Michigan

Fennville

Cabernet Franc

Native fermented & aged for 6 months in neutral French oak

La Esperanza Cabernet Franc

United States

Modales

Herman Pinot Noir

Sauvignon Blanc

Lamastus Red Blend

Nouveau

Lone Silo Grüner Veltliner

La Esperanza Riesling

Estate Pinot Blanc

Herman Riesling

Mülln-Heim Riesling

Halb Jahr Riesling

Es Lo Que Es Pét Nat

Devil’s Dive Pinot Blanc

La Esperanza Gewürztraminer

Contact

La Gracia Blaufränkisch

La Esperanza Pinot Noir

La Esperanza Pinot Gris

Dry Riesling

Pasas

Nestled within the Fennville AVA, our 40-acre estate vineyard stands as a testament to Michigan's burgeoning wine industry. As the state's inaugural AVA and the third
in the nation, Fennville symbolizes the rich potential of our terroir. At Modales, we meticulously cultivate our vineyards with a focus on terroir expression and regenerative practices. Over the past three years, we have transitioned to organic farming methods. Our commitment extends to employing innovative techniques such as employing sheep for weed control and utilizing composted winery waste to nourish our vineyards. Through diverse cover-cropping strategies and the elimination of chemical weed control, we prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and environmental resilience. Our dedication to sustainability permeates every aspect of our winemaking process. Native fermentation predominates, harnessing the natural microbiology present on our grapes to accentuate the unique terroir of our vineyards. With a gentle approach to fining and filtration, we safeguard the essence and personality of each wine. Embracing organic guidelines, we minimize sulfite usage during bottling and are actively developing sulfite-free options to push the boundaries of winemaking. At Modales, we aspire to redefine perceptions of Michigan wine, challenge convention and elevate expectations.

Blaufrankisch

Cabernet Sauvignon

Gewürztraminer

Gruner Veltliner

Merlot

Pinot Blanc

Pinot Gris

Pinot Noir

Riesling

Rkatsiteli

Vidal Blanc

Vignoles

Zweigelt

Originally from Lake County in Northern California, Andrew worked in wine production under mentor, Jed Steele of Steele Wines as well with the Duckhorn Portfolio. After realizing that working for a brand making over 2 million cases wasn't what he wanted to do, he found himself in Michigan. Owners of Modales, Jim & Carol Gonzalez had purchased a vineyard & began selling their grapes to other wineries. After realizing that they could be making wine from their grapes, Andrew helped make the first release of Modales in 2016 . Working with over 15 grape varieties such as Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, newly planted Gamay, experimental plantings of Petit Manseng & Tannat to name a few, Andrew is steadily pushing the boundaries of Michigan wine. In a recent article by Dorothy Gaiter & John Brecher Andrew says that the Gonzalezes give him "Carte Blanche" to create terroir driven, low intervention wines that show the excellence that is possible from Michigan grown grapes.

Andrew Backlin

Aged with 25% new French oak for 9 months. Bottled unfined & unfiltered 

White

75 % Stainless Steel 25% Barrel Fermented

Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Native fermented. 70% Stainless Steel 30% Neutral French Oak

Crisp & refreshing with candied citrus & floral notes

Our ode to Alsatian Pinot Blanc! Aged on lees for 7 months before bottling.

Lusciously sweet with notes of poached pear & yellow apple

Halb Jahr is german for "half year" which is how long this Riesling spent fermenting!

Brut

Methode Ancestrale Sparkler featuring 100 % estate Vidal Blanc

Intense notes of candied ginger, orange blossom & rose petal

Orange

Carbonic, whole-cluster, native ferment orange wine.

Native fermented boasting savory & dark fruit notes

Pinot Noir is a crowning gem for the La Esperanza vineyard.

Well structured Pinot Gris with plenty of fresh fruit notes to lift the senses

Aged in neutral oak puncheons for 14 months with periodic battonage. Notes of yellow apple, marmalade & apricot

Vidal Blanc Blend

Lusciously sweet with vibrant notes of jackfruit, honeyed almond & grilled pineapple

Michigan

Modales

2022

2021

La Esperanza Cabernet Franc

Fennville

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