2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.27
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Aligoté
Region Santa Maria Valley
Harvest Dates 1 Oct 2025
Sites Bien Nacido
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Aged for 8 months in neutral François Frères French oak barrels. The Bien Nacido Tocai Friulano block was grafted to Aligoté in 2022, and its first small crop was harvested in 2024. The sheet prints residual sugar as “<0” without a unit; this anomalous bound is retained as published and is not treated as a numeric residual-sugar measurement.
Tasting Notes White peach, lemon blossom, clover honey, apple skin, bright acidity, gentle waxy texture, and a crisp, refreshing finish.
Food Pairing Shellfish, fresh cheeses, and simply prepared seafood; specifically oysters on the half shell, Dungeness crab, goat-cheese and herb tart, or grilled halibut with lemon, capers, and herbs.
Producer Information
Website
Address
813 Anacapa Street, Ste 5b, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Phone
+1 805-963-7999
Owner
Isabelle Clendenen, Knox Alexander Clendenen
Cellarmaster
Jim Adelman