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To achieve a seamless balance of structure and aromatics, we use both the direct press and saignée methods to produce our Rosé of Pinot Noir. Made predominantly from a select block of our acclaimed Thale’s Estate Vineyard, this Rosé offers bright, red-berry aromas and flavors.
A beautifully elegant and dry Rosé, with inviting aromas of strawberry and white peach, this wine is refreshingly smooth. Underscored by flavors of red berry, stone fruit, and ripe cantaloupe, our Rosé is ideal for al fresco gatherings.
Rosé is a fun, yet challenging, wine to make. Color is the first lure of this wine, and it is crucial to have it just right. 52% of the fruit went directly to press, which produces a light and delicate pink color, while bringing more structure and mouthfeel to the wine. The other 48% was produced using the saignée method, which produces an aromatic, fruit-forward wine. The wine also benefitted from fermentation and aging in stainless steel tanks for five months, which maximized the vintage’s lovely fruit aromas.
2024 was a dream of a harvest. It started off cool with delayed to normal bud break. Just when we were thinking it might be another cool vintage like 2023, the summer heat arrived to push the vines to ripen and mature the fruit. With steady temperatures throughout August and September, we were able to harvest exactly when we wished, with high quality and low disease pressure.
Our Pinot Noir Rosé was predominantly made from a select block of our acclaimed Thale’s Estate Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. This block provides a fruit profile that is ideal for Rosé, with high acid and bright, red-berry aromas and flavors. In order to create a complex and familiar Rosé profile, the remaining fruit came from select Sonoma Coast vineyards, including our own Nightwing Estate and Wildcat Mountain.
52% direct press, 48% saignée method. A range of 2 to 48 hours of skin contact was used to vary the amount of color in each lot.
In 2020, Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen created a Blanc de Blancs using Chardonnay from the famed Sangiacomo Family’s Kiser Ranch. Blanc de Blancs refers to making a white wine (Blanc) from white grapes (Blancs).
The 2021 Blanc de Blancs offers enticing layers of candied pear, tropical fruit, and toasted caramel. While the entry is soft and inviting, with a smooth mousse, the palate has a lovely richness and rounded texture that underscores the shimmering flavors of fruit and white flowers.
Three press cuts were made from each lot: cuveé, taille, and heavy press. One at 124 gal/ton, another at 20 gal/ton, and the heavy press at 30 gal/ton. Keeping the press fractions separate allowed us to choose the ideal amount of tannin and acid for the final blend. Fermentation took place in the tank at a cool 55º F to preserve fruit aromatics. When fermentation was complete the wine was kept in a topped stainless-steel tank to preserve freshness until Tirage.
Tirage: In April of 2022, the cuvée was put into bottle with yeast, sugar, and riddling aid, which is called the Liquer de tirage, then sealed with a crown cap. A secondary fermentation occurred where the CO2 produced was trapped in the bottle to produce the bubbles we know and love. The wine was then aged in bottle en tirage for 30 months—almost three years! This is where the wine developed its unique flavors and aromas, which are a function of yeast autolysis and aging.
Riddling: In July of 2024, after almost 30 months en tirage, the bottles were riddled. Riddling moves the yeast from the bottom and sides of the bottle into the bottle’s neck by slowly rotating and increasing the angle of the bottle.
Disgorging: In August of 2024, we disgorged, which is the removal of the sediment in the neck, and the addition of dosage to each bottle. Dosage is where we adjust the sweetness and flavors of the wine slightly while bringing the bottles to proper fill levels.
Dosage:
How to Serve and Open a Bottle of Sparkling Wine:
The 2021 vintage delivered a moderate and consistent growing season for most of Sonoma County, leading to a smooth, easily manageable harvest. While the continuation of drought conditions led to slightly reduced yields, the overall quality and concentration of the grapes were exceptional. As a result, our Chardonnay crop was balanced and healthy, yielding wines with vibrant flavors and excellent depth and energy. The fruit for this wine was harvested on August 27, 2021, at a modest 18º Brix from Sangiacomo’s Kiser Block.
In 2016, the MacRostie Winery tradition of making stunning Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays inspired the decision to use the varietals we know and love to make a sparkling wine. In 2021, Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen chose to create a Blanc de Blancs using Chardonnay from the famed Sangiacomo Family’s Kiser Ranch. Blanc de Blancs refers to making a white wine (Blanc) from white grapes (Blancs).
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In 2021, Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen chose to create a Blanc de Noirs using Pinot Noir from our own Thale’s Estate Vineyard. Blanc de Noirs refers to making a white wine (Blanc) from red grapes (Noirs).
The 2021 Blanc de Noirs beckons a first sip with delicate red fruit aromas and hints of nutty richness. On the palate, the tantalizing fruit is complemented by hints of toasty opulence and soft mousse that add to the wine’s full body, wonderful length, and sophisticated complexity.
