Varieties: 36% Chardonnay / 32% Carignane / 32% Pinot Noir
Vineyards: Camino Alto Vineyard, El Dorado (Chardonnay) / Rancho Paradiso Vineyard, Carneros (Pinot Noir) / Horse Ranch Vineyard (Carignane)
Cellar Notes: 2024 was our 4th year of whimsical experimentation with coferments…This time around we threw some Chardonnay in with some Pinot Noir & let it rip. The resulting wine needed some smoothing out, so a bit of Carignane was added prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes: A strong cherry/strawberry essence with floral notes & herbal edges. The palate is mellow & silky with a slightly chalky tannin presence & bright red fruits leaning into a mango iced tea finish.
Label: our collage label showcases our Winemaker, Colleen Clothier (nickname Coco), on her wessing day!