Picpoul (40%), Chenin Blanc (40%), and Petit Manseng (20%) from Saureel Vineyard in the 'Gold Hill' district of Placerville, Sierra Foothills. The vineyard is planted at 1650' elevation on decomposed granite soils, and is farmed organically. The fruit was harvested (by Frenchtown) in 3 passes, direct-pressed and fermented in stainless before aging for 10 months in stainless and neutral French oak.