For Blanc de Noirs, I like picking the Pinot Noir on the slightly riper side to ensure we get red fruit characteristics. Because the Pinot Noir is riper you “risk” more color extraction, so in order to create a white wine from the red grapes the pressing needs to be extremely gentle. I picked 5 tons and pressed to get about 107gal/ton to achieve the color, acid, and flavor we were looking to achieve. The grapes were then pressed to a heavy press and reserved for our still rosé. Fermentation took place in tank at a cool 65º F to preserve fruit aromatics. When fermentation was complete the wine was barreled down and aged in 3-year-old French oak barrels to allow it to breathe, while not imparting any toast aromas.
Tirage: In April of 2022, the cuvée was put into bottle with yeast, sugar, and riddling aid, which is called the Liquer de tirage, then sealed with a crown cap. A secondary fermentation occurred where the CO2 produced was trapped in the bottle to produce the bubbles we know and love. The wine was then aged in bottle en tirage for 30 months—almost three years! This is where the wine developed its unique flavors and aromas, which are a function of yeast autolysis and aging.
Riddling: In July of 2024, after 30 months en tirage, the bottles were riddled. Riddling moves the yeast from the bottom and sides of the bottle into the bottle’s neck by slowly rotating and increasing the angle of the bottle.
Disgorging: In August of 2024, we disgorged, which is the removal of the sediment in the neck, and the addition of dosage to each bottle. Dosage is where we adjust the sweetness and flavors of the wine slightly while bringing the bottles to proper fill levels.
Dosage:
How to Serve and Open a Bottle of Sparkling Wine:
The 2021 vintage delivered a moderate and consistent growing season for most of Sonoma County, leading to a smooth, easily manageable harvest. While the continuation of drought conditions led to slightly reduced yields, the overall quality and concentration of the grapes were exceptional. As a result, our crop was balanced and healthy, yielding wines with vibrant flavors and excellent depth and energy. The fruit for this wine was harvested on August 20, 2021, at 19.9º Brix, 2.96 pH from Thale’s Vineyard Block F2 and F1 Pinot Noir.
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This wine is the palest yellow-green color, with tropical aromas of fresh kiwi and starfruit, as well as hints of spice.
Beautiful floral jasmine notes and lime zest give the wine a heady presence. The palate is soft and full, with crisp, refreshing flavors of green apple and lime and a bright, energetic finish.
In order to maximize quality, the grapes went directly to press as whole clusters, and were gently pressed. This provides a distinct mouthfeel texture. To preserve aromatics and the wine’s bright, refreshing character, 100% of the fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks and it did not go through malolactic fermentation. The wine was tank aged for just 5 months before being bottled young and fresh so that it is ready for the spring and summer months of outdoor socializing.
2024 was a dream harvest. It started off cool with slightly delayed-to-normal budbreak. Just when we were thinking it might be another cool vintage like 2023, the summer heat arrived to push the vines to ripen and mature the fruit. With steady temperatures throughout August and September, we were able to harvest exactly when we wished, with high quality and low disease pressure. To further enhance the two style components we were striving for, we picked the slow ripening sections a week earlier and the faster ripening rows a week later. The fruit was harvested on August 29th, 2024 at 22.1° Brix and September 9th, 2024 at 24.3° Brix.
For our 2024 Clockwise Sauvignon Blanc we worked with a single vineyard in the southeastern part of the Russian River Valley called Blake’s Launch. To achieve a balance of fruit-forward wine with a rich mouthfeel, bright acidity, and signature citrus and sweetgrass notes from just one vineyard, we asked the farming team to cultivate half of the rows with increased canopy shading to encourage slower ripening and the citrus and sweetgrass notes we prize. For the other half, we had them drop fruit to reduce yields and pull leaves for additional sun exposure to encourage quicker ripening for tropical aromas and a rich mid-palate.
100% Sauvignon Blanc
100% of the fermentation was completed in stainless steel tank
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We are excited to offer this exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon from the Yountville District of Napa Valley. High-tone aromas of black cherry, plum and sweet tobacco let you sink into the comfort of this wine.
This luxurious Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon displays a dense plum color with a balanced entry, great weight, and lovely length. High-tone aromas of black cherry, plum, and sweet tobacco let you sink into the comfort of this wine. As you take a sip, the velvety tannins harmoniously meld with the rich fruit, licorice, and spice flavors, drawing the wine to a long, resonant finish.
