Mike Lucia launched Rootdown in 2014, farming organically at Cole Ranch — the smallest wine appellation in America. He uses almost no additives or new oak, letting the grape and high-altitude Mendocino clay speak plainly. This is one of a handful of Savagnin wines made in California.
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Drink windowDrinking well (2025–2030)
Typical retail~$35
Gossip members paid~$75 at restaurants
Community rating9.0 / 10 from 1 rating
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