2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Drinking Window 2027-2034
Region Russian River Valley
Sites Drake Estate, Martaella, and Lazy W Ranch
Fermentation Vessels 100% stainless steel
Production Details Sourced from older vines, aged sur lie in tank, and handled in 100% stainless steel; released in 2026.
Tasting Notes Meyer lemon skin, melon, pear, quince, white flowers, citrus, Kaffir lime, minerals, and saline finish
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Drinking Window 2026-2033
Region Russian River Valley
Sites Lazy W Ranch, Martaella, Olivet Lane, and Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard
Fermentation Vessels 100% stainless steel tanks
Production Details Fermented in stainless-steel tanks and given weekly bâtonnage during aging; released in 2025.
Tasting Notes Jasmine, honeysuckle, quince, stone fruit, yellow apple, pear, and pear-skin texture
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.1%
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Drinking Window 2025-2032
Region Russian River Valley
Fermentation Vessels 100% stainless steel
Production Details Extended aging on the lees with periodic stirring in a 100% stainless-steel program.
Tasting Notes Pear, quince, jasmine, yellow apple, star fruit, and a fresh, layered palate
Food Pairing Light appetizers and richer shellfish dishes
Critics Ratings 94
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
pH 3.28
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Drinking Window 2024-2031
Region Russian River Valley
Fermentation Vessels 100% stainless steel
Production Details Older-vine Russian River Valley Chardonnay handled in 100% stainless steel, with lees stirring; barrel aging is listed as not applicable.
Tasting Notes Apple, pear, quince, white flowers, fennel pollen, and a precise, balanced palate
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Region Russian River Valley
Sites Lazy W, Olivet Lane, Lewis MacGregor Estate, and Drake Estate
Fermentation Vessels 100% stainless steel tanks
Production Details Fermented in stainless-steel tanks, aged on the lees, and stirred during aging; released in Spring 2022.
Tasting Notes Meyer lemon, quince, pear, pear skin, white flowers, refreshing acidity, depth, and polished texture
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Region Russian River Valley
Sites Drake Estate Vineyard, Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard, Olivet Lane Vineyard, and Lazy W Ranch
Fermentation Vessels 100% stainless steel
Production Details Handled in 100% stainless steel with lees stirring; released in Spring 2020.
Tasting Notes Lime, quince, flowers, smoky minerals, green apple, Granny Smith apple, iodine, and a clean, snappy finish
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Producer Information
Website
Address
7227 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448, United States
Phone
+1 (707) 433-6425
Email
Owner
Faiveley Family (Erwan Faiveley, John Dyson, Eve Faiveley, Francois Faiveley, Benoit Faiveley)
Cellarmaster
Jeff Mangahas