The 2010 vintage brought us out of the dry years with an intensely wet spring. Consistent and abundant rain events persisted into May, delaying bud break and bloom...
2011 was a winemaker's year. Overcoming the challenges of cool weather and consistent rain, this wine shows incredible longevity. It is most often the favorite in vertical tastings.
After three cool years, the warmer 2012 vintage was extremely welcome. The Wine Spectator described it as “An ideal season," and they were exactly right.
2014 was the driest year on record in California history, and it is a stunner. Bookended by a God-sent early spring rain and a 6.0 Earthquake, 2014 was a reminder to count our blessings.
