Napa scion Joel Gott was born to make wine. His grandfather was winemaker and president of Inglenook in the 1960s and 1970s while his father, Cary Gott, is the founder of Montevina and continues to consult for wineries such as D.R. Stephens. In 1993, Joel and his brother Duncan scraped together the money to purchase Palisades Market in Calistoga, transforming the small market into a retail shop with gourmet prepared foods and fine wines. Running the market gave Joel an education in business and a view of the wine industry that allowed him to spot the need for quality, value wines in the marketplace. Maxing out his credit cards, Joel purchased several tons of Zinfandel from family friend and grape grower Tom Dillian in 1996. He made the wine with the help of his then-girlfriend and winemaker Sarah, whom he married the following year. Praised by the Wine Spectator, the Wine Advocate and the New York Times, Zinfandel helped put Joel Gott wines on the map, and gave Joel the chance to produce additional varietals. In addition to Joel's uncanny blending ability, he has privileged access to many of the best and as yet undiscovered fruit sources in the Napa Valley. Joel Gott wines are therefore remarkable values, offering gobs of classic California fruit, good structure and excellent balance.
Following harvest, the grapes from each vineyard were sorted and destemmed, then fermented in individual lots. As the lots are aged in oak for 18
The 2021 Joel Gott California Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of honeydew melon, pineapple, white peach and juicy pear with citrus notes. On the palate, the
The Wine Late summer heat waves created one of the shortest growing seasons to date, causing fruit to be picked early and harvest to end in
“The 2021 Joel Gott Unoaked California Chardonnay has aromas of honeydew melon, green apple, nectarine and mandarin with notes of honeysuckle. On the palate, the
A delicate, perfumed Pinot Noir, indicative of the sea-swept vines at our Los Alamos Vineyard in Santa Barbara County. A palate of bright red cherry
The 2020 Joel Gott California Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of honeydew melon, pineapple, white peach and juicy pear with citrus notes. On the palate, the
Since 1996, Joel Gott has made wines with everything that matters: structure, sweet fruit, tannin, color, mouthfeel & we have a great time making it.
The 2019 Joel Gott California Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of pineapple, mango and peach with citrus notes. On the palate, the wine opens with ripe,
“The 2019 Joel Gott Central Coast Rosé has aromas of strawberry, white peach and pink lemonade with floral and citrus notes. On the palate, the
The 2018 815 Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of bright red fruit, black cherry and raspberry with notes of vanilla and white pepper. The wine opens
Aromas of raspberries, cherries, brambleberry and cola with notes of vanilla. Long, elegant finish, with notes of cigar. On the palate, dark berry flavors lead
Wine Spectator 88 "Delicately styled, with strawberry and peach flavors. Grenache, Cinsault, Counoise, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne. Drink now. 8,649 cases made.T.F." Tasting Notes The 2018 Monterey Grenache
Tasting Notes The 2018 Joel Gott Pinot Gris has aromas of Fuji apple, ripe peach, and honey with floral notes. The wine opens with crisp flavors
Wine Spectator 89 "Vibrant passion fruit, Key lime and orange sherbet flavors show terrific intensity and tangy acidity, with details of lemon verbena and lemon zest
The 2018 Joel Gott California Chardonnay has aromas of ripe pear, peach, melon and honeysuckle with citrus notes. On the palate, the wine opens with
Wine Spectator 88 "Delicate and pretty, with strawberry blossom and orange zest accents. Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Cinsault and Counoise. Drink now. 20,168 cases made.—T.F." Vinous Media 88 "Light
This 2017 815 Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of bright red fruit, black cherry and raspberry with notes of vanilla and white pepper. The wine opens
TASTING NOTES The 2017 Joel Gott Pinot Gris has aromas of Fuji apple, ripe peach, and honey with floral notes. The wine opens with crisp flavors
Wine Spectator 90 WS TOP 100 2018 Rank 62 Juicy pear, peach and citrus flavors are bright and smooth, with a touch of dried chamomile and lemon
THE WINE: 100 Pinot Noir. The majority of fruit comes from the Santa Barbara appellation rounded
Tasting Notes "This Chablis-style Chardonnay does not undergo malolactic fermentation and is aged in stainless steel. This style of winemaking preserves the natural acidity, and purity
The Wine Late summer heat waves created one of the shortest growing seasons to date, causing fruit to be picked early and harvest to end in
Tasting Notes The 2016 Monterey Grenache Rosé has aromas of strawberry and raspberry with subtle, citrus notes. On the palate, the wine opens with bright, red
Tasting Notes Our 2016 815 Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of bright red fruit, black cherry and blackberry with notes of clove, vanilla and baking spices. The
Decanter 90 "At first a rather reserved style, this blossoms with some fluffy apple flesh and the slight chew of the apple core. Warm mango and