Hangtime Wines and Single Vineyard Collection come from the highest quality Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah vineyards we can find the world over. We source grapes from cool-climate spots throughout California as well as the maritime climates of New Zealand.
Dry Creek Valley, California
Located in northern Sonoma County, the long, narrow Dry Creek Valley lies between the cooler Russian River Valley and the warmer Alexander Valley. Most of the grapes are planted on the Dry Creek river bench, where they benefit from excellent sun exposure and coarse, gravelly soils. Although Dry Creek traditionally has been known for producing California’s finest Zinfandels, it also yields world-class Syrah. Mounts Vineyard in Dry Creek Valley gives us rich Syrah for our Single Vineyard Collection wine.
2006 Mounts Vineyard Dry Creek Syrah
Arroyo Seco, California
Located in the center of Monterey County, the Arroyo Seco AVA boasts one of California’s longest growing seasons. Literally translated as “Dry Creek,” the Arroyo Seco canyon was created years ago by the Arroyo River. Today, alluvial, gravelly and sandy loam soils coupled with the cool breezes from Monterey Bay offer ideal growing conditions with extended hangtime. Our Force Canyon Vineyard in Arroyo Seco has steep canyon walls that offer excellent drainage for wines of rich concentration—a perfect location for growing our Single Vineyard Collection Force Canyon Pinot Noir.
Central Coast and California
2009 Arroyo Seco Central Coast Chardonnay
New Zealand
The North and South Islands of New Zealand lie southeast of Australia. Both have moderate, maritime climates, but the North Island is the slightly warmer and rainier of the two. Chardonnay is widely planted on the North Island, where warm sun is tempered by cool ocean breezes, giving clusters long hangtime on the vines for wines of great richness. The South Island produces Chardonnay too, and the cooler climate brings out the variety's bright citrus acidity. Pinot Noir develops beautifully in the cooler conditions of the southern tip of the North Island and in the Marlborough and Central Otago regions of the South Island, taking on rich fruit character and lively tannins.