Reflecting winegrower Jacques Mercier's roots, Solune combines the French words for sun (soleil) and moon (lune), to convey the premium grape growing advantage we enjoy in this beautiful Northern California Sierra Foothills area, an unusually large temperature difference between our warm days and our cool nights (40-50?F).
Our winemaking vision involves producing wines with intensity, complexity, varietal clarity, and balance, where complexity is not destroyed by one component dominating the others. These attributes ensures that our wines can be fully enjoyed on their own, but can also provide the flexibility required to be a good match for many dishes. On the other hand, powerful and/or delicious are also qualifiers we are striving for, which is another way of saying our wines can be both "serious" and fun at the same time.
Our initial releases in June 2006 collectively won 4 gold medals (including 1 double-gold medal) and 3 silver medals.
We strive to provide local and visiting wine lovers with at least one new tasting experience on each visit, with the hope of welcoming them as often as possible to share our passion for wine.
To accomplish this goal, our wine list includes staggered releases of mainstream varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon/ Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, etc.), as well as more "off-Broadway" varieties (Tempranillo, Petite Sirah, Barbera, Muscat, Gewurtztraminer) and even some off-off-Broadway varieties, for the more adventurous tasters (Malbec, Tannat, Graciano, Sauvignon, Musque, etc.).
In addition, we produce interesting blends involving many of these varieties. Some of the smaller quantity releases will only be available via our wine club.
*Complimentary Wine Tasting: Sat/Sun (12-6 May-Oct & 12-5 From Nov-Apr). Call or See Web Site for Weekday Hours.
*We Usually Offer 6 Wines for Tasting. The Tasting List Change Frequently As Small-lot Releases Sell Out and New Wines are Released . New Tasting Opportunities are the Rule Rather Than the Exception.
*Picnic Area & Wheel Chair Accessible Restroom Facilities.
*Winery & Vineyard Tours on Request
*Wine Club (Great Discounts Up to 25% on Mixed Cases, Special Events, Priority on New Releases, Etc.)
*Local Tourist Area Information Available
*Opportunity to Talk with the Winery Principals and See Winery Operations First-Hand
*Please Call or Visit Our Web Site for More Detail