2023 Reserve & 2023 Chardonnay Collection (2 - 750ml)

Our wine begins long before Harvest. Throughout the growing season, we carefully manage each vine with winter pruning then comes shoot positioning and leaf removal by hand in the Spring to encourage uniform ripening. Our commitment to quality extends beyond the vines themselves. We have farmed without herbicides for more than 30 years, relying instead on sustainable farming practices like under the vine cultivation with our electric tractor. Cover crops improve soil structure and biodiversity, while insectary rows attract beneficial insects that help maintain a balanced vineyard ecosystem. By combining meticulous farming with sustainable practices, we produce wines that are balanced and elegant with a focus on ageability.

Our approach to winemaking is guided by patience, precision and a commitment to crafting wines that will age gracefully for years to come. Inspired by the traditions of Bordeaux for our Cabernet Sauvignon and Burgundy for our Chardonnay, we allow each wine the time it needs to develop naturally. We favor longer aging in barrel than many wineries, creating greater complexity, integration, and structure before bottling. Rather than chasing trends or emphasizing power, we focus on balance, elegance, and consistency from vintage to vintage. The result is age-worthy, food-friendly wines that are enjoyable upon release and continue to evolve beautifully in the cellar for many years.

2022: It opens with delicate floral notes, lemon zest, Comice pear and flint. Supple, round and creamy, its flinty notes carry through to the palate. They are complemented by flavors of sweet vanilla and toasted brioche.

2021: Beginning to develop the flintiness we look for as our Reserves age. It opens with delicate flower blossoms, McIntosh apple, Bosc pear and flint. On the palate, it has a pink grapefruit entry, a creamy mid-palate with notes of crème brûlée and toasted brioche. Its long, lingering finish ensures that it will continue to age well through the year.

2020: Grapefruit blossom, red Bartlett pear, wet stone and flinty aromas. Bright entry, creamy midpalate with notes of flintiness and toasted brioche and a long, lingering finish.

2019: Lemon blossoms, poached pear, Charentais melon and flinty aromas. Round, supple, lovely palate with flavors of pink grapefruit, toasted brioche and sweet vanilla cream.

2018: Complex aromas of Bosc pear, honeysuckle, grapefruit zest, a lovely flintiness. Elegant. Rich creamy midpalate with candied lemon peel and sweet vanilla toast notes.

2017: Flinty, Comice pear, pâte brisée, and lemon cream. Elegant, round, supple. Sweet pomelo entry with notes of oyster shell, roasted nuts and toasted brioche.

2015: Surprisingly youthful. Candied lemon peel, apricot tart, pink grapefruit and crême brûlée aromas. Rich, soft with notes of poached pears, Chantilly cream, toasted brioche and sweet vanilla.

2014: Lovely. Honeysuckle, apple tart with Chantilly cream, candied lemon peel and flint. Soft, supple entry, sweet citrus middle and toasty vanilla finish.

2024: Fruit-forward and young, it opens with bright fruit aromas of Gravenstein apple, Bosc pear, lemon blossom and star jasmine. Its youthfulness is evident by its lively entry; pink grapefruit and guava notes are enhanced by sweet vanilla and toasted brioche flavors.

2023: Young. Tropical fruit aromas of lychee, pomelo, white peach and red Barlett pear. Fresh, bright. Notes of oyster shell, pink grapefruit and sweet vanilla.

2022: Granny Smith apple, Eureka lemon, pomelo aromas. Bright, lively entry. Nice weight and richness with Key lime, sweet cream and vanilla notes.

2021: Intense floral notes, lime blossom, apple candy, lychee and Comice pear. Bright, fruit forward. Supple, rich on the palate with notes of sweet cream, oyster shell, vanilla and toasted brioche.

2020: Lovely fruit aromas of Charentais melon, Bosc pear and pink grapefruit. Nice entry and complexity on the palate with lemon blossoms, Gravenstein apples and sweet vanilla toast.

2019: Red Bartlett pear, banana, guava and pink grapefruit notes. Ripe fruit entry, rich mid-palate with notes of apple tart, toasted brioche and a hint of flintiness.

2018: Surprisingly youthful. Blenheim apricots, candied lemon peel and wet stones. Flinty, pear tart and sweet vanilla toast flavors with a long, lovely finish.

2017: Crême brûlée, white roses and pear blossoms. Supple, rich entry with notes of sweet cream, flint and toasted brioche.

2016: Comice pear, Charentais melon, honeysuckle and grapefruit zest aromas. Sweet cream entry with pear tart and flinty notes. Long, lingering finish.

Every wine evolves over time, revealing new aromas and flavors as it ages. While every bottle and cellar is different, these are our general recommendations:

Cabernet Sauvignon: Enjoy anytime from release through 20 years from the vintage date.
Next Red: Best enjoyed through 15 years from the vintage date.
Chardonnay and Reserve Chardonnay: Drink within 6 years from the vintage date.
Blanc de Blancs: We're still discovering its aging potential and continue to enjoy seeing how each vintage develops.
Rosé: We prefer to enjoy it while it's young, fresh, and vibrant.

These are completely subjective though. The most important aspect is to trust your own taste.

As our red wines mature, bright fruit flavors and firm tannins gradually give way to softer textures and more earthy, savory, and complex characteristics.

Our Chardonnays also evolve beautifully over time. Fresh citrus and melon notes slowly develop into flavors of pear, flint, mineral, and crème brûlée, creating a richer and more layered expression of the wine.

Wines are shipped in a handsome box. Inside, your gift recipient will find:
Your gift note on a watercolor illustration card
A welcome card from us with our contact details in case they have questions or the rare issue arises
Winemaker's Notes comparing vintages with a history of the vineyard
A special barcap cork to reseal any unfinished bottles. (This is at no cost to you. It's a thank you for sending the gift. These corks are one of the most popular gifts we give to Annual Tasting Program patrons, so we wanted to share them with gift recipients.)

Absolutely! Just let us know in the notes field of your order. We do this all the time, particularly as the Holidays approach. Order your Holiday gifts ahead to save you stress later.

Absolutely! Just let us know in the notes field of your order. We do this all the time, particularly as the Holidays approach. Order your Holiday gifts ahead to save you stress later.

You can either order them individually online or just send us an email (or attached an excel sheet) with the names, addresses, phone numbers (if possible) and gift message you'd like to enclose. We'll take care of the details!