2007
Sta. Rita Hills chardonnay
A combination of four select and diverse vineyard
sites along the Highway 246 corridor in the heart of the appellation.
Aromas of lemon curd, lime, quince and flint followed
by flavors of lemon drop, sage and bee pollen. Brisk, crystalline
and driven in the mouth.
14,400 bottles produced
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2007
Rancho Santa Rosa chardonnay
This is the first of two offerings from this windswept
property owned by Bill Foley. A combination of two diverse
blocks planted to clones 4 and 76.
Aromas of apricot, honeycomb and yellow peach followed
by less overtly fruity flavors of wet stone, hard cheese and
brine. Assertive and structured in the mouth.
3,456 bottles produced
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2007
Sweeney Canyon chardonnay
2007 marks our twelfth bottling from this unique
site 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.
Floral aromas of night jasmine, gardenia and cherimoya
followed by flavors of lime, shiso leaf and kiwi. Very elegant,
noble and long palate impression.
1,440 bottles produced
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2007
Sea Smoke chardonnay
We are 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 Metz loamy sand and is situated
on a small mesa immediately above the Santa Ynez river.
Aromas of yellow papaya, tangerine and fresh brie rind
coupled with flavors of mango, cherimoya and yuzu. While rich,
the wine maintains a well delineated mouthfeel.
2,880 bottles produced
2007
Mount Carmel chardonnay
This release marks the third growing season of this
illustrious site under our complete
management. Originally planted in 1991 by Ron and Nancy Piazza
(the current owners), this monopole vineyard is now overseen
by our brilliant vineyard manager, Francisco Ramirez. Of the
twenty acre parcel, six are planted to Wente clone chardonnay
on a steep, wind-beaten slope of botella clay and limestone.
Pear, meyer lemon and fennel aromatics followed by flavors
of asian pear, white fig and amaretto. Salty, gripping and
powerful palate impression.
5,760 bottles produced
2007
Sta. Rita Hills pinot noir
Three significant and select vineyard sites from
diverse pockets within the appellation comprise this inaugural
release.
Aromas of black raspberry, dried rose petal and lavender
followed by flavors of pomegranate, black cherry and dried
orange peel. Firm, chalky and lingering mouthfeel.
12,960 bottles produced
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2007
Zotovich pinot noir
This diversely planted vineyard is owned by the Zotovich
family and is comprised largely of sand and sandy loam soils.
Violet, lavender and pomegranate aromatics followed by
flavors of cranberry and blood orange skin. Very clean and
streamlined mouthfeel.
1,520 bottles produced
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2007
Ampelos pinot noir
This is our first bottling of this vineyard owned
and farmed by Peter and Rebecca Work who custom planted a
1.7 acre parcel in west facing clay loam soil to clone 828.
Aromas of spearmint, roasted root vegetable and caramelized
beet followed by flavors of rosemary
and rhubarb. Very tannic and firmly structured palate impression.
1,728 bottles produced
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2007
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.
Red rose petal, fennel and brown sugar aromatics followed
by wild blackberry, clove and smoked meat flavors. Rich and
grippy on the palate.
2,106 bottles produced
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2007
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.
Aromas of bing cherry, rose water and sweet tan leather
followed by savory flavors of umeboshi and plum skin. Very
structured yet seductively pliant mouthfeel.
1,728 bottles produced
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2007 Rancho Santa
Rosa pinot noir
A steep, south facing parcel comprised of clone 667
planted in limestone-rich soil at the upper reaches of this
estate owned by Bill Foley.
Cranberry, sour cherry and Darjeeling tea followed by
raspberry, baker’s cocoa and yellow plum flavors. Very
supple and long palate impression.
1,440 bottles produced
2007
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 clove, black cherry and plum matched with flavors
of black strap molasses, meat and quinine. Complete, refined
and firmly structured in the mouth.
2,280 bottles produced
2007 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 a quintet of pinot noir clones.
Black mission fig, dried strawberry and graphite aromas
followed by flavors of black tea, plum and carbon. Maintains
an incredible synergy of tender assertiveness in the mouth.
12,096 bottles produced
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