each bottle an exploration—where curiosity meets craft
Our Mission
Our mission is to craft organically farmed, small-batch wines that bridge California terroir with Midwest authenticity—honoring the threads that connect home and calling, while inspiring discovery and curiosity along the way.
Showcasing cool-climate, coastal vineyards, our approach emphasizes natural farming practices to reveal true character of place. Inspired by the sea, our wine program channels its clarity, depth, and movement. Each bottle is a tribute to the remarkable lands and people who nurture them.
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​California grown, Midwestern rooted.
Our Philosophy
Wine begins with farming. To truly respect the land, we craft each vintage with the purest fruit and let its natural character shine—each bottle an exploration of place and time. We focus on cool-climate, coastal vineyards—sites shaped by ocean influence and tended with minimal intervention. These growing conditions, paired with natural farming practices, allow for complexity, clarity, and authentic expression of place.
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In the cellar, we honor nature’s chemistry. We harvest at optimal ripeness to preserve vibrancy and balance, aiming for moderate alcohol and bright acidity. Our approach emphasizes native yeast fermentation, gentle maceration, minimal sulfites, and no additives—letting the wine speak without interference.
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Fates’ Lieutenant is a tribute to land, people, and patience. We believe the beauty of a wine is in how little it’s asked to change.
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Organically farmed, sustainably crafted.
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