Caves

In order for a fine wine to reach its potential it must be properly aged in the correct environment. The constant cool temperature and consistent high humidity of underground caves provide an optimal environment for fine wine to develop to its full potential. Immediately after purchasing the winery in 1996, Leslie began expanding and enhancing the winery’s caves to a capacity today of 20,000 square feet. The 78,000 tons of stone and bedrock removed during construction were reused to build the stone walls surrounding the property. The caves also house the Rudd Wine Library that contains past vintages of all the Rudd wines along with Leslie’s personal wine collection. That said, it should be noted Leslie also believes that “wine is made to be drunk and enjoyed, not merely collected.”