From the Delta Soil to Your Glass

The talented gentlemen that crafted Muddy Boot Wine have outdone themselves this time. Introducing Silt Wine Company: sophisticated, polished, proud to promote Clarksburg, whose mission is to help you enjoy Clarksburg as much as we do.

We are blessed to be a part of the Clarksburg AVA and we want to showcase the grapes and the wines that are produced here. What you’ll taste from every bottle is a combination of the passion of the Clarksburg farmer, the gift that the Delta soil brings, and a promise to never hide the fruit behind the process. 

The Clarksburg Appellation

Uncrowded and unspoiled, the Clarksburg American Viticulture Area (Clarksburg AVA) features scenic country roads dotted with sprawling vineyards, oak trees, quaint wineries, and views of the Delta. Nestled just minutes from Sacramento, Clarksburg offers visitors the best of Sacramento area wine tasting and touring.  The Clarksburg AVA is recognized statewide and beyond for consistently delivering quality grapes and wines. Characterized by its warm summer days and brisk evenings cooled by the Delta breeze, Clarksburg is the ideal area to grow a vast number of varietals.

The soils in the Sierra Foothills are special. The microclimates and varying elevations hide unique opportunities; capable of growing a vast selection of varietals, including grapes traditionally considered obscure to California. 

As an avid wine enthusiast and Napa frequenter, to discover such a secretive wine region inspired founder, Janis Akuna. It gave her a vision to share a different kind of experience with other wine enthusiasts. 

But even more than that, it was the rural wine region of Amador County that struck her the most; reminiscent of the early days of Napa she so dearly missed. 

In 2009, Janis and her husband, Andy Friedlander, found their own stretch of land to replant portions of the vineyard originally planted in the 1970s, while seeking out the highest quality vineyards to buy additional fruit. Working closely with Sage Architecture and Sunseri Construction, they built a state of the art winemaking facility with two tenets; design a sustainable winery to produce world class wines that is attractive, but different from all others. 

Janis left her job for a new career in winemaking, following the hire of Lorenzo Muslia in 2014, who eventually became National Sales Manager, as well as a partner for Andis – joining partner, Jenae Plasse. Within those formative years, they contracted with renowned wine consultant Philippe Melka, who helped ensure the quality of wines met Lorenzo’s standards and liking. Later, fellow visionary Mark Fowler joined the team as Estate Winemaker.

All are a driving force behind Janis’ vision –  to handcraft world class wines that celebrate the pure expression of its soil.

Matchbook Wine Company is a family-owned winery and vineyard located in Yolo County, the county that boarders Napa to the East. The Giguiere family immigrated to this area from Quebec City in the 1850’s in search of open ag ground. John and Karl Giguiere are 5th generation farmers who know the region’s soil, climate and true potential of the land. This knowledge combined with their curiosity and drive to innovate has been the force behind their development of viticulture and winemaking in the Dunnigan Hills.