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“Prime volcanic soil”
Lava Cap is a family-owned winery in Placerville, California. The Jones family planted their first vines in 1981 and opened the winery in 1986 on a special site in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. The family of geologists specifically selected this location for its prime volcanic soil that is particularly well suited to growing fine wine grapes. They named their new business after this unique "lava cap," where their grapes flourish in the volcanic soil, warmed by the foothill sunshine and cooled by gentle Sierra night breezes. Beginning with the first vintage in 1986, Lava Cap wines continue to win a steady stream of gold medals and awards from across the country each year. Tom Jones' winemaking philosophy is to express the elegant and complex varietal character from each block of the family's vineyards. He handcrafts each wine using artisan production techniques to create wines with full flavor and depth. Tom partners with his brother Charlie Jones, who manages the vineyards with sustainable farming practices.
Had a great afternoon at Lava Cap. Our hosts, Jennifer and Sarah, were fantastic. The wines are delicious. We ended up talking home with us the Viognier, American River Blend, Syrah, and Petit... Read more
The service is a 10/10. They were very attentive and served us some extra tastings based on our interest. We ended up getting the rose and Lover's Leap (which is a sweet wine infused with... Read more
Wow, what a gem! The service and ambiance were amazing & the wines were spectacular. Our favorites were the Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparking Blanc, and the old vine Zin. We ended up buying a... Read more
Lava Cap Winery
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