The Single Estate Advantage
Unlike wines blended from multiple vineyards, every drop of Estate-42 comes from our single vineyard in Vetren, ensuring complete control over quality and terroir expression.
Complete Control
From the moment our 75-year-old Pamid vines begin to bud in spring until the final bottle is sealed, every step happens under our watchful eye. This level of control is impossible when sourcing grapes from multiple locations.
We know every vine personally, understanding its unique characteristics and optimal harvest timing. This intimate knowledge allows us to maximize the potential of each grape cluster.
Single terroir expression
Consistent quality standards
Traceable from vine to bottle
Our Handcrafted Process
Every step in our winemaking process prioritizes quality over quantity, tradition over technology, and craftsmanship over mass production.
Hand Harvesting
Every grape is hand-picked at the perfect moment of ripeness. Our experienced harvesters select only the finest clusters, ensuring that damaged or unripe grapes never enter our wine.
Harvest timing: Based on taste, not calendar
Natural Fermentation
We rely on native yeasts that live naturally on our grape skins and in our cellar. This traditional approach creates more complex flavors and authentic terroir expression.
No commercial yeasts or additives
Temperature Control
Fermentation temperatures are carefully monitored and controlled to preserve the delicate aromatics and flavors that make Pamid so distinctive and complex.
Optimal range: 24-28°C for red wine character
Extended Aging
Our wines age slowly in carefully selected oak barrels, allowing the complex flavors to develop and integrate over months of patient maturation.
Minimum 12 months in French oak
Minimal Intervention
We believe great wine makes itself. Our role is to guide the process gently, allowing the natural character of our 75-year-old vines to shine through.
No fining agents or excessive filtration
Quality Selection
Only the finest barrels make it into our final blend. Each barrel is tasted and evaluated multiple times before earning its place in an Estate-42 bottle.
Rigorous barrel selection process
Artisanal Philosophy
In an age of industrial wine production, we choose the path of the artisan. Every decision is made by human judgment, not computer algorithms. Every bottle reflects the personality of its maker and the character of its vintage.
This approach means we produce fewer bottles, but each one carries the soul of our vineyard and the passion of our craft. We believe wine should tell a story, not just fill a glass.
Great wine cannot be rushed, cannot be mass-produced, and cannot be replicated by machines. It requires patience, passion, and the human touch that has defined winemaking for millennia.
– Estate-42 Winemaking Philosophy
Limited by Design
We could produce more wine, but we choose not to. Our commitment to quality means limiting production to what our 75-year-old vines can sustainably provide while maintaining their exceptional character.
2,500
Bottles per vintage
100%
Single estate fruit
75
Years of vine age