For more than 30 years, MacRostie has focused on making benchmark Sonoma County Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. While this focus has allowed us to cultivate a remarkable level of experience, we are wine lovers who also find joy in exploring and discovering new regions and new wines. As a result, several years back, we began incubating a new winery here at MacRostie. We called it Clockwise—a name that captures many of the elements that are important to us from a winemaking perspective, including timing, wisdom, and knowledge. Just like at MacRostie, the winemaking for Clockwise is guided by gifted Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen and winemaking icon Steve MacRostie.
The grapes were harvested in late October of 2018 and destemmed and crushed into open-top fermenters. Daily pump-overs during a five-day cold soak released the color and tannin. During fermentation, the grapes were gently punched down twice a day to keep the fermentation temperatures moderate and the fruit healthy for extraction. During an extended maceration, we tasted the wine daily until the optimum palate balance and tannin feel were achieved. We then pressed the finished wine off the skins. It was then aged for 22 months in 50% new French oak barrels and 45% once-filled barrels. Bottling occurred on August 18, 2020.
This exceptional 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is from a prized single vineyard in the acclaimed Yountville region of Napa Valley. It features one clone, 43, grown on a historic 140-year-old vineyard site, where well-drained Bale clay loam and Coombs gravelly loam soils help to give this Cabernet its distinctive, terroir-driven character.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Single Clone: Clone 43
20 Barrels
490 Cases
Aged 22 months in French oak; 50% new and 45% once-filled
Five day cold soak, 2x/day punchdowns with extended maceration
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We are excited to offer this exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon from the Yountville District of Napa Valley. This wine displays a dense plum color with a balanced entry, great weight, and lovely length. It bursts with aromas of spiced hot chocolate, cherry cola, and loads of black plum and cherry.
This luxurious Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon displays a dense plum color with a balanced entry, great weight, and lovely length. It bursts with aromas of spiced hot chocolate, cherry cola, and loads of black plum and cherry. On the palate, it is incredibly smooth and silky, revealing concentrated flavors of cocoa and licorice with a nice touch of toasty oak.
For more than 30 years, MacRostie has focused on making benchmark Sonoma County Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. While this focus has allowed us to cultivate a remarkable level of experience, we are wine lovers who also find joy in exploring new regions and new wines. Several years back, we began incubating a new winery here at MacRostie. We called it Clockwise—a name that captures many of the elements that are important to us from a winemaking perspective, including timing, wisdom, and knowledge. Just like at MacRostie, the winemaking for Clockwise is guided by gifted Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen and winemaking icon Steve MacRostie.
The grapes were harvested on October 17, 2019, and all fruit was destemmed and crushed into open-top fermenters. Daily pump-overs during a five-day cold soak released the color and tannin. During fermentation, the grapes were gently punched down twice a day to keep the fermentation temperatures moderate and the fruit healthy for extraction. During an extended maceration, we tasted the wine daily until the optimum palate balance and tannin feel were achieved. We then pressed the finished wine off the skins and aged it for 22 months in 60% new French oak barrels and 40% neutral barrels. Bottling occurred on December 9, 2021.
This exceptional 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is from a prized single vineyard in the acclaimed Yountville region of Napa Valley. It features one clone, 43, grown on a historic 140-year-old vineyard site, where well-drained Bale clay loam and Coombs gravelly loam soils help to give this Cabernet its distinctive, terroir-driven character.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Single Clone: Clone 43
298 Cases
Aged 22 months in French oak; 60% new and 40% once-filled
Five day cold soak, 2x/day punchdowns with extended maceration
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We are excited to offer this exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon from the Yountville District of Napa Valley. This wine displays a dense plum color and expressive fruit-forward aromas of blackberry and black currant, with sweet tobacco and toasty oak notes creating a rich and inviting nose.
This luxurious Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon displays a dense plum color and expressive fruit-forward aromas of blackberry and black currant, with sweet tobacco and toasty oak notes creating a rich and inviting nose. The palate has a fresh quality that gracefully showcases the fine-grained tannins and the dark berry and oak spice flavors as they build to a long, supple finish that will only improve with age.
The grapes were harvested on September 30, 2021. All fruit was destemmed and crushed into open-top fermenters. Daily pump-overs during a five-day cold soak released the color and tannin. During fermentation, the grapes were gently punched down twice a day to keep the fermentation temperatures moderate and the fruit healthy for extraction. During an extended maceration, we tasted the wine daily until the optimum palate balance and tannin feel were achieved. We then pressed the finished wine off the skins and aged it for 22 months in 64% new French oak barrels and 36% once-filled barrels. Bottling occurred on August 4, 2022.
The grapes were harvested on September 25, 2020. All fruit was destemmed and crushed into open-top fermenters. Daily pump-overs during a five-day cold soak released the color and tannin. During fermentation, the grapes were gently punched down twice a day to keep the fermentation temperatures moderate and the fruit healthy for extraction. During an extended maceration, we tasted the wine daily until the optimum palate balance and tannin feel were achieved. We then pressed the finished wine off the skins and aged it for 22 months in 30% new French oak barrels and 50% once-filled barrels. Bottling occurred in August 2022.
