CWINE: Brand Page

Overview

Toasted Head was first bottled in 1995 and our name comes from the letters “TH” you’ll see stamped on the ends of our barrels. “TH” refers to “Toasted Heads”—which means the barrel heads, as well as the staves that make up the body of the barrel, have been toasted during barrel making. These high-quality, highly toasted barrels create the rich, full-bodied wines we’re famous for. Our label was inspired by the poem “Speaking Fire at Stones,” by William Carpenter. Lore and the lines of the poem say that every stone contains a bear within that can be released, “You just have to burn it free.” Intrigued, our founders asked the artist Robert Shetterly—who created the original drawing of a fire-breathing bear to accompany the poem —to create a similarly evocative, offbeat image for Toasted Head. We source fruit from our own estate vineyards in the Dunnigan Hills—20 miles due east of Calistoga—as well as from select sites throughout California’s North Coast growing region. We seek out vineyards in emerging regions where we find the best possible fruit for the best possible prices. Lower costs and lots of focus mean more value in the bottle.

Portfolio
(Click on a link below to view and download all bottle shots, labels, logos, tasting notes and awards & accolades relating to the varietal)