OUR VISION

Impetuous is handcrafted at Checkerboard Vineyards, a 300-acre wine estate in Napa Valley that spans one entire, undivided mountainside. The estate and its four small vineyards, planted among the woods and at varying elevations, are the inspiration for this singular wine representing our mountain and its soils.

OUR LAND

Checkerboard Vineyards includes four vineyards at varying elevation and of different exposure and soil composition that are sustainably farmed to nourish soils, maintain water purity, and prevent soil erosion. Spring Meadows Vineyard is situated at 600 feet in elevation on a meadow with soils enriched by the surrounding forest.  Coyote Ridge Vineyard is planted on a long ridgeline at 900 feet in elevation on red iron oxide clay, resulting in wines with beautiful aromatics and soft, rounded textures. Aurora Vineyard projects dramatically off the mountainside at 1,200 feet in elevation and is riddled with basalt cobble, creating wines of power and intensity.  Nash Creek Vineyard is at the top of the estate at 2,000 feet in elevation where volcanic rock imparts a minerality that lifts its highly structured and vibrant wines. These distinct, yet kindred sites come together to form the unique character of Impetuous.

 OUR WINE

Impetuous is handmade at Checkerboard Vineyards from the same wine lots produced for our acclaimed portfolio. On harvest morning, vines are flagged for hand-harvesting and grapes are delivered just steps away to the crush pad. Clusters are sorted, discarding any imperfect ones and the remainder are gently de-stemmed. Individual berries are then selected for fermentation by a 10-person team and transferred to tank or barrel using a small pitcher. This labor-intensive winemaking method is intentionally low-tech and an essential part of producing our delicious, juicy Impetuous wine.

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2020 IMPETUOUS BY CHECKERBOARD VINEYARDS

impetuous is hand-made at checkerboard vineyards from the same wine lots produced for its acclaimed portfolio.

Blessed by a sun-soaked growing season, the 2020 vintage of Impetuous is a CROWD-PLEASER. The nose and palate offer an exciting array of your favorite fruits - Bing cherry, blueberry, and wild blackberry. Barrel aging added a delicious swirl of caramel and baking spice while mother nature sprinkled in a beautiful floral character. A juicy, knock-out finish completes the wine.

CONTACT US

Checkerboard Vineyards and Impetuous Wine

4331 Azalea Springs Way
Calistoga, CA 94515
United States

(707) 942-4112

info@checkerboardvineyards.com

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