Our FINAL vintage of our flagship white Rhone blend. This vintage we broke the tradition of Roussanne being the leading variety, as the 2016 Viognier was especially good, and bright and we blended in some Vermentino for the first time.
This new blend is 45% Viognier, 25% Roussanne, 25% Marsanne, and 5% Vermentino. The Roussanne, Marsanne, and Viognier, are from the esteemed Saralee's Vineyard, in Russian River Valley.
We invested in th 4 years of cellar aging to allow this wine to shine, and its a youthful experience, once again belaying the myth that white wines don't age.
Our 6th release of Vermentino (also known as Rolle in Southern France.) This 7 barrel, 175 case lot was fermented and aged in 50% stainless steel, and 50% neutral barrel for 6 months. Fresh and gulpable, mouthwatering acidity, and weighty texture that belies its low 11.5% alcohol. Organically farmed, no additions save a small amount of sulfur.
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2020 Trousseau Gris: a light orange wine. Delish on it's own for pre-meal prep, sings with squash & mushrooms
2019 Pinot Meunier: Pinot Noir is a classic Thanksgiving wine, Pinot Meunier is its artsy cousin :)
2020 Cinsault: Delicate, ethereal. Will pair with all the flavors
2020 Tilted Shepherds: co-fermented Carignan and Jonathan apples. Already dreaming of post-Thanksgiving turkey sandwich with this one! (Includes 2 cans, which equals 1 bottle)
In 2020, we were offered the rare opportunity for additional grapes from this 135 year-old Bechthold Vineyard. We jumped at the chance and made this small unique lot of Blanc de Cinsault.
This 135 year old vine Cinsault is the oldest surviving Cinsault vineyard in the world. It is a story of survival. This vineyard survived phylloxera (it is own rooted in sandy soil) and droughts (it is a drought tolerant grape). Enjoy this unique white wine from a very special place.
An offshoot of Pastoral Blanc, the 2017 is 2/3 Roussanne, 1/3 Marsanne, without the Viognier or Grenache Blanc. This is also the final vintage of these varietals from Saralee's Vineyard.
We invested in the 3 years of cellar aging to allow this wine to shine, and show the texture and complexity, that Roussanne is capable of with patience. An elegant winter white, pair with seafood, crab especially.
This tiny lot of Viognier is inspired by the Northern Rhone. Bright, vibrant, textural, with fresh acidity, without the overly floral aspects of (too) many California Viognier. Previous vintage described as “a prototype for how to get the grape right in CA” by SF Chronicle Wine Writer Jon Bonné. 35 cases made.
We are honored to offer you this special wine, in tribute to Saralee Kunde, who left us in 2014. Saralee was an unparalleled leader and heroine in Sonoma County agriculture, and a personal inspiration. Catie's Corner is named for her daughter. This vineyard was the first planting in the Russian River, made possible by Saralee's commitment to varietal diversity.
Finally ready for release after 5 years in bottle, gracefully resting! From the esteemed Saralee's Vineyard, Russian River planting, this small less than 1 acre planting of Roussanne is the only one in the entire AVA. The cool climate creates a bright expression of Roussanne, while keeping its richer texture. Only one barrel, 25 cases made.
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2020 Vermentino. Fresh, vibrant, dangerously chuggable, luckily only 11% alc! The 2019 was featured in the SF Chronicle.
2017 Grenache Blanc - bottled aged for 3 years before release, to allow the wine to reach its full potential - showing like an aged riesling with intense aromatics, and salinity.
2016 Pastoral Blanc. One of the few Russian River, cool climate white Rhone blends. Youthful despite bottle aging, a perfect pairing for summer shellfish and seafood pairings.
We are honored to offer you this special wine, in tribute to Saralee Kunde, who left us in 2014. Saralee was an unparalleled leader and heroine in Sonoma County agriculture, and a personal inspiration. Catie's Corner is named for her daughter. This vineyard was the first planting in the Russian River, made possible by Saralee's commitment to varietal diversity.
The Grenache blanc always undergoes 3+ years of bottling aging, until its complex aromatics, salinity and minerality come fully together like a symphony.
