A unique climate exists at Almacerro that is not seen elsewhere on Howell Mountain.
Perched on the very edge of the mountainside, there are no barriers down to the valley and through to the San Pablo Bay, meaning the cool morning fog that sits below us is often funneled up between two gullies on either side of the winery and toward the vines. The rolling mists are truly something to behold as they moderate the day time temperatures and help the vines to retain fresh acidity and allow for gradual development of flavor.
“When you’ve got a site like this, you’ve just got to say to yourself, how could we not make a world-class wine from here? It’s ours to lose.”
Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the Almacerro acreage, with small parcels of Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petite Verdot. The latter three are picked as micro lots and managed entirely by hand, maintaining the unique terroir and expression of each varietal while allowing the seasonal strengths of each parcel to show their best.
