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% 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: 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!