From the highest elevation (2400ft) vineyard in Carmel Valley (Chaparral Vineyard). Dry farmed 1.5 acres with tiny yields of less than 2 tons per acre. Aged 22 months in new French oak. Only 40 cases Produced
Wine Enthusiast 93 "Lots of cherry, cedar and light game aromas show on the nose of this bottling from a new source of Gamay in Monterey. A tense palate unfurls into strawberry and spicy pepper tones on the vibrant palate."
93 Points Wine Enthusiast (Editor's Choice): Aromas of fresh yet tightly wound white pepper, herb and raspberry pop on the nose. The Palate is bright and tense offering, cranberry, rose petal, and more peppery spice flavors.
90 Points James Suckling: "Here is effusive cherry and berry fruit on the nose, following through to a velvety palate, Drying tannins linger in the mineral finish, which also shows hints of blood oranges, birch and raspberries. Drink or hold."
90 Points Wine Enthusiast "Rounded aromas of peach bubblegum and tangerine sorbet are cut by a steely minerality on the nose of this bottling. That poppy, candied passionfruit flavor is framed by a chalky frame on the palate. "
92 Points James Suckling "Aromas of pears, white figs, white grapefruit, citrus blossoms and saline minerality. The crunchy palate is both drying and mouthwatering, with shiso and white licorice throughout. Drink now."
100% Mission Ranch Swan clone Pinot Noir. Aged on the lees for 7 years before being disgorged in 2023. Bottled with 6 grams/L dosage this wine is a light onion skin color, very fine bubbles and has aromas of brioche and bruised red apple that follows through on the palate with red berry and bright acidity.
A unique Italian (and French) white variety typically found in Corsica, Sardina and Liguira. Smooth and light on the palate with mouthwatering acidity. It is aromatically complex with citrus, herbal and often floral notes. Versatile and fresh it can be a great pairing with many lighter dishes such as poultry, fish, vegetables and fresh cheeses.
91 Points Wine Enthusiast: "Intensely peachy aromas weave from stonefruit through white flower bouquets on the nose of this bottling. Orange blossom, gardenia and jasmine elements float atop the stonefruit core on the cleanly presented palate.."
91 Points James Suckling: "Threading the needle between mineral purity and subtle springtime blossoms, this is a wine of definition and tension, with enough phenolic complexity to reward attention. Citrus and orchard fruit flavors with terrific acidity. Drink now."
