THE OFFER
Two VinDependence packages celebrating Alder Springs with shipping included HERE in our online shop.
OR build your own package with 30% off ALDER code and free shipping on 2 cases or more.
6-Bottle package $159 shipping included
- 3x2022 Belharra Alder Springs Vineyard Mendocino Pinot Noir ($49 retail/ $25 SALE)
- 3x2023 Les Vins Julien Le Blanc Light ($25 retail/ $18 SALE)
12-Bottle package $259 shipping included
- 6x2022 Belharra Alder Springs Vineyard Mendocino Pinot Noir ($49 retail/ $25 SALE)
- 6x2023 Les Vins Julien Le Blanc Light White Field Blend ($25 retail/ $18 SALE)
Build Your Own with 30% off
- Use the promo code ALDER at checkout to get 30% off these two wines and free shipping on orders of 2 cases or more.
THE WINES
2022 Belharra Alder Springs Vineyard Mendocino Pinot Noir
Our 2022 Alder Springs Pinot Noir’s mountainous and northern locale continues to produce balanced fruit that matures slowly, allowing us to dial in pickdates without much of the heatwave pressure we commonly ride in Napa and Sonoma. Ruby red on the rim with an elevated brightness from fresh strawberry and eucalyptus on the nose. This vintage lends a bit more structure on the mid-pallet, but the nuance of Alder Springs continues to create wines that are balanced, pleasing and elegant.
155 cases produced, 13.5% Alcohol
2023 Les Vins Julien Le Blanc Light White Field Blend
Clocking in at 11% alcohol this white wine blend is inspired by the old world habits of consumption where moderation and lower alcohol add to the appreciation of wine and good company. Sourced from the Alder Springs Vineyard in Mendocino County and crafted from Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, and Vermentino, these varietals were intentionally harvested to produce a naturally low-alcohol wine—without additives or spinning. Fermented and aged on the lees in stainless steel for six months, the wine was made with a focus on preserving vibrant aromatics while delivering lively and generous fruit, texture, and weight. No one likes boring low-alcohol wines.
250 cases produced, 11% Alcohol
Our wines celebrate cool-climate sites, which realize maximum potential when cared for by the live-in owners who tend to their land daily. In the cellar, we push pure expressions of site, vintage and varietal by fully destemming grapes with gentle ferments and prioritizing aromatics and ability of the wine to pair with food. News of Alder Springs discontinuing operations limits the quantities of remaining wines from a legendary vineyard.
About Us
Our first vintage was 2013 making Las Madres Syrah. From 50 cases, we’ve put every dime back into the label, always with a focus on quality and value to consumers. With two full-time Napa production jobs and two kids, our personal project often takes a back-seat, but it is truly one of the most rewarding projects we’ve worked on.
Belharra is the name of a legendary surf spot located on the Basque coast off Socoa, France, where storm tides hit an underwater outcropping and cause a rare wave of immense power. Such forces, after a vast journey, create a diverse natural beauty. Our philosophy mirrors the riders of these waves: patiently waiting for opportunities, understanding the contours of each current and practicing the craft with vigilance.
Anne Fogerty is the associate winemaker at Caterwaul Wines with most of her career spent at Outpost and Rivers-Marie. Hard work, community, and sharing an infectious smile were the mainstays of a first job at the age of 13 behind the counter of a neighborhood hardware store in Minnesota. Employment in the vineyards led to a job in the winery, and the opportunity for more learning and even longer days. Caught up in the promise of adventure and travel in wine production, Anne followed harvests around the world after college, always landing back in northern California among family and friends. She enjoys the sunshine here year-round, while building towards her professional and personal goals.
Camille Gaio is the director of winemaking for Fayard Wines. Raised in the French Alps, Camille graduated as a sommelier and worked across France before shifting her attention to an education in wine science and viticulture at the University of Bordeaux while working for a premium Chateau. Camille turned a love of the alpine slopes into a love of the ocean swell while on the Western coast of France, and followed the waves and vines to dynamic international vintages in California, Australia, and New Zealand. She is now continuing her growth in Napa Valley, always with an eye on the tide.
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