The 2022 vintage was our third year of drought, but because the rain that we received came early, the vines showed good health though with cluster counts down by about 15%. Two frost events, one in April and one in May, reduced yields further. A cool first half of the summer was followed by our hottest-ever August and September, producing an early start and an even earlier finish to harvest. The vintage's extremely low yields produced concentrated flavors, noteworthy texture, and intense fruit.

Vineyard Sources
27% Viognier, Grenache Blanc, and Marsanne from Derby in Templeton Gap District
25% Grenache Blanc from Windfall Farms in Creston District
19% Viognier, Grenache Blanc from New Creationsin El Pomar District
10% Vermentino from Duas Terras in Geneseo District
9% Grenache Blanc from Nevarez in Estrella District
4% Roussanne from Creston Ridge in El Pomar District
3% Picpoul Blanc from Rails Nap in Geneseo District
3% Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc from Tablas Creek Vineyard Regenerative Organic Certified™ estate

A nose equally balanced between Grenache Blanc's mineral and citrus and Viognier's stone fruit and white flowers, with additional notes of petrichor and peppery spice.

On the palate, luscious flavors of stone fruit and lemon custard lifted by persistent chalky minerality and vibrant acids. The long finish brings back notes of white grapefruit, jasmine, and a briny sea spray minerality.

- Seafood cooked with garlic and white wine
- Green salads with avocado and citrus dressing
- Lemon chicken
- Scallops
- Light-fleshed fish with tropical salsa