Jada Vineyard & Winery

Jada Vineyard & Winery is located on Vineyard Drive in the heart of the Templeton Gap. The site was chosen for calcareous shale soils and cool coastal influences. After selling grapes to a handful of premium wineries in the area, Jack and Robyn Messina pursued their ultimate goal of making their own wine with winemaker Scott Hawley. They are proud to present handcrafted Bordeaux and Rhone style blends. Come visit their brand new tasting room. VINEYARD Location: Westside Paso Robles Geology: Shallow topsoil of clay loam over calcareous shale and limestone; well-drained, lean and challenging. Average Elevation: 1,700 ft. Temperature: 40+ degree swings Exposure of slope: Southwest Acres planted: 65+ Year Planted: 1999 Varieties Planted: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Mourvedre, Tannat, Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Spacing: 1800/acre WINERY The winery is an extension of the vineyard — a state-of-the-art gravity fed facitlity with a second production facility currently in development. WINEMAKING Philosophy: Making wine requires a great deal of attention, but minimal intervention Harvest Date: End of October, Early November — determined strictly on the flavor development of the grapes Harvest: Hand-picked Fermentation: Gravity-fed, mostly destemmed, various percentages whole cluster, cold maceration, some extended, basket pressed Aging: Primarily French Oak White: 8-12 months Red: 18-36 months Finishing: Unfiltered, unfined