2017 Release

The 2017 growing season began with a much-welcomed wet spring followed by a temperate summer. A mid-September heatwave was succeeded by a cooling period which lengthened hang-times leading to optimal fruit ripeness.

Winemaker Chris Carpenter opening wine bottle

“As I tasted through what had been harvested and produced before the fires broke out, I realized those wines were performing at exceptional levels.” - Winemaker Christopher Carpenter


Closeup of Caladan 2017 Cabernet Franc bottle label with wine glass in background