The 2022 growing season delivered a lighter than average crop with smaller berry and cluster sizes of stellar quality. Winter rains led to earlier than typical bud break and were followed by successful fruit set in spring. Mild temperatures through most of summer allowed fruit to ripen at a moderate pace and develop ideal flavors.
The West Block is grown in deep volcanic, gravely, clay loam soils at 450 feet elevation on the warmer, western side of our property.
Once primary fermentation was complete, the wine had an extended élevage of 16 months on fine lees. After the secondary malolactic fermentation completed, gentle biweekly stirring added complexity, richness, and finesse to the finished wine. At the onset the alluring aromas of oyster shell and ripe kumquat lead to deeper flavors of pear, shortbread, and chestnuts, that deliver golden from the color to the aroma to the taste to the texture. Well defined structure and tension with a bright acidity and lingering finish, leaving you ready for the next sip.
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