Varietal: 100% Pinot

Vintage: 2021

Vineyard: Falcon Hill Vineyard, Santa Cruz. 1.5 acres, organically farmed, clones 115 / 667 / 777

Barrel Program: Francois Ferrer French Oak, 40% new oak, 2 puncheons neutral, the rest in 60-gallon barrels.

Cases Produced: 200

Winemaking: Cold fermenation for 14 days, pressed directly to barrel and then aged on the lees.

Finished wine: 13%

Time in barrel: 11 months

Brix at Harvest: 22.3

Finished ph: 3.55

Notes: Elegant and ethereal, this Pinot will age for some time. It shows subtle spice and elegant fruit. Delicate, perfect for a white wine replacement that does not dominate. This wine is more of a complement and an easy drinker than an aggressive attention seeker.

Wine: 2021 Black Darter, Central Coast

Rhone Red Blend: 35% Grenache, 35% Mourvedre, 30% Carignan

Varietal: 100% Sangiovese

Vintage: 2021

Vineyard: Gimelli Vineyard, Cienega Valley, San Benito County

Barrel Program: 15% new Hungarian puncheons (Trust Cooperage)

Cases Produced: 240

Winemaking: Daily gentle punch downs during cold soak, fermentation and maceration lasted for 14 days before pressing to barrel. 100% destemmed.

Finished wine: 14.8% 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% Malbec

Vintage: 2022

Vineyard: Pedregal Vineyard, San Benito County

Barrel Program: 28% New Hungarian Puncheons, remainder in 60 gallon barrels

Cases Produced: 155

Winemaking: 100% destemmed, with a 14 day fermentation

Finished wine: 15.2%

Time in Barrel: 18 months

Brix at Harvest: 23.8

Finished ph: 3.86

Notes: Enticing aromas of olallieberry 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 its own! 

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: 100% Petite Sirah

Vintage: 2021

Vineyard: Parvaneh Vineyard, Paso Robles

Barrel Program: 35% New French Oak, the rest Neutral

Cases Produced: 125

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, every day red wine that pleases with every sip.