Exceptional wine begins with remarkable grapes and remarkable grapes come from exceptional farming!  As farmers, Intercoastal Wine Company follow the most sustainable, best viticulture practices to help ensure the highest quality of fruit is produced.  Their passion begins in the field, and the wine they produce reflects their dedication and attention to detail.

Intercoastal Wine Company's Team

Rachele Spaletta - CEO

A graduate from the University of California at Davis, Rachele developed a successful sales career in technology for RICOH U.S.A. for the past 22  years.  During this time, she met and married Mitch Spaletta, the farmer she prayed she would one day meet.  With a passion for people and talent for selling, the experience and knowledge gained through working for “Corporate America” would develop into a business she could call her own. She is the CEO of Intercoastal Wine.  “When you truly believe in something, and you are passionate about it, it’s not really selling!” - Rachele Spaletta

Mitch Spaletta - Vineyard Manager

Many people go through life never finding their true passion.  For Mitch, farming was a passion he was simply born with.  As a second generation farmer, he started farming at a very young age, after following in the footsteps of his father, John Spaletta.  Mitch could be found working in the fields harvesting or driving tractor after school and on weekends, and determined after graduation from High School to return to his love and desire to farm in Intercoastal Wine.  His amazing talent for cooking and refined palate for unbelievably delicious flavors has developed into a passion for producing wine with outstanding characteristics.  “Pairing the right food with the right wine makes the meal not just a meal…. it’s an event… it’s a lifestyle!” - Mitch Spaletta

Eric Lyman - Wine Maker

Rarely seen without his Giants hat, (and hat turned backwards when he is in “wine-making-mode”), Eric Lyman’s passion for winemaking is second to none.  Although many would agree that superior wine begins from the best fruit, it also is made possible through the talent and true passion of an amazing wine maker!  When asked to describe the flavor profiles of a wine we were producing, we were smitten by Eric’s answer… “It is just sooooooo GOOD!” Eric’s fun-loving personality and often simple descriptives make his refined technical expertise seem so approachable!  His infectious laugh, that brings us to laugh along with him every time we hear it, paired with his professional determination, secured our decision to work with Eric in the development and production of our wines.  “I am passionate about wine making, and passionate to have fun along the way!” - Eric Lyman

Brie Cadman - Assistant Winemaker

Born and raised in Napa, California, Brie has been working on the bottling line at her family’s winery, Tulocay, since she could see over the Italian wooden labeling blocks.  She managed to escape to U.C. Berkeley where she earned her bachelor’s in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a few years later returned for her Master’s in Epidemiology.  Recognizing that science is most fun when you can imbibe the outcome, she returned to Napa, California taking viticulture and enology classes at Napa Valley College.  With a smile that lights up the room, and a keen sense of humor and brilliance, Brie captures the essence of detailed wine profiles through her Rhetorical descriptions.  Her talent, dedication and passion for winemaking makes her an invaluable member of Intercoastal Wine making team.

Intercoastal Wine Company's Wine

2017 Unoaked Chardonnay

Produced in stainless steel to preserve the clean, bright flavours of this delicious fruit!  The body is medium to light with moderate complexity and a clean, day bright beautiful color.  The perfect selection for a food-friendly wine!  A refreshing and lively blend of light citrus and ripe pear with a richness that is nonetheless dry.  Like a fresh bite of a Golden Delicious Apple and a finish of a lemon drop kiss, the short finish will leave you wanting more!

VINTAGE 2017

VARIETAL Unoaked Chardonnay

APPELLATION Lodi

ALCOHOL % 14.2

2016 Unoaked Chardonnay

The 2016 Unoaked Chardonnay is a well-balanced, crisp, fruit-forward Chardonay with notes of white peach and orange blossom.  If you are not a fan of a "typical oaky Chardonnay"... then this Chardonnay is for you!  It is bright, clean, and super crisp, with a pop of green apple and pineapple on the finish. The wine for the Unoaked Chardonnay was cold-fermented and produced in temperature-controlled stainless steel to reflect the true character of this beautiful fruit! The best of Intercoastal Wine

VINTAGE 2016

APPELLATION Lodi

ALCOHOL % 13.2

2016 Albarino

Award winning (Bronze) 2018 California State Fair!  This sophisticated and elegant Albariño is crisp and refreshing, with an amazing aroma of fruit flavors that are abundant in this well balanced wine.  With hints of nectarine and tangerine blossom, this reserve-style Albariño is perfectly paired with seafood or Spanish cuisine!

VINTAGE 2016

APPELLATION Lodi

ALCOHOL % 13.2

2016 Rose of Pinotage

Award winning (Silver Medal) 2018 California State Fair! The grapes for this exquisite Rosé were grown in the rich soils of th Lodi Appelation.  The unique selection of the Pinotage grape produced a cutting edge wine that is simply delicious! With only 125 cases produced, don't miss the opportunity to experience this special bottle of Rosé!

VINTAGE 2016

APPELLATION Lodi

ALCOHOL % 14.5