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Rose de Grenache
2017
The rose was whole-cluster pressed very slowly for over 6 hours with a cold, slow fermentation. It was then Sur-Lee aged in seasoned French oak barrels for 90 days prior to bottling.
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$24 per bottle

$288 per case of 12
Rose de Grenache
2017
Varietal Composition:
100% Grenache

BACKGROUND

The rose was whole-cluster pressed very slowly for over 6 hours with a cold, slow fermentation. It was then Sur-Lee aged in seasoned French oak barrels for 90 days prior to bottling.

WINEMAKING

Produced from a single vineyard - Abba Vineyard.
A Classic Provence-Style pink-salmon colored Rose picked early with intention.

TASTING NOTES

The nose is dominated by Hibiscus, canary melon, and stone fruits with delicate accents of anise. On the entry, the Rose is velvety and soft; a creamy texture and viscosity. This full-bodied Rose wine has layers of watermelon, strawberry, white peach and a touch of citrus rind coupled with hints of subtle earthy tones.

TECHNICAL DATA

Alc. - 14.1%
Winemaker: Brian Graham

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$288 per case of 12
Chardonnay 2016
2016
The 2016 comes from one of the only ‘dry-farmed’ Chardonnay vineyards on the Sonoma Coast. Ripening is constant and uniform. The intensity of fruit flavor we obtain with this vineyard is unique. The juice is concentrated with massive tropical fruit impact right off the vine. Minuscule yields leave us wishing we could make more.
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$45 per bottle

$540 per case of 12
Chardonnay 2016
2016
Appelation:
Sonoma Coast, Gustafson Vineyard
Varietal Composition:
100% Chardonnay, Clones 96

BACKGROUND

The 2016 comes from one of the only ‘dry-farmed’ Chardonnay vineyards on the Sonoma Coast. Ripening is constant and uniform. The intensity of fruit flavor we obtain with this vineyard is unique. The juice is concentrated with massive tropical fruit impact right off the vine. Minuscule yields leave us wishing we could make more.

WINEMAKING

We picked the 2016 vintage at 3am, the coldest part of the morning. The harvest was sorted in the vineyard and arrived at the winery before day break. Whole cluster pressed straight to barrel for resting and fermentation. Each individual barrel is kept separate and not racked together until immediately before bottling to ensure barrel to barrel variations can be trialed prior to blending this ensures only our very best barrels make the cut. Sur lees stirred every week until fermentation completed. Partial malolactic fermentation helped create an elegant, creamy Chardonnay. 100% barrel fermentation in only the best cooperages: Rousseau, Taransaud, Francois Freres.

TASTING NOTES

The nose shows ripe peaches, honeydew melon, Asian pear, piña colada, and a hint of almond.
A crisp and balanced entry leads to a medium bodied wine full of tropical fruit flavors, a hint of caramelized sugar, jasmine, and citrus on the finish.

TECHNICAL DATA

pH- 3.59
TA- 0.60 g/100mL
RS-Dry >0.1g/L
Alc.- 14.2%
Winemaker: Brian Graham

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$540 per case of 12
Pinot Noir 2016
2016
The vintage of 2016 had a quick and early start due primarily to the weather and the light vineyard yield. We had a very cold May that created “shot berry” during flowering (normal and tiny berries on the same cluster).
Ultimately the fruit we received was exceptional, with great color, acid and structure. A cellar worthy wine.
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$50 per bottle

$600 per case of 12
Pinot Noir 2016
2016
Appelation:
Sonoma Coast, Petaluma Gap
Varietal Composition:
100% Pinot Noir, Swan Clone

BACKGROUND

The vintage of 2016 had a quick and early start due primarily to the weather and the light vineyard yield. We had a very cold May that created “shot berry” during flowering (normal and tiny berries on the same cluster).
Ultimately the fruit we received was exceptional, with great color, acid and structure. A cellar worthy wine.

WINEMAKING

An early morning picking helped get these grapes destined for resting in tanks while still very cold. This allowed the grapes to retain their aromatics and delicacy Pinot Noir is known for.
We cold soaked the grapes for four days prior to a warm slow fermentation. Pressed gently and down to French oak barrels (50% new) to complete the fermentation process.
Aged sur lees for 6 months to further create graceful, smooth wine.

