Tucked away just east of the town of Occidental, Charles Heintz Vineyard is one of the region’s oldest historic vineyard sites. This site begged for wine grapes, specifically Chardonnay, with its classic Goldridge sandy... Read More
Nose of ripe apple and notes of honey, a touch of lemon and hot stone. Round and fresh mouth, then almost tannic, with increasing acidity. The finish is chalky and refreshing, with a fairly pronounced bitterness reminiscent of... Read More
Aged for 4 years in barrel without being topped up before bottling. This is a “baby Vin Jaune” according to Jean Francois. Powerful aromatics and richness. Nutty, appley, spiced.
Golden yellow color. Fine, fresh and elegant nose of pear and hay, toasted bread with melted butter, spicy notes of tobacco, vanilla and frankincense. On the palate, it balances mineral notes with considerable weight and richness.... Read More
With a tight core of saline terroir enveloped within ripe medium bodied fruit, this Chenin Blanc delivers a focused example of Thibaud’s style of ripe fruit matched with elegance and precision.
Citrus-driven notes, with a sprinkling of yellow apples and pineapples. On the palate, the wine has refreshing minerality, a touch of well-integrated oakiness, and crunchy pears.
The wine presents a pale yellow color and a discreet, mineral nose highlighted by notes of lemon. On the palate, it is rich and fleshy, with a fresh, tangy finish that opens up delightfully.
The nose is poised and elegant, with inviting aromas of orchard fruits, toasted marshmallows, nougat and praline. The palate is energetic and laser-like in focus, leading to a crunchy, salivating finish that adds weightlessly... Read More
Medium-gold in color. Aromas of key lime, peach, and lemon pith. Medium-full bodied on the palate, with a refreshing acidic grip. Aged in barrel for 12 months before being racked to concrete and stainless steel for an additional... Read More
Notes of ripe pear and apple backed by a fresh structure of well-balanced acidity. The wine lingers through the broad finish with concentrated citrus, fine minerality and light-footed fade that belies the richness of fruit.... Read More
Only 75 cases produced. The 2022 One Egg Sauvignon Blanc was fermented and aged in a 700 liter concrete egg tank for 24 months before bottling. The nose expresses very subtle aromas of cut grass with tropic hints of guava and... Read More
A younger, fresher and more lively wine that is the expression of their flagship grape variety, Grillo, and its territory. Six months on fine lees has lent some texture, but otherwise this is all about zip and salty moreishness.... Read More
Open and expressive in its youth, it pairs stone fruits, brine and a pleasant, almond-like bitterness to great effect. The wine is fermented and aged in old concrete vats and while the majority is given a direct press, around... Read More
Pale golden hue, releasing a captivating bouquet of floral aromas, ripe peaches, and a whisper of citrus. The Sylvaner provides a crisp backbone, the Pinot Auxerrois contributes a creamy texture, and the Muscat Chasselas imparts... Read More
This is no-nonsense, organically farmed, young-vine Chardonnay that is ripe, yet sizzles with energy and acidity. And just to make sure that the wine glows in the dark, the Brand brothers add a small bit of Riesling to the cuvée... Read More
An initial impression of rich, buttery cream quickly turns to aromas of honey and lightly toasted almonds, followed by tropical aromas of pineapple, citrusy lemon and crème brulee. The wine is refreshing on the palate,... Read More
