Situated on the edge of Clear Lake, California’s largest inland body of water, and located in a natural high-elevation bowl with mountain peaks to the South, West and East, the Big Valley District AVA has ideal soils for Bordeaux varietals that are primarily composed of gravel and clay loam.
The McDermaid Vineyard sits above 1200’ in elevation with vines that enjoy abundant sunshine during the day, but – due to the cool breezes that drop over the Mayacamas Mountains – temperatures plummet at night. These huge diurnal shifts in temperature lead to intensely flavored wines. This is especially true of the appellation’s most celebrated grape variety, Sauvignon Blanc, where the elevation, UV exposure, and massive temperature swings help create wines with wonderful crispness and clarity, but also with an amazing depth of flavors.
Sauvignon Blanc
Lake County
Big Valley District
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Sun: 12pm-6pm
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Fri: 12pm-10pm
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Sun: 12pm-6pm
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