The 2021 vintage was a relatively cool growing season through spring and summer. Harvest began a bit later than normal, around the first week of September with grapes being picked into the second week of November. Consistent moderate-to-cool temperatures created a bit of a compressed harvest. The lack of precipitation combined with cooler temperatures allowed for white and rosé grapes to maintain their natural acidity and fully express their aromatics and f lavors before being picked. Red grapes were able to ripen slowly, developing dark fruit characters and rich, rounded tannins. The result is beautiful wines showcasing the best that California has to offer.
Maritime inf luences in the evening tempered the afternoon’s warm sun, which allowed for a long hang time and resulted in fully developed, concentrated f lavors. Fermentation took place entirely in stainless steel tanks with minimal intervention, and lees stirring created a velvety mouthfeel. All the wine underwent 100% malolactic fermentation and was aged with French oak for further depth and roundness.
