Fall 2025 Release

2023 Watson Ranch Chardonnay
13.1% alc. - 30 year old vines above an old limestone quarry on a windy, coastal hill overlooking San Pablo Bay. The influence of the ocean is strong, and the 2023 Watson has a classic feel to it, with a salty minerality framing a delicate richness on the palate.
lemon oil, salted pineapple, clove, oyster shell, a refined creaminess medium plus acidity and a long, blissful finish

2023 Brosseau Chardonnay
12.9% alc. - planted high in the mountains of Chalone on intensely rocky soils of limestone and decomposed granite. Few vineyards in the world offer this combination of concentration and mineral tension and 2023 is my favorite vintage since I have been working with the site. Definitely a do not miss.
white lime, honeysuckle nectar, ginger, bright limestone minerality, mouthwatering acidity, LONG mineral finish

2023 Pretty Horses Red Blend
12.9% alc. - Our first year sourcing Tempranillo from the head trained vines of Don Miguel Vineyard on the very Western edge of the Russian River Valley. . the land of high end Pinot Noir. Our most premium Tempranillo ever elevates this wine while maintaining the familiar balance of light and dark, richness and elegance.
deep cherry, freshly roasted cocoa beans, marzipan, rock salt, a hint of citrus peel, dark and luxurious in tone, but delicate in body, and a finish that will have you salivating for food

2023 Sonoma Coast Cabernet Franc
13.4% Alc. - From 9th Leaf Vines at Waterhorse Ridge, surely and steadily our young vines are finding their voice. This is pure uncut Cab Franc - juicy, spicy, lightly floral and herbaceous and playfully rustic on the palate.
red plum, pink peppercorn, lavender, rosemary oil, playfully rustic on the palate, lightly chalky tannins, and a medium finish

2023 Brosseau Grenache
13.5% alc. - planted high in the mountains of Chalone on intensely rocky soils of limestone and decomposed granite. Few vineyards in the world offer this combination of concentration and mineral tension and 2023 is my favorite vintage since I have been working with the site. The wine is both intense AND pretty in the way that only Grenache can be. Definitely a do not miss.
dark strawberry, rose petal, hyacinth, white pepper, hint of dried herbs, off the charts mineral tension, brilliant acidity, finish that lingers on all levels of the palate

2023 Waterhorse Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
13.6% alc. - One of the coolest climate Cabernet vineyards in California, the vines at Waterhorse Ridge are 25 years old and produce one of the freshest, most unique Cabernet Sauvignons in the world. The 2023 presents classical in style, with traditional notes such as graphite and cedar, yet drinks with a richness and completeness that comes across as quite modern. Best of both worlds? I'll leave that for you to decide.
black cherry, violet, cassis, graphite, cedar, fresh tobacco, classic leaning in style, but complete and seamless from the nose through the finish

2022 Bien Nacido Chardonnay
12.9% alc. - Historic old vines from an iconic vineyard in the coastal Santa Maria Valley. Sophisticated & pretty, the 2022 Chardonnay balances high acidity with a creamy rich mouth feel. This wine is all about elegance, and should age impressively.
Current Releases

2023 Jurassic Park Chenin Blanc
13.0% alc. - The 2023 is full throttle, with texture, acidity and a touch of wildness. Intensity does not mean weight in this instance, but there is no shyness. Layers of flavor and complexity that often must be coaxed out of early picked Chenin jump out of the glass.

2023 Citrine Chardonnay
12.8% alc. - There is a seamless grace to the 2023 Citrine. This complete and elegant wine is (if not our best vintage) certainly our most refined. It is classic, remarkably refreshing, and flows effortlessly from start to finish.

2022 Bien Nacido Chardonnay
12.9% alc. - Historic old vines from an iconic vineyard in the coastal Santa Maria Valley. Sophisticated & pretty, the 2022 Chardonnay balances high acidity with a creamy rich mouth feel. This wine is all about elegance, and should age impressively.

2023 Stained Glass Grenache
13.5% alc. - A full level above its 2022 counterpart in terms of depth of flavor, the 2023 impressively balances that increased intensity and manages at once to be a more serious vintage and to carry the mantle of playfulness for which Stained Glass is intended.

2022 Pretty Horses Red Blend
12.9% alc. - A blend of Tempranillo, Grenache & Carignan from old vines in Lodi and Contra Costa. Rich, but not heavy with a deep juiciness that makes this release delicious and approachable. It remains our most gastronomic wine and will elevate a humble meal.

2022 Rancho Arroyo Grande Syrah
13.2% alc. - Marine soils and a long growing season make for my favorite kind of Syrah - full flavored but still pretty. You get the full spectrum here from blueberry to violets to black pepper and bacon fat, perfectly balanced, fresh and drinkable.

2023 Evanghelo Carignan
13.2% alc. - 135 year old vines are the story here, with roots so deep in the Contra Costa sand, they are basically part of the land. The wine is quite pretty, but with a depth that only old vines can produce. Deep, juicy, bright and balanced, it is quintessential California.

2023 Merk Vineyard Pinot Noir
13.2% alc. - The mild climate and deep sandy soils of Carmel produce a deep, but vibrant style of Pinot Noir. The nose is perfumed with layers of incense and spice, and the palate walks the line between red and black fruits. A similar juicy intensity to last year, but softer acidity and more mature skin tannins make it ready to share right now.

2022 Velvet Cobra
14.4% alc. - This is the silky, smooth 100 point wine that you always wished was just a little fresher . . more playful. On the one hand it has more depth and breadth on the palate, more fatty richness than any wine we have ever released, on the other it is straight up ethereal. It is a textural, aromatic, ethereal powerhouse, and I guarantee you have never had anything like it.