2006
Rancho Santa Rosa chardonnay
This is the first of two offerings from the extreme Rancho
Santa Rosa property owned by Bill Foley. This block, located
at the upper elevation of the vineyard, is planted solely
to clone 76 on a steep slope of limestone-rich soil which
is unique for our area.
Bright aromas of lime, honeysuckle and sage followed by
flavors of apricot, tangerine and minerals. Very precise with
a drying, saline impacted texture.
1,440 bottles produced
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2006
Seasmoke chardonnay
We are extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to work
with the rare chardonnay from this prestigious vineyard that
is planted predominantly to pinot noir. We have access to
a three acre parcel from which we receive dijonnaise clones
76, 95 and 96. The block is in Metz loamy sand and is situated
on a small mesa immediately above the Santa Ynez River.
Aromas of cherimoya, key lime and flint followed by flavors
of white pepper, tapioca and dried green apple. Full bodied
yet maintains tremendous precision.
5,184 bottles produced
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2006
Mount Carmel chardonnay
This release marks the second growing season of this illustrious
site under our complete management . Originally planted in
1991 by Ron Piazza and Paul Albrecht, this monopole vineyard
is now in the hands of our brilliant vineyard manager, Francisco
Ramirez. Of the twenty two acre parcel, six are planted to
Wente clone chardonnay on a steep, wind-beaten slope of botella
clay and limestone.
Aromas of agave nectar, brie rind and papaya followed
by flavors of citrus, ricotta cheese and brioche. Very noble
and seamless on the palate.
3,456 bottles produced
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2006
Sweeney Canyon chardonnay
One of the oldest chardonnay sites in the appellation, as
well as one with which we have worked since our inception.
Planted on its own roots to a Wente selection and dry farmed
in a combination of river silt and diatomaceous soils.
White flower blossom, spearmint, kafir leaf and ginger
aromatics followed by flavors of dried apricot and ginger
snap. Powerful yet very graceful and streamlined.
2,592 bottles produced
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2006
Courtney's chardonnay
(formerly Ashley’s) This parcel of chardonnay
is one of the most windswept in our area. Planted entirely
to the Mount Eden selection on a very elevated mesa in sandy,
clay-loam soils overlooking the appellation.
Aromas of blood orange, almond skin and marzipan followed
by flavors of prickly pear and agave. Very generous and opulent
with persistent mouthfeel.
1,728 bottles produced
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2006
Zotovich pinot noir
This exciting vineyard project is owned by Steve Zotovich
and is under the vineyard management of Krska Farming. Our
four acre section is planted in sandy loam soils to clones
113, 114 and 115.
Aromas of strawberry and rhubarb followed by flavors of
sweet stone fruit, alfalfa and milk chocolate. The most tender
and docile texture of our current pinot noir stable.
4,896 bottles produced
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2006
Rio Vista pinot noir
Owned by the Thorne family and managed by Buona Terra Farming,
this vineyard is on the far eastern edge of the appellation.
This bottling is a combination of clones 777, 667 and 2A planted
on a gentle west facing slope in sandy, clay-loam soils.
Aromas of lavender, dried wild strawberry and nutmeg followed
by flavors of earth, dark plum and hard spice. Pliant mouthfeel
with persistent silky, drying tannin.
9,504 bottles produced
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2006
Rancho Santa Rosa pinot noir
Adjacent to the chardonnay parcel mentioned above, this block
of clone 667 pinot noir is planted on a steep south facing
slope replete with limestone.
Aromas of thyme, pink peppercorn and pomegranate followed
by savory flavors of meat, soy and plum. Very rich and firmly
structured on the palate.
2,880 bottles produced
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2006
Mount Carmel pinot noir
This spectacular and challenging site consistently delivers
fruit that we find particularly compelling and difficult to
describe. Very steep slopes of botella clay, diatomite and
limestone planted to clone 115 and the Mount Eden selection.
Aromas of violets, stone fruit and black tea followed
by flavors of chocolate, clove and dried fruits. The most
noble texturally with tremendous intensity matched with silky
grace.
5,472 bottles produced
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2006
Huber pinot noir
Along with Sweeney Canyon, this vineyard is one of the oldest
in the appellation planted in very sandy soil. We assumed
the management of Huber with the 2007 growing season which
will become a much more significant source of both chardonnay
and pinot noir in future years.
Aromas of rose petal, bing cherry and chrysanthemum followed
by flavors of peach skin and guava. Tender and delicate with
brisk acidity.
576 bottles produced
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2006
Lindsay's pinot noir
(formerly Ashley’s) Now owned by Bill Foley,
this relatively large site is planted on a multitude of blocks
in predominantly sandy clay loam soils. Our blocks are comprised
of clones 114, 115 and Pommard selection.
Pomegranate, cured pork and cayenne truffle aromas followed
by cranberry and kirsch flavors. Very savory and brambly on
the palate with dry, gripping tannins.
4,896 bottles produced
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2006
Clos Pepe pinot noir
This thirty acre vineyard is owned and farmed by the Pepe
and Hagen families. Our section is planted solely to clone
5 (Pommard selection) on a gently sloping knoll in the center
of their property impacted by strong maritime breezes.
Raspberry, holiday spice and floral aromatics followed by
flavors of strawberry glaze and pomegranate. Very complete
matching tender pliancy with a firm mid-palate.
1,728 bottles produced
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2006
Cargasacchi pinot noir
Peter Cargasacchi owns and farms this dynamic sixteen acre
site planted in the late ‘90s entirely to clone 115.
Very stark soil profile of predominantly diatomaceous earth
on the western edge of the appellation.
Aromas of asian spice, cured meat and wild strawberry followed
by flavors of saddle leather, beets and chicory. Very savory
in the mouth with broad structure.
4,896 bottles produced
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2006
Melville pinot noir
The Melville family planted this wind swept mesa in 1997 to
clones 114 and 115. The clay-loam soil, cold winds and conscientious
farming consistently deliver a wine which harmoniously delivers
richness, power, structure and grace.
Rhubarb, spice and wild strawberry aromatics followed
by roasted root vegetable, wet tree bark and blackberry flavors.
Very closed and reserved with firm, drying tannins.
2,592 bottles produced
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