Jada Vineyard & Winery is located on Vineyard Drive in the heart of the Templeton Gap. The site was chosen for calcareous shale soils and cool coastal influences. After selling grapes to a handful of premium wineries in the area, Jack and Robyn Messina pursued their ultimate goal of making their own wine with winemaker Scott Hawley. They are proud to present handcrafted Bordeaux and Rhone style blends. Come visit their brand new tasting room.VINEYARDLocation: Westside Paso RoblesGeology: Shallow topsoil of clay loam over calcareous shale and limestone; well-drained, lean and challenging.Average Elevation: 1,700 ft.Temperature: 40+ degree swingsExposure of slope: SouthwestAcres planted: 65+Year Planted: 1999Varieties Planted: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Mourvedre, Tannat, Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc,Spacing: 1800/acreWINERYThe winery is an extension of the vineyard — a state-of-the-art gravity fed facitlity with a second production facility currently in development.WINEMAKINGPhilosophy: Making wine requires a great deal of attention, but minimal interventionHarvest Date: End of October, Early November — determined strictly on the flavor development of the grapesHarvest: Hand-pickedFermentation: Gravity-fed, mostly destemmed, various percentages whole cluster, cold maceration, some extended, basket pressedAging: Primarily French OakWhite: 8-12 monthsRed: 18-36 monthsFinishing: Unfiltered, unfined