Winemaking Philosophy
At Alderbrook, we make our wines profoundly respectful of the vines that give us their fruit. We're not afraid of technological innovation in the winery. If a new technique helps create a more honest expression of variety and place, we'll pursue it. And under the Terlato family's ownership, investments in the winery have been extensive. That said, our first and most important job is to find great vineyards and growers, tend our own estate vineyards closely, and pick the fruit when it is at the peak of flavor while still in balance. Accomplish that, and we don't have to worry about extracting more from the grapes than they want to give us, or laying on a surfeit of new oak to cover up holes in the wine. It all adds up to a pretty simple winemaking philosophy:
True to the Vine.
Updated: January 10, 2005