50% Sauvignon Blanc and 50% Sémillon from Renaissance Vineyard in the North Yuba AVA, Sierra Foothills.The 2023 vintage was exceptional in the region, offering welcome relief after a challenging, frost-ridden 2022. The growing season was generally mild, with unusually cool temperatures beginning in late summer. This led to an extended harvest window, allowing for increased hang time and excellent acidity retention in the fruit. The Sauvignon Blanc was harvested in three passes in late August, followed by the Sémillon over a two-week period in September. In 2023, Aaron and Cara introduced several changes to the Pearl Thief vinification process. The Sauvignon Blanc was direct-pressed, settled overnight in stainless steel, then transferred to barrels for primary fermentation. The Sémillon was fermented in stainless steel until dry, then added to the partially filled Sauvignon barrels. Élevage was extended to 18 months, resulting in the most balanced expression of this cuvée to date. Bottled with a minimal sulfur addition (22 ppm), unfined and unfiltered. 12.8% abv.