TASTING NOTES

The nose is massive ripe raspberry, pomegranate, and cherry with hints of violet, vanilla, crushed bay leaf, and graphite.
The palate leads to red plums, more pomegranate, and red cherry notes with hints of black tea leaf, anise, and hazelnut.

TECHNICAL DATA

pH- 3.7
TA- 0.58 g/100mL
RS-Dry >0.5g/L
Alc.- 14.1%
Winemaker: Brian Graham

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$600 per case of 12
The Drifter
2015
The soil is composed of gravelly clay loam with a strikingly red color. The very rocky soils drain well, helping to stress the vines late in the growing season, concentrating flavors.
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$45 per bottle

$540 per case of 12
The Drifter
2015
Appelation:
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Varietal Composition:
92% Syrah, 6% Petite Syrah, 2% Grenache

BACKGROUND

The soil is composed of gravelly clay loam with a strikingly red color. The very rocky soils drain well, helping to stress the vines late in the growing season, concentrating flavors.
With both coastal and inland influences, this area is perfect for creating grapes that retain their acidity and balance while maturing fully. The cold air and fog cool the nights while long, warm days allow the fruit to fully ripen.

WINEMAKING

The grapes were picked at the peak of ripeness during the early morning hours to preserve maximum fruit expression. The fruit was then immediately sorted meticulously then crushed and sent to stainless cooled tanks to rest and cold soak prior to yeast inoculation for 4 days.
The wines were fermented slowly over 2 weeks with a maximum temperature of 88°F to preserve the color and intense fruit aromas. A averaged total of 25 days on the skins. Aged in a blend of new and lightly seasoned French oak barrels for 21 months.
Each varietal is constantly monitored to insure tannin balance is achieved. We use a mixture of several of the best cooperages including: Leroi, Nadalie, Gamba, Quintessence and Mercurey.

TASTING NOTES

A classic old-world style Syrah with inviting tobacco, cedar and violet notes dominated by with strawberry and raspberry preserves rounded out by hints of clove and dried sage.
Upon entry, ripe raspberries and red plums are complimented by hints of bay leaf, coriander, fennel and vanilla cola. The finish is velvety with long soft tannins.

TECHNICAL DATA

pH- 3.79
TA- 0.63 g/100mL
RS- Dry
Alc.- 14.5%
Winemaker: Brian Graham

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$540 per case of 12
The Mindset
2015
Paso Robles is the largest AVA and is known for its extreme heat / cold variances with average highs during the growing season reaching 105 °F and 40-50°F on average most nights.
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$540 per case of 12
The Mindset
2015
Appelation:
Paso Robles Highlands District, California, USA
Varietal Composition:
98% Petite Syrah, 2% Syrah

BACKGROUND

Paso Robles is the largest AVA and is known for its extreme heat / cold variances with average highs during the growing season reaching 105 °F and 40-50°F on average most nights.
A small district within the AVA, The Highlands District is know for its high elevation (above 1600 feet, having the least amount of rain fall and its sandstone/clay soils (high limes stone content) the perfect combination decreases the vines vigor creating intense flavor concentration and intensity with full ripeness while retaining naturally high acidity levels for balance and structure.

WINEMAKING

The grapes were picked at the peak of ripeness during the early morning hours to preserve maximum fruit expression. They were transported in a refrigerated truck to our winery in Sonoma where the fruit was sorted meticulously then crushed and sent to stainless cooled tanks to rest and cold soak prior to yeast inoculation for 3 days.
The wines were fermented slowly over 2 weeks with a maximum temperature of 86°F to preserve the color and intense fruit aromas. An averaged total of 22 days on the skins. Aged in a blend of new and lightly seasoned French oak barrels for 21 months.
Each varietal is constantly monitored to insure tannin balance is achieved. We use a mixture of several of the best cooperages including: Leroi, Nadalie, Gamba, Quintessence and Mercurey.

TASTING NOTES

Intense boysenberry, blackberry jam and powerful aromas of rose petals on the nose with hints crushed clove, pine needle and thyme spices.
Elegant and dense upon entry, blackberry, ripe plums and chocolate mousse dominate with hints of nutmeg, fresh cinnamon and black pepper. This is a fully bodied power driven with big soft tannins. Built to age gracefully for several decades.

