Made with fruit sourced from La Encantada Vineyard (Block 1/Clone 04) in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, we vinified this wine in three different lots; 40% Stainless Steel, 42% Neutral Oak, and 18% new French Oak (Alain Fouquet Copperage). Only 20% Malolactic Fermentation, this is a bright, refreshing and understated Chardonnay. Lot's of minerality and just a hint of spice on the mid-palate.
From Nolan wineyard in the Alisos Canyon AVA, Picpoul Blanc is typically found in a white Southern Rhône blend. We've made it as a single varietal bottling for 2024. Mostly done in Stainless Steel, with about 25% done in neutral oak, our Picpoul Blanc (translates as White Lip Stinger) has a slightly softer edge to it than most. Delicate, refreshing and understated.
Grown at the La Presa Vineyard in mostly clay and sandy loam soils, this wine was crafted by fellow winemaker and friend, Eric Chamerat. Aged for 18 months in stainless steel, it offers complex, mouth-filling layers of passion fruit, white peach & gooseberry.
An aroma of fruity and complex floral notes give way to white fruit and tropical flavors, including pineapple, mango and a hint of passion fruit. Integrated acidity creates a juicy yet silky and elegant mouthfeel, with a hint of ocean spray and great minerality on the lingering finish. Aged in both French Oak and stainless steel for 10 months sur lee.
