2008
Sta. Rita Hills chardonnay
Aromas of lemon peel, white sage and beeswax
followed by flavors of kamfir leaf, sudachi and brine. Broad
on the palate while maintaining tremendous focus.
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2008
Sea Smoke chardonnay
We are fortunate to have the opportunity to
work with the rare chardonnay from this prestigious vineyard
that is predominantly planted to pinot noir. We have access
to a three acre parcel from which we receive dijonnaise
clones 76, 95 and 96. The block is Metz loamy sand and is
situated
on a small mesa immediately adjacent to the Santa Ynez River.
Lemon custard, brine and tangerine skin aromatics followed
by flavors reminiscent of candied orange slices and lime.
Creamy yet assertive on the palate.
3,456 bottles produced
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2008
Sweeney Canyon chardonnay
This release marks the fourteenth consecutive
bottling of this unique site with which we have worked since
our inception in 1996. Planted on its own roots to a Wente
selection and dry farmed in a mixture of river silt and diatomaceous
earth.
Aromas of lychee, mangosteen and flint are followed by flavors
of green pear, lime and minerals. Rich and focused demonstrating
tremendous viscosity and breadth.
2,592 bottles produced
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2008
Sta. Rita Hills pinot noir
Once again we have sourced this bottling from a
collection of extremely diverse vineyards within the appellation.
Dark
plum aromas are followed by cranberry and orange peel. Flavors
of wild strawberry and fig are complemented by a
finish of black walnut like tannin.
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2008
Clos Pepe pinot noir
This thirty-acre vineyard is owned and farmed by
the Pepe and Hagen families. Our one-acre section is planted
solely to clone 5 (Pommard selection) on a sloping knoll
in the center of their property impacted by strong maritime
breezes.
Cranberry, clove and orange peel aromatics followed by flavors
of black currant, blackberry and white pepper. Very compact
and dense on the palate.
882 bottles produced
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2008
Ampelos pinot noir
Our second release from this dynamic site owned
and farmed by Peter and Rebecca Work. Our 1.7 acre, west
facing parcel was custom planted specifically for us in clay-loam
to clone 828.
Aromas of strawberry, violet and lavender followed by flavors
suggestive of huckleberry and aged balsamic. Very rich, velvety
and complete in the mouth.
2,940 bottles produced
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2008
Melville pinot noir
The Melville family planted this windswept mesa
in 1997 to clones 114 and 115. The clay-loam soil, cold winds
and conscientious farming consistently deliver a wine which
harmoniously offers richness, power, structure and grace.
Plum, black cherry and blood orange aromas followed by flavors
of raspberry, quinine and black mission fig. Very generous
in the mouth while maintaining firm structure and precision.
2,058 bottles produced
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