This exceptional 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is from a prized single vineyard in the acclaimed Yountville region of Napa Valley. It features one clone, 43, grown on a historic 140-year-old vineyard site, where well-drained Bale clay loam and Coombs gravelly loam soils help to give this Cabernet its distinctive, terroir-driven character.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Single Clone: Clone 43
326 Cases
Aged 22 months in French oak; 30% new and 50% once-filled
Five day cold soak, 2x/day punchdowns with extended maceration
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Our Clockwise Napa Valley Red Blend was crafted using all five traditional Bordeaux varietals and is composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec, 7% Merlot, and 7% Petit Verdot, yielding a layered and complex Cabernet-based red blend in a more classically Old World style.
This elegant and beautifully textural wine glides across the palate in rich, supple waves of red, black, and purple fruit. On the palate, layers of dried fruit, cocoa, and baking spice play beautifully with the generous tannins, with notions of pencil shavings and mulled spices providing a playful counterpoint to the luxurious berry flavors.
The grapes were harvested in September and October 2021 and destemmed and crushed into open-top fermenters. Daily pump-overs were performed for five days to release color and tannin. When optimum levels were achieved, the fermentation was kicked off using yeast to enhance dark fruit aromatics. During fermentation, the grapes were punched down two times a day to manage temperature and continue to release color and flavors. We then pressed the finished wine off the skins and aged it for 30 months in 77% new French oak barrels and 23% once-filled barrels. Bottling occurred on February 20, 2024.
For more than 30 years, MacRostie has focused on making benchmark Sonoma County Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. While this focus has allowed us to cultivate a remarkable level of experience, we are wine lovers who also find joy in exploring and discovering new regions and new wines. As a result, several years back, we created a new winery-within-a-winery here at MacRostie. We called it Clockwise—a name that captures many of the elements that are important to us from a winemaking perspective, including timing, wisdom, and knowledge. Just like at MacRostie, the winemaking for Clockwise is guided by gifted Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen. Our Napa Valley Red Wine was crafted using all five traditional Bordeaux varietals and is composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec, 7% Merlot, and 7% Petit Verdot, yielding a layered and complex Cabernet-based blend in a more classically Old World style.
65% Cabernet Sauvignon
7% Merlot
7% Petit Verdot
7% Malbec
14% Cabernet Franc
13 Barrels
Aged 30 months in French oak; 77% new and 23% once-filled
Five day cold soak, 2x/day punchdowns with extended maceration
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From its dense medium-dark purple color to its fruit and earth aromas of cassis, blackberry, blueberry, fresh-ground coffee, and cocoa nibs this opulent Zinfandel demands your attention.
From its dense medium-dark purple color to its fruit and earth aromas of cassis, blackberry, blueberry, tamarind, and fresh-ground coffee and cocoa nibs this opulent Zinfandel demands your attention. On the palate, it greets you with a lush, fruity entry and flavors of dark raspberry and black currant, with sophisticated layers of baking spice and perfume bringing harmony. Impeccably balanced, with velvety tannins and a rich flowing structure this is old-vine Zinfandel at its finest.
The fruit was picked by hand as whole clusters and hand-sorted at the winery into 1-ton fermentation bins. Following a 3-day cold soak, fermentation was kicked off using yeast to enhance aromatics and produce a healthy fermentation. Punch-downs occurred twice a day to give the cap oxygen and encourage color extraction. The wine was aged for 11 months in 46% new French oak and was bottled on August 4th, 2023.
Monte Rosso Vineyard is perched at the top of Moon Mountain at 1300 feet, where Red Hill loam soils contribute to the unique chemistry and style of the vineyard’s coveted Zinfandel grapes. This historic site’s Zinfandel vines are nearly 130 years old, producing remarkably concentrated and complex wines. Grapes for the 2022 Clockwise Zinfandel were harvested on two separate days, August 23rd and 31st, 2022.
For more than 30 years, MacRostie has focused on making benchmark Sonoma County Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. While this focus has allowed us to cultivate a remarkable level of experience, we are wine lovers who also find joy in exploring and discovering new regions and new wines. As a result, several years back, we founded a winery called Clockwise—a name that captures many of the elements that are important to us from a winemaking perspective, including timing, wisdom, and knowledge. Just like at MacRostie, Clockwise is guided by Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen. We are thrilled to share our second vintage of Zinfandel from the famed Monte Rosso Vineyard.
307 Cases
Aged 11 months in French oak; 46% New French Oak
Three-day cold soak
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