The lion’s share of Pinot Gris for this blend is grown in our estate vineyards located in the Sonoma Coast and Sonoma Carneros appellations. Both are cool growing regions that yield grapes with nice bright acid and flavor intensity. A small portion of the Pinot Gris comes from a well drained and sun drenched vineyard in Lodi.

Wine maker notes

Both the Pinot Gris and the Chardonnay grapes are grown in the cool climate of Southern Sonoma County. This region known for high-quality grapes that bathe in morning fog are gently warmed by the afternoon sun creating a long growing season giving the grapes time to mature and fully develop their fruit. The Pinot Gris and the Chardonnay were gently pressed using the whole cluster technique to extract only the purest free-run juice. Each varietal was fermented separately and inoculated with different yeast strains to enhance the fruit character of both wines. The juice was cold fermented to dryness and we chose to block malolactic fermentation to maintain its lively acidity. The Chardonnay portion was barrel-fermented and barrel-aged for 2-3 months in new and used French oak barrels to add roundness to the wine.