Ceàgo Vinegarden
Ceàgo Vinegarden sits in Clear Lake, California's largest freshwater lake, where the North Coast's temperate climate shapes wines of structure and depth. The winery focuses on Bordeaux varieties—Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot—each reflecting the region's volcanic soils and diurnal temperature swings. Clone 337 Cabernet Sauvignon and Del Lago Cabernet Franc anchor the portfolio, both rated 88 by Wine Enthusiast, while Camp Masút Merlot rounds out the core offerings. Lake County's elevation and cooling breezes allow these grapes to ripen fully while retaining acidity and tannin definition. The winery's name—Ceàgo, meaning "lake" in a local indigenous language—signals its rootedness to place. These are wines built on the region's natural advantages: mineral-rich terroir and the moderating influence of water.
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