Salted caramel pears and hazelnut glaze over the palate. Elderflower shines a spotlight at mid-point, expansive and expressive. The wine has a richness to it, but the bright acidity and chalky, dry river stone mouthfeel reins it in. Unusual for this variety, it is aged in 25% new French oak and the remainder in neutral oak. A gorgeous Central Coast salute to this Spanish variety.
Bright mulberry, along with salted, cured meats and brambly wildflowers urge that next sip. Juicy, it performs a balancing act with keen acidity, wild strawberry, vanilla, and cherry-cedar. Potent notes of white pepper keep the palate engaged, along with satin tannins.
This is a quite dry, very sharply defined wine driven by prominent acidity. Scents and flavors of orchard fruits lead the way, with citrus notes taking over in the bright finish.
A textural sensation, this expressive rosé is marked with ripe peach, minerality, peanut brittle, and lavender. Layered with nuance, it speaks to sunshine and freshness, with balanced acidity.
The packaging for this wine emphasizes “Zero Sugar” and “Purity Tested,” and though it seems targeted for a specific market niche, it will prove very broadly popular on its sensory merits alone. Although it is indeed fully dry, there’s nothing austere about the wine, as the fruit’s ripe flavors lend an impression of juiciness. This is nicely balanced by fresh acidity that provides an edge that isn’t overly sharp.
French in style, with seashell minerality and a fine salinity. Juicy pears, green apples, and lime sorbet tend to the palate with a refreshing crispness.
A certified organic rosé made at high altitude from grapes picked at night and cold macerated prior to vinification, this is a bit simple but still refreshing and very tasty. The varieties are Garnacha and Bobal, offering straightforward flavors recalling ripe red cherries and strawberries with enough acidity to keep the finish refreshing.
You couldn’t be blamed for doubting that Southern California could produce Cab Franc at the highest global level, but this will resolve any doubts. Just a touch lighter and more elegant than Cabernet Sauvignon, with a lightly leafy varietal note, this offers deep flavors structured by soft, fine-grained tannins. A remarkable achievement.