Stage Left Cellars

Stage Left Cellars
2102 Dennison Street, Suite A
Oakland, California
USA 94606
Phone: 510.434.9930
http://www.stageleftcellars.com/default.php

Contact: Melinda Doty
Email: [email protected]

Basically, making wine is our gig. We don't make much, but that whole quality over quantity thing tends to rule the Stage Left wine roost.

As crazy as we are with quality, it's only one piece of the puzzle at Stage Left. The real name of the game is to make wine that moves you. Sure, it's a lofty goal. But bridging the gap between mere drink and lasting memories is why we got into this crazy business in the first place. Besides, everyone needs an exit strategy.
Stage Left handcrafts small lot wines from our favorite varietals, like Syrah, Viognier, Grenache, and Mourvedre. And Petite Sirah. And a little Roussanne. Boy do we like Roussanne. But we admit, even though we focus on Rhone varietals, other varietals like Cabernet and Zinfandel may make a cameo appearance every now and then. That way we can keep you on your toes.Paso Robles holds a special place in our hearts. And Paso is a hotbed of activity when it comes to Syrah. We like hotbeds. Then there's the Viognier. And the Grenache. And... you get the picture. The people are amazing, too. What's not to like?

Speaking of Grenache, most people think of this thin-skinned red head as a warm weather varietal. We went the other direction, sourcing our Grenache from a much cooler part of the Central Coast, the Santa Maria Valley. It's pretty mild there, so Santa Maria is best known for producing amazing Pinot Noir. But our Grenache gets plenty of time to ripen and develop the combination of color, balance and structure so much California Grenache misses. Other areas may get a lot more play for Rhone grapes, but we think we're onto something.

Winemaker: Rich Williams

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