2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 85% Sauvignon Blanc; 15% Sémillon
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring 3–5 years after harvest; stated arc of aging 15–20 years
Region Sonoma County
Soil Sauvignon blanc preston on rhyolite volcanic ash; sauvignon blanc musqué on rocky clay loam; sémillon on gravelly, Sandy soil
Harvest Dates Typical harvest period: September–October
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Production Details Night-picked manually into small lugs and transported by refrigerated truck; sorted cluster-by-cluster; matured for 14 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers, sur lie with bâtonnage. Producer serving range is 55–59°F (13–15°C).
Tasting Notes Audrey Frick, June 2026: golden-straw color; almond, refined spice, candied citrus, sage, white peach and savory tones; gravelly character, structure, elegance and a long palate.
Critics Ratings 96
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2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 85% Sauvignon Blanc; 15% Sémillon
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring 3–5 years after harvest; stated arc of aging 15–20 years
Region Sonoma County
Soil Sauvignon blanc preston on rhyolite volcanic ash; sauvignon blanc musqué on rocky clay loam; sémillon on gravelly, Sandy soil
Harvest Dates Typical harvest period: September–October
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Natural Yeast Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Details Night-picked manually into small lugs and transported refrigerated; cluster-by-cluster sorting; 14 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers, sur lie with bâtonnage. Producer serving range is 55–59°F (13–15°C).
Tasting Notes Audrey Frick, July 2025: flinty crushed stone, lemon oil, white peach, fresh flowers, tropical guava and cream; medium-to-full body, silky rounded texture and a long palate.
Critics Ratings 96
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 85% Sauvignon Blanc; 15% Sémillon
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring 3–5 years after harvest; stated arc of aging 15–20 years
Region Sonoma County
Soil Sauvignon blanc preston on rhyolite volcanic ash; sauvignon blanc musqué on rocky clay loam; sémillon on gravelly, Sandy soil
Harvest Dates Typical harvest period: September–October
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Natural Yeast Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Details Night-picked manually into small lugs and refrigerated for transport; sorted cluster-by-cluster; matured 14 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers, sur lie with bâtonnage. Producer serving range is 55–59°F (13–15°C).
Tasting Notes Joe Czerwinski, August 2024: gooseberry, citrus zest, a soft expansive full-bodied palate and tart finish. Audrey Frick, June 2024: tropical fruit, beeswax, golden pear, white grapefruit, saline, melon and a ripe rounded texture.
Critics Ratings 95
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 85% Sauvignon Blanc; 15% Sémillon
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring 3–5 years after harvest; stated arc of aging 15–20 years
Region Sonoma County
Soil Sauvignon blanc preston on rhyolite volcanic ash; sauvignon blanc musqué on rocky clay loam; sémillon on gravelly, Sandy soil
Harvest Dates Typical harvest period: September–October
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Natural Yeast Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Details Night-picked manually into small lugs and transported refrigerated; sorted cluster-by-cluster; matured 14 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers, sur lie with bâtonnage. Producer serving range is 55–59°F (13–15°C).
Tasting Notes Audrey Frick, June 2024: white peach, saline, chive, beeswax and melon rind with a viscous rounded texture. Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, February 2024: lemon juice, lime leaves, wet pebbles, white pepper, chalk and a long chalky finish.
Critics Ratings 95
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 85% Sauvignon Blanc; 15% Sémillon
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring 3–5 years after harvest; stated arc of aging 15–20 years
Region Sonoma County
Soil Sauvignon blanc preston on rhyolite volcanic ash; sauvignon blanc musqué on rocky clay loam; sémillon on gravelly, Sandy soil
Harvest Dates Typical harvest period: September–October
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Natural Yeast Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Details Night-picked manually into small lugs and transported refrigerated; cluster-by-cluster sorting; 14 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers, sur lie with bâtonnage. Producer serving range is 55–59°F (13–15°C).
Tasting Notes Jeb Dunnuck, March 2022: white grapefruit, honeyed mint, bright acidity and a strong finish. Joe Czerwinski, November 2022: fig, melon, pear, tangerine and lime with a silky mid-palate and vibrant citrus finish.
Critics Ratings 92
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 85% Sauvignon Blanc; 15% Sémillon
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring 3–5 years after harvest; stated arc of aging 15–20 years
Region Sonoma County
Soil Sauvignon blanc preston on rhyolite volcanic ash; sauvignon blanc musqué on rocky clay loam; sémillon on gravelly, Sandy soil
Harvest Dates Typical harvest period: September–October
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Natural Yeast Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Details Night-picked manually into small lugs and transported refrigerated; sorted cluster-by-cluster; matured 14 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers, sur lie with bâtonnage. Producer serving range is 55–59°F (13–15°C).
Tasting Notes Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, December 2019: ripe peach, green apple, lemon curd, musk perfume, honeycomb and herbs; creamy apple and stone-fruit palate with freshness and length.
Critics Ratings 92
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