2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 0.2 g/L
pH 3.19
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Region Redwood Valley
Soil Red clay soils strewn with fist-sized rocks
Harvest Dates 9 Sep 2025
Brix at Harvest 21.3°
Grape Clone SB1 à la Château d'Yquem
Vine Age Sauvignon Blanc vines planted in 1942
Fermentation Vessels Cigar-shaped barrels, neutral puncheons, and stainless-steel drums
Pressing Method Gently Crushed And Whole-Cluster Pressed
Bottling Date 9 Feb 2026
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details A 1.3-ton hand-harvested lot was vinified from dry-farmed vines. The wine spent six months on its lees without stirring. The vineyard lies at 800–900 ft elevation; reported vineyard yield was 1 ton/acre. Production was still listed as TBD.
Tasting Notes Aromas of jasmine, Smarties, and lime zest; flavors of kumquat, chalk, and honeysuckle.
Food Pairing Samosas, tomato bisque, and shrimp ceviche
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 0.1 g/L
pH 3.07
Total Acidity 8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Drinking Window 2025–2028
Region Redwood Valley
Soil Red clay soils strewn with fist-sized rocks
Harvest Dates 28 Sep 2023
Brix at Harvest 21.7°
Grape Clone SB1 à la Château d'Yquem
Vine Age Sauvignon Blanc vines planted in 1942
Fermentation Vessels Neutral puncheons, cigar-shaped barrels, and stainless-steel drums
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressed
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottling Date 12 Feb 2024
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The 1.81-ton, hand-harvested lot spent six months on its lees without stirring. The vineyard was head-trained, organically dry-farmed, approximately 31 miles from the coast, and described at 850 ft elevation. Production was 98 cases and reported yield was 1 ton/acre. Skurnik additionally describes the wine as Certified Organic.
Tasting Notes Aromas of Bosc pear, yellow kiwi, and crushed chalk; flavors of yuzu, rock salt, and green tomato.
Food Pairing Fresh oysters, onion tart, and prosciutto with melon
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.1%
Residual Sugar 0.2 g/L
pH 3.28
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window 2024–2028+?
Region Redwood Valley
Soil Red clay soils strewn with fist-sized rocks
Harvest Dates 28 Sep 2022
Brix at Harvest 21.4°
Grape Clone SB1 à la Château d'Yquem
Vine Age Sauvignon Blanc vines planted in 1942
Fermentation Vessels Neutral oak puncheons, cigar-shaped barrels, and stainless-steel drums
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressed
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottling Date 14 Feb 2023
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The 2.193-ton hand-harvested lot spent six months on its lees. The head-trained vineyard was organically dry-farmed, approximately 31 miles from the coast, and described at 850 ft elevation. Production was 119 cases and reported yield was 1 ton/acre.
Tasting Notes Aromas of white grapefruit, tarragon, and pulverized stone; flavors of Key lime, jasmine flower, and satsuma.
Food Pairing Crab Louis, trout almondine, and goat-cheese tart
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Residual Sugar 0.1 g/L
pH 3.0
Total Acidity 7.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window 2024–2026+
Region Redwood Valley
Soil Red clay soils strewn with fist-sized rocks
Harvest Dates 9 Sep 2021
Brix at Harvest 22.6°
Grape Clone SB1 à la Château d'Yquem
Vine Age Sauvignon Blanc vines planted in 1942
Fermentation Vessels Neutral oak puncheons and stainless-steel drums
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressed
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottling Date 25 Jan 2022
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The 2.57-ton hand-harvested lot spent six months on its lees. The vineyard was organically dry-farmed. Production was 154 cases and reported yield was 1 ton/acre.
Tasting Notes Aromas of pomelo, gunflint, and tarragon; flavors of kumquat, Makrut lime, and honeysuckle.
Food Pairing Crab Louis, nettle frittata, and chèvre
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 0.2 g/L
pH 3.0
Total Acidity 8.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window 2020–2023
Region Redwood Valley
Soil Red clay soils strewn with fist-sized rocks
Harvest Dates 13 Sep 2019
Brix at Harvest 21.9°
Grape Clone FPS 01
Vine Age Sauvignon Blanc vines planted in 1942
Fermentation Vessels Neutral oak puncheons and stainless-steel drums
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressed
Bottling Date 4 Feb 2020
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The 2.66-ton hand-harvested lot spent nine months on its lees. The head-trained vineyard was organically dry-farmed. Production was 148 cases and reported yield was 2 tons/acre.
Tasting Notes Aromas of white tea, kumquat, and pain grillé; flavors of quince, grey salt, and honeysuckle.
Food Pairing French lentil salad, egg bánh mì, and fried chickpeas
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 0.3 g/L
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 7.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window 2020–2025
Region Redwood Valley
Soil Red clay soils strewn with fist-sized rocks
Harvest Dates 28 Sep 2018
Brix at Harvest 22.7°
Grape Clone FPS 01
Vine Age Sauvignon Blanc vines planted in 1945
Fermentation Vessels Neutral oak and stainless-steel barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressed
Bottling Date 5 Feb 2019
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The 1.53-ton hand-harvested lot spent nine months on its lees. The head-trained vineyard was organically dry-farmed. Production was 183 cases and reported yield was 2.5 tons/acre.
Tasting Notes Aromas of matchstick, vanilla bean, and anise; flavors of lime leaf, dragon fruit, and quince.
Food Pairing Tea-leaf salad, spring frittata, and chèvre in oil
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