Full-bodied. Concentrated. Opulent. These are some of the descriptors we often hear applied to our wines. However, we also hear the words elegant, balanced, complex. Yes, through hard work in the vineyard and winery, we believe you can have it all, the best of both worlds. Our approach to winemaking is simple, yet difficult. We prefer to intervene in nature’s process as little as possible. We often rely on uninoculated fermentations and use minimal new oak. We rarely fine or filter. However, we are not dogmatic and will intervene if we feel it results in a higher quality wine while still remaining true to the vineyard.

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Vintages:

2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998

 

 

Current Releases

2011 Vintage

Nearly as cool as 2010 but fortunately without the catastrophic heat event of that year. Rain on the North Coast on October 3rd through 6th and then again on October 10th caused botrytis to develop in many vineyards. Careful picking was required. Resulting wines are very fresh, even lithe, and very age worthy thanks to higher than average acidity. Red wines are oriented more towards red fruits as opposed to black. A very unique year.

 
 
 

 

 

 

  
   
     
     
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