Meticulously handcrafted, Black Cat Vineyard wines embody the refined character of the varietal and the distinctive attributes of the vineyard. Like the noted wines of Europe, our wines display balance and elegance. They are meant to enhance an experience, to elevate the enjoyment of food and camaraderie.

Each vintage begins as a blank canvas. As Winemaker, my role is simply to guide the wine toward full expression of its innate beauty. I carefully monitor every barrel, every week, and taste each one nearly as often. There’s no better way to get to know the essence of a wine. From cluster to barrel to bottle, I nurture each Black Cat Vineyard wine until it reveals its full potential.

My personal style reflects a dedication to uncompromising quality and finesse. The greatest satisfaction comes from sharing a wine that displays the fully nuanced character of the grape and its vineyard.

Tracey Reichow
Founder and Winemaker

Crafting the Wine
Black Cat Vineyard wines begin with hand-selected fruit. The clusters are cold-soaked up to three days, to extract color and deepen the range of flavors. After de-stemming and gentle crushing, the grapes are moved into small, open-top fermenters. Fermentations are then carefully punched-down, by hand, two to three times daily.

The wines are aged in French oak barrels for 18-24 months and aged in bottle nearly a year before release. Racking and aging decisions are determined on a barrel-by-barrel basis, guided by the distinctive personality of the wine.