The 2023 growing season was cooler and wetter than recent years. Near-record rainfall filled soil profiles while a cooler spring and summer facilitated good vine growth but slowed berry and cluster development. The result was a later harvest. Fortunately, the autumn weather was warm and consistent which helped to fully mature berries. The result was a balanced crop with ripe fruit, high tannins and anthocyanins, all indicators of high quality.

Fresh watermelon and wild strawberries.

Light and crisp and finishes with splash of citrus sea salt.

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We sourced grapes from two districts: Templeton Gap and Creston. Our Estate Grenache is grown in the Templeton Gap district, which is a near-perfect condition for the varietal; Warm days, cool nights and afternoon spring and summer breezes with some maritime influence from the Pacific Ocean, just 22 miles away. Soils are clay-based but integrated with small, water worn limestone deposits that help to keep the soil well-drained. The Creston district is a high river plain. Creston district’s soil is unique to the AVA in that they are gravely in nature and riddled with water-worn ancient seabed deposits. These attributes help with vine balance and intense flavors.

February 2024