Plaid Aura
Plaid Aura

mark@plaidaura.com

Plaid Aura Winery

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From the vineyard to your glass. California's Sierra Nevada Foothill vineyards produce rising stars.

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Our Heritage

At Plaid Aura, we embrace a rich tradition of winemaking that spans generations. Our Winemaker, Mark Fowler, is a second generation winemaker raised in the Sierra Nevada Foothills of California. Our family-owned winery is dedicated to producing exquisite wines that reflect the unique terroir of our local vineyards and the passion of our winemaker.

Sip and savor: A journey to transform hand-selected grapes into fine wine

Vintages Currently Available

2023 Vintage

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2023 Gamay Noir

$30

Planted in 2005 with Clone 358, the Barsotti Vineyard is at 2,800 feet elevation above the historic gold mining town of Placerville in the El Dorado appellation of the Sierra Foothills. The weathered and decomposed granitic soils are similar to those found in Bojalais, France where gamay noir is at home. 

Winemaker's Notes:

Fermentation: Native with 40% whole cluster.

Wine was aged in neutral oak barrels for 14 months, alcohol is 13.2% with minimal sulfur used.

2023 Chenin Blanc

$28

The Rucksack Vineyard is at 2,867 feet elevation above the historic gold mining town of Placerville in the El Dorado appellation of the Sierra Foothills. Soils are weathered and decomposed granite. Although not certified organic, the same farming practices were used.

Winemaker's Notes:

Fermentation: Native yeast.

Wine was aged in neutral oak barrels for 11 months, alcohol is 13.2% with minimal sulfur used.


2024 Vintage

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2024 Gamay Noir

$

The Barsotti Vineyard is at 2,800 feet elevation above the historic gold mining town of Placerville in the El Dorado appellation of the Sierra Foothills. The weathered and decomposed granitic soils are similar to those found in Bojalais, France where gamay noir is at home. The vineyard was planted in 2005 with Clone 358 and is sustainably farmed.

This vintage has not been released yet. Please check back.

2024 Chenin Blanc

$

The Rucksack Vineyard is at 2,867 feet elevation above the historic gold mining town of Placerville in the El Dorado appellation of the Sierra Foothills. Soils are weathered and decomposed granite. Although not certified organic, the same farming practices were used.

This vintage has not been released yet. Please check back.


2025 Vintage: Currently Being Processed

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As a family owned winery, we update our website as often as we are able. Items shown as available might not reflect current inventory.

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If your state or country is approved to receive wine from California, we can arrange shipping to you

For information on private tastings or events, or for just more information in general, email us.

Plaid Aura

Po Box 105, Plymouth, CA 95669, USA

mark@plaidaura.com

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