2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.1%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Sta. Rita Hills
Soil Seabed soils
Sites Domaine de la Côte; the producer says the cuvée is sourced in greater part from Chardonnay plantings adjacent to that estate.
Fermentation Vessels 500 L barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Production was 4,249 cases. The listed élevage comprised 10 months in 500 L barrels and 7 months in stainless-steel tank.
Tasting Notes Flinty, lemon oil, savory, mineral, tightly wound, tree fruit, ginger and saline.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.9%
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Sta. Rita Hills
Soil Iron-rich soil
Orientation Rinconada And Patterson Are Both North-Facing.
Sites Predominantly Domaine de la Côte, supplemented by William Hines Vineyard.
Fermentation Vessels 500 L puncheon
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The producer lists 4,198 cases and élevage of 10 months in 500 L puncheon plus 6 months in stainless-steel tank. The wine was harvested after the sustained late-August heat spell, and the tasting text notes lees influence.
Tasting Notes Bartlett pear, honeydew, mock orange, subtle creaminess and spice; juicy, acid-driven, mineral and textured.
Food Pairing Fish, light meat and pork.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.8%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Sta. Rita Hills
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.8%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Sta. Rita Hills
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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)