Localism Wines
Localism Wines is built on a simple belief: that wine should root you in a moment, a land, a community. From vine to barrel to bottle, every step reflects a dedication to terroir, tradition, and conscious craft.
Established by a passionate team of growers and vintners, Localism Wines was born out of a desire to honor place — to respect the soil, the seasons, and the human hands that shepherd each harvest. We aren’t chasing volume. We’re cultivating connection.
The Wines — Expressions of Place
Each wine in the Localism portfolio is an invitation: to taste soil, feel seasons, and connect with origin. Our offerings are crafted to highlight varietal character and vintage uniqueness — elegant, honest, and unpretentious.
Whether it’s a lean, mineral-driven white from a cool-climate block, or a deep, balanced red that speaks of long days and warm nights, each bottling is meant to tell a story. The story of where it came from, of who planted it, of what the earth allowed that year.
Look for small-lot releases, seasonal bottlings, and occasional special-edition runs that reflect our ongoing commitment to experimentation, authenticity, and respect for terroir.
LOCALISM is much larger than wine; it encompasses art, music, food, the land, family, and community. Wine is what brings it all together; wine is life.
Current Offering
Kerner
Mokelumne Glen Vineyard, Lodi, California
Beautiful and aromatic with notes of peach and honeysuckle flower, layer with hints of beeswax and a whiff of tangerine.
Gruner Veltliner
Mokelumne River, Lodi, California
Aromas of white peach, green apple, lime zest and white pepper. Flavors of nectarine, yuzu citrus with subtle mineral chalkiness on the palate, a finish with notes of freshly cut grass.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Coombsville, Napa Valley
This wine has a complexity and texture that is lifted and woven together with a fresh and vibrant acidity, leading to a long and lingering finish. On the nose, dark blue fruits with notes of sweet leather and baking spice are prevalent. Flavors of raspberry, cherry, dark chocolate, and hints of dried herbs round out the palate.