2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Sonoma Valley
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date April 2025
Production Details Production was 25 cases; aged 20 months in French oak; released January 20, 2026.
Tasting Notes Bright acidity; floral and citrus notes; balanced, with a pleasantly long finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Sonoma Valley
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date April 2024
Production Details Production was 23 cases; aged 20 months in French oak; released January 21, 2025.
Tasting Notes Bright acidity; floral and citrus notes; balanced, with a pleasantly long finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Sonoma Valley
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date April 2023
Production Details The wine was 100% barrel fermented; production was 45 cases; it aged 20 months in French oak and was released January 21, 2024.
Tasting Notes Bright acidity; floral and citrus notes; structured and light-footed, with a long, lingering finish.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Sonoma Valley
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date April 2021
Production Details Production was 130 cases; aged 19 months in French oak; released January 25, 2022.
Tasting Notes Lemon zest, lemongrass, dried herbs, honeysuckle, guava and passion fruit; bright, vibrant, juicy, focused and seamless, with a long finish.
Food Pairing White-protein dishes
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Classification Sonoma Valley
Region Sonoma Valley
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2020
Production Details Production was 140 cases; aged 20 months in French oak; released January 19, 2021.
Tasting Notes Lemon curd, lemon zest, white flowers, fresh citrus, pomelo, green grass, passion fruit and fresh tarragon; vibrant, acid-driven and medium-bodied, with a long finish and marked tension.