2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Ballard Canyon AVA
Region United States
Harvest Dates September 19, 2025
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Block 5 own-rooted Chardonnay
Fermentation Vessels Concrete
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Neutral French Vache Forest oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details The Chardonnay was 100% destemmed and underwent native fermentation in concrete. The wine was matured for five months in 500 L neutral French Vache Forest oak puncheons; production totaled 84 cases.
Certifications CCOF; Demeter
Tasting Notes Fresh lemon, lemon blossom, lemon drop, ripe pineapple, creamy piña colada, mint, citrus fizz, foamy texture, firm acidity, flowing and graceful
Vintages
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 75% Chardonnay; 25% Trousseau
Classification Ballard Canyon AVA
Region United States
Harvest Dates Trousseau: September 19, 2023; Chardonnay: October 16, 2023
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Block 5 own-rooted Chardonnay and Block 5 own-rooted Trousseau
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Neutral French Vache Forest oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details The Chardonnay was whole-cluster foot-trodden and fermented for nine days before pressing. The Trousseau was fermented uncrushed under cloth in stainless steel for two weeks before pressing. Fermentation was native, followed by five months in 500 L neutral French Vache Forest oak puncheons. Production totaled 78 cases.
Certifications CCOF; Demeter
Tasting Notes Tangerine, loquat, lemon, mandarins and cream, white peach, jasmine, unfiltered texture, subtle hops, savory herbs and tart freshness