2016 Vintage Notes

The 2016 growing season was a relatively smooth operation offering little resistance and virtually no surprises during harvest.  A common thread witnessed across many wineries was the vigor and stamina of primary fermentations.  Allowing the yeast to take its' course naturally, fermentations went bone dry with virtually zero encouragement strategies which winemakers are often forced to consider.  After the drought and resulting lower yields of 2015, we welcomed a healthy amount of rain and a generous crop of exceptionally high-quality fruit.

The 2016 growing season was a relatively smooth operation offering little resistance and virtually no surprises during harvest.  A common thread witnessed across many wineries was the vigor and stamina of primary fermentations.  Allowing the yeast to take its' course naturally, fermentations went bone dry with virtually zero encouragement strategies which winemakers are often forced to consider.  After the drought and resulting lower yields of 2015, we welcomed a healthy amount of rain and a generous crop of exceptionally high-quality fruit.

2016 Wine Notes

Appellation Wines

2016 Sta. Rita Hills, Pinot Noir 2016 Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir 2016 Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir 2016 Santa Lucia Highlands, Pinot Noir 2016 One Sixteen Russian River Valley, Chardonnay

Observations Series

2016 Mt. Carmel, Chardonnay, Chardonnay 2016 Mt. Carmel, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir 2016 El Diablo, Chardonnay, Chardonnay 2016 Free James, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir