THE OFFER
Belharra Syrah Lovers 3-pack $99 ($125 Value)
1x 2019 Belharra Las Madres Syrah
1x 2020 Belharra Las Madres Syrah
1x 2021 Belharra Alder Springs Pinot Noir
Belharra Pinot Lovers 3-pack $99 ($130 Value)
1x 2021 Belharra Alder Springs Pinot Noir
1x 2022 Belharra Alder Springs Pinot Noir
1x 2019 Belharra Las Madres Syrah
Case deals on library wines
12x 2019 Belharra Las Madres Syrah $285 ($480 value)
12x 2020 Belharra Las Madres Syrah $285 ($480 value)
12x 2021 Belharra Alder Springs Pinot Noir $285 ($540 value)
Shipping
We are offering complimentary third-party ground shipping with purchase. There are a few no-go states but usually you know who you are.
We also offer a Bay Area delivery option or Napa pickup option. Please choose at checkout.
Orders will ship the week of Feb 10th, weather-permitting. UPS is the default.
Tasting Notes
2019 Belharra Las Madres Vineyard Syrah
A concentrated, deep Syrah. Cassis, licorice and black current on the nose with notes of cacao nib and bacon fat beguile an elegant mouthfeel. Bold to start, the lingering acidity in the mid-pallet pulls the wine through, structured but not tannic. Spice and pepper lacquer the finish.
134 cases produced 13.9% Alcohol
Fermented in open-top fermenters, aged 18 months in 20% new French oak barrels, no fining or filtering.
2020 Belharra Las Madres Vineyard Syrah
We are delighted to add our 2020 Las Madres Syrah to the cohort of wines produced by other brands from the storied Sonoma vineyard, despite the fires that Napa experienced that year. With its captivating blend of dark and red fruits, peppered spice, herbal complexity, and impeccable structure, it stands as a testament to the artistry of winemaking and the unique terroir from which it hails. A true connoisseur’s delight, this wine beckons to be savored now and cherished for years to come.
50 cases produced 13.9% Alcohol
Fermented in open-top fermenters, aged 18 months in 20% new French oak barrels, no fining or filtering. Cleared laboratory and sensory evaluation.
2021 Belharra Alder Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir
Ripe black cherry and fresh “Fraise-du-bois”, forest strawberry clearly mark the entry of our 3rd edition of mountain pinot from Mendocino. Balanced tannins define an easy-drinking pinot on the lighter end of the range. Mossy without the funk, the rainy-fresh pine needles that serve the mid-pallet flow into a hazelnut and raspberry finish. A touch of oak frames the smooth texture.
155 cases produced, 13.5% Alcohol
Fermented in open-top fermenters, aged 11 months in 25% New French oak, no fining or filtering
2022 Belharra Alder Springs Vineyard 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
Fermented in open-top fermenters, aged 11 months in 25% New French oak, no fining or filtering
About Us
Our first vintage was 2013 making Las Madres Syrah. From 50 cases, we’ve put every dime back into the label to expand varietals and vineyards, 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.
Oblig-kid-in-vineyard pic (learning to sample)
