We are delighted to welcome Vilma Mazaite, General Manager at Donnachadh (pronounced “DON-nuh-kuh”) to highlight current releases from this small family-owned vineyard and winery in the Sta. Rita Hills. Using organic farming practices and minimal intervention in the cellar, acclaimed winemaker Ernst
Storm makes limited-production wines with a true sense of place. Donnachadh wines are brimming with character and refinement, balancing Old World elegance with the authentic spirit of the vineyard to let the fruit and terroir shine. NOTE: The Wine House will be closed tomorrow, Sunday, April 21, to honor Bill Knight, beloved father and the Wine House’s captain, who passed away this week.
In-Store Donnachadh Family Wines Tasting with General Manager Vilma Mazaite
All wines will be available for purchase at a 10% discount after the event.
Cheese and charcuterie will be served.
ABOUT DONNACHADH (pronounced “DON-nuh-kuh”)
Donnachadh is a small, family-owned vineyard and winery in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County, dedicated to producing cool-climate, organically-farmed Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Gamay Noir.
Donnachadh is the vision of owners Drew and Laurie Duncan, who purchased the 285-acre property with the intention of making wine in the style they preferred to drink: elegant, restrained and refined. They planted a 40 acre vineyard in 2013 and intentionally put quality over quantity to produce the vibrant, balanced wines they desired – wines they hoped would highlight the nuances of
this special site. Under the care and expertise of esteemed winemaker Ernst Storm, Donnachadh released its first estate wines in 2016, earning critical acclaim for the inaugural vintage. Since then, Donnachadh has continued to build a reputation for its site driven wines, praised for their incredible depth and character.
Paying homage to the Duncans’ European heritage, Donnachadh is named after the 4th century Gaelic name ancestral to modern Scottish Clan Duncan, a clan with a rich history marked by adventure and discovery. Generations ago, the Duncans’ ancestors made the journey from Scotland to America in pursuit of a new life. The clan’s crest depicts this era with an image of a dismasted ship in heavy seas, along with the clan’s motto of “Disce Pati,” which means “learn to endure.” Expressing the same spirit of adventure, the Donnachadh label represents the Duncans’ own journey into wine while providing a visual reminder of the ancient
and mystical elements of the duo’s Scottish heritage, and the maritime influences so significant to grape growing along the Central Coast.
THE VINEYARD
Planted in 2013, the organically farmed Donnachadh Vineyard is situated along Santa Rosa Road in the prestigious Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County. The 285-acre property is planted to 40 acres of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Gamay Noir.
Located just 8 miles from the Pacific Ocean, this north-facing vineyard enjoys a cool climate heavily influenced by the sea. Mornings are characterized by cooling fog that settles into the vineyard while afternoons find coastal winds blowing through the vines, allowing for the grapes to ripen slowly and retain naturally high acidity. Diverse vineyard soils, derived from marine sedimentary rocks of Miocene age, plus a varied terrain of steeply sloped to gently rolling hillsides,
further add complexity and nuance to the fruit. The resulting wines are beautiful expressions of place, revealing the vineyard’s unique terroir through a delicate balance of freshness, salinity and fruit flavors in every sip.
CANCELLATIONS: Must be received at least 48 hours before start time for a refund or transfer to another class or event.
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The Wine House 2311 Cotner Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90064-1877
