2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Grape Varieties 98% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Muscadelle
Region Knights Valley
Soil Sauvignon blanc is planted in a clay-rich section of the estate vineyard; the site also includes layers of compacted volcanic ash
Elevation 760.0 meters
Harvest Dates Sauvignon Blanc was picked in two passes roughly one week apart, with picking completed September 12, 2023
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels; 100% barrel-fermented
Oak Details 65% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak65%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date Mar 2025
Closure Cork
Production Details Producer specification: 260 cases; aged 20 months in French-oak cigare barrels; released September 22, 2026. The producer and importer disagree on the new-oak proportion, reporting 65% and 60% respectively.
Tasting Notes Guava, stone fruit, oak spice, lemon curd, juicy acidity, creaminess, and a long finish
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Knights Valley
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel-fermented
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date Apr 2024
Production Details 170 cases; aged 20 months in French-oak cigare barrels; released September 23, 2025.
Tasting Notes Guava, starfruit, oak spice, lemon curd, juicy acidity, and a powerfully long finish
Critics Ratings 95
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Knights Valley
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel-fermented
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date Apr 2023
Production Details 175 cases; aged 20 months in French-oak cigare barrels; released September 24, 2024.
Tasting Notes White peach, pear, graphite, lemon zest, freshness, minerality, richness, and a long finish
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Knights Valley
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels; 100% barrel-fermented
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date Apr 2022
Closure Cork
Production Details 155 cases; aged 20 months in French-oak cigare barrels; released September 26, 2023.
Critics Ratings 94
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Knights Valley
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel-fermented
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date Apr 2021
Production Details 220 cases in 750 ml and 10 cases in 1.5 L; aged 20 months in French-oak cigare barrels; released September 27, 2022.
Tasting Notes Yellow plum, honeysuckle, kiwi, fresh pear, stone fruit, brightness, creaminess, and a long finish
Critics Ratings 94
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Knights Valley
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel-fermented
Oak Details 65% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak65%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2020
Production Details The more detailed producer entry reports 245 cases in 750 ml plus 10 cases in 1.5 L, 20 months in French-oak cigare barrels, and release on September 21, 2021; a duplicate entry reports 245 cases without the separate magnum quantity and conflicts on new-oak percentage.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Knights Valley
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel-fermented
Oak Details 65% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak65%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2019
Production Details 175 cases; aged 20 months in French-oak cigare barrels; released September 22, 2020.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Knights Valley
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel-fermented
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2018
Production Details 240 cases; aged 20 months in French-oak cigare barrels; released September 17, 2019.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Knights Valley
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel-fermented
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2017
Production Details 220 cases; aged 22 months in French-oak cigare barrels; released October 17, 2017.
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2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 97% Sauvignon Blanc, 3% Muscadelle
Region Knights Valley
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel-fermented
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2016
Production Details 160 cases; aged 22 months in French-oak cigare barrels; released October 25, 2016; decanting recommended.
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2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 97% Sauvignon Blanc, 3% Muscadelle
Region Knights Valley
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel-fermented
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date Jun 2015
Production Details 170 cases; aged 22 months in new French-oak cigare barrels; released October 27, 2015.
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2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 97% Sauvignon Blanc, 3% Muscadelle
Region Knights Valley
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel-fermented
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details 220 cases; aged 23 months in new French oak. The producer page lists bottling in June 2014 but release on October 28, 2013; those internally impossible dates are withheld pending correction.
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2011 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 97% Sauvignon Blanc, 3% Muscadelle
Region Knights Valley
Fermentation Vessels Barrels; 100% barrel-fermented
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2013
Production Details First release of this white wine; 100 cases; aged 23 months in new French oak; released October 22, 2013; producer recommends serving only slightly chilled.
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