From the highest elevation (2400ft) vineyard in Carmel Valley (Chaparral Vineyard). Dry farmed 1.5 acres with tiny yields of less than 2 tons per acre. Aged 22 months in new French oak. Only 40 cases Produced
Wine Enthusiast 93 "Lots of cherry, cedar and light game aromas show on the nose of this bottling from a new source of Gamay in Monterey. A tense palate unfurls into strawberry and spicy pepper tones on the vibrant palate."
92 Points James Suckling "Focused aromas of medicinal cherries, pepper and spices mark this 50-50 blend. The effusive fruit finds its way to the palate, where it’s layered with wild red berries, dried orange peel, leather and more spices. Dusty crushed rocks in the finish. Structured for solid mid-term cellaring. Drink or hold."
Rhone Blend - 50% Grenache 50% Syrah grown on sandy soils in Arroyo Seco. Dense, dark and decadent...
93 Points Wine Enthusiast (Editor's Choice): Aromas of fresh yet tightly wound white pepper, herb and raspberry pop on the nose. The Palate is bright and tense offering, cranberry, rose petal, and more peppery spice flavors.
90 Points James Suckling: "Here is effusive cherry and berry fruit on the nose, following through to a velvety palate, Drying tannins linger in the mineral finish, which also shows hints of blood oranges, birch and raspberries. Drink or hold."
