This wine is made from two exceptional Santa Rita Hills Vineyards. 65% is from La Rinconada Vineyard (clone 15, elegant and structured), grown in tan sandy soils at the edge of the Santa Rosa Hills, these grapes develop additional depth and structure along with the classic bright Santa Rita Hills flavors. 35% is from Zotovich Vineyard (clone 76, bright and tropical), grown in white sandy soil close to the ocean, these grapes develop especially bright delicate flavors.
The grapes were picked in the cool mornings and immediately pressed. After settling, the clear juice was racked to ferment in stainless steel tank (no malo-lactic fermentation). After fermentation, the wine was racked into French oak barrels for aging 10 months.
The grapes were picked in the cool morning and whole-cluster pressed. After chilling and settling the juice, the clear juice was racked into French oak barrels and fermented at a cool temperature to retain fresh fruit flavors while gaining roundness during barrel fermentation. Aged for 10 months in neutral French oak, this wine displays rich flavors of peach and apricot alongside a beautiful bouquet of fresh wildflowers.
A blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Viognier, this wine is made entirely from grapes grown at the Gleason Family’s Roblar and Refugio Ranch vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley. Individual lots of Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier were carefully blended to produce a delicious wine with smoothly integrated layers of bright rich flavor. Light straw color with aromas of nectarine, citrus and tropical fruit. Bright flavors of nectarine and citrus with a pleasing fresh fruit finish.