The Story

The hands behind the wine.

Decades 5 is handcrafted by consulting winemaker Jean Hoefliger, whose career spans some of the most respected estates in the world. From Chateau Lynch Bages in Bordeaux to Meerlust Estate in South Africa, Newton Vineyard and axr napa valley in Napa, Jean brings a genuinely global perspective to his craft, one shaped by decades of working with the land on its own terms.

That experience informs everything we do.

Less Intervention. More intention.

Regardless of the varietal in the bottle, our approach begins in the same place: the vineyard. We source from warmer blocks in the heart of Stagecoach Vineyard, where a long growing season allows each berry to ripen fully and naturally. We intervene as little as possible and let the fruit, the site, and the vintage do the talking.

Fermentation relies exclusively on native yeasts, those naturally present on each cluster at harvest. This choice is intentional. Wild fermentation captures the unique identity of each varietal and vineyard, preserving the inherent complexities that make our wines identifiable and alive. Each yeast contributes a distinct layer to both the mouthfeel and the flavor profile of the finished wine.

Every berry is hand-picked and hand-sorted for optimal ripeness and balance. Our wines are barrel fermented in new French oak from some of the world's most prestigious cooperages, including Ermitage, Marques, Vicard, Radoux, and Sylvain. Fermenting in barrel allows the naturally powerful tannins of each varietal to soften and integrate over time, resulting in wines that are structured but never harsh.

Our wines are neither fined nor filtered. It is the clearest expression of our belief that selecting the finest vineyard source and handcrafting with patience yields the truest wine possible.