2017 Grenache + Syrah
Limestone, sandy loam and diatomaceous earth
Ballard Canyon, Santa Rita Hills
Santa Barbara County
Winemaking:
The Grenache was fermented 40% whole cluster, whilst the Syrah was made by carbonic maceration. The wines aged separately in neutral french barrique before coming together in barrel.
2017 Grenache + Syrah
Limestone, sandy loam and diatomaceous earth
Ballard Canyon, Santa Rita Hills
Santa Barbara County
Winemaking:
The Grenache was fermented 40% whole cluster, whilst the Syrah was made by carbonic maceration. The wines aged separately in neutral french barrique before coming together in barrel.
2016 Chardonnay
Rocky, calcareous limestone and clay
Santa Rita Hills
Santa Barbara County
Winemaking:
Barrel fermented, raised in stainless. Mersault-style, 30% new French barrique
2016 Chardonnay
Rocky, calcareous limestone and clay
Santa Rita Hills
Santa Barbara County
Winemaking:
Barrel fermented, raised in stainless. Mersault-style, 30% new French barrique
2018 Pinot Noir
Heavy clay
Quinta Del Mar Vineyard
San Luis Obispo
Winemaking:
Hand harvested, gently destemmed and fermented whole-berry using native yeast. The wine was aged in neutral French barrique, and completes spontaneous Malo-lactic fermentation in barrel.
2018 Pinot Noir
Heavy clay
Quinta Del Mar Vineyard
San Luis Obispo
Winemaking:
Hand harvested, gently destemmed and fermented whole-berry using native yeast. The wine was aged in neutral French barrique, and completes spontaneous Malo-lactic fermentation in barrel.
2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Sandstone, silt and riverstones
Santa Maria Valley
Santa Barbara County
Winemaking:
Two picks, four days apart to capture both acidity and complexity. Whole-bunch pressed, raised in stainless, with MLF blocked to maintain freshness.
2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Sandstone, silt and riverstones
Santa Maria Valley
Santa Barbara County
Winemaking:
Two picks, four days apart to capture both acidity and complexity. Whole-bunch pressed, raised in stainless, with MLF blocked to maintain freshness.
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