From the deep sand of the Sacramento Delta, Stained Glass embodies the lighter side of Grenache with bright red fruits, whole cluster spice, sparkling mineral tension, and satisfying depth

High on the rocky mountain top of Chalone, planted amongst limestone and decomposed Granite, Brosseau Grenache is intense AND pretty in the way that only Grenache can be.

135 year old vines are the story here, with roots so deep in the Contra Costa sand, they are basically part of the land. The wine is quite pretty, but with a depth that only old vines can produce. Deep, juicy, bright and balanced, it is quintessential California.

The 2023 is full throttle, with texture, acidity and a touch of wildness. Intensity does not mean weight in this instance, but there is no shyness. Layers of flavor and complexity that often have to be teased and coaxed out of early picked Chenin Blanc are jumping out of the glass.

2022 was a warm but playful vintage, perfectly suited to bring out the delicacy and charm of Chenin Blanc, and the 22 is easily the most elegant we have released since the 2019 vintage.

2019 was an intensely elegant vintage for our Jurassic Park Chenin. Knife like precision and incredible purity mark this vintage for the ages.

There is something magical about cold sites in warm vintages. The 2017 labor day heat spike came a month before Waterhorse was ready to pick, yet it pushed the vines into ripening mode and the result is a deep textural element to the 2017 Cabernet.

Powerful, concentrated, coastal and fresh - All of the things you love about this wine, but turnedup a notch. Ripe enough to drink now, but this is a wine you will be kicking yourself for not having enough in your cellar.

2015 was a vintage of low yields, concentrated and often structured fruit, yet since it was barely done fermenting this wine has exuded a bright and ebullient juiciness on top of its soulful core.

13.9% alc. - From one of the coolest climate Cabernet vineyards in California, these 25 year old vines produce one of the freshest, most unique Cabernet Sauvignons in the world.  With the lowest crop ever off the vineyard, the 2022 is powerful and loaded with flavor, yet fresh and filled with life. It's a must have if you love what we do. Buy some for now, some for later. DO NOT MISS.

black cherry, lilac, fresh ground coffee, pencil lead, candy cap mushrooms, exuberant aromatics and a palate that pops with energy, intense but medium weight finish that lingers exotically

12.8% alc. - There is a seamless grace to the 2023 Citrine. This complete and elegant wine is (if not our best vintage) certainly our most refined. It is classic, remarkably refreshing, and flows effortlessly from start to finish - somehow both a porch pounder AND would fit right in at a fancy French restaurant. So far I have paired it with fresh oysters . . and Jambalaya. It was beautiful with both.

classic nose, lemon oil, rock candy, chamomile, ginger, lacy palate, and a deeply refreshing mineral water finish

13.6% alc. - If you have ever been excited by something new . . trust me and buy this wine. It smells like rainbows and drinks like fancy Burgundy (which I swear will make sense when you taste it) with a combination of excitement, and drinkability that is off the charts. It is explosively aromatic with ELECTRIC acidity, a rich, full flavored palate, and a finish that lasts.

apple blossoms, white gummy bears, lychee, lemongrass, shrimp oil umami, crystalline palate, religious experience acidity, LONG mineral finish

13.2% alc. - The mild climate and deep sandy soils of Carmel produce a deep, but vibrant style of Pinot Noir. The nose is perfumed with layers of incense and spice, and the palate walks the line between red and black fruits. A similar juicy intensity to last year, but softer acidity and more mature skin tannins make it ready to share right now.

oolong tea, blackberry, pomegranate, sandalwood, black pepper, cinnamon, candle wax, comforting palate, mineral graphite finish

12.9% alc. - Historic old vines from an iconic vineyard in the coastal Santa Maria Valley. Sophisticated & pretty, the 2022 Chardonnay balances high acidity with a creamy rich mouth feel. This wine is all about elegance, and should age impressively.  

elegant citrus, seagrass, egg cream, cinnamon bark, driving acidity but a broad palate and refined finish

The 2023 is full throttle, with texture, acidity and a touch of wildness. Intensity does not mean weight in this instance, but there is no shyness. Layers of flavor and complexity that often have to be teased and coaxed out of early picked Chenin Blanc are jumping out of the glass.

13.2% alc. - A stunning new expression sourced from a truly cutting-edge vineyard planted at 3,400 feet to a mix of head trained, California heritage varietals. One of the highest elevation vineyards in the state and the wine delivers alpine grace and precision with the underlying intensity of mountain fruit. Pale and ethereal, yet surprisingly rich on the palate and a long mineral finish. Nuanced AND complex, it is not one of the most compelling Foot Tread's we have put to bottle. This is a DO NOT MISS wine, trust me.

mountain strawberry, watermelon shaved ice, alpine moss, cream, long chalky finish

13.5% alc. - A full level above its 2022 counterpart in terms of depth of flavor and impressively balancing that increased intensity with continued freshness and lightness of being. The 2023 manages at once to be a more serious vintage, invoking wines of a much higher price, and to carry the mantle of playfulness for which Stained Glass is intended. I find myself a bit in awe of the depth of red fruit, flowers and citrus coming out of the glass.

kirsch, rose petal, black pepper, blood orange, iron, dusty open road, lipsmacking intensity, fancy but refreshing finish

