Gamay (67%) from Barsotti Vineyard, Syrah (33%) from Fenaughty Vineyard. These are both high elevation (2,800-3,000 ft) vineyard sites near Placerville in El Dorado County. The 2021 vintage brought considerable challenges from the Caldor fire that broke out in mid-August. Out of abundant caution,...

A blend of Cabernet Franc (58%) from  the gravelly loam soils of Mendocino, and high-elevation Gamay (42%) from the granitic soils of El Dorado. Picked early and whole-cluster pressed to stainless steel for fermentation to preserve bright acidity and freshness. Matured in neutral barrique for 6...