2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.8%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Santa Barbara County
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Drinking Window 2013-2015
Region Santa Barbara County
Soil Diatomaceous, Clay and limestone soils
Orientation East- And North-Facing Slopes
Sites 17 vineyards across Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Maria and Santa Ynez appellations
Grape Clone Wente selection
Vine Age 30
Oak Details 5% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak5%
Barrel Size 600
Production Details The 17 vineyard lots were fermented separately in oak. The wine used François Frères 600-L casks, 5% new oak, and was bottled after 11 months in oak; production was 2,000 cases. The vintage was described as particularly cool and foggy.
Tasting Notes Very pale; fragrant and delicate, with spice, melon and citrus; naturally high acidity; pure, fresh, creamy, supple and intensely fresh on the palate.
Critics Ratings 17
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2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Region Santa Barbara County
Tasting Notes Dry and Chablis-like, with zingy acidity, cold-steel minerality, concentrated pineapple and tropical-fruit flavors, and an elaborate, tailored texture.
Critics Ratings 92
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Producer Information
Website
Address
1503 East Chestnut Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436, USA
Phone
+1 805-500-8337
Email
Owner
Raj Parr (Founder)