Oaksprings Vineyards and Winery

At Oaksprings, we offer a full varietal menu of excellent wines that have been hand-crafted by our Master wine maker. You may choose your favorite wine, try something new, or ask our wine maker for a suggestion.

We offer many different varietals of wines using grapes grown from many of the finest grape-growing regions in the world, including: the prestigious wine regions at Napa Valley, Amador's Sierra Foothills, and Central Valley's Lodi Woodbridge District. Each wine region we offer produces different styles of wines with the same varietals

Wine Growing regions

Lodi Woodbridge District Wines	Lodi Woodbridge district typically producing softer wines with age ability between 3-5 years.
Amador Sierra Foothills Wines	The Amador Region with its higher tannin and intense wines produces wines age able for approximately four years or more.
Napa Valley's Oak Knoll District Wines	Napa Valley of the Oak Knoll District a newer AVA to the California wine scene produces wines of high quality with a strong history and track record.

Wine types and Grape Varietals: Red Wines

Cabernet Franc	Originally from the Bordeaux Region, and similar in structure and flavor to Cabernet Sauvignon, this grape varietal has fewer tannins, is less acidic, and generally not quite as full-bodied as Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc makes a medium - bodied wine with a strong nose reflecting blackberry, strawberry or currant, with a slight tobacco flavor. The blend of earthiness and fruitiness are complemented by its usual soft tannin and soft mouth feel. Excellent fruit, good enough to be made straight, and excellent for blending! In Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc is most often blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Sauvignon	Originally from the Bordeaux region, The "Jewel" in California's Crown! This varietal grape produces a medium to full-bodied, densely-colored wine, with a distinctive black currant aroma. Fruity, berry flavor with some pepper. A true Cabernet unblended, is austerely tannin, characterized by the flavor of tea or herbs. Lightly oaked it can have a sweet vanilla finish, or heavily oaked it can have a cigar box finish. Cabernet's complexity, makes it an excellent varietal for blending.
Merlot	This wine is dark-blue color. It produces wines generally softer, with higher alcohol content, rounded and more supple than Cabernet Sauvignon. Fruity, full-bodied, with dark color, and characteristics of black currant, cherry, and mint. Excellent straight or blended, and can usually be enjoyed much earlier than Cabernets.
Old Vine Zinfandel	50 Year Old Vines. This hearty, dark ruby-colored red wine is filled with fruit, tannin, depth and complexity, with aromas of cherry, plum and chocolate. This sumptuous jam-like wine offers soft tannins and a smooth finish. Ideal for long aging. Zinfandel is the most widely planted grape in California, because it bears fruit well, and is very versatile. Zinfandel yields a dry, full-bodied, intensely flavored red wine with substantial tannins, forward fruit flavors, and peppery overtones. The Amador region is famous for their Zinfandel..."the real gold from gold country."
Petite Sirah	People who love a BIG RED WINE, will like this flavorful and bold wine. A varietal grape that produces a dry, full-bodied, tannin wine; dark and inky, with spicy, ripe fruit flavors. Excellent with big, well-seasoned meals, grilled meats and stews. A relative of the Durif grape. Some say Petite Sirah has no relation to Syrah. Good for color & firmness in blends.
Pinot Noir	Pinot Noir is one of the most difficult grapes to grow and make into fine wine, but is one of the very best when done properly. It has very specific requirements for its growing conditions. It needs warm days and cool nights, and that is why the Russian River Valley, with it's Region I climate is a great area for Pinot Noir. This varietal has low amounts of tannin and relatively high acid levels for a red grape, resulting in a sweet fruitiness. Pinot can taste of raspberries, strawberries, or cherries. Pinot Noir found its fame in the Burgundy region of France, where it is the primary grape used for red wines. All Burgundy wines from France are made from Pinot Noir.
Syrah	Syrah is a deep-colored red wine, rich in tannins and high in acidity. This varietal is known for its spicy blackberry, plum and peppery flavors and aromas. Warmer climates bring out the mellow flavors of plum, while cooler climates bring out spicy characteristics. Syrah pairs well with hearty foods and spicy foods. Great with Mexican food. Make it straight or use it in any blend

Wine types and Grape Varietals: White wines

Chardonnay	This premier California varietal grape yields a full-bodied, moderately acidic, dry austere wine that is magnificent with "light" foods, including rich cream sauces, or with fruit or cheese.
Sauvignon Blanc	Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, dry white varietal. Sauvignon Blanc is sometimes said to be more popular with experienced wine lovers because of its pronounced flavors of garden herbs or new-mown grass or hay. The wine should be clean and refreshing on the palate, with lively acidity, definitely made for the dining room...with seafood, fowl or white meat.

Oaksprings Tasting notes; Current offerings

Old Vine Zinfandel 2002	93% Nevada county Zinfandel, 7% Lodi Petite Sirah Full-bodied with fruity berry flavors and an oaky finish. Aromas of ripe berry, raisin, brown sugar and spice.
Cabernet Franc 2004	79% Nevada County Cabernet Franc, 17% Amador Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 1% Aglianico Full-bodied with good tannins structure and nice mouth feel. Aromas of cinnamon, brown spice, slight anise, currant and dark berry.
Merlot 2006	87% Nevada County Merlot, 9% Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Sonoma Syrah Medium-bodied with aromas and flavors of brown spice, raisin, vanilla, rose, plum, with deep undercurrents of dark chocolate.
Syrah 2005	95% Nevada County Syrah 5% Mourvedre Full-bodied, big mouthfeel, with a nice length of flavors and a lingering finish. Aromas of blackberry jam, cream/vanilla, hazelnut and earthy notes.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2005	86% Nevada County Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot Full-bodied with tones of ripe cherries, plum, black cherry, mint, rosemary, black pepper, tobacco and good oak tannins.
Sauvignon Blanc 2007	75% Nevada county Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Amador Chardonnay. A Light-bodied and delicate with hints of citrus, grapefruit, apricots, apples, and flowers. Pair with chicken, turkey, seafood, light pasta dishes and Cheese

	Oaksprings Vineyards and Winery began as hobby and passion for master winemaker Charles Ingebretsen. It quickly it grew from there into an amazing winemaking business. From the fun-filled basement beginnings 15 years ago to the now state of the art winemaking room,
winemaking at Oaksprings will always be about producing quality wines using California grapes and the finest tradition of winemaking!
Owner, Charles Ingebretsen is a self taught award winning winemaker. He was first introduced to the art 15 years ago when he went to work as an intern in a world famous winery. In 1989, Charles took his passion for winemaking to public when he made is first homemade Barbera in an amateur winemaking contest in Del Mar, California. His Barbera took second place and first runner up to the Best of Show. Since then Charles's wines have received 47 awards including Gold, Silver and Bronze from the American Wine Society's National Wine Competitions and a Bronze at his first International Competition. The American Wine Society has ranked Charles 10h Nationally for winemaking excellence.