Post & Vine Wines

Post & Vine Wines

PO Box 5142, Napa CA 94581
postandvine.com

Region: North Coast

Owner: Rebekah Wineburg

Winemaker: Rebekah Wineburg

About: Post & Vine is a North Coast-based winemaking project focused on sustainably-produced wines from historic vineyard sites. Founded by Rebekah Wineburg in 2012, Post & Vine works exclusively with sustainably-farmed old vines and implements a meticulous, low-intervention mentality in the cellar to produce small amounts of artisanal, site-specific wines that deeply reflect the unique places from which they come. All of our wines are produced from hand-harvested fruit, indigenous yeasts, and are bottled unfined and unfiltered. The resulting wines are joyful, honest, and deeply speak to their place of origin.

What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Carignane is my favorite “undiscovered” grape and is the focus of my work at Post & Vine. I have always been captivated by the depth and character that old vines bring to our wines. Old vines possess deep root systems that access nutrients and minerals from far below the surface. They are in perfect balance with their environment, needing few, if any, outside inputs, and this results in grapes with concentrated flavors and a unique expression of terroir. At Post & Vine, we are fortunate to work with Carignane grapes from vineyards that have stood the test of time. Old-vine Carignane exhibits remarkable depth and complexity, offering tasting notes of dark fruits, pepper, licorice, and savory spices. These old vines yield smaller quantities of fruit, but each grape is packed with intensity and character. The resulting wines are a true reflection of their heritage, offering a taste experience that is both rich and memorable.

What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? I was first introduced to Carignane early in my career while working in the cellar at Rudd Winery in Napa Valley during the 2003 harvest. One day, I noticed a darkly colored variety with large clusters and small berries being brought across the crush pad, destined for a port-style wine for their Edge Hill project. Intrigued by the bright acidity and the unique blend of fruit and spice flavors, I felt compelled to learn more. It turned out that the grapes were from old-vine Carignane grown at the Testa Vineyard in Redwood Valley, Mendocino. I reached out to the Testa (Martinson) family, kept in touch, and when I was ready to start my own brand in 2012, I decided to focus exclusively on old-vine vineyards, producing an Old Vine Field Blend from the Testa Vineyard for Post & Vine Wines.

What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? I love making wines from these lesser-known varieties. The old vine vineyards that I work with are able to express authentic and honest character and stay true to their origins. The wine represents the past, present, and future all at the same time and I am honored to be a part of their story.