artesian water throughout the year.
“From our Estate to your glass, without compromise…..”
We welcome you to enjoy our wines as you journey through our vineyards and take in the splendor of the views and peaceful surroundings.
Despite the fact that Calaveras County is known neither for its Burgundian terroir, nor its northern climate, in June 2000, Indian Rock Vineyards planted two acres of Pinot Noir vines along the banks of Coyote Creek.
The ripe fruit flavors and accessible, round tannins of the Cabernet Sauvignon grown on our vineyard have made this wine a favorite among our wine club members for years. Calaveras Cabs avoid the vegetative aromas and hard tannins often found in examples from the coastal valleys of Northern California. Our objective is to make a balanced wine that has a sense of place, and is eminently drinkable on release. Left on the skins for 35 days after the completion of fermentation and allowed to undergo malo-lactic in barrel, our 2008 Cab was aged in barrels (20% new) for 25 months. It has aromas of cherry and black olive with nuances of vanilla and a long, lush finish. Enjoy with short-ribs, carne asada and braised lamb-shanks
We will be open on Sunday April 8, 2012 from 12:00 - 2:00
