WINES:
2015 Cicero Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
This wine is our newest creation. This exceptional and full-bodied single vineyard wine was aged for 19 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Our inspiration for this wine was a quote from the revered Roman statesman and orator, Cicero, who stated that “life is nothing without friendship.” We wholeheartedly agree! Our tasting notes include hints of dark berries, cooked red fruits, cinnamon, molasses, dried fruit, strawberry and cranberry. Cicero is seductive on the nose and has a lovely texture and finish covering the entire palate. Excitement runs through our senses each time we sample this special bottling of a Pommard clone. 95 cases bottled. $80 per bottle. Available by the 3 pack or case.
2015 Thompson 31Fifty Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
This wine was aged for 18 months in 65% new French oak barrels. It is silky and opens exquisitely in the glass. Our tasting notes include hints of bright raspberry, ripe cherry, black plum, baked fruits, cocoa, black olive and a long finish with structured acidity. This wine will continue to drink well over the next five to seven years. 225 cases bottled. $60 per bottle. Available by the 3 pack, case of 1.5L.
JOSH PHELPS - WINEMAKER/OWNER, GROUNDED WINE CO - DEBUTS 'COLLUSION' RED WINE FROM WASHINGTON STATE
Josh's roots run deep in Napa, raised in a winemaking family, he was exposed to the industry from a young age, starting his very first endeavor in the wine world, "Napa Valet", at age 15. He continued to build his knowledge of the business through college, selling wine, working the harvest and creating wine for friends with his father, Chris Phelps (of Dominus Estate). As a Napa local, his philosophies on winemaking and business are advised the luminaries of the wine world he calls his mentors and friends like Joel Gott, Kimberly Jones and Leslie Rudd, and of course, his own father.
With Grounded Wine Co., Josh hopes to build on this legacy and make his own splash in the wine world while exposing wine drinkers of his own generation to his hometown in wine country. Working with trusted farmers and childhood friends, his company reflects his deep understanding of wine, one that can only be developed growing up around the vines. He has been named to Forbes's 30 under 30 list, along with Zagat's 30 under 30 and Wine Enthusiast's 40 under 40 - though one of his proudest accomplishments is still the Eagle Scout badge he earned at the age of 18.
ABOUT GROUNDED WINE CO
Grounded in heritage, grounded in soil, grounded in simplicity - Grounded Wine Co.'s mission is to create wines that evoke a sense of place. Intriguing, clean, balanced, and accessible, Grounded Wine Co. produces terroir-driven wines with an emphasis on quality and experience.
Grounded Wine Co. is the personal brand of Napa native Josh Phelps, built to reflect his experience growing up in wine country, and his relationships in the wine community. A grassroots, all-American, wine label, the wines feature grapes from trusted, sustainable vineyards in the U.S. and showcase what it means to be a winemaker today.
