At Almaden Vineyards, we have long believed that the best wine comes from the best vineyards.  In the 1850’s, the founders of Almaden, Etienne Thee and Charles Lefranc, realized that California was an excellent place to grow grapes and make wines.  They helped develop California viticulture by bringing cuttings of high quality grape varieties from Europe to California. 

Why California?  First the land itself sets the stage, with rich soils that provide all the nutrients the grape vines need to flourish.  Then the natural climate brings it all together, with long sunny days and cool nights that ripen the fruit to perfection by summer’s end. 

At Almaden, we source our grapes from some of the finest vineyards in the San Joaquin Valley near our wineries in Escalon and Madera, California.  Our winemakers take only the best grapes from each vintage to create our classic Almaden wines.  Our winemakers and viticulturists work closely with Almaden’s grape growers throughout the year to assure that the grapes that we receive from our California vineyards will meet Almaden’s exacting quality standards.

The result?  Classic wines that reflect the perfect growing conditions of California’s celebrated vineyards — red wines with rich character, white wines with a crisp and refreshing finish, and blush wines with just the right amount of sweetness.  Whatever your taste, Almaden offers a wine you’re sure to enjoy.