Cannonball Wine Company

Our sourcing takes us to the most breathtaking vineyard sites in California in pursuit of richly textured, juicy parcels of fruit for our flagship Cabernet. Combing Sonoma County, roaming Mendocino and Lake County, cruising south to San Benito, Monterey and the Central Coast - we seek distinctive Cabernet lots to layer into this blend. This diversity creates a richly textured, elegantly nuanced, berry-drenched wine.

The palate opens with generous plum, cherry, boysenberry, and red currant fruit. Soft, smooth tannins midpalate with a dense core of fruit and layered with oak-derived notes of coffee, toffee, and toast.

We are captivated by the expression of Chardonnay fruit sourced from coastal vineyards in Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Santa Barbara Counties. These varied geographies are unified by the climatic element of fog, which serves to modulate vine growth and maintain steady, measured maturation of the fruit. Loamy soils and deficit irrigation coupled with sustainable farming practices provide balanced growing conditions and production of distinctively superior fruit.

The palate is focused but generous echoing the plum and cherry fruit evident on the nose and broadening scope to reveal a briar/boysenberry fruit profile showing a bit of the tanginess expected from red fruit and keeping the palate lively. A wonderful balance of earth tones with hints of graphite and mineral that add dimension to the fruit. The tannins are mild and a classic note of cherry stem brings appeal to the finish.

Origin: Morning fog and cool breezes characterize our favorite growing regions for Sauvignon Blanc, and our approach is to blend across compatible regions to layer-in signature varietal character. From the silty soils and delta breezes of Clarksburg to the predictably foggy corners of San Luis Obispo, we sought distinctive parcels that express the cool climate fruit, mineral, and acidity.

Winemaking: Our wine style focuses on a grape to glass philosophy. Night-harvested while the fruit is cool, our Sauvignon Blanc captures the essence of freshness and vibrant fruit. Low-pressure pressing, stem removal, and capture of the free run juice are the first critical steps in achieving this refreshing style. After settling on the lees, the juice was racked to several stainless steel tanks, each of which was inoculated with a custom yeast strain chosen to optimize the expression of the fruitʼs origin. Cold fermentation and storage exclusively in stainless steel cooperage preserved natural acidity and prioritized freshness. Upon completion of fermentation, the tanks were settled again, then racked and blended in preparation for bottling. No oak is incorporated in the production of this wine.

Aromas: Bright and refreshing from bouquet to finish this Sauvignon Blanc displays floral, grassy and citrus notes with a bouquet of Meyer lemon, white blossoms, lime, and mint.

Taste and Flavors: The crisp acidity keeps the palate lively and lifted with citrus and apricot along with notes of honeydew melon and basil, with a lingering mineral finish.

Our 2021 vintage opens with a nose of mandarin orange, white blossoms, and lychee fruit. On the palate it enters with zesty acidity and freshness displaying Rainier Cherry, strawberry, and guava accented by more savory notes of herbs de Provence and an attractive and cooling sea spray finish, reminiscent of the fog that blankets Sonoma County's vineyards. A lively and crowd-pleasing easy sipper, this wine will show at its best when youthful and chilled.

Our Angels & Cowboys Brut Rose is crafted in the traditional Methode Champenoise, known in the Anglophone wine world as the Traditional Method. This method consists of allowing a wine to go through a second fermentation inside the bottle which produces small, fine bubbles and a creamy mouthfeel.

Iconic Champagne varieties of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier were sourced from our favorite vineyards in Northern California, including Mendocino and Sonoma counties, to produce this delicate and complex Brut Ros Each exemplify the terroir of the region and contribute their unique flavor profiles and aromas to our blend. After our wine completes 12-month en tirage (aging on the lees), a traditional dosage of liqueur d.expedition is added for balance and complexity. The Rose base wine blend contains sixteen percent reserve wine from vintages 2012-2018.

Abundant notes of red raspberry, strawberry, and watermelon, coupled with the crisp acidity of citrus lime, elevate the profile of this elegant and approachable Brut Rose Wonderfully fresh, balanced, and complex, our inaugural Brut Rose is the perfect complement for celebrations and festive occasions, social gatherings, seafoods, salads, and lively cuisine.

Our Angels & Cowboys Brut is crafted in the traditional Methode Traditionnelle. This method consists of allowing a wine to go through a second fermentation inside the bottle which produces small, fine bubbles and a creamy mouthfeel.

Iconic Champagne varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay were sourced from our favorite vineyards in Northern California, including Mendocino, Sonoma and Solano counties, to produce this delicate and complex Brut. Each exemplify the terroir of the region and contribute their unique flavor profiles and aromas to
our blend.
After our wine completes 12-month en tirage (aging on the lees), a traditional dosage of liqueur d'expedition is added for balance and complexity. The base wine blend contains 24% reserve wines (from a perpetual reserve).

This Methode Traditionnelle Brut exhibits attractive notes of golden delicious apple and citrus blossom. Fresh and zesty on the entry, the enduring bubbles release fragrant toasted brioche and roasted almond. A creamy finish completes the profile of this elegant blend.
 

The color is a deep blue/black/red. On the nose there is briar berry compote, blueberry pie, licorice spice, brown cane sugar and dark cherry all wrapped up with a ribbon of toasty French oak. On the palate the wine is juicy and plush with attractive structural tannins, a soft oak framework and abundant blackberry, raspberry, plum, and blueberry fruit. Full-bodied, the fruit and spice components culminate to deliver a tasting experience that is robust but refined.

High Dive is a collaboration between Share a Splash Wine Co. Founder, Yoav Gilat, iconic winemaker, Peter Heitz, and acclaimed winemaker and owner, Palazzo Wines, Scott Palazzo. Limited production, High Dive is crafted from a portfolio of several of the best vineyards in Napa Valley. The wine’s ‘Left Bank’ Bordeaux style blends world - class Cabernet Sauvignon with additional Bordeaux varietals.