Big Dog Vineyards

Big Dog Vineyards
4545 Felter Road
Milpitas, California
USA 95035
Phone: (408) 935-9194
http://www.bigdogvineyards.com

Contact: Mark Capalongan
Email: [email protected]

When well-known local winemakers in the Bay Area suggested that we plant vines here in the mid-1990s, we conducted a complete site survey that included weather and soils, which was sent to experts in Napa. When the analysis came in, they were almost giddy with excitement calling the terrior (soils and weather) some of the best they have ever seen for growing Cabernet Winegrapes.

Although hilltop installation was expensive and arduous and the grape yield remains small, the quality of the fruit is exquisite, ripening slowly in the warm days and cool evenings. The resulting wines have made this difficult and long effort worthwhile. Quality starts and ends in the vineyard.

We have produced Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc wines from this vineyard since 2001. Our commitment remains to these two varietals and just a few hundred cases are carefully and lovingly handmade the old fashioned way in this unique family winery which overlooks the San Francisco Bay.

We would love to meet you, at one of our events which are held throughout the year, or you can contact us and we will arrange for a special tasting at our winery.

Winemaker: Mark Capalongan

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