About
Byrd Vineyard is a pioneering high-elevation winery at 2,400 feet in Mendocino, California, specializing in estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon from volcanic soils in the Mayacamas Range extension. Founded by Bruce Byrd around 2010, they hand-farm the vines for optimal ripeness, acidity, and bold flavors with softer tannins. Their 2012 vintages have earned Double Gold and Silver medals at the 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
High-elevation Cabernet Sauvignon
Volcanic ferrous soils
Estate-grown Mendocino wines
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What They Make
2012 Byrd Vineyard RESERVE Cabernet Sauvignon
Double Gold Medal winner. Palate is hibiscus tea, raspberry coulis, and hint of tamarind paste. pH: 3.62 TA: 0.694. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
2012 Byrd Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver Medal winner. Black fruits, plum, blackberries, clove, chocolate. pH: 3.62 TA: 0.673. 95.5% Cabernet Sauvignon; 4.5% Merlot.
2012 Byrd Vineyard Red Wine
Silver Medal winner. Dark red fruits, currants, cherries, pomegranate, tobacco, cedar. pH: 3.60 TA: 0.686. 82.2% Cabernet Sauvignon; 5.5% Cabernet Franc; 12.3% Merlot.
Awards
Double Gold Medal
2016
Silver Medal
2016
Silver Medal
2016