Varietal: 84% Marsanne, 16% Viognier
Vintage: 2024
Vineyard: Marsanne: La Paloma, Carmel Valley; Viognier: Estate Vineyard, Monterey County
Cases Produced: 205
Winemaking: Marsanne pressed to tank, cold settled and racked to Puncheons. Fermented and then barrels were topped up. No racking. Aged on lees. Blended with 1 barrel of Viognier before bottling.
Barrel Program: Neutral Puncheons
Finished Wine: 13%
Time in Barrel: 12 months
Brix at Harvest: 24.9
Finished pH: 3.27
Notes: Fragrant with honey, ripe orchard fruit, white florals, and juicy stone fruit, with a touch of black pepper in the background. The palate evokes Arizona Green Tea with honey, lifted by bright citrus and crisp acidity for a refreshing, well-balanced finish.