Cabernet Franc

Vineyards

The Kautz Family grows the majority of its Cabernet Franc in two of Lodi’s sub-AVAs – Alta Mesa and Sloughhouse. Alta Mesa sits at elevations between 50 and 100 ft above sea level and is blessed with red clay loam soils. Sloughhouse reaches elevations up to 590 feet above sea level with has a more diverse topography, complete with bedrock, and slightly warmer climate.

Ironstone Vineyards uses crop reduction, leaf removal, organic materials, and drip irrigation to improve the quality and intensity of flavors. Cover crops, which attract beneficial insects, are also employed. In addition, the winery places owl and wood duck boxes around the vineyards and ponds helping to preserve the surrounding habitats.

Vineyards

Cabernet Franc is an ancient French grape varietal linked as one of Cabernet Sauvignon’s parent grapes (crossed with Sauvignon Blanc).

In 1926, the Kautz family began farming in the Lodi region. The winery grows the majority of its Cabernet Franc in two of Lodi’s Sub-AVAs – Alta Mesa (100 feet above sea level) and Sloughouse (590 feet above sea level with a more diverse topography, and slightly warmer climate). This wine is aged for five months in new French Oak.

Ironstone Vineyards uses crop reduction, leaf removal, organic materials, and drip irrigation to improve the quality and intensity of flavors. Cover crops, which attract beneficial insects, are also employed. In addition, the winery places owl and wood duck boxes around the vineyards and ponds helping to preserve the surrounding habitats.

Vineyards

Cabernet Franc is an ancient French grape varietal linked as one of Cabernet Sauvignon’s parent grapes (crossed with Sauvignon Blanc).

In 1926, the Kautz family began farming in the Lodi region. The winery grows the majority of its Cabernet Franc in two of Lodi’s Sub-AVAs – Alta Mesa (100 feet above sea level) and Sloughhouse (590 feet above sea level with a more diverse topography, and slightly warmer climate). This wine is aged for 2 months in new French Oak. Ironstone Vineyards uses crop reduction, leaf removal, organic materials, and drip irrigation to improve the quality and intensity of flavors. Cover crops, which attract beneficial insects, are also employed. In addition, the winery places owl and wood duck boxes around the vineyards and ponds helping to preserve the surrounding habitats.

Vineyards

Cabernet Franc is an ancient French grape varietal linked as one of Cabernet Sauvignon’s parent grapes (crossed with Sauvignon Blanc).
In 1926, the Kautz family began farming in the Lodi region. The winery grows the majority of its Cabernet Franc in two of Lodi’s Sub-AVAs – Alta Mesa (100 feet above sea level) and Sloughhouse (590 feet above sea level with a more diverse topography, and slightly warmer climate). This wine is aged for 2 months in new French Oak. Ironstone Vineyards uses crop reduction, leaf removal, organic materials, and drip irrigation to improve the quality and intensity of flavors. Cover crops, which attract beneficial insects, are also employed. In addition, the winery places owl and wood duck boxes around the vineyards and ponds helping to preserve the surrounding habitats.