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A Taste of Brilliance in Every Glass

OUR STORY

FROM THE VINEYARD OF FRANCOIS MARTINOD

In 2008, some thirty years after the founding of Elvenstar Farm, we planted a vineyard in honor of our grandmother, Francoise Martinod. She was a renowned educator who taught with patience, respect and a meticulous attention to detail. We apply that same philosophy to our Cabernet Sauvignon vines, which thrive in the rocky, volcanic, red clay soil on the hillsides at Elvenstar.

 

The Vineyards

The ranch soils are a rare iron-rich clay strewn with exposed volcanic rock dating back over 15 million years. Those stones are all that remains of ancient volcanoes that created the Santa Monica Mountains — millions of years ago. Those red soils are the result of mineral rich rock that has weathered, broken down, and become soil. This combination is prized worldwide for producing intense structured wines. Wines like Cabernet Sauvignon. This stony hillside requires hand farming of the highest order. Pruning, weeding, controlling mildew, harvest – all done meticulously by hand. We farm these soils organically.

2017

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

The Elvenstar 2017 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon spent 24 months in new French oak and another year in bottle before release. The wine features flavors of black cherry, ample structure, and rich tannins. A small amount of Petite Sirah and Mourvedre round out the mouthfeel and contribute elegance to the wines. Drink now or enjoy over the next several years.

$25

Bottle of Elvenstar Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Bottle of Elvenstar Vineyard Rose 2020

2020

ROSÉ

A blend of Elvenstar Cabernet Sauvignon harvested early for rose and coastal Grenache from Ventura County. Both varieties were whole cluster pressed for delicate fruit flavors and spent 6 months in neutral oak barrels before blending and bottling. The wine opens with rose petals and peaches on the nose. The palate is ripe alpine strawberries, watermelon Jolly Rancher candy, with wet stone minerality.

$18

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OUR WINEMAKING PROCESS

THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

Our wines are a reflection of our values. We work hard in the vineyard and pay meticulous attention to details. We wait patiently until the grapes reach optimal ripeness. We hand pick them at their peak, destem, and gently crush them in the winery. We employ native yeast fermentation, barrel aging, and artisan techniques that have been used by winemakers for generations. The result are classic, age-worthy wines that celebrate the place in which they are grown.

Where to taste Elvenstar Wines

Our excellent wines found a home at Cavaletti Vineyards Tasting Room in Moorpark, CA

Map of Moorpark and Cavaletti Vineyard Tasting Room

Address

165 Poindexter Ave, Suite D
Moorpark, CA 93021

Hours

Open Friday 4-8, Saturday & Sunday 12-6; Monday – Thursday upon request

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