HARVESTED: October 6th, 2023
VINEYARD: Santa Cruz Mountains, Clements Hills
SOILS: loamy clay
BOTTLED: February 2024, 650 cases
COMPOSITION: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
ALCOHOL: 13.2%
WINEMAKER: Andrew Vingiello
VINEYARD MANAGER: Thayer Dunwoody
VINTAGE NOTES
In 2023 the Santa Cruz Mountains experienced one of the longest growing seasons in decades. Late season rains and cold temperatures in early spring kept vines dormant. Bud break saw much milder temperatures ideal for set and maturity. Continued mild, consistent weather and only a few periods of moderate heat contributed to crop yields that were above average and hang time was extended. Harvest kicked off later in September and continued at a relentless pace through October. The 2023 vintage is high quality, exceptional, and notable. Another vintage of great magnitude delivering wines with exceptional vineyard purity.
WINEMAKING NOTES
Grape clusters were hand picked, destemmed, sorted, and gently pressed in our 1 ton basket press. The juice was chilled and left to settle for 24 hours. Following settling the juice was racked clean and fermented in neutral oak. The wine rested in neutral oak barrels for five months aging before being gently fined and filtered prior to bottling.
TASTING NOTES
Dynamic and vibrant aromas of white peach, and nectarine jump out of the glass underscored by hints of citrus and lemon zest. The palate, tightly focused and lively, features notes of crisp asian pear, honeydew and ripe grapefruit. Its signature acidity and mineral driven texture is mouthwatering and very memorable.
CELLARING
Not intended for aging. Drink now.