Winemaking
How we make our wines
Idle Cellars is a boutique micro-winery committed to producing exceptional small-batch wines that capture the essence of Sonoma County. Embodying the spirit of a winemaker-owned and operated establishment, we are truly dedicated to our craft.
See how our winemakers carefully handcraft each small batch of wine, using sustainable methods and minimal intervention for maximum flavour.
How we make our wines
Our winemaking approach allows us to wear many hats while crafting Idle wines. Some days we are chefs, other days we are chemists, artists, or farmers. When the grapes arrive at the winery during harvest after being hand-picked overnight or in the early morning, we sort through the grapes to pull out any flaws that don’t meet our high-quality standards.
Our recipes adapt based on the harvest for each varietal. Like a chef cooking a nice meal, we constantly test our product using our senses of taste, smell and touch to determine where we need to adjust the wine as we seek the perfect balance of ingredients.
Our wines are aged in barrels hand-selected for each varietal to bring out the right flavors from the grapes. From vine to bottle, every sip tells a story from where the grape starts, to how it develops and brings itself to the epic conclusion of Idle wine in your glass.
