St. Amant
You’ll find a different experience at the St. Amant winery. From the types of wines they make to their location, there are pleasant surprises everywhere and their friendly approach is a delight.
St. Amant is a working winery at the leading edge of artisan wine-making in Lodi, CA and they believe each wine has a unique reason for being. They put everything in the context of a story, teaching their customers how they grow grapes, why they make their off the beaten path wines and why they are in such a unique location in town. We decided to celebrate each year with a single illustration that represented a significant event for their winery. We created these illustrations through a hand crafted woodblock print method and put them on their wine labels.
Through an unwavering multi-decade commitment to the land, to their craft, and to their vision, St. Amant is lifting up their community and showing them a different route forward. Along the way, they’ve also made wines that make people happy. If the blue truck is out front they are open and if you forget your money, just mail them a check.
Out of the box.
THE FARMER’S DOG {2023}
A yellow lab. A trusted companion, unconditionally loyal, and always happy. Brandy was our first dog, a loyal, fierce and protective companion. She slept under my crib as an infant and pinned the meter reader up against the fireplace. She would chase the tractor up and down every row, hour after hour, keeping my dad company. She was the best at finding gophers and would not let you go to the vineyard without her. Years ago, at the end of a long day, my dad was pounding redwood stakes into the ground. He was tired and missed. The stake splintered and a large piece went all the way through his harm. Passed out, alone, miles from anywhere, Brandy woke him up, got him up, and made sure he made it home. We all need a Brandy!​
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– Stuart Spencer, Winemaker
THE BOOTS {2022}
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My dad’s fashion consisted of Levi’s 501 jeans, a shirt, and laced-up work boots. He grew up on a dairy farm in the Central Valley as the oldest of five children. Life was tough. He milked cows by hand, twice a day, every day. When I was a child, he worked two jobs, farming on the weekends. To spend time with him, we would bring lunch, play in the irrigation ditches, and spend the afternoon at the vineyard.
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– Stuart Spencer, Winemaker
THE HALO {2021}​
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My mom is the Saint, the rock, the rudder in the storm, the engine that keeps on going. The one that is always there. St. Amant is her maiden name, and the abstract halo at right is a nod to my mom. The Halo will only adorn one wine label, our 2021 Tempranillo Reserve, but will be fixed atop all our bottles. Green Halos for our Iberian wines, Red Halos for our Heritage wines, and Cream Halos for our Reserve wines. Not only is my mom a Saint, but the original Saint Amand (584 – 679) was known for his hospitality. He is the patron saint of all who produce beer: brewers, innkeepers and bartenders. He is also the patron of vine growers, vintners and merchants. His feast day is February 6th… I think a party is in order!
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– Stuart Spencer, Winemaker
