2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 8.4 g/L
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Drinking Window Producer guidance: years 0–5 for a bright, fresh character; years 6–10 for a more aged character.
Region High Valley
Sites Shannon Ridge Vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Pressing Method A Portion Was Destemmed And Macerated On Skins For Several Hours Before Pressing; The Remainder Was Whole-Cluster Direct-Pressed.
Natural Yeast Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Barrel fermented with native yeast and no new oak. A portion of the fruit was destemmed and macerated on skins for several hours before pressing, while the remainder was whole-cluster direct-pressed. The wine matured in a mixture of standard barrels and larger cigar-shaped barrels; malolactic fermentation was blocked, and maturation included 10 months sur lies. Production was 240 cases.
Certifications CCOF (certification applies to the grapes)
Tasting Notes Fresh and bright, with stone-fruit flavors, pronounced acidity and stony minerality.
Food Pairing Salt-crusted whole fish; grilled cheese sandwiches; tuna confit with white beans and olives.
Producer Information
Website
Address
3175 Dry Creek Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA
Phone
+1 707-637-4877
Email
Owner
Jill Klein Matthiasson; Steve Matthiasson
Cellarmaster
Steve Matthiasson