TECHNICAL DATA

pH- 3.71
TA- 0.59 g/100mL
RS- Dry
Alc.- 14.7%
Winemaker: Brian Graham

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$540 per case of 12
Coup De Gras
2015
The Winemakers Coup de Gras is our winemakers, ala carte, anything goes, make a unique reserve wine for the ages.
Sonoma Coast Grenache and Syrah were perfect for this inaugural wine.
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$75 per bottle

$900 per case of 12
Coup De Gras
2015
Appelation:
Sonoma Coast, California, USA
Varietal Composition:
79% Grenache, 21% Syrah

BACKGROUND

The Winemakers Coup de Gras is our winemakers, ala carte, anything goes, make a unique reserve wine for the ages.
Sonoma Coast Grenache and Syrah were perfect for this inaugural wine.
Known for its adobe soils along with its Pacific wind and fog influences that keep an almost constant breeze during the warm days and cold coastal nights creates intense fruit flavors while retaining its structure and bright fruit flavors.

WINEMAKING

Night harvested and delivered before day break. We sorted meticulously then crushed and sent to stainless cooled tanks to rest and cold soak prior to yeast inoculation for 4 days.
The wines were fermented slowly over 2 weeks with a maximum temperature of 86°F to preserve the color and intense fruit aromas. A averaged total of 18 days on the skins. Aged in a blend of new and lightly seasoned French oak barrels for 19 months.
Each varietal is constantly monitored to insure tannin balance is achieved. We use a mixture of several of the best cooperages including: Leroi, Nadalie, Gamba, Quintessence and Mercurey.

TASTING NOTES

A blender full of fresh strawberries and plums with accents of anise, clove, bacon fat, oregano.
Loads of cherry and juniper berry compote, dried oregano, lavender, citrus peel and all spice. Built for aging, this wine will continue to get better for many years to come.

TECHNICAL DATA

pH- 3.62
TA- 0.68 g/100mL
RS- Dry
Alc.- 14.9%
Winemaker: Brian Graham

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$75 per bottle

$900 per case of 12
Cabernet Sauvignon
2014
Our fruit comes from a vineyard just north-east of the town of St. Helena. Organically farmed mountain side vineyard producing deep purple fruit with loose clusters at a minuscule yield averaging 1.5 ton per acre on a gravelly loam soil.
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$95 per bottle

$1140 per case of 12
Cabernet Sauvignon
2014
Appelation:
Napa Valley, California, USA
Varietal Composition:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Clones 337 & 7 - a field blend

BACKGROUND

Our fruit comes from a vineyard just north-east of the town of St. Helena. Organically farmed mountain side vineyard producing deep purple fruit with loose clusters at a minuscule yield averaging 1.5 ton per acre on a gravelly loam soil.
The blocks we harvested from are amongst the most prized, clone 337 known for its tannin and structure and clone 7, known for its wonderfully intense fruit flavors and depth.

WINEMAKING

Hand picked at dawn, just as the sun starts to awaken in to small bins where it is field sorted prior to delivery to the winery. Meticulously cluster and berry sorted, then sent whole berry to a stainless cooled tank to rest and cold soak prior to yeast inoculation for 6 days.
The wines were fermented slowly over 2 weeks with a maximum temperature of 89°F to preserve the color and intense fruit aromas. A averaged total of 35 days on the skins.
Aged in mostly new blend of new French oak barrels for 26 months. We use a mixture of several of the best cooperages including: Rousseau, Taransaud, Nadalie, Gamba, and Quintessence.

TASTING NOTES

The nose has a “dusty” elegance representative of its vineyard Terroir. Elegant hints of pencil shavings, tea leaf and clove infuse the black cherry and plum with nice notes of sassafras.Rich concentration of black plum and cherry and mocha upon entry with an ripe currant, expresso, and cedar. Old-world graceful style with firm, soft tannins last for an eternity. Lay this down for as long as you can wait.

TECHNICAL DATA

pH- 3.85
TA- 0.61 g/100mL
RS- Dry
Alc.- 15.2%
Winemaker: Brian Graham

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$95 per bottle

$1140 per case of 12

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