12.8% alc. - There is a seamless grace to the 2023 Citrine. This complete and elegant wine is (if not our best vintage) certainly our most refined. It is classic, remarkably refreshing, and flows effortlessly from start to finish - somehow both a porch pounder AND would fit right in at a fancy French restaurant. So far I have paired it with fresh oysters . . and Jambalaya. It was beautiful with both.

classic nose, lemon oil, rock candy, chamomile, ginger, lacy palate, and a deeply refreshing mineral water finish

From the deep sand of the Sacramento Delta, Stained Glass embodies the lighter side of Grenache with bright red fruits, whole cluster spice, sparkling mineral tension, and satisfying depth

13.6% alc. - If you have ever been excited by something new . . trust me and buy this wine. It smells like rainbows and drinks like fancy Burgundy (which I swear will make sense when you taste it) with a combination of excitement, and drinkability that is off the charts. It is explosively aromatic with ELECTRIC acidity, a rich, full flavored palate, and a finish that lasts.

apple blossoms, white gummy bears, lychee, lemongrass, shrimp oil umami, crystalline palate, religious experience acidity, LONG mineral finish

12.7% alc. - 30 year old vines above an old limestone quarry on a cold, windy hill overlooking San Pablo Bay. Perfectly balanced lush citrus fruit, saline minerality, richness, and bright acidity.

meyer lemon, sea spray, honey, limestone, oyster shell, bracing acidity, concentrated palate, a long, refined finish.

135 year old vines are the story here, with roots so deep in the Contra Costa sand, they are basically part of the land. The wine is quite pretty, but with a depth that only old vines can produce. Deep, juicy, bright and balanced, it is quintessential California.

13.2% alc. - Few vineyards in the world offer this combination of concentration and mineral tension, and the 2022 Chardonnay borders on profound. It is a wine for those who love the full body experience of flavor. Coiled like a spring, its exuberance should provide a fascinating journey in bottle. 

wet stone, yellow peach, ginger & honey, baby blue fruit reduction, clove oil, stimulating and intense, LONG mineral finish

13.9% alc. - From one of the coolest climate Cabernet vineyards in California, these 25 year old vines produce one of the freshest, most unique Cabernet Sauvignons in the world.  With the lowest crop ever off the vineyard, the 2022 is powerful and loaded with flavor, yet fresh and filled with life. It's a must have if you love what we do. Buy some for now, some for later. DO NOT MISS.

black cherry, lilac, fresh ground coffee, pencil lead, candy cap mushrooms, exuberant aromatics and a palate that pops with energy, intense but medium weight finish that lingers exotically

13.2% alc. - Marine soils (lots of seashells!!) and a long growing season make for my favorite kind of Syrah - full flavored but still pretty. You get the full spectrum here from blueberry to violets to black pepper and bacon fat, perfectly balanced, fresh and drinkable.

blueberry, sour plum, bacon fat, black pepper, olive, violet, hint of bitter chocolate minerality, balanced and complete

13.2% alc. - The mild climate and deep sandy soils of Carmel produce a deep, but vibrant style of Pinot Noir. The nose is perfumed with layers of incense and spice, and the palate walks the line between red and black fruits. A similar juicy intensity to last year, but softer acidity and more mature skin tannins make it ready to share right now.

oolong tea, blackberry, pomegranate, sandalwood, black pepper, cinnamon, candle wax, comforting palate, mineral graphite finish

13.9% alc. - The 2014 has always had a way of presenting as ripe and luxurious, while maintaining a sense of elegance. A core of dark cherry fruit is lifted by gentle acidity, framed by silky tannins, and balanced with a delightful minerality. Hints of tobacco and leather are just beginning to show and add complexity, but are far from leading characters. It has aged gracefully and is in a perfect drinking window right now.

graphite, cocoa, crushed violets, red & black cherry, cassis, cedar, subtle hints of tobacco & leather, exquisitely soft & pure on the palate with a haunting, elegant finish

12.9% alc. - Historic old vines from an iconic vineyard in the coastal Santa Maria Valley. Sophisticated & pretty, the 2022 Chardonnay balances high acidity with a creamy rich mouth feel. This wine is all about elegance, and should age impressively.  

elegant citrus, seagrass, egg cream, cinnamon bark, driving acidity but a broad palate and refined finish

14.4% alc. - This is the silky, smooth 100 point wine that you always wished was just a little fresher . . more playful. On the one hand it has more depth and breadth on the palate, more fatty richness than any wine we have ever released, on the other it is straight up ethereal. It is a textural, aromatic, ethereal powerhouse, and I guarantee you have never had anything like it.

"johnny qua non", "hipster saxum", oregon berry, plush beeswax, cocoa oil, velvet, candied orange peel, ethereally rich palate, perfectly resolved tannins, finish for days

12.9% alc. - A blend of Tempranillo, Grenache & Carignan from old vines in Lodi and Contra Costa. Rich, but not heavy with a deep juiciness that makes this release delicious and approachable. It remains our most gastronomic wine and will elevate a humble meal. 

deep cherry & cocoa, salted licorice, sumac, roasted chestnut, exotic spice, JUICY palate and a finish that will have you salivating for food

2022 was a warm but playful vintage, perfectly suited to bring out the delicacy and charm of Chenin Blanc, and the 22 is easily the most elegant we have released since the 2019 vintage.