Wine that values
the boots in the field
Every bottle of MocToe begins with a story—mine, yours, the crew’s, and the land we tend together.
This isn’t just a vineyard. It’s a way of life. A celebration of family, grit, craftsmanship, and the deep-rooted connection between people and place.
I don’t just make wine—I craft liquid stories born from the soil of Elephant Mountain. Each story shaped by two decades in the vines, farming over 25 varietals, earning scores from 94 to 99 points. The wines reflect the land—complex, soulful, and rooted in care.
MocToe is a promise:
That great wine is built from the ground up—through hard work, humility, and heart.
This is wine with soul.
From Andrew
The saga of MocToe begins with a pair of time-honored moc-toe boots—crafted in America for the steadfast: farmers, hunters, those grounded in purpose. They symbolize rugged resolve, an earthen bond, and the enduring American ethos.
I’ve worn many boots across life’s crucibles: warehouses stacked with vintages, brewery floors, distant deployments as a U.S. Army Operations Sergeant—and now, two decades among the vines. For 28 years, I’ve led men and women, from far-flung posts to vineyard rows.
When I returned from service, my conviction was forged: an unshakable bond to the land and a drive to build enduring value through viticulture. Merging the bounty of soil, the artistry of wine, and the depth of sustenance into a legacy—built brick by brick.
These boots carry stories—of fortitude, communion, and guardianship. And with every bottle of MocToe, that truth endures.
The Boots
To me, great wine is more than something to drink—it’s the start of a memory. A shared moment over a glass of wine becomes a story worth telling, something that connects people and leaves a lasting impression.
This belief drives everything I do at MocToe. From planting the first vine to delivering a bottle to your table, every step is intentional, infused with artistry and a deep respect for what mother nature gives us.
The wines I craft reflect the character of the land—beautiful, complex, and rooted in care. Each grape varietal has its own personality, brought to life through my decades of experience in viticulture.
The Moment
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I invite you to be part of the MocToe story by reserving your place in our membership - you’ll be stepping into a story that’s as much about you as it is about me.
Wine isn’t just something you drink—it’s something you feel, share, and remember. At MocToe, every bottle we craft invites you to experience something extraordinary.
Come talk to me. Hear the story behind the wine. Share your own story. Together, we can celebrate life, connection, and the timeless rhythm of the land and family.
Join me in building something rooted, inspired, and undeniably special. The first step is signing up.
The Offer
The Dirt
Where roots run deep, truth runs deeper.
It’s dry up here. Real dry.
Desert country — five inches of rain a year, if we’re lucky.
At 1,500 feet on Elephant Mountain, the vines fight to survive.
That fight makes them stronger — and it shows in the wine.
MocToe doesn’t come easy. That’s the point.
Planted in ’98, these own-rooted Cabernet vines dig straight into ancient volcanic soil — no grafts, no shortcuts.
What they pull up is pure, raw character.
That’s what you taste in every bottle of MocToe.
Unblended. Unforgiving. Built by the mountain.
more than terroir
The Boot Program
Every MocToe bottle connects you to the hands that tend the vines and the boots that walk the rows.
With every purchase, 10% goes back to our crew — half into an emergency fund for families in need, half toward gifts that make life easier.
We listen to what they need. We make it happen. And we share those stories with you.
Limited Release
MocToe Cabernet Sauvignon —
Pure Terroir, Unrivaled Craftsmanship
First Vintage 2024
The Pour
Ten Barrels. One Block. Own-rooted Vines.
Sourced from our own-rooted 1998 Cabernet on Elephant Mountain at 1,500 ft, handcrafted to capture pure, unblended terroir.
Limited to just ten barrels, this wine is made for collectors who value authenticity, structure, and decades of aging potential.
Reserve your First Vintage 2024 and automatically support The Boot Program, our commitment to the vineyard community.
Walk with me
Our people have been caring for the land and the same vines for over 20 years consistently . The hours they have booted around the vineyard, so far.
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The Roots
the one thing in high quality wine is retained labor
Andrew
That question sits at the heart of everything we do.
It’s the people who show up — no matter the weather, no matter the hour.
I’ve spent twenty years in the dirt with this crew.
They’re not staff. They’re family.
Not by blood — by sweat and trust.
That bond doesn’t come from talk.
It comes from doing the work, season after season.
I care about these people.
We’ve shared meals, fixed broken gear, and carried each other through tough days.
This wine isn’t just from the vineyard — it’s from their hands.
Every bottle carries their pride and effort.
This is more than wine.
It’s a stand — for the work, the craft, and the people behind it.
And in our house, nobody gets left behind.
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