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2022 CHARDONNAY STEEL $38

WINE SPECS

Appellation: Santa Cruz AVA

Harvest Date: 9/2022

Sugar: Brix 22.5

pH: 3.3

Fermentation: Native Yeast

Aging: Stainless Steel

Lightly filtered

Bottled: 9/2023

Alcohol: 12.5

Production: 98 cases

WINE NOTES

Clear, light yellow in the glass with a sparkle of green. Fruity and floral on the nose with prominent Granny Smith apple, honeysuckle, and cantaloupe aromas. A smooth mouthfeel presents as a velvety meringue, while young pineapple, apple peel, and lemon provide the classic bright palate of a steel-aged Chardonnay.  The full finish boasts notes of lemongrass, mixed citrus, and a steady minerality.

2020 PINOT NOIR BRUZZONE $42

WINE SPECS

Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

Vineyard: Bruzzone Vineyards

Harvest Date: 9/2020

Sugar 22.5 Brix

pH: 3.45

Fermentation: Native yeast

Aging: 80% neutral French oak and 20% new French oak

Bottled: 4/2024

Alcohol: 13%

Production: 215 cases

WINE NOTES

Clear garnet with a pale halo in the glass, and notes of tarragon and cherry on the nose. Yellow plum, warm almond, and young oak fill the palate of this cool climate Pinot Noir. Bright red fruit flavors of pomegranate and cranberry, along with a touch of chocolate, play well together on the back palate and linger on the finish.

2019 CALIFORNIA RED BLEND $35

WINE SPECS

Appellation: Santa Clara Mountains AVA

Harvest Date: 9/2019

Sugar: 24 Brix

pH: 3.48

Fermentation: Native Yeast

Aging: American neutral oak

Bottled: 5/2021

Alcohol: 14.2%

Production: 109 cases

WINE NOTES

A spicy, Zin forward red blend with intoxicating aromas of cacao powder, cherry, and clove. Deep olallieberry, dark plum, and bergamot flavors along with steady, medium tannins create a pronounced palate. Petit Sirah provides a hint of red fruit notes and a slight chewiness, while Merlot smooths the finish with new leather and soft vanilla.