Thanks for tasting with us at Otis

Harbor Springs, Michigan · June 25th, 2026

Free-spirited wines from high-elevation vineyards in El Dorado County.

Crafted with love and a light touch in Napa.

Today you're tasting three of our favorite bottles, here's the story behind each one:


2024 ‘Chasing the Sunset’ Rosé

50% Mourvèdre · 25% Cinsault · 25% Grenache

El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills

Veerkamp Vineyard · 1750 ft. elevation · 11.2% ABV

Inspired by: Our honeymoon in Cassis + the South African tradition of sundowners — a moment to pause and watch the sun slip beneath the horizon.

Smells like: passion fruit · orange blossom · jasmine · lemon verbena

Tastes like: dried mango · thai basil · lime zest

Sounds like: Let It Grow, Bombargo


2024 ‘Sunshower’ Carbonic Red

48% Mourvèdre · 33% Gamay · 10% Cinsault · 9% Grenache
El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills

Fenaughty, Futernick + Veerkamp, 1750–2860 ft. elevation · 11.5% ABV

Inspired by: Jakkels trou met wolf se vrou — when it rains while the sun is shining. Find beauty in the moments that challenge you.

Smells like: strawberry · mint · rooibos tea · wet river rock

Tastes like: raspberry jolly rancher · pine needles · passion fruit

Sounds like: Strawberries (Wax Remix), Caamp


2023 ‘Sierra Soul’ Mourvèdre

90% Mourvèdre · 10% Syrah

El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills
Goldbud, Fenaughty, Camino Alto + Futernick, 2730–2860 ft. elevation · 13.1% ABV

Inspired by: Our first date wine, back in 2011. Mourvèdre shines in the volcanic and granitic soils of this high-elevation region, surrounded by Ponderosa Pines and manzanita.

Smells like: raspberry · thyme · coriander · blood orange

Tastes like: alpine strawberry · rosemary · pomegranate · biltong

Sounds like: Soulshine, The Allman Brothers Band


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