The grapes for this wine are grown in an extremely difficult area (Block 9 of the Ventana Vineyard) – composed of rock and gravel. The yields are very low, as the vines must struggle greatly just to survive. At twenty-six years of age, these vines are into their “mature quality” production years. These vines are “on their own roots” in the ancient style – often referred to on French labels as “Vielle Vigne” meaning before phylloxera and not on rootstocks. Locations where this can be done are rare. We hand select the clusters from "Block 9" at their optimum for our desired style and the juice is transferred immediately to the finest of French oak 60 gallon barrels for fermentation. The wine is in barrel for about one year before assemblage. Our old-world techniques lend themselves well to new-world fruitiness. Minimal intervention (but continual “tending”) combined with superior and unique fruit results in this expression of terroir and man – a harmonious composition fully scored.
Regular Price: $30
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