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Rootdown Savagnin Cole Ranch 2023

$3499

Savagnin is the grape behind the Jura's famous whites, and there is almost none of it planted in California. Mike Lucia put some in the ground at Cole Ranch, America's smallest AVA, a single bowl of vines tucked in the hills between Ukiah and Anderson Valley where he is a partner in the vineyard. He farms two clones, vert and jaune, at around 1,500 feet, and the elevation shows: this is lean, crunchy and salty rather than fat, with melon, lemongrass and daffodil aromatics. Lucia trained under Wells Guthrie at Copain making famously precise Pinot and Syrah, then set out to do the same thing with grapes nobody expected. If you have been curious about Savagnin, this is where to start with California.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Phone: (415) 780-1405


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More about Rootdown

Mike Lucia cut his teeth under Wells Guthrie at Copain Cellars, crafting pinot noir and syrahs from the Anderson Valley that were heralded for their elegance and purity. The goal when he founded Rootdown Cellars was to produce wines with those same qualities but from unexpected varieties and places.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Savagnin

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Gruyere and Comte, trout with brown butter, chicken in cream sauce, or a bowl of steamed clams.

Tasting Profile

Dry, lean and saline, with melon, lemongrass and a crunchy mineral finish. Light to medium bodied, high acid.