Varietal: 100% Gamay
Vintage: 2023
Vineyard: Highlands Ranch
Barrel Program: 100% Neutral French Oak
Cases Produced: 150
Winemaking: Upon harvest, the grapes entered the winery at 24.5 Brix and 3.2pH. They were gently placed into the tank as whole clusters to allow carbonic fermentation (in the absence of oxygen). Native yeasts completed the fermentation in just 10 days. The Gamay was then pressed into 100% Neutral Oak barrels, where it aged for 7 months before being bottled in May of the following year.
Finished wine: 13.7% alc
Brix at Harvest: 24.5
Finished ph: 3.7
Notes: This wine showcases exotic spices like coriander, complemented by hints of candied orange rind. It is lush and smooth on the palate, yet maintains a crisp acidity at its core, keeping it fresh and invigorating. Enjoy this bottle on a warm day, paired with food, for a delicate yet flavorful experience.
Varietal: 100% Pinot; 943 Clone and Clone Pom 4-KW
Vintage: 2022
Vineyard: Escolle and KW Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands
Barrel Program: 30% new French oak; 60% Puncheons, 40% 60 gallon barrels
Cases Produced: 175
Winemaking: Escolle: 20% whole cluster; KW: 100% destemmed. Gentle pump overs and punchdowns for 14 days and pressed directly to barrel.
Finished wine: 13.7%
Time in Barrel: 10 months
Brix at Harvest: 23.6
Finished ph: 3.4
Notes: Bright bing cherry with subtle hints of toast allure you into the glass. Palate is broad, rich and pleasurable. The finish is long and lingering. This elegant expression of a low alcohol Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot is testament to this great region. This wine will age gracefully for a decade or more but drinks playfully and fruit forward now.
Varietal: 100% Malbec
Vintage: 2021
Vineyard: Pedregal Vineyard, San Benito County
Barrel Program: 28% New Hungarian Puncheons, remained in 60 gallon barrels
Cases Produced: 200
Winemaking: 100% destemmed, with a 14 day fermentation
Finished wine: 14.7%
Time in Barrel: 18 months
Brix at Harvest: 23.8
Finished ph: 3.86
Notes: Enticing aromas of oliliberry pie, citrus zest, and a hint of cacao. Abundant blue and purple fruit alongside velvety plum, all enhanced by toasty oak. While Malbec's big fruit often shines in blends, it offers a delightful experience on it own!
Varietal: 52% Grenache, 48% Syrah
Vintage: 2021
Vineyard: Grenache is from Arroyo Seco and the Syrah is from Tondre Vineyard, SLH
Barrel Program: 40% New French Oak, 60% Neutral French Oak
Cases Produced: 160
Time in Bottle: 18 months
Winemaking: The Syrah and Grenache were harvested, fermented, pressed and aged in barrel separately for 16 months.The Syrah was 100% whole cluster fermented. The Grenache was 30% whole cluster fermented. At bottling we blended the two lots together and let them age in bottle for an additional 16 months.
Finished wine: 13.8%
Varietal: 100% Sangiovese
Vintage: 2020
Vineyard: Machado Creek Vineyard, Santa Clara Valley
Barrel Program: 15% new Hungarian puncheons (Trust Cooperage)
Cases Produced: 150
Winemaking: Daily gentle punch downs during cold soak, fermentation and maceration lasted for 14 days before pressed to barrel. 100% destemmed.
Finished wine: 14.5% alc
Time in Barrel: 18 months
Brix at Harvest: 25.2
Finished ph: 3.62
Notes: Juicy, fresh strawberries with a hint of woodsy vanilla from the oak. This wine is smooth and enjoyable now, but if cellared, the bright fruit will mellow, allowing the herbs and spices to emerge, making it a perfect match for food.
Varietal: 100% Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2020
Vineyard: Machado Creek Vineyard, Santa Clara Valley
Barrel Program: 35% New French Oak, the rest Neutral
Cases Produced: 120
Winemaking: Gently destemmed, pumped over first 1/3 of fermentation. 14 days in the fermentor and pressed when the tannins have just begun to soften and coat the whole mouth.
mFinished wine: 13.6% alc
Time in Barrel: 18 months
Brix at Harvest: 23.5
Finished ph: 3.68 ph
Notes: Boysenberry, root beer, peachy aromatics. Dense chewy tannins, fruit is expressive yet tamed by the dark brooding nature of this varietal. Pretty little spice and long textured finish. This is our work horse wine, every day red wine that pleases with every sip. This is our 11th year working and farming at Machado Creek Vineyard, this block is all head trained (meaning no wires) and leads to a really dynamic expressive fruit.
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2019
Vineyard: Prolific Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains
Barrel Program: 41% New Oak, (51% French, 45% American)
Cases Produced: 130
Winemaking: Destemmed completely, gentle punch downs for 21 day extended fermentation, pressed to barrel
Finished wine: 14.1% alc
Time in Barrel
Varietal: 97% Syrah, 3% Viognier
Vintage: 2021
Vineyard: Escolle Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands
Barrel Program: 40% new french Ermitage 500L Barrels
Cases Produced: 100
Winemaking: Co-fermented with 3% of our Estate Viognier; pressed to barrel to age for 18 months.
Finished wine: 13.7%
Notes: Aromatics of white flowers, crushed earth, cinnamon, niçoise olive, subtle brine to those olives! Notes of concentrated black currant, orange oil, delicate tannins, and a bright pop of acidity on the palate. Finishes clean, long,and bright!
Varietal: 97% Syrah, 3% Viognier
Vintage: 2021
Vineyard: Soberanes Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands
Barrel Program: 40% new french Ermitage 500L Barrels
Cases Produced: 105
Winemaking: Co-fermented with 3% of our Estate Viognier; pressed to barrel to age for 18 months.
Finished wine: 14.7%
Notes: Deep and brooding aromatics with subtle sun drenched exposed dusty rock. Notes of coriander, pink pepper corn, lavender, and black raspberry in the nose. Flavors of black olive and blackberry jam kissed with a bright and briny acidity. Finishes clean with bright floral notes lifting the palate!
Varietal: 100% Sangiovese
Vintage: 2021
Vineyard: Highlands, KW & Soberanes
Barrel Program: Second use 500L barrel
Winemaking: Sucked out of fermenters into a stainless steel tank where we added 20 gallons of high-proof alcohol to stop the fermentation and leave this wine with 8% sugar.
Finished wine: 16.8% alc
Time in Barrel: 18 months
Brix at Harvest: 23.5
Finished ph: 3.25 ph
Notes: Aromas of sweet black cherries and muddled blackberries followed by a clean and light palette. Enjoy with many desserts, stinky cheeses or as a dessert itself!
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